The obesity rate in the United States has doubled since the 1970's. Today that number is 35%, 190 million U.S. adults are overweight or obese. In today's world of fast food and sedentary lifestyles, obesity has become an epidemic and is one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis and hypertension, and is responsible for a 150 billion dollar burden on the Health Care Industry each year.
Everyone agrees that losing weight helps prevent and control these diseases; as a result, people are looking for solutions, everything from dangerous fad diets to weight loss surgery. But what is the healthiest way to achieve that goal.
Losing weight does helps to prevent and control related health conditions. Everyone wants quick but lasting results. The latest fad diets, diet pills are everywhere you look. Fade diets don't work, diet pills leave you jittery, and in the end they don't work. If they do, the result is usually temporary because diets don't work. Your goal is optimum health.
Comment on Weight Loss Surgery:
Weight loss sugary called Bariatric Surgery may necessary in some extreme situations, and it is extreme. It can be dangerous and cause other health related problems. Although, in recent years Gastric Banding / Lap Band, has had better results and less surgery related problem. It is in any case a major surgery and should be a last resort. Consult your physician and referral to a Bariatric Specialist.
It is better to have healthy weight loss, and have results that last a lifetime. There are many good, healthy eating plans available.
Here are 10 tips to help you on your way.
1. Visit your Doctor
2. Set realistic goals
3. Have a positive mindset
4. Do not starve yourself
5. Eat smaller portions
6. Drink lots of water
7. Avoid sugar
8. Watch you fat intake
9. Exercise
10. Find something to be passionate about
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