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Approximately 70 percent of adult Americans are either overweight or obese. It is becoming an epidemic that is getting out of control.
Are you ready, willing, and able to change?
To succeed at making lifestyle changes you need to answer YES to the question, "Are you ready, willing, and able to change?" |
In order for you to change your lifestyle, it needs to be important to you in order to work. For example, maybe you want to be able to play with your kids, walk more than a block with out getting tired, or know you will add years to your life. You must have more reasons to change than reasons not to change, you must be confident -- believe that you can change.
To succeed, take what you want to do and break it down into small steps. Then think about a few things you are ready, willing, and able to change. Leave other habits that you don't feel ready, willing, and able to change for another time.
Defining Overweight and Obesity
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat.
- An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight
- An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
- The individual’s waist circumference, no more than 35 inches for women, and 40 inches for men (because abdominal fat is a predictor of risk for obesity-related diseases).
Health Consequences of being overweight
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
- Dyslipidemia ( high total cholesterol( high LDL/low HDL) or high levels of triglycerides
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Is there a quick answer to the question, "what contributes to overweight and obesity?"
- Overweight and obesity result from an energy imbalance. This involves eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity.
- Body weight is the result of genes, metabolism, behavior, environment, culture, and socioeconomic status.
- Behavior and environment play a large role causing people to be overweight and obese. These are the greatest areas for prevention and treatment actions.
Please contact "The Healthier You" today and set up your appointment to begin a healthier lifestyle
Jennifer Bianchi DTR (Dietetic Technician Registered)
425-770-0797
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