Morbid
Obesity
Morbid obesity is
a term used to describe the condition of a person with a BMI
of over 40, which represents approximately twice the ideal weight
for an individual. Your body mass index is a calculation based
on weight and height.
To work out if you
are morbidly obese, calculate your BMI, by taking your weight
in kilos and dividing it by height your in centimetres and then
dividing the answer by height again. (or use the BMI calculator).
Morbid obesity is
a shocking term and a frightening diagnosis. If you do fall
into the category of morbidly obese, what can you do about it?
First of all, you need to consult your doctor. Morbid obesity
puts you at very high risk of a number of serious illnesses
and will severely restrict your mobility and ability to take
part in many activities which someone of your age should be
able to do with ease.
Being morbidly obese
is not only restrictive when it comes to physical activity,
it also has a profound effect on your self confidence and so
is likely to affect your social life, relationships and career
as well as your health.
If you are overweight
and have noticed that you are continuing to gain
weight, you probably feel that you'll never become morbidly
obese, but don't fool yourself that you are just a little chubby.
About 64% of the American adult population is overweight, ranging
from slightly above healthy weight to morbid obesity, with around
400,000 Americans being super-massive, that is over 400 pounds.
The consequences of morbid obesity are potential life-threatening.
In fact any significant amount of excess weight can lead to
complications and the more overweight the person, the greater
the risk of developing one or more serious illnesses, which
include heart disease, a number of cancers, high blood pressure,
stroke and diabetes.
Whilst prevention
is preferable to treatment, there is still plenty that you can
do to reverse the situation. The first step is to consult your
doctor and have a thorough medical checkup to uncover any existing
health problems and to assess your diet and fitness level.
Before making any
change in your diet or exercise program, you should talk to
your physician or other relevant medical expert, such as a dietician.
It is important to avoid extremes, both in dieting and exercise,
as these can have harmful results.
If you have food
addictions and cravings, you should also consider looking at
the psychological aspects of overeating. Your doctor may be
able to recommend some form of therapy to address these, or
you could consider alternative treatments, such as
hypnosis to lose weight , which you can try today
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EFT. However, always discuss these with your doctor and
if you do choose a holistic approach, be aware that "holistic"
also includes paying attention to diet and exercise.
Next you should endeavour
to get the support of friends and family. If, however, they
are unsupportive, consider joining a local or online support
group - losing weight means re-educating yourself and it's a
lifelong process. So don't try to do it all alone. Ultimately,
you are responsible for the way in which you treat your body,
but that doesn't mean you can't get help and encouragement.
Morbid obesity doesn't have to be a death sentence, it can be
a wake-up call.
The
articles on this website are for information only and should
not replace medical advice
.
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