Well I wanted to share something because I keep seeing jokes about being overweight ok and funny on facebook and such...its not exactly a joke when it involved your health and life. Obesity is the fastest growing health problem in the US. In America 66% of Americans older then the age of 20 are overweight and of these 34% (which is 72 million Americans) are obese. Obesity is associated with more then just being overweight, its associated with a variety of chronic health conditions as well as emotional and social problems. I have a BMI chart on this page if youd like to try it out. BMI of 18.5-24.9 is considered normal(healthy), 25-29.9 is considered overweight, and a BMI of over 30 is considered overweight. (Itll ask you for your height and weight and go from there).
The cause of obesity is varied, the prime reason is energy balance (calories consumed vs calories expended). With the convenience of fast food, processed food (its fast, easy, and cheap) in America these days its no surprise the obesity epidemic is occurring. 60% of our foods we eat are processed foods, as I stated in yesterdays post about juicing.... On top of the foods we are being given now a days our activity levels have gone down as well...thanks to technology and convience we are much more sedentary which causes us to loose lean body mass (muscle). Which means we are loosing muscle and gaining weight. And because of this it is suggested we loose 5 lbs of muscle in a decade and gaining 15 lbs of fat a decade...scary thing is this can increase our risk of injuries and chronic health problems, not just increase our weight.
Obesity increases the risk of many health conditions, including the following:
**Important part of exercise is not only cardio but resistance training (weights) which helps increase your lean muscle mass(muscle). Cardio is great for weight loss, mood, anxiety, sleep, energy and much more. Resistance is great for gaining lean muscle mass, helps reduce risk of injury, burns calories even after your done working out (because your muscles are rebuilding for a few days :)).
I'm sure I'll think of more to say and Id like to post about children and health as well. I'm no pro :p I'm still learning so much about health, food, exercise.
Ok well Ella-bella is wanting some breakfast so I better stop now :p What is she eating for breakfast I'm sure you are wondering right about now...eggs, cantaloupe and some milk. Yum Yum :)
"He who takes medicine, but neglects his diet wastes the skill of his doctors" -Ancient Chinese Proverb
The cause of obesity is varied, the prime reason is energy balance (calories consumed vs calories expended). With the convenience of fast food, processed food (its fast, easy, and cheap) in America these days its no surprise the obesity epidemic is occurring. 60% of our foods we eat are processed foods, as I stated in yesterdays post about juicing.... On top of the foods we are being given now a days our activity levels have gone down as well...thanks to technology and convience we are much more sedentary which causes us to loose lean body mass (muscle). Which means we are loosing muscle and gaining weight. And because of this it is suggested we loose 5 lbs of muscle in a decade and gaining 15 lbs of fat a decade...scary thing is this can increase our risk of injuries and chronic health problems, not just increase our weight.
Obesity increases the risk of many health conditions, including the following:
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Coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
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Type 2 diabetes.
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Cancers, such as endometrial, breast, and colon cancer.
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High total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides.
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Liver and gallbladder disease.
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Sleep apnea and respiratory problems.
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Degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone within a joint (osteoarthritis).
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Reproductive health complications such as infertility.
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Mental health conditions.
**Important part of exercise is not only cardio but resistance training (weights) which helps increase your lean muscle mass(muscle). Cardio is great for weight loss, mood, anxiety, sleep, energy and much more. Resistance is great for gaining lean muscle mass, helps reduce risk of injury, burns calories even after your done working out (because your muscles are rebuilding for a few days :)).
I'm sure I'll think of more to say and Id like to post about children and health as well. I'm no pro :p I'm still learning so much about health, food, exercise.
Ok well Ella-bella is wanting some breakfast so I better stop now :p What is she eating for breakfast I'm sure you are wondering right about now...eggs, cantaloupe and some milk. Yum Yum :)
"He who takes medicine, but neglects his diet wastes the skill of his doctors" -Ancient Chinese Proverb
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