Today, it is very easy to gain weight, fast food restaurants can play a major role in the way we look like today. Sure I like the occasional Braum’s hamburger, but eating out every once in a while is very different than eating out every day for lunch. Staying in shape is a big deal to me. I was a High school athlete and was involved in volleyball, basketball, track, and softball. I was, and still am, very competitive. I never had to worry about my weight and I ate what I wanted to, and when I wanted to. I was active, and I could burn it all off in two or so hours. Well, that sure isn’t the case now. I have to watch what I eat, and I don’t eat when I want. Sure, I still stay plenty active, but I don’t always have time for spending two or more hours at the gym. My father’s side of the family has a problem with weight control, and that really stinks, they all have their own problems and some of them are caused because they are overweight.
High blood pressure is a condition in which the force of blood against artery walls is to strong. Over time high blood pressure can damage the heart, arteries, and even the kidneys. It is also one of the affects of being obese. It’s proven that the more weight a person gains the higher his or her blood pressure. Just losing ten pounds can make a difference. I understand that some people, who are not overweight, have high blood pressure. This is just to show that everyone is built differently and staying fit can help a person’s chances of not having high blood pressure.
Diabetes can be another factor in being obese, especially Type 2 diabetes. Most that have Type 2 diabetes are overweight and are not usually very active. On my dad’s side of the family my uncle was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The doctors told him that he needed to get his weight under control in order to try and get his diabetes under control. I wish I lived near him so I could help him. I really think that if he had someone to help him go through this that he would really try and lose the weight.
There are many more diseases that being obese can lead to, and America is known for our obesity. Just going to get your car washed can burn 18 calories. I think a huge part of being obese is laziness because I will eat a juicy, greasy hamburger, but afterwards I hit the gym, or run. On WebMD there is an interactive tool that will show a person just about how many calories it takes to do something. I think everyone should look at this. It is pretty amazing that with our technology today that we can see how many calories it takes just to walk a dog or wax your car.
Haha I feel you on the weight control! There is nothing like the winter time to fatten a person up:(
ReplyDeleteJessica I definitely can relate to the fact that you have family members that are dealing with weight issues. I think almost anyone can now a days. Its sad that we have all of this knowledge yet we still don't seem to want to put it to use. I got through this every day since my father is has such severe Type 2 Diabetes he has become insulin dependent, but it is by choice. People always have a choice but many lack the will power to do so. I am glad you seem focused on controlling what you are at risk for. If everyone had your same mentality I am certain disease would not exist(:
ReplyDeletePS: Thanks for your kind words last week they definitely brightened the rest of my day.:)
Colin S. Campbell
I can also relate to the fact of having family members dealing with weight issues. Even though I don't struggle yet, I do come from a BIG family.lol.
ReplyDeleteIt is a problem in America and I think it will continue to be one.