Why losing weight should be your priority?
Healthy weight is vital for a healthy body, for which proper maintenance and care is required. In the absence of maintenance and care, our bodies become vulnerable to excessive weight gain and obesity in many cases. Such an outcome brings significant negative consequences for our body, our overall health, and our standard of living. Losing weight should be your priority which ultimately will bring with it longevity and less physical elements. It is important to maintain the proper weight which is required for our body and to lose any excess weight.
There are some key questions to consider when it comes to weight gain, such as:
- Have you been gaining weight on a regular basis?
- Are you worried about your weight gain?
- Would you like to know the reason behind this weight gain?
- Are you interested in losing weight in the most effective and efficient manner?
The process begins with the realization that the weight gain has become worrisome for you. Next, you seek the reasoning for weight gain and solutions to losing weight. Therefore, it is important to consider all questions to complete the process so that the underlying problem for your weight gain can be detected and resolved in a timely manner to avoid further complications. In this regard, the key aspect for the remedy is that it should be healthy for your body and your overall wellbeing in the long term.
Obesity
One of the most common consequences of continuous weight gain is Obesity. It is considered as one of the major public health hazards, and an epidemic according to the WHO. There is not a single reason that causes obesity. In fact, obesity is the result of a disturbed energy balance in the body.
According to World Population Review of 2020, United States ranks 16th out of 215 countries with the obesity rate of 36.20%. According to a research study performed by the WHO in April 2020, at least 2.8 million people globally face an unfortunate death each year as a result of Overweight or Obesity. As per the estimates provided by the renowned experts from another study, if the obesity rate trends continue in the same manner until the year 2025, around 2.7 billion adults shall be overweight, over 1 billion shall be affected by obesity, and around 177 million adults shall be severely affected by obesity.
Therefore, it is vital to be mindful of the quantity and quality of food you consume, as it plays a pivotal role in determining your weight, health, and wellbeing. The energy required by a person daily is largely determined by body composition and level of physical activity. Excessive food taken by the body is stored in the body in the form of fat. One of the major reasons of the weight gain is the consumption of food which is more than what is required for your body. Some of the other important factors that play a major role in weight gain include Genetic factors, hormones, metabolism, the body type, lifestyle, and diseases you may carry. According to the research studies, it is more likely that the leaner (slimmer) you are and the more weight loss, the longer you live.
How To Determine If The Person Is Obese?
The criteria to determine overweight and obesity is through Basal Metabolic Rate (BMI). BMI is an indicator of total body fat in many individuals. Thus, it is considered as an indicator of health risk. BMI can indicate if you are at a normal weight, overweight or obese. It also indicates if you are undernourished or underweight.Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of an individual’s weight with respect to his/her height.
The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table:
BMI Weight Status
Below 18.5 Underweight 18.5-24.9 Normal or Healthy Weight 25-29.9 Overweight 30-34.9 Obesity Grade 135-39.9 Obesity Grade 240 and above Obesity Grade 3
- The value of BMI below 18.5 implies that the person falling in this category is undernourished or falling in the “Malnourished” category and therefore, needs more healthy diet to boost weight gain.
- The BMI value between 18.5 and 24.9 implies that the person falling in this category carries a healthy weight.
- BMI value between 25 and 29.9 implies that the person falling in this category is overweight and needs to manage his weight to avoid health complications.
- BMI between 30 and 34.9 implies that the person is obese and falls within the category “Obesity Grade 1”.
- The BMI value between 35 and 39.9 shows that the person is obese and falls within the category “Obesity Grade 2”.
- The BMI value of 40 and above is the final stage of obesity with Grade 3.
People in overweight, underweight categories are considered high risk as this may result in notable negative health consequences. People falling in obese categories (BMI = 30 and above) are at a high risk of further health complications, such as:
- Cardiovascular disease
- High Blood pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Gastro-intestinal Carcinoma
- Breast Cancer
- Backache
- Joint Problems e.g., Arthritis, Osteoporosis.
- Gout
- Sleep Apnea and breathing problems
- Shortness of Breath
- Psychological issues including stress, negative self-image and low self-esteem.
Therefore, people who are underweight, overweight, or obese should seek help from Invigorate Wellness to manage their weight in a healthy manner, and specifically follow a medical weight loss program to avoid long lasting health complications.
Why Choose Medical Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss helps people to achieve the weight that is optimal for their bodies, and helps reaching their goal under proper professional supervision. Some popular prescription medications commonly used in medical weight loss are Phentermine and HCG. At Invigorate Wellness we offer an advanced medical weight loss program designed to drop the weight fast. Some of the main reasons why excess weight loss, and reaching an optimal weight should be made a priority are as follows:
Improves Health and Combats Diseases:Medical weight loss helps in improving the overall health of an individual. Consumption of healthy food helps boosting the immune system and the ability to combat major diseases such as Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and many others.Improves Physical Wellbeing:Medical weight loss helps in becoming physically fit and healthy. The urge to perform physical exercise increases which in turn helps in the overall physical fitness and mental health. Physical exercise also helps in boosting stamina energy levels.Appearance and Body Image:Medical weight loss enhances the overall body image, appearance and appeal.Builds Confidence:Medical weight loss helps individuals in becoming more confident and outgoing. Instead of hiding their bodies (in case of underweight, overweight or obesity), people with optimal body weight feel more confident about themselves and develop healthy and positive lifestyle.