Don’t Wait . . . to Lose Weight!

By Blaise Iannaci

Have you ever gone to your doctor and been told “You have to lose weight”. I certainly have. If this has happened, it is really something to act upon and not to be ignored.

There are so many health benefits and reasons for us to heed this advice. Here are 3 areas of risk that come to the forefront of my mind, which we should avoid if at all possible.

1. Heart Disease and Stroke - this is a major risk factor if we are carrying excess weight. This is the leading cause of death in both men and women in North America. Encompassed in this is High Blood Pressure, Blood Fats (cholesterol and triglycerides), Angina (chest pain) which is decreased oxygen to the heart.
   
   Benefit - Did you know that if you lose weight by 5-10 percent, this can decrease your chance of developing heart disease or of having a stroke. It could also lower your blood pressure and the levels of blood fats that may exist already.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) - both types of diabetes are associated with long-term complications that can threaten your life, and it can certainly effect the quality of your life over time. Just some of the complication associated with this disease as it advances is the possibility of Eye, Kidney, and Heart Disease.
   
   Benefit - If you were to lose weight and increase your activity level by doing more exercise, this would go a long way to help in controlling your blood sugar levels.
   
   
3. Osteoarthritis - this is a joint disorder that could effect the knees, hips and also the lower back. The pain brought on by this condition can really restrict your mobility which will lead to further weight gain due to inactivity.
   
   Benefits - If you were to lose weight in any amount (the more weight lost the better), it would go a long way in reducing the stress on your joints and would also improve the symptoms of this disorder.
   
   

I know there are many more problems associated with the excess weight we carry, but I just wanted to name a few. When you look at the overall picture, if we were to lose weight and become more active it would go a long way in improving our health and every day life.

If you do decide to follow your doctor’s advice “You have to lose weight” and start a weight loss and exercise program, please know that there are various ways to accomplish this goal in a healthy and natural way. 

I found a great website called "EatStopEat.com" where you can read more about how to Stop Dieting and Start Living!. Here you can read about the Myth's and the Facts!


Blaise Iannaci is an internet entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the way most people make, and save money on the internet today. He is currently offering information and tips on overall Health and Wellness!


You can learn more by visiting his blog, "To Lose Weight for a New You!" at http://Here2LoseWeight.blogspot.com, or his Squidoo Lens "Steps in Becoming Heart Healthy" at http://www.squidoo.com/2-B-HeartHealthy