August 19, 2008
Ladies Take A Stand Against Obesity
Ahhhhhh! Do you remember the first time your favorite pair of jeans felt a little to tight? Or the first time you noticed your boyfriend not looking at you the same way? Or how about the first time you got winded walking up a flight of stairs? Well I’m with you sister. But before you go for that box of cookies, you need to hear this: You’re not alone.
Oprah's Choice for Dieting is Hoodia
Nearly two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight or obese. Despite the concentration of the health profession, constant exposure from the media, and mass educational crusades, the prevalence of obesity in America has more than doubled over the past four decades. Add to that the relatively few Americans who practice the habit of regular physical activity to the many who perform the convention of “up-sizing” and it is no surprise why this has arisen.
Not only do people suffering from obesity suffer from a loss of self-worth and health problems, but the can also suffer severely financially. Researchers at Stanford University recently found that obese workers earn on average $7,093 less a year than their physically fit brethren. Employers spend less on obese individuals when the have to pay out more on their insurance. Overweight workers also average working one less week a year due to concerns caused by their weight issues. Overweight female workers incur $500 more in medical costs a year than their leaner co-workers. Finally obese people deal with extra air travel expenses including paying for an extra seat in order to fly. One investigation by the CDC found that as the average American weight increased by 10 lbs. airlines had to pay out an additional $275 million in fuel costs in just one year.
So what can be done about this growing American epidemic? It is important for obese and overweight people to speak with their doctor regularly to keep them up to date about any alterations in their health or concerns about obesity they may have. In addition to talking with a physician or specialist, there are a number of obesity support groups, as well as weight-loss and healthy-living programs, which provide priceless resources and counsel on overweight and obesity with patients. But, your best bet to help change your body image is to try working out and eating a healthier diet. Even doing this, many Americans tend to over eat in order to compensate for one or another of the many problems in their life.
If you suffer from gorging, there are many diet pills to choose from the safest being Hoodia Gordonii. This is an all-natural appetite suppressant used for centuries by African tribesmen. Finally, the best thing about Hoodia is that there are NO side effects.
In order for Americans to make a change in their lives, we have to stand up to this growing epidemic. And who better to make this stand than today’s independent woman. Go ahead ladies, make your mark on American Obesity and show the rest of the world what a woman can accomplish.
