It is a proven fact that nearly two thirds of Americans are overweight, and one third of that two thirds are obese. There are many reasons why people will become overweight. A lot of it has to do with depression and low self esteem. When some people feel depressed they turn to food for comfort, the food gives them comfort and they don't want to stop because it may relieve them of the stress in their lives. There are many other ways you can get rid of that stress, like exercising or finding a hobby. These can get rid of your stress without putting on that extra weight. When my parents got divorced I was eight, and at first I didn't realize it but I was turning to food for comfort. I am still suffering the consequences today. Once you gain a lot of weight it is hard to get rid of it. It is also very unhealthy for your body and you can end up with health problems like diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and even certain types of cancer. Hypertension is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. With every heart beat, the heart pumps blood through the arteries to the rest of the body. Blood pressure is the force of blood that is pushing up against the walls of the blood vessels. If the pressure is too high, the heart has to work harder to pump, and this could lead to organ damage and several illnesses.
It is very easy to turn to food for comfort, but it is really hard to stop once you have started. If you have a problem and exercising and finding a hobby isn't working, don't be afraid to get medical help, or even help from a friend or family member. The important thing is that you get help, don't be afraid. It may seem kind of scary to talk about it to someone but trust me it really helps.
-Mariah :)
"Update:Obesity." Issues and Controversies on file:n. Issues & Controversies. Fact On File News Services, June 2007.Web.24 Feb.2011. <www.2facts.com.>
"What is Hypertension" Medical News Today:n. 1 May. 2011 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php
No comments:
Post a Comment