Obesity is rapidly becoming the major concern for health professionals in the United States today. Obesity in adults, adolescents, and even children aged 2- 10 is on the rise. With the recession deepening in an ever increasing spiral towards depression, with fewer dollars being available for food, more Americans will join the ranks as they choose cheaper foods (as opposed to healthier foods) to stay in their budget. These same inexpensive foods are loaded with fats, oils, and carbohydrates which inevitably will add weight.
Obesity raises concern because of its implications for the health of Americans, by increasing the risk of many diseases and health conditions, such as:
Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
Stroke
Liver and Gallbladder disease
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)
We are inundated with media coverage of “healthy lifestyles”, of “quick weight loss” programs which only seem to make the billfold thinner. Yet, we know that we need to be healthier to live longer, a fact fully realized by the “baby boomers”, children of WWII. So, how can we get healthy and comfortable with our weight and be the person we want to be? Weight Control and Fitness
Weight Control is only half of the problem...fitness must follow to help maintain weight control. Here lies problem #2.......who has the time or the money to spend hours in the gym to achieve this fitness? Solutions, however, are available. There are many concerned in your individual health and well being..their programs do work and are more reasonable than the gym or expensive equipment. For more information, see My Favorite Websites.
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