 Why to lose weight More and more people are overweight. The idea is simple: people either eat too much or don't do any sport at all. Most of times a combination of both. Fat must be burnt and this can be achieved in two ways: eating less and doing some kind of physical activity.
The perils of being overweight
Carrying extra pounds is very unhealthy. Find below just a few of the perils and disorders that come from being overweight:
- general physical and mental discomfort when walking, climbing stairs, shopping, ...
- increases a person's risk of developing cancer
- obesity is the number one cause of certain types of diabetes
- overweight is a leading causes of osteoarthritis and several other musculoskeletal problems
- high levels of bad cholesterol in your body increase the risk of developing a stroke
Just a weight loss of 5% has already a favourable impact on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. With a 10% weight loss the overall chance of sudden death linked with one of the previous disorders diminishes 20%. Use your common sense and go on a diet now. Don't wait for tomorrow. |