Scientists have discovered that humans with a skeletal frame are more vulnerable to bouts of anxiety than that of over-sized happy porkers that at the time of study were found to be less prone to depression in their research. Then a 16 year old study brought to light contradicts the above statement and says how slim people are more confident and content. The conclusion more or less say’s that being fat is the making of a happy person. Tell us something new we have had this drummed into us since we learnt to say dada.

There was a recent survey done involving people with weight problems, and two that were brought up were celebrities Fern Britton and Victoria Wood who are both overweight, and with failed marriages behind them, but I don’t see them laughing.

Fern Britton said medical staff informed her she was cutting her life short carrying as much weight as she was. She said being given this news was terrifying, but after listening to what the scientists came up with, Fern asked herself would her kids like to see their mommy frustrated and depressed because she wasn’t fat, or be remembered as an obese jolly old soul. It’s about sticking around and being mom for as long as you can for your kids Fern, end of story. Being able to slip into a figure hugging size 10/12 dress is enough to rid depression.

Surveys are never a 100% accurate especially when trying to find out how a fat person really feels on the inside? More untruths unfold when a questionnaire is filled out, for example: the fat person will say they are happy when they pain on the inside because of their size

Overweight people can’t climb the stairs without getting out of breath, they can’t run for a bus, and to be able to sit comfortable on an aeroplane is out of the question. How can an overweight person who has to endure verbal abuse from the ignoramuses on the streets calling them fatty and blubber butt, ever be happy.

My heart goes out to people through no fault of their own having to suffer from this sort of abuse because they have a weight problem due to illness.

Eating a well balanced diet and doing light exercise daily will help keep you healthy and in shape. But you need to diet and exercise together if you want to lose weight. Once the weight is down then stick with the healthy eating plan.

Just by cutting down on sugary and fattening foods will give you pleasing results.

I bet the silent thoughts that go through an obese person’s mind are not happy ones. These people’s tears that flow on the inside, flow faster than that of a tsunami. waves

Put on smiles and false laughter is not enough to prove the fat man is a happy man. When laughter comes from the heart then maybe, just maybe we will believe you’re happiness is for real.

There is a point in our lives when we ask ourselves about our weight. Actually, given the on-again/off-again behavior we have with diets, there may be several points in our lives when we take a look at the number on the weight scale. More often than not, the question we end up asking ourselves is, “Am I overweight?” But there is a subset of people within this audience that would ask a different question. That question is, “Am I obese?”

All people are at risk when they are overweight. Health experts tell us that we are in danger of heart disease, high cholesterol, fatigue, and other complications when we are overweight. But for people who are obese, they are significantly more at risk and should consult with their doctor to review the state of their health and create a plan to lose weight in a safe manner.

It’s when we ask ourselves “am I obese” and then answer “yes” that we come to a point that we accept we are unhealthy. Often times it can be denial that got us there in the first place. But once we finally accept reality, we find ourselves on the right path to not only making our lives healthier, but actually extending our lives by making healthier choices.

To truly know whether we are either overweight or obese, we must consult our physician. He or she will be able to perform the appropriate tests we need to make a well-informed determination. But for purposes of this article, obesity is defined as having too much body fat that can eventually cause problems like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and others. Even though we may not feel unhealthy now despite the weight we carry, we are still at risk as these conditions are silent killers within our bodies.

One of tests that our physician is likely to perform on us is to calculate our BMI, or Body Mass Index. This is our height and weight combined. On average, if we have a BMI that exceeds 30, then we are considered to be at risk due to our current health condition and should take immediate action to remedy the situation. No matter what solution we choose, the problem will not resolve itself over night, nor in a week or month. It took time to get our bodies to the condition they are in right now and it will take some time to reverse the process and get us back to proper health.

If you answered yes when you asked yourself “am I obese”, then you might feel apprehension and unsure of what to do. The physical signs may be obvious: our clothes don’t fit us and are getting harder to find in our size at the store, our stomach folds over the waistline, we are short of breath by just walking. But we can be stubborn at times and rationalize to ourselves that we are not “that” fat. Or we may be foolish to think that we can get started tomorrow on a new diet. Well, tomorrow comes and goes, and we find ourselves at the same weight and getting larger as each day goes by.

Take solace in the fact that most people who are obese are justifiably scared. But there is help and lots of it. As stated before, our best resource is going to be our physician.

Someone who is facing obesity can their chances of success by making a commitment to a loved one, a friend, and most importantly to themselves. They can make a promise that they are going to lose weight no matter what. Let’s say it’s a friend. The friend should provide you with encouragement and also hold you accountable for your progress as you make the journey to meet your thinner self.

Studies have shown that it can take about 45 days to change a habit, maybe more. It can be a challenge to “re-wire” the way we do things and fighting obesity is no exception because it involves our love affair with food. Maybe it is a favorite snack we like to indulge in or the pleasure we take in consuming food until we feel full. Either way, in order to achieve anything, especially with obesity, we need to set accessible short term goals. For example, attempting to lose 10 pounds by next week is a short sighted goal goal and is not a safe way to consistently lose fat. But trying to lose a few pounds this week, and the next, and so on, all while following your doctor’s orders for the plan he has given you is a little more realistic. Your sense of accomplishment will help motivate you further and you will feel good about yourself, both mentally and physically.

So “am I obese?” is what you should be asking yourself. Answering this question truthfully can be the first step in restoring your body to health whether you are overweight or obese. Be forgiving of yourself. Know that you can go back to when you were thinner. You will not be alone in this journey, but you must accept that you are in charge if you are to reach a successful body weight. No amount of help and planning is going to do it for you.

Having excess weight is a sign of being obese. If you’re practicing poor eating habits, if you’re lazy doing exercises and you think you don’t have time but you know in yourself that you have time, you are most likely to be obese and this is a serious matter.

The good news is,No matter how serious it is, there’s always a remedy. All we need to be is to be disciplined and dedicated to what we do. One major reason for being obese and being overweight is because we do not know the facts about what we consume or we lack knowledge about the contributors of having excess weight. in short, we lack the knowledge about preventing and what causes obesity.

Sometimes, we just heard of a diet program then we follow it not knowing that the program affects and gives bad reaction to your nutrition needs. Poor eating habit is also a big contributor and this is because we don’t know how to cook so we chose to eat foods which comes out of the box instead of the nutritious ones. Lack of information is the principal basis why people aren’t getting outcome out of their workout & diets.

It’s not yet too late to change our lifestyle. Being disciplined is very easy. 1st step is to chose the right foods to consume and stop being lazy. No one can help us except ourselves. Let’s invest in making our health and appearance good for this will lead us to be productive and boost our self-steam in the future.