There are many health risks associated with obesity - diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, kidney and gall bladder disorders as well as surgical and child bearing risks. The incidence of obesity is higher in the Midwest, and among the lower classes, poor, older and less educated. Obese people are more likely to eat due to external cues rather than internal ones. Set reasonable goals. Drink a lot of water - drinking cold water helps you to burn a few calories, too.
Some people do better with a club - moral support.
Eat only when you' re hungry. Alcohol enhances the carcinogenic effects of tobacco. Teenagers continue to smoke, and women are beginning to smoke more than men - women who smoke are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who do not. While weight gain is more typical, physicians will favor the additional weight over continuing smoking. The patch, hypnosis, acupuncture can all be helpful tools in quitting.