Kevin Hensey asked:


True to its form, obesity has been a problem to our society nowadays, but it hasn’t really been addressed as much. There have been many articles written about obesity and how to conquer it, many vitamins and supplements have been cropping up in the market, and many kinds of surgeries being implemented left and right to get rid of the fat.

       

So, in this time and age, is surgery that essential to conquering obesity? Is going to the gym for three or four times a week really worth it? Do all those fat supplements and vitamins work for the perennially obese? What gives?

       

First, let us enumerate the causes of obesity to understand how to cure this problem. Obesity is highly hereditary, meaning that if you have parents who are obese, there is a greater chance that you would become one too.

People who are generally inactive or passive in their lifestyles may also have a greater chance of being obese. This is because all the calories that they intake, when not turned into energy, becomes stored fat.

People who also live under a healthy diet are also likely to turn up obese. Meals which are very rich in carbohydrates, fats, or sugar are dangerous to people – they might not only contribute to the obesity of one, they might even suffer or die because of it. Fatty foods such as donuts, burgers, cakes, pastries, fries or pizzas should be avoided at all cost.

       

People who suffer from obesity might likely develop illnesses in later stages of life. Obese people are likely to develop high blood pressure, or cardiovascular diseases.

       

So how do you cure obesity?

       

There is actually no overnight sensation in curing obesity. No amount of diets or pills can help cure you of being fat. There are actually ways to prevent you from being obese though.

       

First and foremost is that you can switch to a healthier diet and lifestyle. If necessary, you can ask for the help of a nutritionist, who will map out your healthy diet plan for the day, for the week, or for the month. The nutritionist will guide you in what food you should take in, or what food you should completely avoid.

       

Second is that you should find time to exercise. Exercise will not only make you lose weight, it will make carve your endurance and stamina.

       

And best of all, in order for you to lost weight, have some determination. This will go a long way since with determination, everything will follow suit.

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Roland

junghun asked:


Are you overweighted or obese? If yes you should have heard of these diet pills or even have used them. Did they have effects? I guess not, or temporally.

Let me explain why I’m convinced that you should do a diet without pills. For that I’ll explain how the body works with fat. It’s actually very simple

When eating, the body absorbs the fat included in the food and stocks it within the body. We call this fat. And when you do an exercise, your body uses this fat to make energy. It’s simple, isn’t it?

So Why do people get fat? It’s because they lose the balance between fat absorbed and used. Either they eat too much, either they don’t do enough exercise or both. I guess you see what I was saying when I said diet without pills… Well pills can help, because it makes you feel that you’re not hungry, so you eat less. But then you’ll be lying to your own body, and consequences are sometimes serious. When you feel like you’re not hungry but you actually are, it disturbs the balance of the body. So don’t take pills… Now what?

Well you’ll tell me that you already know that… You know that I’m going to say “So you have to exercise and get proper meal”. But the big problem is that people don’t know what to do. That’s why pills are so popular : you just got to eat them! That’s why I tell people: don’t buy pills, buy dieting guides! Costs less, and exactly tells you what to do. So now you understand: instead of using money on pills, get dieting guide.

If you don’t know where to look for i’ll propose you a cheap guide which even generates you meal with your ingredients: Strip that fat and a review of this product http://www.squidoo.com/best_online_diet_plan

Good luck!



Kimberly

William Winch asked:


Childhood obesity is now a major problem in the USA.  It is more difficult than ever for children to lose weight. We have fast food restaurants at every corner, new snack foods arriving at grocery stores every week and computers and video games to make even the most active child lead a sedentary life. Did I mention poor nutrition in the schools due to the administrations getting kickbacks from snack food vendors? It is no wonder more than half of American kids now are overweight, and half of those kids are obese!

Just because there does not look like any light at the end of the tunnel does not mean you have to give up hope. Your child is depending on you to guide them in the right direction. What will their lives be like in 10 years if they are left to their own devices about eating and exercise? Although it is great for children to learn how to make their own decisions, the consequences later on in life could be distastrous.

Here are 7 Healthy Child Obesity Solution Tips you can implement now to ensure the health of your child, and help them lose weight before it is too late.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #1: Turn Off The TV & Computer

87 percent of children watch between 2 and 6 hours of television every single day. Their break time from that is spent sitting in front of a computer. Remember when there were no such things? An overweight child was rare, and the only time a child was sedentary aside from sleeping was when they were engrossed in a book. Limiting the use of the tv and computer will force your children to be more physically active, and they will lose weight. Want an added bonus? It will limit the amount of foul language and violence your child could be exposed to.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #2: Retire From Being Their Chauffeur

Making your children walk to school or anywhere else they need to go will not only help drop their pounds, but it will also teach them the value of time. A generation ago, most self-respecting parents would laugh at their child’s suggestion to drive them to school, let alone to soccer practice, ballet lessons or the mall. The damage done from lack of activity is putting children at risk in more ways than their ballooning weight. Where has the fun of bicycle riding and walking with friends gone?

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #3: Bring Brown Bagging Back

Until your child’s school cafeteria can offer something more nutritious than pizza and chicken fingers, take the extra time to pack their lunch for them. Having your child bring his or her lunch from home can ensure that they are eating well. What happens when you give your child $2 for lunch in the cafeteria? They will spend it all on large french fries, a can of Pepsi and an ice cream sandwich. When you provide no other alternative than for your child to eat proper nutrition, their bodies will lose weight.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #4: Send Them To Bed Earlier

Inadequate sleep has a negative impact on a child’s performance in school, on their emotional and social welfare, and increases their risk of being overweight. Make sure they get at least 8 hours of sleep, and more importantly, send them to bed without a snack! Eating before you rest all night will sabotage any person’s weight loss efforts because your body has to work while you sleep to digest the food you eat. This results in a tired feeling when you wake up in the morning that could last for hours into the morning.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #5: Stop Allowing Them To Drink Sugar

Drink sugar? What exactly does that mean? It means soda pop, sports drinks and fruit drinks that are packed with sugars. Children get most of their calories from beverages, when they would be better off getting them from fresh fruit and other healthy solid foods. Take a look at the orange juice label. You will be shocked to learn that it is mainly sugar. I know what you are thinking. You yourself grew up drinking these things and you were not a fat child, right? The difference is that now serving sizes and portions are almost double what they used to be, and they are consumed more frequently.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #6: Sign Them Up For Something

Our bodies are meant to move, not to sit for hours and hours in front of a TV or computer screen. When your child participates in an activity after school that they enjoy, they will not even miss the couch. Not everyone is good at sports, but almost everyone has an aptitude for some physical activity. They get exposed to different things…martial arts, snowboarding, music lessons, dancing, gymnastics, roller skating, and rock climbing are all just as effective as football and soccer for building healthy bodies.

Childhood Obesity Solution Tips #7: Provide Proper Nutrition

There is nothing better than to start your children’s day off with proper nutrition, and encourage them to make healthy food choices throughout the day. Do not take them to McDonalds just because you do not want to cook something. This is where they will learn habits that will continue into their adult lives. I lost 70 pounds when I began drinking a soy protein shake with fruit every morning instead of eating a fatty breakfast or nothing at all. I have kept my weight off for 15 years because of the proper nutrition I chose to eat. A child who learns this will grow up to be a happy adult. Trust me!

Following the 7 Childhood Obesity Solution Tips listed above will not only help your child lose weight and keep it off for good, but it will also eliminate the word obesity from your family’s vocabulary. What is most important, however, is having the kind of mindset that allows you to want a better life for your child. Technology is great, but it is being abused and our children are suffering physically because of it. Have the courage to make the small daily changes in your child’s life now when it matters the most.



Tara

Silvester Thompson asked:


Countless people worldwide are following the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Now, a new book called “The Atkins Shopping Guide” (Avon Books/ an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) arms you with the skills you need to navigate your grocery store so you can stock your low-carb kitchen.

The guide contains everything you must know to choose the right foods to do Atkins correctly. It also provides useful pointers for shopping at “super stores” and natural food retailers, all in a handy format perfect to carry in your pocket or purse.

Forget measuring, weighing and counting fat grams and calories. This book takes you aisle-by-aisle through the grocery store, helping you select the right foods to correctly follow a controlled-carb lifestyle, including vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry and meat, cheese, and other dairy products. There are also extensive sections on packaged foods.

The No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution,” forever changed the way Americans eat by offering a healthy, nutritious approach to weight loss and weight maintenance, while revealing that the typical American diet, which is high in carbohydrates, has contributed to the nation’s obesity epidemic.

Whether you’re just beginning to do Atkins or have used it for years to maintain your weight, “The Atkins Shopping Guide” will show you how to read food labels and compare different products in a product category such as tomato sauce or peanut butter.

Atkins also offers a free newsletter with product updates, low carb diet tips and recipes.



Audrey