Rough Draft

Week 7 Rough Draft
Why are people in America overweight? It could be hereditary or a bad way of living one thing is true obesity is a very big problem. Many people feel that being overweight is a dead end and they either don’t know the proper way to start a weight loss program or are not motivated enough to even want to try. Whichever category you fall in some people do not do anything until they eventually die. Being overweight is a very big concern. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that more than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7%) are obese”. “Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States - triple the rate from just one generation ago”. Being overweight also comes with a lot of health problems such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. There are a few different ways to go about losing weight. There is the conventional way which is a balanced diet and rigorous exercise at least once a day for at least one hour a day. There are many different parts of the body that you can focus on but if you want to drop the pounds it might be best for you to do some intense cardio to get the heart racing which will help you burn weight the fastest. “You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and lots of exercise, says weight loss counselor Katherine Tallmadge, RD”. I personally also recommend some light weight lifting as well. Some people even take extra protein also but that mainly comes after you have lost some weight. Then there is the option of having weight loss surgery which is very popular today for people who are too obese to exercise. This is probably the best option and would give them a healthier life then they are used to but with weight loss surgery there could be some complications. WebMD states that “Most people experience no serious problems after weight loss surgery though 10% do have minor complications. Less than 5% experience serious (potentially life-threatening) complications”. Constipation, bleeding in stool, and blood clots to the lungs, called pulmonary emboli, occur less than 1% of the time. Gallstones are just some of the complication you could experience after having weight loss surgery.
It is very important to make sure that you and your family eat a healthy balanced diet. A well balanced diet consists of things such as fruits, vegetables, “Start by focusing on getting the recommended 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day”. It sounds like a lot, but it is well worth it, because at the same time you are meeting your fiber goals and feeling more satisfied from the volume of food," says Chef Laura Pansiero, RD”. lean meat such as chicken or fish. You should stay away from heavily starched foods such as potatoes. It is very important to try to eat several small meals a day instead of eating three big meals "Studies show people who eat 4-5 meals or snacks per day are better able to control their appetite and weight," says obesity researcher Rebecca Reeves, D.Ph., RD”. One a day vitamins are very good for you they usually contain enough nutrients and what you don’t get from the vitamins you balanced diet will make up for the rest.
It is important to make sure that you and your children are getting the proper amount of rest. Every human body should get at least the correct amount of sleep here they are as listed. Newborn to 2 months old 12 - 18 hrs 3 months to 1 year old 14 - 15 hrs 1 to 3 years old 12 - 14 hrs 3 to 5 years old 11 - 13 hrs 5 to 12 years old
10 - 11 hrs 12 to 18 years old 8.5 - 10 hrs Adults (18+) 7.5 - 9 hrs. When it comes to weight lifting there are many different parts of the body you can work on at any one time. It’s best to start out with a small number of reps. “Fitness for Dummies states. “The number of reps you should do depends on where you are in your training (new, experienced, coming back from a long layoff) and your goals. To become as strong and as big as your body type will allow, do fewer than 8 or 10 reps per set”. Your body does not require much rest between reps or between work outs. Weight loss is a big concern for many Americans these days. Some are so over weight that there is little hope for them to actually live a healthier life without having surgery. For the ones who are still able to exercise properly they should do so before it is too late. With proper exercise and a good balanced diet a person could live a very healthy life. It is important to make sure that you get the right amount of food intake and also getting enough sleep is number one that is what makes the food break down so that you are not over weight. It’s not a good idea to eat three big meals during the day try to make sure that you break the meals down into smaller meals. Be sure to get the correct amount of exercise daily.