By Monalisa Hyden -
Are you not satisfied with your look because you are overweight? Obesity and overweight have always been associated with human appearance and physical beauty. Most of the time overweight people are considered unattractive and in worst cases they turn into laughing-stock in the society. There are many occasions in the life of an obese person when he is ashamed of his own physical appearance and suffers from inferiority complex. At times he does not even have a social life. But the curse of obesity does not end with the deformation of a body. Obesity or being overweight is not just a matter of physical beauty; it has the power to have a menacing affect on your health that may be life-threatening.
Yes, this is true! Obesity has the power to succumb your health condition. You will be horrified if I tell you that according to CDC researchers, an estimated 300,000 American deaths per year are related to obesity. Obesity experts say that the patients with morbid obesity which is of BMI 40+ or malignant obesity of BMI 50+ remain at a high risk of premature death.
Let me tell you about the diseases which come along with obesity;
· Stroke and Heart Disease
· Diabetes Type 2 or noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
· Cancer of Colon, Rectum, Prostrate, uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary and breast
· Osteoarthritis
· Gout
· Gallbladder Diseases
· Sleep Apnoea
Obese or overweight people are more likely to suffer from the above mentioned diseases twice as compared to people of normal weight. Moreover there are certain other diseases that are very closely related to obesity; i.e. deep vein thrombosis, breathing problems, chronic venous insufficiency, fatty liver disease and health risk of expectant mother and baby etc.
There are certain symptoms that signify greater risk hence it is important for every obese person to have knowledge about the same. In case of central or abdominal obesity there is a higher risk of weight-related physical problems. Abdominal obesity is a warning sign of cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance syndrome.
Again, women with waist circumference of about 35+ inches and men with waist measurement of 40+ inches are endangered with more susceptibility towards diseases. You can also check your waist-hip ratio in which a woman with a waist-to-hip ratio of more than 0.8 or a man with waist-to-hip ratios of more than 1.0 are considered “apples”. This is a condition of bigger health risk owing to their body fat distribution.
But there is always light at the end of the tunnel. You can reduce the chances of developing heart disease or a stroke by losing just a small amount of weight. A 10 percent reduction will be enough to improve your heart function, blood pressure, and levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides. Many researchers have proved that you can develop your health condition just by losing as little as 10 to 20 pounds. Is not it an easy answer to your obesity induced health problems?
Check your BMI and tighten your belt. It is your time to shed a few kilos, if not for beauty, may be you will do it at least for the sake of your health. Get set go!!
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The author, Monalisa Hyden, addresses health and fitness related issues. If you wish to help yourself and your loved ones, you can log on to http://www.adipexpower.com for more information and advice.
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6 Steps to Dealing With Discouraging Comments (So You Don’t Get Derailed!)
Have you ever felt discouraged by people mocking your wellness efforts? Comments like:
“Well, aren’t you Miss Healthy!”
“You don’t need to work out. You are so tiny.”
“Come on, this one dessert won’t kill ya.”
“Must be nice to be able to eat whatever you want.”
Maybe you’ve heard those words. Maybe you’ve said or thought them of someone else.
Having lived a wellness lifestyle for decades, I’ve experienced many little jabs over the years – often from people you think would be most supportive. And because it is human instinct to want to fit in and be loved, if you take those comments to heart, they can squash your exercise or clean-eating efforts. In fact, they can absolutely derail you… especially when you are just forming new habits.
I particularly love the phrase – “Must be nice” – as if its luck that fit people look the way they do. Every person who works at being fit knows that luck has very little to do with it. It’s a lifestyle choice. Yes, some genetics are involved. But time and time again, success stories prove that attitude and daily habits have much more to do with your health and appearance than genetics.
So how do you deal with those snarky sarcastic comments without just snapping back or derailing yourself? Here are six important steps:
1. SEEK TO UNDERSTAND
First off, know that their comments aren’t about you. They are about them. Often times when people are out of synch with their own truth, they project onto others. They justify their unhealthy choices at a dinner party by singling the healthy ones out. Having this awareness fills me with compassion for these people, because I know that if they need to project onto me, they must really be out of sorts within themselves. You can tell so much about a person by the quality and tone of their comments.
2. PLAN YOUR RESPONSE
If you know your response in advance, then these comments can slide right off you. For example, when someone says to me, “Must be nice.” My response is “Nice doesn’t begin to capture how amazing it feels.” When someone says, “Well aren’t you Miss Healthy” I say, “That’s the goal.” Plan your response in a way that is genuine and supportive of your efforts – something that reaffirms your conviction. It helps the Universe know you mean business!
3. CELEBRATE THEIR NOTICING
I’m the queen of reframing things(just ask my clients). So when someone makes a snarky comment, I take note. Hmmm… I must be doing something right that causes them to notice my delicious healthy habits. Their comment just became my rocket fuel.
4. VOICE YOUR TRUTH
If you can’t reframe their comments, especially when they’re from someone in your immediate circle, talk to this person(s). Tell them how important this wellness journey is to you. Ask them to either support your efforts or keep quiet. Often time’s people have no idea how hurtful their comments are. Voicing your truth softly but firmly honours you AND teaches people how to treat you.
5. LEAD THE WAY
I’ve discovered the most powerful way to transform other people’s thinking is to be a role model. When a friend or family member sees the results you’re getting (because you look fantastic!), all of a sudden the comments at the dinner table seem to go quiet. The same people who were taking jabs are now asking, what’s your secret?
Isn’t human behavior funny?
These five steps also apply to comments about parenting, career or business success, or your personal spending choices.
People will always have an opinion. Their opinion is not your problem.
The world needs more people who will rise in the face of snarky comments versus shrink. Right? So remember, seek to understand, plan your response, celebrate their noticing, voice your truth and lead the way.
Oh, and one BONUS point…
Get a louder cheering section.
Surround yourself with people who will cheer you on with inspiration and encouragement versus drag you down because of their own stuff. You deserve to be happy and healthy. You deserve to have energy to live the life you desire. Keep taking steps down the wellness path.
The world needs your sparkle. And your sparkle is enough.
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