{"id":1137,"date":"2013-03-09T12:30:30","date_gmt":"2013-03-09T12:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2013-04-06T13:31:29","modified_gmt":"2013-04-06T13:31:29","slug":"weight-vs-fat-vs-shape-your-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandaretreats.com\/blog\/archives\/1137","title":{"rendered":"Weight vs.Fat vs. Shape = Your Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"316a04f6-377b-4d6f-8b14-32953ef1a9c7\"<\/a>Most of you have a desire to look better and feel better.\u00a0 \u00a0If you successfully lose weight<\/a>, you can definitely look better, feel better AND significantly prolong your life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Why lose weight? Physical reasons<\/b><\/p>\n

According to obesity specialist, Dr Steven Rose, \u2018Someone who weighs at least 20% more than their ideal weight is classed as obese, and\u00a0 will have premature death, on an average, ten years earlier than someone of a healthy weight. Obesity doubles your risk; shortens your life \u00a0from coronary heart disease or stroke and increases your risk of type 2 diabetes almost forty fold. \u2018Losing just 10kg of excess fat can halve your risk of these diseases,\u2019 says Dr Rose, \u2018It will also improve all those health niggles associated with overweight.<\/p>\n

Why lose weight? Psychological\u00a0 reasons<\/b><\/p>\n

The emotional effects of being overweight are just as harmful as the physical. It drains your confidence and self esteem.\u00a0 You need to hold back rather than pushing forward in all aspects of your life, especially your relationships. You look in the mirror, suck in\u00a0 beer and all that you see is the flabby bits. You feel inhibited because of your size. \u00a0\u00a0Now is the time that you can do all those things you\u2019ve been putting off through lack of confidence in your own abilities.<\/p>\n

Why lose weight? Social reasons<\/b><\/p>\n

You all make assumptions on characters based on physical appearance of any person. In Western Society it is widely accepted that if you are fat you are less attractive. This stereotype, and the negative assumptions about your personality and capabilities means that in social settings, you are less likely to get served by salespeople and waiters than those who are thin. At work, the overweight are seen as less desirable and assumed to be more lazy, less competent, less reliable and less productive than those of lower weight. As a result, they\u2019re less likely to receive the promotions they deserve. Employers also worry about the insurance costs, future illnesses and work absences that are likely to increase your healthcare costs.<\/p>\n

Why lose weight? Physiological reasons<\/b><\/p>\n

Fat cells are not just passive energy stores, says Professor David Haslam, GP and Hospital Physician in Obesity Management. They produce hormones and signalling proteins that tell your liver to produce more cholesterol, and make your blood more sticky. They also over-stimulate white blood cells responsible for immune protection. This low-grade inflammation is linked with hardening and furring up of the arteries, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart failure and even certain cancers.<\/p>\n

How much weight do you need to lose?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2018Measuring weight isn\u2019t as simple as just stepping on the scales\u2019, according to Professor Haslam. \u2018Total body weight is a one dimensional measure that includes your muscles, bones and body fluids as well as your fat stores. Monitoring your weight can be useful, as it highlights whether you are maintaining weight, piling it on, or successfully slimming down.<\/p>\n

For more accuracy, a two dimensional measure called the body mass index, or BMI is used.\u00a0 It \u00a0shows the relationship between your height and weight to estimate your body fat stores.\u00a0 Ideally, you want to be in the healthy weight range for your height, as this is associated with optimum emotional, physical and physiological wellness.<\/p>\n

One size doesn\u2019t fit all: weight versus fat versus shape<\/b><\/p>\n

Although BMI is a useful guide, it\u2019s still not a perfect measure of body fat.\u00a0 It tries to squeeze a three-dimensional object \u2013 your body \u2013 into a two-dimensional equation. It is not accurate for people who are less than five feet tall, or those with a lot of muscle mass. BMI tends to overestimate body fat in athletes and body builders with a muscular build, and to underestimate body fat in older people and those who have lost muscle mass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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