Obesity - there I said it! Most of you, I know, have given this bad word thinking or both, especially in the light of our most recent holiday season. In my view, that it is time to give it a little more than a thought and, more important still, begin to consider seriously acting on those thoughts before this word becomes a serious harm to your health! Obesity is becoming an epidemic in this country as the demonstrate the numbers below. And please do not make the mistake of assuming that it is just a cosmetic issue. Far from it. As you'll see, obesity can have a drastic effect on your life, in all the wrong ways. Frankly, it can kill. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are about 100 million US dollars - including 40 million Baby Boomers – who are overweight or are obese, and therefore, the risk of various chronic diseases and possible muscle problems skeletal face. This, despite the fact that we are supposed to be the generation that is growing in terms of exercise and food habits! Did you, for example, that aged 30 to 39, with 47% of women in the United States are considered overweight or obese. And just in case you have even if I forgot you, aged 50 to 59, 73% of Americans are overweight or obese! It's not an insignificant number!
But what is obesity? Well, I am pleased that you have requested. There is a formula to help us to calculate our spread of the its is, or that he went too far. It is called the body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiplying by 704.5.A desirable BMI is 21. Overweight 25, obesity is 30 or higher.
The medical implications are many. Large clinical studies link obesity to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. I said yes, cancer. The American Heart Association recently reclassified obesity upwards for a factor of major risk of a heart attack.
Any person who has won more than 25 books for 18 years should consider seriously see a primary care physician. And please do so before starting an exercise program. You might be on the road to diabetes or have signs of the impending coronary disease and he did not know. Only a thorough medical record will tell you if you develop any of these conditions. So while you were welcome to want to adjust your lifestyle to combat this problem, get a first assessment to make sure that you can follow-thru with these admirable desires safely!
You may also be thinking that you tried to excretion of books reach your "ideal" weight and were disappointed. It is perfectly natural to feel this way, but you shouldn't. I suggest not thinking about the "ideal" phrase, instead think more "healthy". It is much better than people overweight or obese based on a healthy weight, rather than "ideal" weight may be unattainable. Do not forget, is "Ideal" just a bunch of numbers on some graphic insurance - they do not take individual nuances of consideration that can make the impossible "ideal". A 'healthy' weight is much more realistic and can be simply translated 5-10% weight loss. It will make a difference.
Good-now you're motivated. This is the first and, in my opinion, the most important step. The next step is action. That begins with a visit to your doctor to discuss the plan that is best suited to your specific needs. But regardless of that the plans, please keep something very important in mind: there is no miracle solution! This will be the start of a marathon that will last we hope that the rest of your life, not a sprint for a few months.
Get with your primary care physician to develop a program to reduce weight and maintenance. Remember, it can be done and is done every day. Good luck
I'm Pedro e. Checo, MD, FACP certified in internal medicine, with more than 21 years of experience in caring for adult patients. We are delighted that you have chosen for your adult health care needs.
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