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Regular exercise and a healthy diet are crucial when it comes to controlling your weight. Although there are many programs advertised to help you lose weight, the only method proven safe over the long-term is to burn more calories than you consume.
Exercising and eating right must become as much a part of your routine as bathing and brushing your teeth. Unless you are convinced of the benefits, you will not succeed.
DIET
Most people can lose weight by eating a healthier diet and exercising more. Even modest weight loss can improve your health. Sticking to a weight reduction program is not easy. You will need a lot of support from family and friends.
When dieting, your main goal should be to learn new, healthy ways of eating and make them a part of your everyday routine. Learn to read the nutrition labels and ingredients of all the foods you eat.
Work with your health care provider and dietitian to set realistic, safe daily calorie counts that help you lose weight while staying healthy. Remember that if you drop pounds slowly and steadily, you are more likely to keep them off. Your dietitian can teach you about healthy food choices, portion sizes, and new ways to prepare food.
Extreme diets (fewer than 1,100 calories per day) are not thought to be safe or to work very well.

• These types of diets often do not contain enough vitamins and minerals.
• People who are on these diets may experience symptoms such as fatigue, feeling cold most of the time, hair loss, or dizziness.
• There is a risk for gallbladder stones, changes in menstrual periods, and rarely, dangerous heart rhythms.
• Most people who lose weight this way return to overeating and become obese again.

See also: Sweeteners
Other changes can have an impact on your weight loss success:

• Eat only at the table. No snacking in front of the TV, in bed, while driving, or while standing in front of the open refrigerator.
• Learn about appropriate portion sizes.
• Choose low-calorie snacks, such as raw vegetables.
• Learn new ways to manage stress, rather than snacking. Examples may be meditation, yoga, or exercise.
• Keep a diet and exercise journal. This may help you identify overeating triggers in your life.
• If you are depressed, seek medical treatment rather than eating excessively to help cope with your depression.
• Find a support group or consider psychotherapy to help you achieve your weight loss goal.

EXERCISE
To lose weight, you must burn more calories than you eat. Exercise is a key way to do this. Walking a mile a day for 30 days will help you burn off 1 pound of fat, as long as you don't eat more than usual.
If you have not been active, start slowly and build up over weeks or even months. Walking can be a good exercise to start with. Talk to your health care provider before starting.
Every week, increase the amount of time you spend doing the activity. Do it more often or add a second activity. You can increase the speed or difficulty of the activity (for example, by going up hills).
All adults should get 2 1/2 hours of aerobic exercise each week. Spread the exercise out over the week. Exercise for at least 10 minutes at a time.
Find ways to increase your activity level very day.

• Walk instead of driving. If you have to drive, park several blocks away from your destination.
• Climb stairs instead of using an elevator or escalator.
• Do other house activities, such as gardening.

In addition to burning off extra calories, exercise will also:

• Lift your mood and help with anxiety
• Make your bones stronger
• Reduce your chance of having a heart attack or stroke
• Help you manage high blood pressure and cholesterol

MEDICATIONS AND HERBAL REMEDIES
There are many over-the-counter diet products. These include herbal remedies. Most of these products do not work and some can be dangerous. Before using an over-the-counter or herbal diet remedy, talk to your health care provider.
Several prescription weight loss drugs are available, including orlistat (Xenical) and Phentermine (Ionamin, Adipex-P, Fastin). Sibutramine (Meridia) is no longer on the market. Ask your health care provider if these are right for you.
Usually, you can lose between 5 and 10 pounds by taking these drugs. People usually regain the weight when they stop taking the medication, unless they have made lasting lifestyle changes.
SURGERY
Weight-loss surgery may be done to help you lose weight if you are very obese and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise.
Surgery alone is not the answer for weight loss. It can train you to eat less, but you still have to do much of the work. You must be committed to diet and exercise after the surgery.Talk to your doctor to learn if this is a good option for you.
The two most common weight-loss surgeries are:

• Laparoscopic gastric banding -- the surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach, creating a small pouch to hold food. The band helps you limit how much food you eat by making you feel full after eating small amounts.
• Gastric bypass surgery -- helps you lose weight by changing how your stomach and small intestine handle the food you eat. After the surgery, you will not be able to eat as much as before, and your body will not absorb all the calories and other nutrients from the food you eat.

You may have complications from these surgeries. One problem some people have is throwing up if they eat more than their new small stomach can hold.

Read more: http://www.righthealth.com/topic/How_To_Prevent_Obesity/overview/adam20#ixzz1FJhLwC4w

THE SOLUTION

hye there....


today we would like to show you the solutions for obesity....
for those who are obese feel free to read and follow....

1.  make a better choice
2. avoid dangerous situation such as eat during driving
3. spent money for something useful other than food
4. recruit support from anybody
5. check the ingredient
6. find something that work best for u such as jogging and yoga
7. state realistic goal
8. make the quality count
9. dont compare yourself with others
10. take multi vitamin

                           -JILLIAN MICHAELS: TRAINER OF THE BIGGEST LOSER

1. state realistic goal
2. get enough sleep
3. read food label
4. change your habit to cut calories
5. have a plan before go to party
6. change your life

                      < BOB HARPER : TRAINER OF THE BIGGEST LOSER

THE EFFECTS OF OBESITY

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For this moment we would like to share with all of you information by PubMed Central about the 2 main  bad effect of obesity for our health.

This issue must be taken seriously because it can cause death.

The effect on respiratory function

Fat tissue accumulation impairs ventilatory function in adults  and children. Increasing BMI is typically associated with a reduction in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁), forced vital capacity (FVC), total lung capacity, functional residual capacity and expiratory reserve volume. Thoracic restriction associated with obesity is usually mild and is attributed to the mechanical effects of fat on the diaphragm and the chest wall: diaphragm excursion is impeded and thoracic compliance reduced

Obesity increases the work of breathing because of the reductions in both chest wall compliance and respiratory muscle strength. This creates an imbalance between the demand on the respiratory muscles and their capacity to generate tension, which leads to the perception of increased breathing effort

Asthma

Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder of airways, is associated with reversible airway obstruction and increased airway responsiveness to a variety of stimuli. However, longstanding asthma can also lead to airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The presence of atopy, a greater reversibility of the airflow limitation after inhalation of β₂-agonists, and smoking history are helpful in differentiating asthma from COPD.

Obesity was shown to be epidemiologically associated with respiratory symptoms in the 1980s.  Although parallel increases in the prevalence of obesity and asthma in Western countries have been reported, it remains to be determined whether this association is causal or by chance.  Although obesity may simply be a marker of recently adopted lifestyle habits also associated with asthma, several specific mechanisms can be proposed for their association and it is now recognized that a causal relation may exist between them. The association between asthma and obesity is particularly worrisome in children. The obesity epidemic may lead to an increase in the number of young adults with severe asthma since obesity is a predictor of unremitting asthma after puberty and worse asthma control.

THE EFFECTS OF EBESITY

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thanks for waiting.... 

this week we will talk about the effects of obesity...

as we know obesity lead to many bad effects....

so for those who are overweight or their BMI indicates that you are overweight you should think about yourself right now.

here we will show you the effects of obesity from two sources...

so feel free to read..

1)   American Obesity Association

• Obesity is associated with the development of osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, back, and knees.
• Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer in men and women.
• It is strongly associated with cancer of the esophagus.
• Obese women have three to four times the risk of endometrial cancer than women with lower BMI. Obesity increases cardiovascular disease risk because of its effect on blood lipid levels. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart attack.
• Gallstones are common in overweight and obese persons.
• Obesity decreases the body’s resistance to harmful organisms.
• Obesity is the most common factor of nonalcoholic steatophepatitis, a major cause of liver disease.

2)  MEDTV - Health Information Brought To Life

• Type 2 diabetess
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia)
• Certain cancers
• Sleep apnea
• Osteoarthritis
• Gallbladder disease and gallstones
• Fatty liver disease (also called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH)
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Gout
• Psychological and emotional effects.

THE CAUSES

 NO 7....

Medicines?????

Certain medicines may cause you to gain weight. 


 These medicines include some corticosteroids, antidepressants, and seizure medicines.


These medicines can slow the rate at which your body burns calories, increase your appetite, or cause your body to hold on to extra water.


 All of these factors can lead to weight gain.

NO8....... 

Emotional Factors??????

Some people eat more than usual when they're bored, angry, or stressed. 


Over time, overeating will lead to weight gain and may cause overweight or obesity.

NO 9.....

Smoking????

Some people gain weight when they stop smoking.


 One reason is that food often tastes and smells better after quitting smoking.


Another reason is because nicotine raises the rate at which your body burns calories, so you burn fewer calories when you stop smoking. 


However, smoking is a serious health risk, and quitting is more important than possible weight gain.

NO 10......

Age????

As you get older, you tend to lose muscle, especially if you're less active. 


Muscle loss can slow down the rate at which your body burns calories. 


If you don't reduce your calorie intake as you get older, you may gain weight.


Midlife weight gain in women is mainly due to aging and lifestyle, but menopause also plays a role.


 Many women gain around 5 pounds during menopause and have more fat around the waist than they did before. 

THE CAUSES OF OBESITY

NO 4......

Genes and Family History?????

Studies of identical twins who have been raised apart show that genes have a strong influence on a person's weight. 


Overweight and obesity tend to run in families. 


Your chances of being overweight are greater if one or both of your parents are overweight or obese.


Your genes also may affect the amount of fat you store in your body and where on your body you carry the extra fat. 


Because families also share food and physical activity habits, a link exists between genes and the environment.


Children adopt the habits of their parents. 


A child who has overweight parents who eat high-calorie foods and are inactive will likely become overweight too. 

NO 5.....

Health Conditions????

Some hormone problems may cause overweight and obesity, such as underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), Cushing's syndrome, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).


Underactive thyroid is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. 


Lack of thyroid hormone will slow down your metabolism and cause weight gain. You'll also feel tired and weak.


Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which the body's adrenal glands make too much of the hormone cortisol. 


Cushing's syndrome also can develop if a person takes high doses of certain medicines, such as prednisone, for long periods.


People who have Cushing's syndrome gain weight, have upper-body obesity, a rounded face, fat around the neck, and thin arms and legs.


PCOS is a condition that affects about 5–10 percent of women of childbearing age. 


Women who have PCOS often are obese, have excess hair growth, and have reproductive problems and other health issues due to high levels of hormones called androgens. 

NO 6....

Lack of Sleep?????

Studies find that the less people sleep, the more likely they are to be overweight or obese.

 People who report sleeping 5 hours a night, for example, are much more likely to become obese compared with people who sleep 7–8 hours a night.


People who sleep fewer hours also seem to prefer eating foods that are higher in calories and carbohydrates, which can lead to overeating, weight gain, and obesity over time.

Hormones that are released during sleep control appetite and the body's use of energy. For example, insulin controls the rise and fall of blood sugar levels during sleep.

People who don't get enough sleep have insulin and blood sugar levels that are similar to those in people who are likely to have diabetes.

Also, people who don't get enough sleep regularly seem to have high levels of a hormone called ghrelin (which causes hunger) and low levels of a hormone called leptin (which normally helps curb hunger).

THE CAUSES

NO 2....



An inactive lifestyle????

 many people spend hours in front of TVs and computers doing work, schoolwork, and leisure activities such as facebooking...

In fact, more than 2 hours a day of regular TV viewing time has been linked to overweight and obesity.

Other reasons for not being active include: relying on cars instead of walking, fewer physical demands at work or at home because of modern technology and conveniences, and lack of physical education classes in schools for children.

People who are inactive are more likely to gain weight because they don't burn up the calories that they take in from food and drinks.

 

NO 3.....

Environment????

Our environment doesn't support healthy lifestyle habits; in fact, it encourages obesity. Some reasons include:

    * Lack of neighborhood sidewalks and safe places for recreation. Not having area parks, trails, sidewalks, and affordable gyms makes it hard for people to be physically active.

    * Work schedules. People often say that they don't have time to be physically active because of long work hours and time spent commuting.

    * Oversized food portions. Malaysians are surrounded by huge food portions in restaurants, fast food places, gas stations, movie theaters, supermarkets, and even home. Some of these meals and snacks can feed two or more people. Eating large portions means too much energy IN. Over time, this will cause weight gain if it isn't balanced with physical activity.

    * Lack of access to healthy foods. Some people don't live in neighborhoods that have supermarkets that sell healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Or, for some people, these healthy foods are too costly.

    * Food advertising. Malaysians  are surrounded by ads from food companies. Often children are the targets of advertising for high-calorie, high-fat snacks and sugary drinks. The goal of these ads is to sway people to buy these high-calorie foods, and often they do.