Why Lose Weight?

It is estimated that today in the United States there are 58 Million Overweight People, 40 Million Obese People and 3 Million People Morbidly Obese. That means 8 out of 10 of people over the age of 25 are overweight, so don't feel alone. Being overweight is an epidemic in America, but not one without a cure.

Since 1990, there has been a 78% increase in Type II diabetes among 30-40 year olds. Type II diabetes is directly linked with being overweight. However, by losing simply 5 pounds most people would be cured of this disease. However there are much more serious health risks associated with being overweight. Here's the list:

• Coronary heart disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
• Stroke
• Liver and Gallbladder disease
• Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
• Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
• Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility)

So why is it important to lose weight? Along with avoiding the serious health conditions listed, losing weight will make you feel like a better person. Along with being attractive, you'll be able to feel that your body isn't holding you back anymore, and that years have shed off your life. So get ready to start losing weight, the tools in this blog will make sure you do.

(http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/)
(http://www.annecollins.com/obesity/statistics-obesity.htm)