Healthy Weight Loss
Posted by: Jim Byrne on
Nov 6th, 2008 |
Filed under: lose weight, weight loss
Healthy Weight Loss: Some Reasons Why To Start
Healthy weight loss has become an important issue for countless numbers of people. People have become more aware of the health risks associated with those extra pounds that have accumulated. It is now apparent more than ever that being overweight is a very undesirable condition and the long term effects usually lead to serious health issues. The only problem for so many people is taking action to shed those unwanted pounds. Even though we know the possible end result of being overweight, it can be simply too difficult to become motivated. It doesn’t make sense but I suppose it can be attributed to human nature. Sometimes we simply are lazy, even when we know we must take action we fail to do so.
Keeping in mind that some people are comfortable being over weight, it still does not lessen the likelihood that they will develop health problems. Personally I hate being overweight. Even a few extra pounds can make me feel uncomfortable and lethargic, and so I immediately get to work and get those pounds off before they become a permanent fixture. Consequently I find it very difficult to understand why other people allow themselves to get overweight in the first place. There are of course many, many reasons from metabolic problems to stress and unhappiness, but somehow being overweight would seem to be adding to those problems not making them any better. In order to even start a healthy weight loss program, most people need a reason to do it. A special event in the future is a popular one, or maybe the summer and the beach maybe an incentive. However it would appear that even these incentives are not enough for some people and it takes something like a serious illness for them to begin to take control.
What does it take to move someone to action with regards to healthy weight loss? Motivation is a major factor in anybody’s desire to lose weight. They need to know why it is important and what they are aiming to achieve. It is now a fact that we are living longer. Life expectancy has risen dramatically in the last 40 years. Unfortunately that doesn’t automatically mean we are healthier in our old age. If you are living a sedentary life and are even moderately obese or overweight then your motivation to lose weight and improve your fitness and overall health would ultimately lead to a healthier future.
We all have to eat, but one of the reasons for weight gain is eating the wrong foods. If you are overweight the chances are you are not eating the right diet for your body type. It may seem like a healthy diet to you but clearly it isn’t suiting you or you wouldn’t be overweight. From this we can also deduce that the food you are eating will not be the correct food to keep you optimally in tip top condition. This can be the cause of many food related illnesses that once addressed will not only help you to achieve healthy weight loss but also ensure you are fit and well.
How many times have you heard that “heavy” people always seem to be jolly and happy? Is this one for the myth busters? Some research suggests that there is a strong link between obesity and depression. What bigger incentive do we need to begin the journey towards healthy weight loss? On the surface it may appear that the depression is because of the difficulties being obese brings, but there are also underlying problems. Very often there is an imbalance of nutrients especially certain nutrients that are known to cause depression. These imbalances can be addressed through any healthy weight loss diet especially if the diet is tailored to the individual needs of the person concerned. Exercise is also an important factor in depression as the endorphins that give us that feel good factor are released into the brain.
How do you handle stress? We are all aware of the consequences of not handling stress effectively and how it can have devastating results. Stress is your body’s natural response to difficult situations. When you feel stressed, your body produces chemicals that prepare you for “fight or flight”. A little stress is necessary and will not do us any harm, but you must enable your body to get rid of those chemicals, otherwise stress can cause harm over long periods of time. Your body responds to stress by slowing down digestion, releasing sugars and fats into your blood stream to provide fuel, releasing chemicals to help your blood clot, raising your heart beat, perspiring, increasing your breathing, and tensing your muscles. Working out as part of your bid to realize healthy weight loss is one of the best ways to help your body relax and recover from that adrenaline rush.
The effects of losing weight are exhilarating once you begin to notice the weight loss, but even more so when others begin to notice. When you lose weight one of the first things you will notice is an improvement in your energy levels. Energy in your body is totally reliant on you giving it the right sort of fuel in the right balance. We are all so careful to ensure that our cars have the right fuel and that the oil is checked regularly and is of a good quality. For some unknown reason we do not seem to realize that our bodies need exactly the same care and attention.
Don’t take your heath for granted. Whether you have a weight problem or not there is no excuse for not giving your body the correct fuel and the appropriate exercise to ensure it becomes and remains as healthy as possible well into old age. Illness is not an automatic part of old age, to be expected, If you look a after yourself when you are younger and expect to live long and healthy life that is what will happen. So get motivated, change your diet and start a healthy weight loss program now before it is too late.
Janet Matthews
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