Exercise will help to calm you, and if you are fit, your body will be better able to cope with stress. For most people, weight control is a difficult task that requires continual attention over a lifetime. Every weight control program should include exercise. If you consume 3,500 calories less than you burn, you will lose a pound. Conversely, if you consume 3,500 calories more than you burn , you will gain a pound.
Obesity adds stress to the heart, bones, and muscles.
It also increases the chances of getting health problems such as varicose veins , breast cancer , gallbladder disease , high blood pressure, and strokes. Contributing factors to obesity include heredity, overeating, eating too much of the wrong foods, and inactivity. Try to provide support and encouragement to people who have a weight problem. DIET As a general rule, try to reduce fat , increase fiber , reduce sodium, and reduce calories and sugar. For details, refer to the section on nutrition.