Obesity plays a huge role in America's desire for a fit and healthy population. According to the CDC (center for disease control) almost 30% of the population in the United States are obese. that means around 70 million people of our population are obese. (Obesity is defined by a body mass index of over 30). With the innovations in our technology movement isn't required as much in our society as compared to a couple hundred years earlier.
There are a couple very dangerous consequences from obesity. Obesity helps develop high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and the list goes on and on. The sad thing about all of this, is that even with all the talk about a healthier nation, even with shows like the biggest loser, our population is still extremely overweight and sick from it.
Living a healthier life is not as hard as people make it out to be. It is all about making subtle changed to your daily routine. For example, instead of rushing to Dunkin Doughnuts in the morning and grabbing a few breakfast sandwiches or doughnuts, wake up a half an our earlier and eat some Fiber One cereal (or something like it). Instead of taking the elevator up to your floor take the stairs everyday. Try to stay moving throughout the work day, stand and walk around while you are on the phone.
On of the easiest ways to lose weight or maintain your weight is to partake in the 10,000 steps per day challenge. Go out and buy a pedometer, or if you have a smartphone download a pedometer app. Then log you steps for one day and look at the results. Try and work on increasing that number by 500 every few days or week. There are a few easy ways to increase your step number.
1. Walk your dog
2. take a walk with family members or a friend
3. use the stairs
4. walk to close places rather than driving
The other part of losing weight is nutrition. Try to eliminate excess fats, salt and sugar from your diet. eat smaller meals more regularly (5 to 6 SMALL meals per day). Dieting is a test of self control and determination, if you have one weak moment and then reward yourself with a greasy cheeseburger that will lead to a craving for another burger.
America's disease has already been diagnosed and the treatments have already been laid out on the table. All it takes now is some determination and self control.
