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More Than 50% of North American Are Fat and Frustrated
By: Brigitte Synesael
Interestingly, North American's pride themselves on having the best health care
system in the world. Over the last few decades, society has become well educated on the health risks of obesity. North American's have spent in excess of $10 Billion dollars on diet and exercise programs. Yet still over 50% of the North American population is
overweight.
A large percentage of those overweight have lost hundreds of pounds over
a period of time, only to gain it all back. These people... too many people remain
(at the risk of being rude) fat and frustrated.
Why, in this age of technology and information, is obesity still an issue? There are
certainly plenty of appetite suppressants on the market, and there's no shortage of
diet books to tell us every possible method of cutting calories. There's an exercise
facility on almost every street corner. Are there THAT many people with no willpower?
Not at all! If you're one of these people the following profile will be very familiar to you:
For most of your life you have been on a diet of some sort. You have modified your
eating habits to accommodate almost every new diet hoping that "this will be the
one". Even though you really don't snack anymore you still feel guilty with even
the slightest indulgence of food. Although you have successfully lost many
pounds over the years, they have historically found their way back to your hips
and brought along a few friends.
You've spent a fortune on diet books, diet aids, and diet programs, and special
diet foods that either haven't worked at all or you've lost weight only for a short
period of time.
By now you're feeling like you are doomed to a life of obesity, and you are likely
experiencing some depression or low self esteem.
If you are one of the many people who fit this profile you should consider that
there is a very real possibility that your weight may have nothing to do with
excess eating. Among several possibilities, especially if you've been on several
diets, is the fact that your digestive system may not be functioning properly.
The whole digestive process is very complex and involves numerous organs.
One of the functions of the digestive system is to absorb unnecessary fats
and eliminate them through regular bowel movements. Increasing your fibre
intake can help keep your digestive system working smoothly. Nutritionists
recommend 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day.
There are two different types of fibre; soluble and insoluble. Both are necessary
for optimum health. You can find soluble fibre in: psyllium husks, flax meal,
oat bran, guar gum, apple pectin, oranges, rice bran, legumes, and barley.
Insoluble fibre is found in: wheat bran, corn bran, bananas, brown rice, nuts,
strawberries, raspberries, cereals, asparagus, celery, root vegetables,
and fruit peels.
Fibre supplements are readily available in health food stores and can
be helpful in ensuring your daily intake. However, remember as you choose
your fibre supplement to watch for both soluble and insoluble fibre for
optimum health.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of the way that fibre works, it is an absolute
MUST that you also drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Fibre NEEDS
water to complete it's function. Increasing your fibre intake without drinking
the water will simply be adding to your digestive problem.
A great tip is to drink water at room temperature or slightly cooler. You
can consume higher volumes of room temperature water than you can
of ice cold or refrigerated water. This is not to say that cold water is bad
for you. There is nothing wrong with ice or cold water. Many people have
difficulty drinking the required 8-10 glasses per day. This tip is to help
you drink more, allowing you to achieve that goal.
A bonus of both adding the recommended amount of fibre and water to
your diet is that it provides you with a "full" feeling. Thereby "acting" as
an appetite suppressant.
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Sources:
American Heart Association Scientific/Medical Position on Obesity
Britannica.com
You've Got Nothing To Lose... But Pounds!
Bio:
Brigitte Synesael founded Your Life-Your Choice in 1997, and is now recognized as an authority on Alternative Medicine Information. Her associations with governing agencies and certified practitioners ensure well researched, quality information. Her free newsletter, found
at http://www.Life-Choices.com is an excellent resource for various types of treatments.
Her latest release "You've Got Nothing To Lose But POUNDS!" was inspired by her outrage at society taking advantage of a frustrated, overweight population. It is always assumed that overweight people eat too much, and in many cases, that is simply NOT TRUE. This well researched book gives you more than 10 factors in your life that could be responsible for your weight problem besides overeating. This book is available
at http://www.diets-dont-work.com
Brigitte Synesael may be contacted at
yourlife@life-choices.com
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