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There are
many shortcuts to weightloss. Some are not healthy and
cause more damage than good.
What is the
secret to healthy weightloss
and maintenance?
 
Every year approximately 280,000 adult deaths
in the United States are related to obesity,
and the numbers are growing. Several serious medical conditions have
been linked to obesity,
including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and
stroke. Obesity is also linked
to higher rates of certain types of cancer. Obese men are more
likely than non-obese men to die from cancer of the colon, rectum or
prostate. Obese women are more likely than non-obese women to die
from cancer of the gallbladder, breast, uterus, cervix or
ovaries.
 Every life
science institution has weighed in on the battle against
obesity. With all this scientific expertise and the countless
number of
diet programs and supplements on the market today, you'd think we would
be winning the battle on weight loss. But, not only are we NOT
winning
the battle on weight loss in our society, we're losing the entire war!
Even being 10 to 20 pounds or
more overweight can increase your risk of:
- Gallbladder
disease and gallstones.
- Liver disease.
- Osteoarthritis,
a disease in which the joints deteriorate: possibly the result of
excess weight on the joints.
- Gout, another
disease affecting the joints.
- Pulmonary
(breathing) problems, including sleep apnea in which a person can stop
breathing for a short time during sleep
- Reproductive
problems in women, including menstrual irregularities and infertility.
Emotional
suffering may be one of the most painful parts of obesity.
American society emphasizes physical appearance and often equates
attractiveness with slimness, especially for women. Such messages make
overweight people feel unattractive. Many people think that obese
individuals are gluttonous, lazy or both, even though this is not
true. As a result, obese people often face prejudice or
discrimination in the job market, at school, and in social
situations.
Feelings of rejection, shame, or depression are common. So
what is the answer? Is there an answer? Yes! Click here.
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News
Every
year
approximately 280,000 adult deaths in
the United States are related to obesity, and the numbers are growing.
The
state with the largest
increase in obesity was Alabama. There,
the rate increased 1.5 percentage points to 27.7%. Oregon's rate held
steady at 21%.
The states with the highest
percentage of obese adults are Mississippi,
Alabama, West West Virginia, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
The states
with the lowest percentage of obese adults are Colorado,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and Montana.
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