Obesity Is A Silent Killer
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, now is the time to get ourselves motivated to loose those unwanted pounds! I do not think we understand the cost of obesity in this nation. It is killing us both financially and physically.
I am not talking about the cost of food but of the billions of dollars that are being used to treat obesity. Obesity increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Two thirds of Americans adults are obese.
Let me say it another way, 6 out of every 10 Americans are obese and that number doesn't even include our children. America, we need to change and change now. I'm not talking about super model skinny either, but having a healthy body weight and a BMI between 20 and 25.
This message is for me as much as anyone else. My husband and I had lost around 40 pounds total and it felt so good. After we got a taste of being thinner, we got a little lazy with our exercise and eating plan.
Now, we have gained a some of the pounds back and unless we turn this boat around, we will both be back up to where we first started. It is a never ending struggle but one we have no plans to give up on. If you are overweight, then you aren't exercising enough and you are consuming too many calories. It's that simple.
What do we do with that information? The answer is not what you would think though. Instead of eating less food, you need to eat food with fiber that will give you the feeling of being full. Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits contain a lot of fiber so I recommend that you get 3 servings of whole grains and 5 to 9 servings of vegetables and fruits every day.
Here are some more weight loss tips:
* Drink non fat milk, zero calories beverages and plenty of water.
* Don't rush when eating your meal. When you realize that you are full STOP and push away your plate.
* If you go out to dinner, put half of your meal in a to-go container before you even start eating.
* Never skip meals - always have some vegetables, piece of fruit, or lean protein nearby.
* Get rid of all processed and high calorie foods in your house. It will be harder to eat them if they are not readily available.
* Write down everything you eat in a given day - You will be amazed how quickly you've forgotten what you at in the morning at the end of the day.
* Start exercising - run or walk at least 30 minutes every day.
Does this sound too hard or complicated? No, it is so easy but it all depends on your mindset. Go ahead and get started today. Change one meal, one day at a time. One small change is all it takes to get off the ground. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach at this, it is instead slow and steady. After all, this is a lifestyle change. Don't look back only go forward and let me how your progress goes. - 17274
I am not talking about the cost of food but of the billions of dollars that are being used to treat obesity. Obesity increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer. Two thirds of Americans adults are obese.
Let me say it another way, 6 out of every 10 Americans are obese and that number doesn't even include our children. America, we need to change and change now. I'm not talking about super model skinny either, but having a healthy body weight and a BMI between 20 and 25.
This message is for me as much as anyone else. My husband and I had lost around 40 pounds total and it felt so good. After we got a taste of being thinner, we got a little lazy with our exercise and eating plan.
Now, we have gained a some of the pounds back and unless we turn this boat around, we will both be back up to where we first started. It is a never ending struggle but one we have no plans to give up on. If you are overweight, then you aren't exercising enough and you are consuming too many calories. It's that simple.
What do we do with that information? The answer is not what you would think though. Instead of eating less food, you need to eat food with fiber that will give you the feeling of being full. Whole grains, vegetables, and fruits contain a lot of fiber so I recommend that you get 3 servings of whole grains and 5 to 9 servings of vegetables and fruits every day.
Here are some more weight loss tips:
* Drink non fat milk, zero calories beverages and plenty of water.
* Don't rush when eating your meal. When you realize that you are full STOP and push away your plate.
* If you go out to dinner, put half of your meal in a to-go container before you even start eating.
* Never skip meals - always have some vegetables, piece of fruit, or lean protein nearby.
* Get rid of all processed and high calorie foods in your house. It will be harder to eat them if they are not readily available.
* Write down everything you eat in a given day - You will be amazed how quickly you've forgotten what you at in the morning at the end of the day.
* Start exercising - run or walk at least 30 minutes every day.
Does this sound too hard or complicated? No, it is so easy but it all depends on your mindset. Go ahead and get started today. Change one meal, one day at a time. One small change is all it takes to get off the ground. Instead of an all-or-nothing approach at this, it is instead slow and steady. After all, this is a lifestyle change. Don't look back only go forward and let me how your progress goes. - 17274
About the Author:
Marilou Lissandrello is fervent about cooking healthy recipes in order to perserve her and her husbands recent weight loss and to live a improved way of life together. Her very no-nonsense guide on how to cook healthy recipes for dinner is obtainable free from her blog, Eat Right Tonight.
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