Know the consequences~

KNOW some of the consequences of being overweight!

According to recent research, weight that increases to reach the levels referred to as "overweight" and "obesity," risk the following conditions:

·         Coronary heart disease

·         Type 2 diabetes

·         Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

·         Hypertension (high blood pressure)

·         Stroke

·         Liver and Gallbladder disease

·         Sleep apnea and respiratory problems

·         Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher.

What to do now that you know? I will tell you right away it takes hard work to change habits. But with the right program for you, motivation, and support, you can reach your goals and stay there. Simply start by adding more fruits and vegetable to your daily intake (2-4 cups), drink 48 -64 oz of water a day, and just start walking. Do this daily and you will start to see results!

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Adapted from U.S. Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, 2001