Are you currently getting fit or getting fat?
See… When it come to those who carry extra weight, are overweight or obese, losing weight is a matter of life and death and can reduce the risk of some potentially serious health problems.
Most people who need to lose weight can get health benefits from losing weight – IF they keep it off.
And as you know by now exercise is NOT the key to weight loss – however an area most tend to overdo, emphasize or focus upon as means to losing weight/leaning out.
However when done right exercise is really good for you. Like, REALLY good for you.
Most have difficulty with sticking to a healthy nutrition/diet long term and find struggles in the relationship with food.
Health problems linked to being overweight are numerous:
- high blood pressure
- heart disease
- stroke
- type 2 diabetes
- some types of cancer
- osteoarthritis
- back pain, etc.
BENEFITS OF WEIGHT/FAT LOSS are many, but to mention but a few:
- Better Sleep
- Better Hormonal Balance
- Better Mood
- Less Joint Pain
- Clearer, Brighter Skin
- Stress Relief
- More Money
- More Friends
- Fewer Colds
- Improved Memory
- Better Wardrobe
- You’ll Actually Want to Pass on the Junk Food
- You’ll Become a Better Cook
- You’ll Become More Adventurous
- Food Will Taste Better
- Better Check Ups
- Less Prescription Medicines
- You’ll Be More Organized
- You’ll Respect Yourself and Others More
- Easier Commute
- Not-as-Horrible Allergies
- You’ll Live Longer
- Improved sex life
So? What do you think? What other pros and cons would you add to the list?
