Reveal the truth about the "fat" friends around you
With the latest release of the National Health Commission's "Dietary Guidelines for Adults with Obesity (2024 Edition)", we have learned some shocking statistics. As soon as this news was released, it immediately appeared on the hot search list, causing concern and anxiety in the whole society.
First, let's take a look at this data: the overweight and obesity rates of mainland residents aged 18 and above reached 34.3% and 16.4%, respectively. In other words, almost one in two people is overweight or obese, a trend that not only continues to rise, but also makes us the "world's number one obese country." Such data is really shocking, and it also raises our deep thinking and concern about this issue.
Real stories around you
Let's listen to the real appeal of some of our friends: they are trying to lose weight, but they are getting fatter and fatter. Some people sighed: "I used to think that I couldn't get fat no matter how much I ate, but when I was 35 years old, I had a thick waist and a big belly." Another person shared his mental journey: "Since childhood, he has been prone to obesity, and he was excluded and bullied when he went to school, which led to more and more sensitivity and low self-esteem. Some people even confessed: "I have a lot of work pressure, irregular meals, I often eat supper, and I have gained 30 pounds in three years of work." ”
These true stories may be the portrayal of many people. In modern society, work pressure, fast pace of life, and irregular diet have become a real dilemma for many people. And obesity is not just a matter of appearance, it can also bring health risks and even become a risk factor for many diseases.
The truth about obesity
Eating habits high in sugar, salt and oil, staying up late and not getting enough sleep, slowing down metabolism due to aging, and even genetic factors and medications may contribute to the occurrence of obesity. These factors are intertwined, making more and more people fall into the predicament of obesity.
Health risks associated with obesity
Obesity is not just a problem of appearance, it directly or indirectly leads to more than 200 diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and many types of cancer. Not only that, obesity can also cause sleep apnea, fatty liver and other problems, which brings multiple burdens to the body. Take Yang Tianzhen, the number one agent in the entertainment industry, for example, she had severe diabetes caused by obesity and had to undergo gastric surgery to save herself.
Weight loss dilemmas and strategies
So, how can you tell if you're obese? In addition to weight, body mass index (BMI) is a more objective measure. Depending on the range of BMI, we can tell if we are overweight or obese.
Faced with the dilemma of obesity, people often want to find ways to lose weight quickly, such as various weight loss methods, sweat suits, liquid weight loss methods, etc. However, the underlying logic of weight loss is not to blindly pursue short-term rapid weight changes, but to establish a healthy lifestyle and change bad habits.
Weight loss and social aesthetics
In today's society, being fat and thin is often used as one of the criteria for judging others, which brings a lot of discrimination and social pressure. In order to meet social aesthetic standards, many people go to extreme weight loss and even fall into body anxiety and social anxiety. However, we should be aware that health and self-confidence are the most important things.
The right posture for healthy weight loss
First, we should adjust our eating habits and reduce the intake of high sugar, salt, and oil; second, we should maintain a regular work and rest time, pay attention to going to bed early and getting up early; and second, we should exercise moderately, which can not only consume calories, but also promote metabolism.
The body is your own, whether you are fat or thin, you should pursue health and self-confidence. Losing weight is not a short-term act that can be achieved overnight, but a long-term lifestyle. I hope that every friend who is troubled can gradually achieve their ideal body shape and have health and self-confidence through a healthy lifestyle.
Obesity is a common challenge in today's society, but the solution is not simple. We need to focus on the health and well-being of the individual, abandon the excessive demand for body shape, and establish an active and healthy lifestyle. Please leave a comment to share your views and experiences, and let's discuss the truth behind obesity and how to deal with it. Thank you!