The solution to obesity

By Margaret P Cranford

Posted Margaret P Cranford

Eat smaller portions.

Avoid foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates (sugars and starches) .

Exercise more .

It's that simple , then why more and more people in the developed world has become obese, with issues related to self-esteem , mental health , heart disease and diabetes that accompany excess weight . Not to mention an increased risk of certain cancers.

The sad truth is that many large and powerful companies base their businesses in which we are encouraged to eat foods they produce. The simple business model for any company is that they need to get more people to buy their products, if these companies are to continue to grow and pay its shareholders a dividend healthy, we have to sell more food that eventually kill us.

There is substantial evidence that processed foods are addictive scientific evidence. Once they are conditioned to eat foods rich in fat , sugar and salt , it is very difficult to stop. Like any addiction, you have to have the desire to avoid the object of their addiction until it is completely broke his grip . You have to go cold turkey . But companies that we sell sugar , fat packaged salty foods are so hard to resist freely advertise their products , what chance is the position of the consumer?

Ideally, I would like to see more fat tax , processed foods containing sugar , the products used to subsidize healthy fresh foods . , Making it the most affordable . However, it is unlikely to occur that the companies involved are so powerful . So what can we do?

Awareness is the key. Knowing the odds against us will help us see where the dangers. None of the solutions listed below are easy, but all the help in the battle to lose weight.

Avoid seeing ads , so they are not tortured by the goodies on offer.

Remember that people who sell unhealthy foods need to convince you to buy. Not falter !

Carefully plan meals to be as healthy as possible.

Do not buy food when you are hungry .

Look at the size of the portion , because too any food will make you fat .

Do not buy fatty , sugary foods and drinks. If you do not have at home , it is easier not to eat on impulse.

Make sure you have a good breakfast and lunch, with a little dinner , and do not snack in between.

Stay busy , so I do not think about eating .

Exercise more . Walking and climbing stairs. Join a class or a club.

Try to wait until you are hungry before eating.

Drink plenty of water because the water has no calories and fills you up . In addition, it is clear that our body can confuse the feelings of hunger and thirst .

Try to cook more meals from scratch at home instead of buying processed foods.

Do not expect to lose weight fast. Do not weigh yourself too often, and do not be discouraged if the results are slow to start .

Join a club , or work with a friend or family to eat other support in their campaign to lose weight.

It is possible to break the addiction to unhealthy food , but the will and determination is needed. Good luck!

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