If you ever wondered why you should lose weight, it means that you really don’t know the health consequences to which overweight and obesity lead.
First of all your extra pounds is practically an accumulation of excess body fat and it may impair your health. Doctors generally agree that the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to have health problems. Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including the following:
Cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke) - already the world’s number one cause of death, killing 17 million people each year. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability for both men and women in the United States.
Diabetes – This has rapidly become a global epidemic. Overweight people are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as people who are not overweight. You can reduce your risk of developing this type of diabetes by losing weight and by increasing your physical activity.
Musculoskeletal disorders – especially osteoarthritis.
Cancer- Several types of cancer are associated with being overweight. In women, these include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary, breast, and colon. Overweight men are at greater risk for developing cancer of the colon, rectum, and prostateThough, one of the most painful aspects of obesity may be the emotional suffering it causes. Our society places great emphasis on physical appearance, often equating attractiveness with slimness, especially in women. The messages intended or not, make overweight people feel unattractive. Many people assume that obese people are gluttonous, lazy, or both. So, do you want to lose weight?!
First of all your extra pounds is practically an accumulation of excess body fat and it may impair your health. Doctors generally agree that the more obese a person is, the more likely he or she is to have health problems. Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including the following:
Cardiovascular disease (mainly heart disease and stroke) - already the world’s number one cause of death, killing 17 million people each year. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability for both men and women in the United States.
Diabetes – This has rapidly become a global epidemic. Overweight people are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as people who are not overweight. You can reduce your risk of developing this type of diabetes by losing weight and by increasing your physical activity.
Musculoskeletal disorders – especially osteoarthritis.
Cancer- Several types of cancer are associated with being overweight. In women, these include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, cervix, ovary, breast, and colon. Overweight men are at greater risk for developing cancer of the colon, rectum, and prostateThough, one of the most painful aspects of obesity may be the emotional suffering it causes. Our society places great emphasis on physical appearance, often equating attractiveness with slimness, especially in women. The messages intended or not, make overweight people feel unattractive. Many people assume that obese people are gluttonous, lazy, or both. So, do you want to lose weight?!
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