97 million adults in the United States
face the problem of excess weight. At present, nearly one-fifth
of all American adults are believed to be considerably overweight.
Recently, there has been a 39% increase of obesity in teenagers.
Many factors determine this but the genetics of a child can
play an important role.
An understanding of the definition, causes and health risk
of being overweight is important prior to pursuing a weight-loss
program.
Majority of medical personnel will inform you that being overweight
is not healthy at all. A long list of diseases lie ahead for
those who are overweight or obese.
Weight loss is a difficult topic. The need for less weight
may be dire for someone else but goals may not be healthy or
realistic. Magazines, advertisements and television may also
have an effect but this may lead to further disappointment.
Consulting a health care provider or registered dietitian is
one of the best ways to find out if weight is healthy or if
there is a need for weight loss or weight gain. These people
can help in setting realistic goals. Below are some simple suggestions
to help jumpstart a weight loss program.
“Crash” dieting and other extreme measures are done by people
who want to lose weight. The weight is gained back or gained
even more because no change in the eating habits was permanently
started. Weight management strategies maintained for a lifetime
are still the best strategies.
Bear in mind that for a diet to be considered successful requires
consumption of fewer calories, minimizing eating of food, but
eating foods that are healthy. Thinking that a diet permits
eating anything to lose weight is just like deceiving the self.
To become successful in losing weight, keep these simple rules
in mind:
Minimize large meal consumption in the evening when there is
little chance for exercising afterwards. Eat more during the
period when the body will be most active. A hearty breakfast,
a substantial lunch, and a light dinner is recommended.
Always eat breakfast.
Eat gradually and methodically chew food.
Avoid eating while doing other things like watching TV, using
the computer or doing homework.
Eliminate fried food.
Fill up the refrigerator with snacks that have low calories
like vegetables that are raw and low-fat yogurt.
