Women Make A Difference In The United State’s Obesity Epidemic
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Ahhhhhh! Do you remember the first time your favorite pair of jeans felt slightly to tight? Or the first time you noticed your husband 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 girl. But before you go for that pint of Ben and Jerry’s, you need to know this: You’re not alone.
Nearly two-thirds of mature Americans are overweight or obese. Despite the concentration of the health profession, constant coverage from the media, and mass educational crusades, the prevalence of obesity in America has more than doubled over the past 40 years. Add to that the relatively few Americans who practice the routine of regular physical activity to the many who perform the habit of “super-sizing,” and it is no revelation why this has arisen.
Not only do people suffering from obesity suffer from a loss of self-worth and health complications, 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 overweight individuals when the have to spend more on their insurance. Obese workers also average working one less week annually due to concerns caused by their weight issues. Obese female workers incur $500 more in medical costs a year than their leaner co-workers. Finally overweight 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 spend 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 health care provider, there are a number of obesity support groups, as well as weight-loss and healthy-living programs, which provide valuable resources and guidance 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 overeating, there are many diet supplements 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 problem. 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.
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