Obesity and cholesterol are well connected to each other. Obesity is basically defined as a state where calorie intake is more than used by the body. Being obese or overweight, you have higher risk of:
High Cholesterol (Having high levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood)
Stroke
Increased blood pressure and heart diseases
Diabetes
How obesity leads to high LDL (Bad cholesterol)
High density lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol helps to remove extra fat from body thus preventing the clogging of arteries. With increase in body weight, level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol rises and lowers HDL level which results in large deposits of cholesterol build up on walls of arteries and blocked blood flow towards heart and other parts of body. Insufficient blood flow towards heart can result in increased risk of heart attack and other heart diseases.
Losing as little as 10 percent of your weight can bring noticeable improvements in your cholesterol level and protection from heart diseases. A person with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the healthy weight range may benefit from weight loss for other health issues like high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and of course, a sedentary lifestyle.
Before we look into the more complex courses of treatment and arguably drastic measures for tackling obesity, we simply can’t over- look some natural and straight forward procedures such as the following:
A reduction of your over all calorie intake – will enable you to shed those unwanted pounds. Exercise is of-course difficult from the offset, especially if, like a large proportion of the population, you could benefit from losing additional weight. It is however imperative to remember that perseverance is the key.
It is perhaps a good idea to keep a written record of your daily food intake. This will allow you to identify any detrimental eating habits or problem areas of your diet.
Increase your levels of physical activity – In order to effectively lose weight, it is imperative that you regulate the amount of exercise you do. However, be realistic, you won’t be running any marathons right away. 45-60 minutes of brisk walking or gentle jogging will initially suffice. However, before you develop your own exercise plan, it is perhaps a good idea to consult your doctor.
Rest assured, we fully understand that each case of obesity is relative, and that it is naïve and a common misconception to believe that everybody is able to shed weight with ease. In relation, there are a number of prescription treatments, the most popular of which are Xenical (A Fat Inhibitor) and Reductil (An Appetite Suppressant).
Diet pills have become increasingly popular, with 47 million pounds being spent last year alone. Moreover, it has been predicted that 13 million people will be obese by 2010 thus leaving the door open for a number of prescription and non prescription medications to enter the market.
Diet pills can be obtained both over the counter, and via prescription. There are in fact a number of popular diet pills that can be obtained from your local pharmacy without a prescription including the following:
Bitter Orange – An herbal diet pill, this medication serves to increase the number of calories burned. However the long term effects are unknown.
Chitosan – Similar to Xenical, this form of medication works through the blocking the absorption of fat.
Chromium – Reduces body fat and works to build muscle
In relation, there are a number of prescription treatments, the most popular of which are Xenical and Reductil. Xenical essentially serves to stop the fat from being ingested whilst Reductil works in the body as an appetite suppressant, preventing you from over-eating and even lowering your intake.
Obesity is simply defined as too much body fat. Much of your body is actually made of water, fat, protein, carbohydrate and various vitamins and minerals. As a consequence, excess fat can lead to higher blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Obesity and being overweight has fast become a significant health risk, frequently leading to heart attacks. In addition those who have been diagnosed as obese, suffer from:
Raised cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Increased blood pressure
Tips
Keep a record of what you eat, thus allowing for any problem areas to be addressed and rectified.
Lower your calorie intake, by monitoring calorie levels on packets.
Develop an effective exercise regime, slowly increasing the time and intensity of the workout as progress is made.
Be patient as perseverance is the key.
Consult your doctor if you are concerned about anything.