Obesity is at epidemic levels in America today. It seems to
affect the entire spectrum of ages, nationalities and both sexes. Look
at these shocking numbers...
* 59 million Americans are considered overweight.
* 40 million Americans are obese.
* 3 million Americans are "morbidly" obese.
Every
day millions of us stand in front of our mirrors and bemoan the fact
that we are overweight and out of shape. Yet most of us will go eat the
rest of the chocolate cake to console ourselves - rather than take
action to get control of our weight!
Maybe these five reasons to
actually start a weight loss program - reasons that could actually save
your life - will help encourage you...
1. Live Longer
2. Be Healthier Longer
3. Look Better (now and in the future)
4. Enjoy Life More
5. Be Proud of Yourself
Reason #1: You'll live longer.
Obesity
is actually responsible for more early deaths than smoking. For the
first time in a thousand years, life expectancy is expected to drop
mainly because of obesity. It looks like slimming down CAN add more
years to your life!
Reason #2: You'll be healthier longer.
Statistics
prove that people who are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese begin
struggling with serious health problems at a much earlier age than those
who maintain a normal weight. We now have children with high blood
pressure due to obesity.
Reason #3: You'll look better.
Nobody
can argue this one. The fact is that "fluffy" is out and "thin" is in.
There was a time when only the very wealthy could afford to be fat -
being overweight was considered attractive!
We have to face the
fact that today, it's much more socially and psychologically acceptable
to look and feel great fit. It's a matter of mental and well as physical
health.
Reason #4: You'll enjoy life more.
Obese
people are more inclined to be depressed and stressed out than their
thinner and fitter counterparts. "Fat and jolly" is a myth. "Fat and
miserable" is more like it, and the added mental stress of being
overweight can shave years off your lifespan.
Reason #5: You'll be proud of yourself.
Overweight
people often lose their self-pride. They might put on a "happy face"
and appear to ooze confidence, but they don't feel that way inside.
When
overweight people lose weight and get fit, they are as proud of
themselves as those who kick the smoking habit or kick a drug habit.
They gain a sense of having accomplished a difficult feat... and they
have. This well-deserved pride can have a powerful affect on their
self-esteem and overall health and well being.
Needing to lose
weight isn't limited to old sedentary adults. The percentage of children
and teenagers who are obese is staggering. But with so many life-saving
reasons to lose weight, don't you think it's time you got started?
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