Overweight vs. Obese
It is not easy to talk about weight for most people. No matter the build, everyone must have an amount of fat in their bodies which provides them energy for the daily activities. But do you really understand the difference between obese and overweight? Can you state that we are fat or thin? When do you know whether you have crossed the line or not?
Here is some information that may help you place yourself in or out the “danger zone”.
How much Is Overweight and How Much Is Obese?
Most of the people think of these terms of being synonyms, or think of obese people as being much overweighed. Nevertheless, a distinction must be done in order to better understand each of them.
To put it straight and simple, here you have the terms explained in numbers. An overweighed person is somebody that weighs between 25 and 30 lbs. Obesity, the condition of being considerably overweight, starts in the moment your weight reaches a value which is placed somewhere around 30lbs above the normal overweight average.
If you are overweight it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are over fat. But you can include yourself in this category if you take into consideration your lean muscle mass in comparison to your body fat.
An obese person is an individual who is 20% overweight than the ideal weight for their height. Also, an excessive mass of fat in comparison to muscle mass determines obesity. If you think you belong to this category, pay very much attention, because people who are obese risk their health very much.
Which Are the Causes of Obesity?
There is no such thing as a single reason for being seriously overweight. The causes of obesity have not been totally understood yet, but there are endless factors that may influence the appearance of this weight problem. Some are simple and some are more complicated, but the most important thing is to pay attention to each of them, because sometimes, you can prevent obesity just by being well informed.
Genetics – If your family members are obese, then there is a great chance that you are too, as obesity is known to run in the family. But don’t despair, because genes cannot destine people to a lifetime of obesity.
Environment – The lifestyle you have and the medium you live in may influence in a great manner your weight. Don’t be lazy, exercise, eat healthy foods, be active and you won’t have to worry about reaching this stage.
Psychological Factors – Most people having weight problems overeat because they feel stressed, frustrated and depressed. Most obese people don’t suffer from any chronic psychological disease, but the fact that they are not comfortable with themselves everyday makes them fall into negative states of mind.
Other Factors – Certain medical problems can also influence obesity. Hypothyroidism and depression, not to mention pills cause weight gain so it will be a good idea if you consult your doctor. He can run some tests on you to determine if you suffer from any of these diseases and he can tell you more about how you can fight them.
What can you do?
First thing’s first. See your doctor. He will help you by giving you a personalized weight plan. The diet will certainly help you lose weight in an efficient way, but don’t forget that there are other things you have to do in order to actually lose that weight. Learn how to eat properly and incorporate exercises into your daily program. Don’t worry about finding the right information, the internet offers you a wide range of weight loss tips and books. Don’t get disappointed; just be perseverant as you will reach your goals if you show strong determination into achieving your objectives.
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