How to get fit and healthy

Obesity is recognized as a disease since 1997 by WHO. The increasing number of obese people around the world obliged WHO to take measures against this new burden.

In 2005, the estimated number of obese persons was about 400 million adults and 20 million children. It touches developed countries in particular but is on an increase in the developing nations too. This disease can have a lot of other health effects as well.

How is that explained? We can find food 24/7 and unless checked, it leads to snacking of particularly sweet and fatty foods. A lot of people criticize the role of television in the growth of obesity, as it provokes inactivity and calls to consume more. Contemporary societies are sources of stress and food unbalances to add to it all.

Obesity can lead to different diseases like high cholesterol levels, hypertension, or rheumatic fever. Death occurs often before time. The discrimination is a real problem too because obese people can’t continue to work, and start to find themselves useless.

Governments try to check this phenomenon and launch some programs in school and television advertisements.

Solutions however, lie in habits: you have to eat balance meals with vegetables and fruits, and avoid sweets. Practicing some kind of sport is essential to stay fit and preserve a good health. Snacking is prohibited if you are obese. Healthy eating has to be a part of education for your children.

Show them you can be an example by walking to school, taking the stairs and indulging in sports. You can do a jog every day, even if it’s short, it’s always efficient. Your heart will work better and your body will delete the too much sugar. Organize swimming outings with your friends; you will protect yours joints by using your muscles and losing weight! Go hiking; it could be a good mean to relax on a weekend and discover nature.

Your body will use some calories to adapt your internal temperature to your environment.

Cycling is a free, easy and eco friendly mean to fight obesity too. It will help you avoid cardiovascular problems. Dance with your partner, you will use all your muscles and release stress.

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