Obesity is characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in the body, which can harm a person's health. Statistics show that 15% of the adult population is considered obese and about a third is overweight.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of obese people has increased significantly around the world; 1.5 billion of the 20-year-old population are overweight, 500 million of whom are obese. In addition, it is difficult to lose weight especially in cases of morbid obesity. However, one teenager managed to lose half of her body weight in just 11 months. This is a young girl, named Josephine, from Queensland, Australia.
Josephine's complex
Then aged 17, Josephine lived very badly her obesity; she weighed 122 kilograms and did not accept her weight which made her very complex. She made up for her grief by an excessive diet and an extreme sedentary lifestyle; sport was not part of his daily schedule. Although her family was kind to her, she felt unhappy.
What prompted Josephine to start dieting
The teenager was subjected to harassment and constant intimidation by those around her. This state of affairs has affected his emotional and mental state. She avoided all the pleasures of girls her age like shopping or putting on pretty dresses, which plunged her into an even deeper depression. This state of mind forced him to make the colossal decision to follow a low-calorie diet and change his lifestyle.
She started by eliminating sugar and carbohydrates from her diet. To do this, she has done extensive research on the subject by studying all the damaging effects of sugar on weight gain and the most effective method for losing weight. She also discovered that sugar causes an addiction that is difficult to detach, especially since it is dangerous and harmful to health, which motivated her more in her quest for a perfect physique and good health, at the same time.
This decision-making was the most daring and courageous she ever made in her life, but especially the best, having gone from a weight of 122 kilograms to 60.7 kilograms. His courage has inspired most people living the same ordeal of obesity.
She has achieved a feat and now allows herself to live her life without constraint but especially without being judged by others. Today, she tries to convey a relevant message, namely, that courage and perseverance are the keys to success in life; that nothing is impossible and that everything can be possible.
Causes of obesity
The causes of obesity are multiple and may be due to the environment in which we live.
Consumption of foods high in fat and sugar found in fast food.
The sedentary and stressful lifestyle.
Lack of physical activity
Genetic
The consequences of obesity
This results in an increase of chronic diseases such as:
- Diabetes
- hypertension
- Sleep apnea
- Shortness of breath and excessive sweating
- Cardiovascular illnesses
- osteoarthritis
It is important to note that obesity leads to a shorter life expectancy, not to mention the psychological factor that remains a burden for most obese people. Today's society is based on aesthetics and the cult of thinness, which can lead to extreme anxiety and even depression.
Tips for Overcoming Overweight
Everything goes through a healthy and varied diet, associated with intense or moderate physical activity depending on the case. However, it would be advisable to avoid fats and sugars, and to:
- Cook using the good fats like olive oil.
- Avoid cured meats, pastries, fries and dairy products.
- Avoid cheese.
- Ban or limit sugary drinks.
- Eliminate sweets.
- Eliminate alcoholic beverages.
- Avoid nibbling.
- Focus on fish and lean meats.
- Drink water before each meal for a satiating effect.
- Limit the size of the portions.
- Take the time to eat.
The most important thing is to have an iron will and set a goal, armed with patience, motivation and determination.