Hey Everyone!
Obesity is a complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It’s a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers. Obesity has always been a hot topic even in kids. I remember while working as a Nutritionist, I use to see children who were overweight and/or obese and dealt with health issues.
What is considered the management of obesity?
First let’s look at the possible causes:
- Excess energy intake (Overeating)
- Inadequate physical activity (Sedentary Lifestyle)
- Physiologic, Metabolic and Genetic Factors
Medical Management: Lifestyle modification (increased exercise), psychological support, drugs and yes for some surgery
Nutritional Management: Make necessary food changes, get proper nutrition education
This is so key in the battle against obesity. There are plenty of people who will greatly benefit from making simple changes, but consistent. That change can be exercising a few minutes daily to start or set small goals for better eating. Yes, it is WORK!! The weight will not just come off on its own, but I do believe that nutritional management is very important.
Many people give up due to fact that they expect it to come off so quickly. We live in a society where you see people go on fad diets and lose certain amount of weight in 5 days, but they are not how it works! Most of those people will gain in back! DO THE WORK—YOU WILL SEE THE RESULTS!! The important thing is eating in such a way to where it becomes a lifestyle, not a quick fix.
Where do you find yourself today? Are you discouraged? Do you feel as if it doesn’t matter? Do you feel that a healthier lifestyle is not within your reach?
Monica
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