There is a big difference between being healthy and being overweight, isn’t there? But, sadly most people tend to ignore this difference when it comes to their daily eating habits. The result is that before you know it, you have tipped the weighing scale on the wrong side. Also, the worst part is that you may gain weight easily but losing it is quite a daunting task.
As soon as the bulk adds on to the body, it surely affects your cosmetic appearance, doesn’t it? However, being overweight goes beyond being just a cosmetic problem. You also end up being exposed to a variety of health risks because of the extra weight.
Here is a brief preview of the 5 major disadvantages of being overweight:
Coronary problems: the heart is designed to pump blood around the body. But, when you add weight, extra fat ends up getting stored in the arteries. Over some time, these deposits tend to harden and therefore disrupt the regular blood supply in the arteries. As a consequence, the heart needs to function hard, leaving it vulnerable to many cardiovascular disorders.
Diabetes: Obesity often influences the body ‘s capacity to use insulin properly. Simply put, overweight people are more likely to have higher levels of glucose in the body. That is what makes them diabetics. With time progress, diabetes also affects the other organs of the body that make the patient’s condition worse.
Infertility: the tendency of women to become obese also affects their fertility. Overall, extra body weight appears to disrupt both the hormone balance and the menstrual cycle. There have also been studies that have proven this true.
High Blood Pressure: If you think adding a few pounds a year isn’t that bad for your body, you’re grossly mistaken. Over the years, these pounds add up to make you obese. Despite this weight, the heart needs to pump blood quicker. You are most likely to fall prey to high blood pressure disease in this situation.
Sleep Apnea: Obese people often find it difficult to breathe during sleep. This is a common disorder arising from the excessive buildup of fat across the neck that narrows the airway. In extreme cases, this inability to breathe may also choke the patient leading to his or her death.
The best way to prevent such issues is to eat well, stay safe, and workout daily!