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The elevated cholesterol level risks of being overweight


2010
03.30

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Most people are mindful of the risks that being over weight presents. Many of us have received information about how overweight adversely affects health. Much of the information about overweight and poor health traditionally revolves about the danger to internal organs. And when we discuss internal bodily functions, one of the major risks in being over weight is the occurrence of high cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a major part of adipose in the blood. It is transported by proteins, one type of which are called LDL, or low-density lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins are commonly known as bad cholesterol due to its correlation with blood vessel disorders. The more bad cholesterol you have in your blood, the more you at risk of getting cardiovascular diseases, such as cardiac illnesses and cerebrovascular accident.

You may have gotten bad cholesterol from your parents; however, eating the wrong kinds of food is the more probable cause for getting the disorder. Those who consume foods which are high in saturated fat tend to have more bad cholesterol compared to those who eat a modest quantity of saturated fats. Despite the fact that having excess weight does not automatically mean you get it from fatty foods, after a while continuous consumption of these foods will result to weight gain. And whether diet is the main culprit or not, people who are overweight generally have higher levels of LDL than non-overweight people.

Those who are overweight normally do not have sufficient high-density lipoproteins (HDL), commonly known as good cholesterol, and their triglycerides are usually plenty. They may also have an abundance of bad cholesterol. Furthermore, obesity increases the risk for high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, which are associated with heart disease.

Those who are overweight are recommended to receive cholesterol screening, which includes following dietary guidelines, increasing physical activity and the use of cholesterol busting medication.

Losing weight if you are overweight can help lower LDL and is especially important for those with a cluster of risk factors that includes high triglyceride and/or low HDL levels, and being overweight with a large waist measurement (more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches for women).

Lose weight, if you need to. Lost weight of even 5 to 10 pounds can decrease cholesterol and triglycerides. Losing weight can also help lower your blood pressure.

Daily exercise is advised to everybody. It can help raise HDL and lower LDL and is especially important for those with high triglyceride and/or low HDL levels.

Body mass is governed by what you eat and your way of life. High body weight is very likely to be a problem for your cardiovascular system only when your body fat percentage is well above an acceptable level; 32 percent for women and 25 percent for men.

Increasing your body weight with muscle mass through body building and bulking up with protein may not cause a cholesterol problem, provided that those proteins are lean.


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HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF BEING OVERWEIGHT


2010
03.28

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Weighing too much might increase your risk of developing many health problems. If you are overweight, you may be at risk for:

*increased blood pressure levels

* high cholesterol

* arthritis

* joint replacement surgery

* Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

* social struggles

* inferiority complex

Being overweight is a major risk factor for a number of chronic diseases. Even a small reduction in body weight can decrease your chances of developing the most common chronic disorders as you get older. If by now you are suffering from a medical disorder, weight loss can assist you in controlling your health. In certain diseases, losing weight can actually lend a hand in decreasing and even doing away with the necessity to take medicines.

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, which can lead to permanent disability and death. You can lessen your chances of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol if you maintain a balanced weight. But, you have to be aware as well on the place where fat is concentrated in your body. If you are like most men, your body stores fat around the abdomen, and a large amount of abdominal fat raises your likelihood of developing heart disease. Working out regularly is a sure-fire way of losing belly fat. And if your waistline is over 40 inches, you are more at risk of having hypertension. Your body mass index is another important indicator of heart disease risk. Do your best to keep your BMI around 18.5 to 24.9 to always be at the peak of health.

Another thing about being overweight is that it puts extra pressure on your joints, especially those in your knees, hips, and lower back. Because of this extra pressure, the cartilage, which is the tissue that cushions and protects the joints gradually wears away, causing a form of arthritis known as osteoarthritis. Over the years, the damage to the joint may be so extensive that the joint must be replaced surgically. This type of injury is lasting and irreversible. Tendinitis, or swelling of the tendons, is also widespread among those who are overweight. Tendons, particularly the Achilles tendon that extends from the calf to the heel, could swell and get irritated even just from walking. Losing weight decreases the stress on your joints and tendons and reduces wear and tear. Losing weight can also ease the aching and swelling caused by osteoarthritis.

And, being overweight means the extra fat in the stomach area adds strain in it. This makes gastric acid go up into the esophagus. Weight loss can decrease gastro-esophageal reflux.

Those who are fat acquire unconstructive impressions of themselves. Lack of self confidence could have an effect on facets of health and conduct like social changes, interests, and the way towards reaching their objective. Getting ridiculed is extremely nasty and it could harshly wound one’s sense of worth.

Those who are obese are aware they are in a predicament. They understand that their figure is not what it is supposed to be. They also know that they eat more than they should.

The trouble is that they might not be knowledgeable about stopping this tendencies. Food often means comfort to them. These people may label themselves as losers for not being able to conquer their weight problem.

But then, they might not have the necessary equipment and encouragement. They may be surrounded by family and friends who do not have weight issues and who just do not get it.

These are just a few ways that being heavy adversely affects a person’s health. The good news is that society is becoming increasingly aware of the problem of being overweight and how to get help for it.


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Nutrisystem Reviewed


2010
03.26

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Your weight loss program appears in the way of a non-frozen food bag with NutriSystem. It calls for the need to take their food selections together with fruits and veggies bought from the supermarket. As part of its new plan, a lot of foods are now made with heart-healthy ingredients, including omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber, which NutriSystem claims can deal with your appetite, reduce hunger and quell cravings between meals. The diet plan also consists of DVDs on health for both sexes, an activity manual, a personalized food diary, and a Quick Start Guide.

Except that the ultimate convenience of NutriSystem doesn’t come in cheap. The cost of their food is quite expensive. In addition to their packaged foods, you also have to buy fruits, vegetables and milk. Comments about the superiority and flavour of their foods differ as well.

However, NutriSystem is ideal to people who do not fancy doing food preparation. They offer a variety of options, including a vegetarian plan. They have high-quality low-fat picks, and a well-adjusted meal plan centered on the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. They also provide customer service through one-on-one specialists, information sheets, online chat, and e-mail messages.

Based on the Glycemic Index, which ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on blood sugar levels, the NutriSystem plan stabilizes blood sugar levels by emphasizing low GI carbohydrates, which break down slowly and release glucose into the bloodstream gradually, over high GI foods, which break down rapidly. Eating low GI carbs, together with favourable quantities of protein and fiber, fend off feelings of hunger and keeps weight watchers full. Dieters select between six, 28-day programs: Women’s, Men’s, Women’s Silver, Men’s Silver, Women’s Diabetic, Men’s Diabetic or Vegetarian. The plan includes menus and checklists so dieters always know what to eat and when.

On their diet plan, you consume 5 to 6 minute servings per day. The meal is low in sugar, packed with good carbs. You’ve got these great-tasting meals delivered to your house. All that you require to be victorious is in the package. You are aware that in the morning, as you open your eyes to a great day, you are all set. From there you add your fresh protein like a glass of skim milk and a piece of fruit. It’s so simple that the dieter starts to get the rhythm down.

People grow jaded in a short span of time. Having so many choices keeps it interesting. People long for diversity, and they present a wide selection that people take pleasure in it and shed off pounds. The nutrition is balanced for good health. On NutriSystem, you get to have what you crave on a daily basis.

Any successful diet plan allows for some flexibility, and NutriSystem is no exception. You can exchange an afternoon snack for a morning snack, and at the same time exchange a NutriSystem lunch for a NutriSystem dinner.

Working out is not included in the NutriSystem diet program; however, diet experts and specialists may assist you in planning a program that is suitable for you.

The moment you achieve your target weight, a NutriSystem specialist may help you in setting up a meal plan that will gradually incorporate foods bought from the grocery store into your normal diet.


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Jenny Craig Diet Review


2010
03.18

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Jenny Craig offers its personal product of solo-packed meals called the Jenny Cuisine. Jenny Craig says the idea of requiring these pre-made meals is to teach dieters about nutrition in order to use portion control skills.

Together with the Jenny Cuisine and nibbles or sweets, you can also eat fruits, veggies, and dairy products low in fat, which you can buy from the supermarket.

The only thing with Jenny Craig though is that it can be rather high-priced. It is not easy to put a finger on an exact cost of any plan. This is because their web site does not divulge many pricing details. They do not get into specifics until you are on the phone or at one of their centres. The registration charges can be as lofty as $300, taking into consideration the program you are to avail. After that, you still have to pay for each and every meal, which averages between $10-15 per day, excluding the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy and supplements they advise you to eat to balance out your diet. You also have to buy a 28-day supply of food as soon as you join, no matter which program you choose.

Jenny Craig started in 1983 by providing frozen meals to its clients as a means of food management. From that time on, it diverged into recipe books and diet plans which persuade customers to opt for straight away meals, and home-based diet plans for those who live far from reputable stores. Meals are sent to you via UPS, and sessions are done personally, through online chat, or over the phone. Personal weekly consultations for motivation and behaviour change are a central part of the program.

Jenny Craig emphasizes weight management by enhancing your lifestyle. It primarily pays attention to your body, psyche, and meals by way of its very personalized diet plan. Mostly, people gain weight due to excess intake of junk food, erratic lifestyle, stress, and depression. Today’s high-speed existence is bringing about a variety of illnesses like cardiac ailments and blood sugar disorders. So as to lead a well and vigorous existence, it is necessary to have a worthy way of living and Jenny Craig appears to be the handiest choice.

After a certain length of time, dieters move from eating their pre-packaged meals to making healthy meals on their own, utilizing the lessons they have learned from the program. As they continue, dieters are still instructed to write down everything they eat, as well as any physical activity, and stick with meeting with a counsellor. The entire Jenny Craig program claims it is designed to help dieters lose an average of one to two pounds per week. Dieters have access to a hotline 24/7 if they need support or any other information.

It is usually better for you to take up natural methods for losing weight rather than taking up shortcuts like starvation!, which not merely damages your health but also makes your body susceptible to various different diseases. These methods in losing weight predominantly centre on losing too much water in the body, which inclines to go back to your body subsequently.


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Atkins Diet Review


2010
03.15

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Since it was first announced around 1972 millions of dieters have won their battle with unhealthy weight and heart disease, through the Atkins Diet Plan. According to Dr. Atkins, the diet is also good for dealing with many health issues including such issues as headaches, blood sugar disorders, poor or sluggish metabolism, food intolerance, allergy symptoms, and other such health concerns Although the main reason why people turn to Atkins Diet is simply that it appears to offer fast weight loss, many people with high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome reported that they felt more energetic than they had in years after one week on the Atkins Diet.

Despite the fact that health professionals were advising foods low in fat and high in carbohydrates, the Atkins diet recommends that those who desire to achieve weight loss ought to do the opposite. The principle of the Atkins diet is to get about sixty-six percent of your food intake from fat and to consume meat and cheese rather than bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. Instead of carbohydrate and sugar, the Atkins Diet Plan highly recommends fat and protein. The diet specifically suggests animal proteins; so vegetarians will have a hard time sticking to the diet.

Many nutrition and medical professionals have openly disapproved of Atkins’ principle on weight loss because they believe that eating unrestricted quantities of fat, particularly saturated fat encountered in meat products, can lead to elevated risk of heart disease.

They further state that any diet plan which restricts carbohydrates, prompting the body to depend on fat or muscle for body fuel can be. When our body breaks down stored fat to supply energy, a by-product called ketones is formed. Ketones help to reduce hunger, but also lead to exhaustion, stomach sickness, and dehydration. Anyone with diabetes, heart, or kidney problems should check with their physician before following a low-carb diet.

The downsides of the Atkins Diet Plan are halitosis, and constipation because of the low-fiber diet.

A thorough study on people possessing good health informas us that we should consume more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limiting these foods in order to lose weigh can result in health issues in the long term.

However, in spite of the negative comments about it, Atkins has lead to favourable outcomes for a lot of people, and has led to not only a meaningful loss of weight but good health as well.

Many people do find the diet demanding in the initial stage, as well as the need to undertake important behavior modifications to get the best out of Atkins.

Research studies have been written on the efficiency of the Atkins Diet Plan against a regular low-fat, low-calorie diet in two acclaimed medical journals, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Annals of Internal Medicine. The findings were indeed surprising, because several heart disease indicators had actually improved in the participants who followed the Atkins diet. They observed, in the Atkins group, a bigger decline in blood cholesterol levels than the low-fat set of people, and saw a larger boost in good cholesterol in the blood than the low-fat team. The two groups were found to have the same decrease in bad cholesterol and total cholesterol levels. Furthermore, after a year, the two classes realized similar levels of weight reduction.


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GI Diet review


2010
03.12

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The Glycemic Index Diet was at first established to support diabetics to control their weight. Diabetics require diets which are able to prevent blood sugar levels from varying too much. As a result analysts invented a technique to calculate how a specific food influences blood sugar. The Glycemic Index categorizes foods rich in carbohydrates by allocating them a number ranging from 0 to 100. The figure specifies the speed at which the food increases blood sugar levels during its absorption. The more elevated the rate is, the faster glucose is taken up.

A high Glycemic Index food has a value of 70 and above. A medium Glycemic Index food has a value of 56 to 69 and a GI value of 55 or lower is considered low. Foods with a low GI value are best as they digest more naturally and help provide a steady supply of energy over the course of several hours, making you feel full longer.

But the main problem with the Glycemic Index is that there is no definite number set for each food available. There are numerous websites that provide rates for a particular food, but the figures provided are pretty much far-flung from one another. It is never clear where the numbers come from.

Another criticism of the GI diet is that the measurement does not reflect the actual way foods are eaten. People don’t consume a food item one by one, particularly in curiously big quantities taken during the study. The effect of the whole meal is more important than the GI of each individual food in the meal. Fats and protein decelerates absorption of food. The GI diet doesn’t consider that, neither does it take the variations in everyone’s absorption of food or diverse ways in preparing meals.

For all the effort a GI diet requires, there is little apparent pay-off in terms of improved weight control. The GI diet has not been revealed to have an effect on losing weight, even with the idea that regulating blood glucose levels will keep insulin and the desire for food in check, and consequently regulate ingestion of food and storing of fat.

However, in spite of everything, a lot of doctors concur that the GI diet, if used accurately, could be an excellent method in losing weight, particularly to those who battle with typical low-calorie diets or weight watchers who have a hard time restraining their desire for food.

The Glycemic Index Diet is like the low-carbohydrate diet, although not as rigorous, and aims at the kind of carbohydrates, not the amount of carbs in every food. There is also a focus on the correct timing of the two basic types of meals, a carb or protein meal. The knowledge following the phasing and kinds of food renders the GI diet plan as an effective means of losing stored fat carefully but rapidly.

The GI diet is a wonderful choice to those who want to look after their blood glucose levels, or those who are obese, have type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, and those who desire to drop those pounds without delay.

While it is more of an approach to food consumption than a weight loss program, a lot of people use the GI method to achieve their objectives in losing a few pounds.


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Weight and SelfEsteem


2010
03.10

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The mental effects of carrying excess weight – and obesity – are devastating. People with a weight issue are often teased by others who have normal weights. Name calling and jibes at heavier people are regular in today’s society. The obese are often forced to endure a range of abuse and snide comments including some blatant social denigrations. Because of this they sometimes suffer from poor self-esteem, often feel inadequate and are frequently looked upon as the source of their own problem.

Every social situation is , or can be, awkward for a person with obesity. Spending some time at a beach or public pools, because they wear clothes that are more revealing, is an embarrassing occasion. If an overweight person decides to play competitive sports he will often undergo the embarrassment of being the least wanted. Quite often, in school, obese or overweight children tend to perform worse academically than ‘normal’ weight peers – they also tend to have lower grade point averages. When they finally leave school, there is often more difficulty gaining acceptance into college and securing jobs and future promotions. Small wonder that these experiences tend to lead to poor self esteem and self-confidence. These begin an unfortunate succession of social isolation, emotional withdrawal, more overeating, caused by depression, inactivity, and further weight gain.

The distortion of body image and general body disappointment among obese and overweight people are often linked in the occurrence of negative self-worth, and for some people can act as risk factors toward the development ofdepression not to mention abnormal eating patterns. One’s body image can be affected – as well as partly determined – by such things as cultural values and beliefs to do with physical attractiveness and beauty.

Many heavy people generally blame any heaviness on medical conditions such as thyroid disease. The truth is , less than one percent of the overweight or obese have a true hormonal imbalance, or any such other condition. While there isn’t a single reason that completely explains this phenomenon, likely causes are poor nutrition, bad eating habits, and.

Needless to say, there are some very simple things an obese or overweight person can do to enhance his self-esteem. First, they can seek out advice from their physician to determine how serious the problem is, or if there really is a problem at all. Everyone is built differently and many appear obese compared to the ‘average’ weight person really are just normal.

They should reduce the amount of TV watching. There’s a link between television viewing and being overweight. Most people watch at least (!) 3 hours of television every day, and guess what is the thing most commonly featured product on TV? Food. So guess the most likely thing people do when watching TV? They eat food. Watching TV should be limited to a reasonable time, say a couple of hours, every day. More beneficially, television viewing can be done while taking exercise, like on a treadmill.

People with too much excess weight bear the responsibility to guard themselves from the harm, physical and pyschological, caused by being obese. Establishing healthy eating and exercise patterns, it is possible to overcome the enemy – weight, allowing them to enjoy life to the full without the burden of being weighed down by being bigger than the ‘average weight.


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The social stigma in being obese


2010
03.09

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Recent data has shown that worldwide, overweight and obese people are growing in numbers, both men and women whatever the age.

This is mainly simply because people these days are more inclined to dine in quick food restaurants and neglect their dose of fruits and veggies. Another cause of getting obese and is the inactive way of life people have due to the convenience of using PCs, television, and personal computer games for work and for fun.

But getting obese is really a big social concern. Name calling and super-sized clothes are just a few from the actual dilemmas confronting the obese.

The attack on people who are obese by the entertainment press continues to dishonor them. It is so tough for obese people these days; should you watch TV or read magazines, you know that everybody wants to have a body like that of a super model. That all people wish for perfection with their appearance.

It was even reported that airlines are considering weighing passengers and on setting their fare amount based on their weight. They’ve suggested too to oblige people who do not fit in 1 seat to pay for two tickets.

I certainly believe being obese and obesity are issues we must take seriously. Not for the vain self indulgent reasons portrayed by the media, but for the serious wellness risks which come with it.

While I do not agree with stigmatising people who are obese, I believe making the condition seem normal is just as poor.

The most common way that may lead to weight loss is to decrease our intake of quick meals,eat more fruits and veggies, elevated physical activities, and fewer moments with the TV and PC.

Overweight people,if they can, should certainly talk to a nutritionist. They should keep themselves informed about what is healthy and what isn’t, simply because I believe lots of people have the wrong ideas. They should attempt to keep healthy foods around and not junk foods simply because having these kinds of foods in sight makes it much harder to resist temptation.

I also believe that the best thing to do to conquer this social stigma against getting obese is for those who are obese to accept themselves for who they are, and that it doesn’t matter what they look like; that they have to eat better for wellness reasons.

The overweight should attempt not to bring up the weight concern for its own sake; but attempt to make it a wellness concern.

Continue to do your best. It is really a lifelong procedure. There may be obstacles sometimes, but continue to do your best. Concentrate on areas that need more help. Think of other methods on how you can achieve your goal and share it with others if it did a excellent job on you.

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