Fitden - Fitness Professional Extraordinaire...
Obesity & Diabetes Practitioner - Level 4 REP's | Clinical Nutritionist S.A.C.Dip
As a combined Obesity & Diabetes Practitioner & Nutritionist, I can help you take control of your life by showing you how to manage your Obesity, helping you re-claim your mobility, independence & happiness.
I can provide an obese person of any age with all the tools needed, such as diet plans, to ensure the risk of developing health complications is reduced, by creating & maintaining a healthy & active lifestyle.
The reality...
Emotional suffering may be one of the most painful parts of obesity. Society emphasizes physical appearance & often equates attractiveness with slimness, especially for women. Such messages make overweight people feel unattractive.
Many people think that individuals with obesity are gluttonous, lazy, or both. This is not true. As a result, people who are obese often face prejudice or discrimination in the job market, at school, & in social situations. Feelings of rejection, shame, guilt or depression often occur.
Dealing with Obesity...
Living with obesity can be difficult even on your best days. Having a support system of people who understand you & can help you cope with the difficulties can be a lifesaver, regarding both day-to-day situations & mental & emotional wellbeing. Life coaching can be a good idea if you are dealing with depression, social phobias or anxiety. If you're not ready to talk face to face, online groups, forums & mailing lists can help you get through. If you are relying on friends, make sure you have more than one person to go to, so they don't feel overwhelmed at any point.
Although the term morbid obesity is a technical one, it also aptly describes the extent of discomfort & depression a person who is severely overweight often experiences. Morbid obesity interferes with basic functions such as breathing or walking.
There are many small steps you can take in your everyday life to begin to fight morbid obesity. If you have recently had a health scare or have just decided you want to make a change in your life, you can change your quality of life through a combination of eating healthier & increasing your activity level. Beginning with small steps & working your way into a lifestyle that will promote weight loss & increased strength is the best way to deal with morbid obesity.
'The root causes of morbid obesity are multiple & complex. Despite today's conventional wisdom, it is not simply a result of overeating. Research has shown that often the underlying causes of morbid obesity are genetic, environmental, & social'
The World Health Orginisation (WHO) provides the following definitions:
BMI Classification
| < 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9 | Normal weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 – 34.9 | Class I obesity |
| 35.0 – 39.9 | Class II obesity |
| ≥ 40.0 | Class III obesity |
"class III" obesity is broken down into further categories:
| BMI ≥ 35 – 40 | Severe obesity |
| BMI ≥ 40 – 50 | Morbid obesity |
| BMI ≥ 50 | Super obesity |
Use the above charts to find out exactly where you are with your current weight. Try taking small, yet positive steps to help you reduce some of the excess weight you may be carrying...
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