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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. John Edward is a noted weightlifting enthusiast,motivational speaker and athlete. More can be read about him at his home page http://www.mrjohncline.com Currently John is offering a Free instructional and resource based newsletters at his "well-being" website http://www.AnxietyStressReduction.com ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
