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Article by Gerry Restrivera

Being overweight is not only an appearance issue but it is more of a health concern that is why people should be aware of the dangers of gaining too much weight. In this modern age where people are too busy, they do not have time to exercise and usually grab on fast foods leading to obesity or being overweight. Being obese or overweight has become a common problem and it needs to be addressed to avoid serious health issues.

What are the dangers of gaining too much weight?

One of the dangers of gaining too weight is premature death. People who are obese or even those who have excess of 20 pounds on their normal weight with regards to their height and age, are at increased risk of premature death. Being overweight is associated with increased level of blood fat or triglycerides and lower level of good cholesterol. Overweight people are at high risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer and arthritis.

The dangers of gaining too much weight include reproductive and pregnancy complications. Irregular menstrual cycle and infertility are also associated with obesity. Pregnant women who are overweight and obese are more likely to develop pregnancy and delivery health problems. Gestational diabetes and high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia are some of the risks for mothers. Babies born to overweight mothers tend to have high birth weight resulting to cesarean section delivery. Babies are also at high risk of birth defects....

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We’re surrounded by stories in gossip magazines and websites about celebrities who just can’t seem to keep the weight off. From Janet Jackson and Kelly Clarkson to Kirstie Alley and Maureen McCormick (“Marcia Brady”), we are left wondering if these celebrities can’t do it with their personal trainers and private chefs, then how can I?

They suffer from yo-yo dieting, which is all too common in the United States. It’s a rollercoaster where Americans lose all of the unhealthy fat and weight from their bodies just to regain the same amount, or more, only years later. The phenomena have left researches at the University of California at Los Angeles determining that “about two-thirds of dieters regained more weight within four or five years than they initially lost.”

It’s a hard toll both physically and mentally for those who have regressed in this pattern for years, or even decades. Recent studies have linked yo-yo dieting to life-threatening conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer.

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