Living a healthier lifestyle to
lose some weight can be really challenging and overwhelming. You may give up
even before you make it to your ideal weight. Some people may laugh at you
because you are trying. You may question yourself if you can really do it or if
you’re just wasting your time. Needless to say, it is easy to doubt your capabilities
and bail out even before seeing results.
Health is Wealth: Losing Weight to Live Longer
Obesity is becoming a serious
health issue among Australian adults. According to a study released in 2005,
more than 67% of Australian adults are suffering from being overweight. There
are several contributing factors as to why majority of Australian adults are
overweight or obese, and these include poor diet and lack of physical activity.
If you are part of that statistic, it is never too late to pay more attention
to your health.
Australians who are overweight
or obese are most prone to serious health issues including but not limited to
coronary heart disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes,
and various forms of cancer. Overweight and obese people are also more likely
to die young due to health complications. Losing weight may be tough battle to
take, but if you put your mind and body into it, everything will be possible.
Road to Health: Fitness and Proper Diet
The first step to a better
health is to commit to doing it. It is very easy to say that you will start
living a healthier lifestyle the next day, but it is easier said than done. You
need to have the right drive and motive when losing weight. Once you already
have a clear goal, everything will follow. So, first, you need to go to the
drawing board and commit into doing it once and for all.
The next step is to consult
with a physician, dietitian, or professional fitness trainer to determine which
type of diet and exercise regimen will serve you best. It is not recommended to
take just any diet and exercise plan because it may not be applicable to your
health condition, which can make you sick or injured.
After learning which type of
diet and exercise activity is best for you, it is when the real challenge takes
place. Now that you’re done with planning, the road to a better health starts.
It is very important to stick to your diet plan; of course, it will be
difficult but nobody said it will be easy. Instead of being discouraged, take
it as a challenge and keep in mind that you are doing it for yourself and loved
ones. Give up fast or processed foods, high sugar food and drinks, alcohol, and
vices like smoking will not only speed up weight loss but will also make you a
happier and healthier individual.
Eating healthier foods can only
do so much; you must also pay extra attention to exercise. You may want to
enroll at a fitness gym. In case you are too shy to go to the gym, you may
invest on home gym equipment like electric bikes, treadmill, and elliptical
cross trainer. You can use these pieces of fitness equipment at the privacy of
your home. You may also do non-gym activities, such as running, hiking,
swimming, and biking. The rule of thumb when it comes to losing weight is to
burn the calories you got from eating. It is extremely important to stay
active, regardless whether you use electric
bikes or run around the neighborhood. Exercising will not only shed some
pounds on your body but will also improve your health in general.
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