| A lot of people complain that even though they | | | | fat that people who are overweight tend to |
| try really hard to lose weight, their body simply | | | | develop high levels of triglycerides, high blood |
| refuses to shed off the extra pounds. By reading | | | | pressure, and LDL cholesterol, and low levels of |
| this article carefully, you are going to find out why | | | | "good cholesterol", these people have increased |
| this happens. | | | | risk for heart disease and stroke. |
| Losing weight can't only help you improve your | | | | Losing just 5 percent of your body weight can |
| appearance; it can potentially save your life. Being | | | | substantially lower the risk of developing these |
| overweight or obese may increase your risk of | | | | diseases. |
| developing several health problems, such as: | | | | But, what happens if you do everything you are |
| Type 2 diabetes: It is estimated that at least 85 | | | | supposed to do and can't even lose 1 pound? |
| percent of people that suffer from this disease | | | | Here are 2 common reasons that can cause this |
| are overweight. Excessive fat causes changes to | | | | to happen: |
| the cells and makes them resistant to insulin. This | | | | Water Absorption - Many times excess water |
| hormone is responsible for carrying sugar from | | | | gets stored in the body's tissues, giving you a |
| the blood to the cells. If a person becomes insulin | | | | few extra pounds. So although you may be losing |
| resistant, then blood sugar cannot be absorbed by | | | | fat, the scale shows that you haven't lost |
| the cells and be used for energy, which results in | | | | anything or that you may have even put on |
| high blood sugar levels. | | | | weight. To reduce water retention, you have to |
| Certain types of cancer: There is a correlation | | | | limit your sodium intake. |
| between being overweight and several types of | | | | Slow Metabolism - It's true that some people |
| cancer, like cancers of the esophagus, colon, and | | | | have a slower metabolic rate than others. If this |
| kidney. Even thought it's not clear how this | | | | is caused by thyroid dysfunctions then you should |
| happens, there is the hypothesis that fat cells | | | | consult your medical doctor, but if you have no |
| release certain hormones that can have an effect | | | | thyroid problems then there are many things you |
| on cell growth, causing cancer. | | | | can do to raise your metabolism. You should avoid |
| Osteoarthritis: Too much weight can place | | | | eating too many refined carbs, like cakes, cookies |
| pressure on joints and cartilage and cause | | | | and white bread, because they release hormones |
| inflammation. | | | | in your body that promote fat storage and shut |
| Coronary heart disease and stroke: Due to the | | | | down your metabolism. |