More than one-third of adults in the United
States are obese. In fact, the furor over
obesity, which some have termed an
“epidemic,” has reached such proportions
that one big-city mayor has gone about
banning large-sized, sugary soft drinks and
the First Lady has been on a crusade to
control the dietary offerings in public
schools.
Even many adults who do not fit the clinic
definition of obese are still overweight, and
a large percentage are looking for the best
ways to lose weight.
Shedding pounds largely comes down to
the two-pronged factors of diet and
exercise. Not modifying the first one
enough, and not getting enough of the
second one, ends up giving the individual a
recipe for being overweight.
Conditions related to obesity include heart
disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain
types of cancer, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
Counseling someone to eat less and
exercise more might be the simplest advice
possible, but it’s also, partially, an
oversimplification. When it comes to diet,
no one needs to starve themselves in order
to lose weight. It has more to do with the
types of food you eat than how much you
eat.
Reduce the amount of red meat in your
diet. If you don’t want to eliminate red
meat altogether, choose cuts of meat with
less fat content. Limit your intake of salt
and starches. If you’ve got to have potato
chips alongside your sandwich at lunch,
opt for the baked potato chips that are less
greasy and contain less fat than the deep-
fried chips. You might find you’re really not
sacrificing that much in terms of taste.
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, egg whites,
skinless poultry, fish and nonfat dairy
products will certainly aid in the mission of
losing weight. Drink more water and less
sugary drinks. If you have to have a soda, a
diet soda is a better option, but seltzer is
an even better choice than that.
In terms of exercise, it’s important—if not
always easy—to make sure you get at least
some physical activity each and every day.
Cardio and strength training burn lots of
calories. If your feet or your stamina level
won’t allow for a regular jogging regimen,
then make sure you take lots of walks. Next
time you need to mail a letter, walk to the
mailbox instead of driving. Try to work in a
daily walk in your neighborhood. And if you
intend on more rigorous, formal exercising
at the gym or fitness center, be sure to
pace yourself and don’t build up to an
overly ambitious workout agenda too
quickly.
There are thousands of diet fads among
us. However, sometimes the best advice is
common sense. Work towards a healthy
diet and integrate regular exercise. You
would be surprised at the results small
changes can make.
States are obese. In fact, the furor over
obesity, which some have termed an
“epidemic,” has reached such proportions
that one big-city mayor has gone about
banning large-sized, sugary soft drinks and
the First Lady has been on a crusade to
control the dietary offerings in public
schools.
Even many adults who do not fit the clinic
definition of obese are still overweight, and
a large percentage are looking for the best
ways to lose weight.
Shedding pounds largely comes down to
the two-pronged factors of diet and
exercise. Not modifying the first one
enough, and not getting enough of the
second one, ends up giving the individual a
recipe for being overweight.
Conditions related to obesity include heart
disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain
types of cancer, according to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
Counseling someone to eat less and
exercise more might be the simplest advice
possible, but it’s also, partially, an
oversimplification. When it comes to diet,
no one needs to starve themselves in order
to lose weight. It has more to do with the
types of food you eat than how much you
eat.
Reduce the amount of red meat in your
diet. If you don’t want to eliminate red
meat altogether, choose cuts of meat with
less fat content. Limit your intake of salt
and starches. If you’ve got to have potato
chips alongside your sandwich at lunch,
opt for the baked potato chips that are less
greasy and contain less fat than the deep-
fried chips. You might find you’re really not
sacrificing that much in terms of taste.
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, egg whites,
skinless poultry, fish and nonfat dairy
products will certainly aid in the mission of
losing weight. Drink more water and less
sugary drinks. If you have to have a soda, a
diet soda is a better option, but seltzer is
an even better choice than that.
In terms of exercise, it’s important—if not
always easy—to make sure you get at least
some physical activity each and every day.
Cardio and strength training burn lots of
calories. If your feet or your stamina level
won’t allow for a regular jogging regimen,
then make sure you take lots of walks. Next
time you need to mail a letter, walk to the
mailbox instead of driving. Try to work in a
daily walk in your neighborhood. And if you
intend on more rigorous, formal exercising
at the gym or fitness center, be sure to
pace yourself and don’t build up to an
overly ambitious workout agenda too
quickly.
There are thousands of diet fads among
us. However, sometimes the best advice is
common sense. Work towards a healthy
diet and integrate regular exercise. You
would be surprised at the results small
changes can make.
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