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How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolution of Losing Weight in 2010

Fortunately, many people have become more aware of the fact that being overweight can be a potential killer. Research has shown that nearly 500,000 people die annually as a result of complications from being overweight. Even worse, billions of dollars are spent in medical costs, which could otherwise be avoided. Also, billions more are lost each year in loss of productivity, due to overweight people in the workforce needing to skip work for medical reasons.

Obesity is the term used to refer to the body storing more fat than it needs and poses a health risk to the individual affected. There are a lot of reasons why people gain weight. Our society is very fast paced, and we all face pressures which lead us to believe that there is no time to prepare our own meals. After all, once we come home from a hectic day it work, we are often tired. Because of this, many people have resorted to frequenting fast food restaurants, so much so, that it is altogether uncommon to see entire families partaking in all three meals at fast food restaurants these days. Fast foods are mostly fried and because they are fried, they contain a high caloric content – many of which have more calories in a single serving than the recommended daily allowance. [Read more...]

Exercises To Help You Burn Fat In 2010

Obesity is a condition that is considered very dangerous for your health. Over 40% of the US population is afflicted with obesity, and this issue is now rapidly spreading throughout the world. Unfortunately, this is because our society provides little time for us to exercise, and to make matters worse, many of us have high calorie diets with a lifestyle of no exercise whatsoever. Obesity is a condition where your body is taking in more fat than it actually needs. Your BMI – or body mass index – is used to determine if one is considered obese or not, by measuring your height in relation to your weight. If you have a BMI of 25 or over, you are considered to be overweight. While many people do not think obesity is a big deal, it actually kills nearly 500,000 people in the US alone. The good news is, many people have set out a goal to lose excess pounds and attain the ideal body they want in 2010. The common question is: Which exercises should one do in order to burn fat?

Perhaps the best exercise to burn fat is by simply walking. You don’t necessarily have to join a gym to exercise. You can walk around your neighborhood, or choose to walk short distances in the place of driving. If you live in the country, this is also an excellent opportunity for you to meditate and appreciate the nature around you. [Read more...]

Were You Happy With Your Body In 2009?

For a lot of people, maintaining the ideal body is a bit of an obsession. This is partially due to the fact that recent discoveries have revealed the major risks associated with being overweight. Obesity can best be defined as the condition in which your body stores so much fat that it can be considered a risk to your overall well-being. Obesity is a killer – it kills over 400,000+ people in the USA alone. Aside from that, obesity also costs millions – perhaps billions – of dollars that are lost because of low productivity, especially if there are additional medical fees resulting from being overweight.

Fortunately, many people are finally realizing that they must keep their weight in check so they can live their lives to the fullest. Obesity is calculated by what as known as your body mass index – or BMI. Your body mass index is calculated by considering your weight in relation to your height. If you have a BMI equal to or above 25, then you are considered overweight – and it is strongly advised that you take the necessary steps to begin slimming down. [Read more...]