Statistics on Obesity
Hi Everyone,
I was traveling this week and noticed a lot of unhealthy individuals at the zoo. I began to think about the current statistics on obesity. The currents statistics on obesity show that 2/3 of the American population are overweight and 1/3 of those individuals are obese.
I began to count the overweight and obese individuals in groups and the statistics on obesity are correct! My concern was for the health of those individuals. The health risks of obesity are great and include hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. I remember having the same worries about the health risks of obesity when I weight 280 pounds.
I found it extremely challenging to travel this time and stay on my healthy eating plan. Although I was able to stick with my healthy eating plan and exercise routine during my travels, my biggest challenge was because I did not know the area that well. This made it difficult to find grocery stores to buy healthy foods.
I found a Meijers but it was pretty late and I began to feel uncomfortable while shopping. I felt some old pressures return like the thought of putting the groceries away and cooking them before I could sit down to enjoy my healthy eating plan.
The outcome was good and I used this as a learning experience to remind myself of my daily commitment to sticking to my healthy eating plan. The best treatments for obesity in my experience, is a great plan! Planning ahead, especially when traveling, is an important part of a weight loss plan. It is also an important part of a maintenance plan.
Take care,
Georgene
