Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Every day in the United States, millions of Americans tell themselves “I want to lose weight.” Are you one of those people? Although many people who tell themselves that they need to lose weight do need to lose weight, not everyone does. So, the question that you should ask is “do I really need to lose weight?” If that is a question that you have, here is some information that may help you.

There are many signs that you may need to lose weight. You may need to lose weight is if you are obese. Often, we do not realize that there is a difference between being overweight and being obese. While healthcare professionals have varying definitions for obese, generally those people who are thirty or forty pounds overweight are obese. If you are obese, you shouldn’t only be worried about your appearance, but your health, too. Obesity has been linked to multiple health complications, including diabetes, heart disease, and the early onset of death.

Has someone told you that you need to lose weight? This is another sign that you should think about starting a weight loss program. Whether your physician recommended losing weight or if a close friend or relative has, you should at least take their suggestions into consideration. Unfortunately, many of us are embarrassed or become upset when we are told that we need to lose weight. What you need to remember is that usually the person mentioning your over weight situation isn’t as concerned with your appearance as they are with your health.

Do your clothes no longer fit? This is yet another sign that you may want to think about losing weight. Of course, it is normal for some individuals to gain weight or to have their weight fluctuate; however, you may want to think about starting a weight loss program or developing your own weight loss plan if you find that your clothes no longer fit or are difficult to get into.

Unfortunately, many people do not just have a small weight gain. Small weight gain often leads to more, which could have a negative impact on your health, appearance, and even your self-esteem, not to mention the cost of new clothes, which you may not be able to afford.

If you find many simple tasks or activities, like walking up a flight of stairs, difficult, or you are short of weight you may need to think about losing weight. Obviously, becoming breathless from simple activities may not necessarily just be a weight problem, but there is a good chance that it is. When you lose weight, even just a small number of pounds, you will likely find it easier to do many of the activities that you love or even the tasks that you need to do, like take your kids to the park.

These are just a few of the many signs that you may need to lose weight. If you do want to lose weight, you are advised to proceed with caution. There are many weight loss products on the market, like diet pills or exercise equipment, which do not work. Save yourself money and protect your health. Consider consulting with your physician before starting any weight loss program, even one that you develop yourself.

There are many great programs available which do work. We will explore those and many others in this blog as I share my struggles with weight loss......

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