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In todays fashion and weight conscious society – the Size Zero<\/strong> brigade can almost be forgiven for presenting thin as being more attractive than overweight – or fat.<\/p>\n The implications of being overweight or obese run deeper than pure cosmetics and public perception and image. The health implication is a major factor.<\/p>\n Happiness is within – the steroetypical fat person is potrayed as being jolly. When the private life of said “fat person” is revealed are they really that jolly and happy within when faced with the fact that the closer to obesity a person becomes the shorter their life expectancy will be.<\/p>\n Calculate Your BMI<\/strong><\/p>\n It is easy for the overweight to fall into the category of Obese. The BMI calculation was introduced as a general guide and act as a pre waring and tool that produces a number – this number, although not completely accurate can give you a rough idea of the state of your health from a weight perspective. Calculate Your BMI<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Fact – Obesity Reduces Life Expectancy<\/strong><\/p>\n Without wishing to resort to scaremonger tactics anyone who is classed as obese should take measures to reduce their weight as soon as possible and make an appointment to visit his or her GP.<\/p>\n The possible health conditions that could arise from being overweight, obese or morbidly obese are:<\/p>\n This is to name but a few.<\/span><\/p>\n Premature death is also more likley the higher the BMI number. <\/span><\/p>\n I Am Overweight \/ Obese What Can I Do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If you have asked the question above you are taking the first initial steps. For many, their obesity is not considered a problem. The road to weight loss is not easy – but then again it is not that difficult. All that is required is to do something.<\/span><\/p>\n There is not a one cure fits all – it is purely down to the individual.<\/span><\/p>\n With an estimated 50% of the western population falling into the overweight or obese category there is an obvious retail market attached – weight loss is big business. Do not fall victim to hype, fad diets or products that claim to produce a miracle weight loss result.<\/span><\/p>\n Read through this website carefully – there are a multitude of diet plans, dietery supplements and diet pills. Some are clinically proven with endorsements from the medical fraternity – others, sadly or not.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Increased risk of heart disease<\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncreased risk of stroke<\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncreased risk of Type 2 Diabetes<\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncreased risk of liver disease<\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncreased risk of Chronic Venous Insufficiency<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncreased risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nIncrease chance of developing Arthritis<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n