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.
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