Really?  You can do that? Don’t we all die?

YES, we do, ALL, die, however, our time here on earth doesn’t have to be riddled with pain and suffering.  Simple changes, made over time, can significantly decrease our chances of suffering from obesity (which can be crippling) which in turn decreases our chances of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

I recently received an email from Public Health Corps with some very valuable information, so I thought I would share it with you in regard to this important topic.

Nowhere is immune to this epidemic:

2013 Obesity Map – http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html

We already know the health risks associated with obesity, don’t we?

• High Blood pressure
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes
• Abnormal triglycerides and cholesterols
• Metabolic syndrom
• Cancer
• Sleep Apnea
• Reproductive problems…
• See more at this link.

The list is surprisingly long, however, there is something that can be done. I know, I’ve done it, I have friends who have done it, and with work, commitment, and teamwork, you can do it too!

What is this epidemic costing us? How much of our tax dollars are going toward obesity related issues?

Obesity Epidemic Costs World $2 Trillion a Year, Study Says

Here are the Resources I promised you in the title and photo!

• What are the Health Risks of Overweight and Obesity?
• Obesity, Stroke Risk and Stroke Recovery with Pool Exercise
• Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease educational resources
• Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity educational resources
• Weight Loss Planning Calculator for Men and Women
• What is Healthy Weight Loss? (Why I do what I do – to help others become healthier)
• 10 Tips for Living a Longer, Happier Life (scroll past the ad for life insurance)
• The Very Best Way to Lose Weight and Keep it Off (good tips from Cleveland Clinic, like the info below)
  • Some things learned to date:
    • Those who have achieved successful weight loss report making substantial changes in eating and exercise habits in order to lose weight and maintain their losses. On average, registrants report consuming about 1400 kcal/day (24 percent calories from fat) and expending about 400 kcal/day in physical exercise. Walking is the most frequently cited physical activity.
    • The average registrant has lost about 60 pounds and kept it off for about 5 years.
    • Two-thirds of these successful weight losers were overweight as children, and 60 percent report a family history of obesity.
    • About 50 percent of participants lost weight on their own without any type of formal program or help.
    • Successful weight losers appear similar to normal weight individuals in terms of resting metabolic rate.

YOU ARE CAPABLE of making the change for the better. Whether you do it alone, with a coach, or with a group of friends, YOU CAN DO THIS!

I am here to be a resource. Simply contact me via email or on Facebook at The Healthy Grease Monkey. I have many resources and tools for all budgets and needs.

May your 2015 be the healthiest year for you yet! One Change Counts! Make it today!