Group: I am overweight or obese

I am overweight or obese
Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 381, Messages: 6449

Being overweight is a common trait these days and there is not enough help out there. Find out how you can shed those pounds and improve yourself from within.

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Overweight, but not obese?

princesslodgey
princesslodgey
Posts: 1,748
Joined: 2004/02/21
United Kingdom
2005/04/28, 07:18 AM
The good news is that a recent american study has shown that being overweight (body mass index of 25-29) is no longer associated with an increased chance of death, compared with those of normal weight.

They theorise that this is possibly due to improved treatment of complications (such as diabetes etc), but if you are making yourself miserable trying to lose those last few pounds, maybe you should stop, and concentrate on being fit and strong instead.

Just some food for thought.

Lonegirl
Lonegirl
Posts: 446
Joined: 2002/11/13
Canada
2005/04/28, 01:00 PM
besides the fact that being obese increases the chances of getting other diseases...type II diabetes, heart disease, etc.....