Obesity And Exercise

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Come one, come all and inform yourself of the marvelous effects of exercise and how through exercise one can prevent obesity. Additionally, find resources to help you make better food choices, and how to avoid accidentally becoming obese. Learn of the complications of obesity and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Obesity is an excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue and define by a body mass index (BMI) 30kg/2m and above. Individuals in the BMI range of 25 to 30kg/2m are categorized overweight while a BMI of 40kg/2m and above is morbidly obesity.

Exercise can help control you weight. Keeping active can help people stay at a healthy weight. It can also lower the risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers, as well as reduce stress and mood.

Exercise can help promote weight loss, but to work best when combined with a lower calorie eating plan.

Begin moderately active for at least 30 minutes a day on most days. But to stay at a healthy weight, or lose weight, most people will need more physical activity at least an hour a day to counteract the effects of increasing sedentary lifestyles.

Reducing sugars and starches, or carbs, from your diet can help curb your appetite, lower your insulin levels, and make you lose weight.

Eat protein, fat, and vegetables: each one of your meals and should include:

• A protein sources
• Fat source
• Vegetables
• A small portion of complex carbohydrates, such as a whole grain.

Healthy protein source include:

• Meat: beef, chicken, pork, and lamb
• Fish and seafood: salmon, trout, and shrimps
• Eggs: whole eggs with yolk
• Plant base protein: beans, legumes, quinoa, tempeh, and tofu.

Low carb and leafy green vegetable:

• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Kale
• Brussels sprouts
• Swiss chard
• Lettuce
• cucumber

Each meal out of a protein source, a healthy fat source, complex carb, and vegetables. 

Leafy green vegetables are a great way to bulk up a meal with low calories and lots of nutrients.

Tips to lose weight faster:

• Eat high protein breakfast
• Avoid sugar before meals
• Drink water before meals
• Choose weight loss friendly foods
• Drink coffee or tea
• Base your diet on whole foods
• Eat slowly
• Get good quality sleep