The Healthier You

Jennifer Bianchi DTR

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Approximately 119 million Americans, or 64.5 percent, of adult Americans are either overweight or obese.
 
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?" The experts say that for people to change, making the change must be important to them. In other words, you must have good reasons to change. For example, maybe you want to live long enough to see your grandchildren grow up. You must have more reasons to change than reasons not to change. The experts also say that 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
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.
 
Health Consequences
Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
  • Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol 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 for a healthier lifestyle
Jennifer Bianchi DTR
425-770-0797