Losing Weight And The Obesity Epidemic

Even though Americans, as a nation, are obsessed with losing weight and dietary fads, studies indicate that one in three Americans is overweight and are getting fatter and fatter. What is more troubling is that recent studies have revealed that the incidence of obesity among adults in the US has increased by more than fifty percent and this condition of excess weight is most common among children twelve years and under.
To accomplish safe and permanent weight loss One must look at weight loss and weight management from a holistic perspective which involves a lifetime commitment of mental, physical, spiritual and emotional wellness. So to achieve your ideal weight, adopt a lifestyle in which you manage and monitor your thoughts, emotions as well as what you eat.
It is a well know fact that being seriously overweight for any length of time will significantly increase your risk of serious chronic and generative health problems such as depression, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and stroke. Health authorities have cited obesity as one of the most serious health problems facing the country. The significantly higher than average proportion of body fat can also cause or worsen the risk of certain types of cancer such as endometrial, breast, and uterine cancer in women, and cancer of the colon and rectum in men.
Most Americans see dieting as the number one solution to be employed to lose weight. Therefore, every year billions of dollars are being spent on all sorts of diet and dietary products. However, for the vast majority of people who want to achieve lasting weight loss, all their time, effort and money will amount to nothing.
The sad thing is that most diets are a failure and do not work. Even though most dieters may lose weight, representing about ten percent of their total body weight, more than sixty seven percent of them regain the weight within a year after ending the diet and ninety five percent eventually revert to their original weight. At least thirty three percent end up gaining more weight than when they started the diet program.
The ability to separate what is true and what is false, where weight loss is concerned, is critical and can save you time, effort and money. Obesity is a lifelong disease and it is impossible for someone who is overweight to consume the same amount of food and remain. Effective and permanent weight loss cannot be accomplished mainly through fad diets, weight loss supplements or an exercise program. The key to long term weightloss is to adopt a comprehensive dietary and lifestyle program that addresses all your causes of weight gain.

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