Risks Associated With Weight Loss

The health risks related to weight loss include heart disease. If you are 20% overweight, you would run the risk of developing heart disease. Type 2 diabetes is another health risk. Today 85% of people are diagnosed diabetic. Type 2 diabetes is the condition when the body does not respond to insulin. If you have an excess weight in your abdominal area, it puts extra pressure on your bladder which might cause incontinence. Obese people run the risk of developing gallstones as opposed to those who maintain a healthy weight. Gout and osteoarthritis are conditions that might plague those who are overweight.

There are numerous types of cancer which can strike those who are obese, especially women. The most common type of cancer that overweight women can have are colon, gallbladder, ovary, breast and uterine. Cancer risks for men are high too and they include rectum, prostrate and colon cancers. Weight loss can very successfully reduce the problem of sleep apnea. This is a condition when a person stops breathing temporarily and snores heavily. Sleep apnea can cause drowsiness during the day, and there is a risk of heart failure.

For healthy weight loss, make sure you eat 1200 calories per day. Of course this will vary according to your age, and stage of life. This has to be in conjunction with physical activity such as walking , running up and down steps, resistance training, light weight exercises, jogging, running, swimming, cycling, dancing, gardening, and if you are a sports person, you could include tennis and basketball. Eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks daily. Make sure you drink 8 glasses of water. Not only will this reduce hunger, but it will also flush out the unhealthy elements. To lose 1 pound of fat, you must burn 3500 calories. Remember that the body loses half pound of muscle and gains two pounds of fat from the age of 25 or 30 onwards, because of the natural process of aging. As you grow older it is very important that you stay fit.

Exercising regularly will help in the following ways: you maintain your resting metabolic rate. Your immune system is improved and strengthened. Your muscle strength is increased, as is your muscular endurance. Your stamina increases as a result of which you can stand longer and go for long walks. The bone mineral density is increased or maintained thus preventing Osteoporosis. Your joints remain flexible, and you can fight injury better. Exercises help in your balance and coordination. You are in a better position to fight against all diseases.

Degenerative problems can be combated better. Most importantly you will be able to sleep better. Your self-confidence and self-esteem get a boost when you look smart, slim and healthy. Very important too is the fact that you can maintain an independent life style, you are relaxed and your ability to deal with stress has increased. Losing weight the right way involves consistent monitoring of general health and well being. Regular clinical checkups are very essential.