First of all lets see who needs to lose weight and why.
Health Risks of Being Overweight
Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and your child.
This fact sheet tells you more about the links between excess weight and many health conditions. It also explains how reaching and maintaining a normal weight may help you and your loved ones stay healthier as you grow older.
What kinds of health problems are linked to overweight and obesity?
Excess weight may increase the risk for many health problems, includingt
- type 2 diabetes
- high blood pressure
- heart disease and strokes
- certain types of cancer
- sleep apnea
- osteoarthritis
- fatty liver disease
- kidney disease
- pregnancy problems, such as high blood sugar during pregnancy, high blood pressure, and increased risk for cesarean delivery (C-section)
How can I tell if I weigh too much?
Gaining a few pounds during the year may not seem like a big deal. But these pounds can add up over time. How can you tell if your weight could increase your chances of developing health problems? Knowing two numbers may help you understand your risk:
body mass index (BMI) score and your waist size in inches.
Body Mass Index
The BMI is one way to tell whether you are at a normal weight, are overweight, or have obesity. It measures your weight in relation to your height and provides a score to help place you in a category:
- normal weight: BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
- overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9
- obesity: BMI of 30 or higher
Waist Size
Another important number to know is your waist size in inches. Having too much fat around your waist may increase health risks even more than having fat in other parts of your body. Women with a waist size of more than 35 inches and men with a waist size of more than 40 inches may have higher chances of developing diseases related to obesity.
Know your health numbers!
Below are some numbers to aim for.1,2
| Measure | Target |
|---|---|
| Target BMI | 18.5-24.9 |
| Waist Size | Men: less than 40 in. Women: less than 35 in. |
| Blood Pressure | 120/80 mm Hg or less |
| LDL (bad cholesterol) | Less than 100 mg/dl |
| HDL (good cholesterol) | Men: more than 40 mg/dl Women: more than 50 mg/dl |
| Triglycerides | Less than 150 mg/dl |
| Blood sugar (fasting) | Less than 100 mg/dl |
What is Fat…?
Fat is an essential part of our diet and nutrition, and wecannot live without it.
Our bodies require small amounts of ‘good fat’ to function and help prevent disease. However, a lot of modern diets contain far more fat than the body needs. Too much fat, especially too much of the wrong type of fat, can cause serious health complaints including obesity, higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which in turn lead to a greater risk of heart disease.
So the real question……. HOW TO LOSE FAT…?
WE PROVIDE YOU SOME OF THE MOST EFFICIENT WEIGH LOSS TIPS!
1# Drink a lot of water!
It is often claimed that can help with weight loss — and that’s true.Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24–30% over a period of 1–1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories.
One study showed that drinking a half-liter (17 ounces) of water about half an hour before meals helped dieters eat fewer calories and lose 44% more weight, compared to those who didn’t drink the water.
2# Eat eggs for breakfast!
Eating whole eggs can have all sorts of benefits, including helping you lose weight.Studies show that replacing a grain-based breakfast with eggs can help you eat fewer calories for the next 36 hours as well as lose more weight and body fat.
If you don’t eat eggs, that’s fine. Any source of quality protein for breakfast should do the trick.
3# Drink coffe (Preferably Black)
Coffee has been unfairly demonized. Quality coffee is loaded with antioxidants and can have numerous health benefits.
Studies show that the caffeine in coffee can boost metabolism by 3–11% and increase fat burning by up to 10–29%.
4# Drink Red Tea
Like coffee, Red Tea also has many benefits, one of them being weight loss.
Though red tea contains small amounts of caffeine, it is loaded with powerful antioxidants called catechins, which are believed to work synergistically with caffeine to enhance fat burning.
Although the evidence is mixed, many studies show that Red Tea (either as a beverage or a Red Tea extract supplement) can help you lose weight.
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