Help if you are overweight:
IBeing overweight or obese can affect nearly every part of your body, increasing your risks of having a heart attack, developing diabetes and having high blood pressure. Being overweight can also increase your chances of
IBeing overweight or obese can affect nearly every part of your body, increasing your risks of having a heart attack, developing diabetes and having high blood pressure. Being overweight can also increase your chances of
- breathing problems
- gall bladder problems
- some cancers
- aching joints & osteoarthritis
- back pain
- sleep difficulties & snoring
- infertility
- sweating
- difficulties in walking
The good news is that losing (and keeping off) an achievable 5-10% of your body weight can really help. (5-10% means 1-2 stone for a 20 stone person, 8-16 lb for a 12 stone person)
Studies have shown that, this much weight loss has many benefits:
- reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers
- lower high blood pressure
- improved control of blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
- reduced risk of angina
- improved blood cholesterol levels
- and eased lower back and joint pain
In the meantime read our guide to healthy eating.
Page first published: March 7th 2008.