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New Research: Losing Weight Decreases Cancer Risk
As more individuals are becoming overweight and obese in
this country, more research is being done on the consequences of the expanding
waistlines in America. For those of us
who have personally struggled with weight issues at some point in our lives, we
know that shedding pounds can help tremendously in how we look, how we feel,
and how we feel about ourselves. In
addition to these motivating factors, researchers are now revealing many more
reasons why losing weight is such an important thing to do.
Cancer Added To Growing List of Complications Resulting From Obesity
Over recent years studies have shown that being overweight
(BMI between 25-30) or obese (BMI over 30) can significantly increase the risk
for developing the following conditions: diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular
disease, stroke, sleep apnea, asthma, arthritis, gallstones, gout, high
cholesterol and triglycerides, heartburn, and gynecological problems (such as
fibroids and infertility). On this list
is included the number one cause of death for Americans: cardiovascular
disease. Now we know that the number two
cause of death for Americans, cancer, can be added to the list. In fact, obesity can  increase the risk of
developing several different types of cancer.
In females, cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, and breasts are
significantly more common in obese individuals and in males both breast and
prostate cancers are more common. In
both sexes, colon, esophageal, and pancreatic cancers develop at a higher rate
in the obese. In addition, all of these
types of cancers tend to be more aggressive in obese individuals when they do
develop. Women gaining more than 20 pounds from
age 18 to midlife double their risk of post-menopausal breast cancer, compared
to women whose weight remains stable. At
present, there are and this number will continue to grow as studies have shown
that nearly one-third of people living in this country are overweight, 26% are
considered obese, and our children are becoming overweight and obese at an
alarming rate.
"A Silver Lining"
As stark as these numbers are, the research has also
revealed a silver lining. People who
lose weight, even as little as 10% of their total body weight , can
significantly reduce their risk for developing cancer. Moreover, individuals who are able to achieve
"healthy" weight status (BMI between 19-25) can prevent between one-quarter to
one-third of all types of cancer. The
numbers are even more impressive for certain types of cancer: up to one-half of
uterine and endometrial cancer could be prevented if healthier weights could be
achieved.
Why It Seems So Difficult
Even with these health
statistics known, there are no easy answers.
Emotional suffering may be one of the most painful parts of obesity.
American society emphasizes physical appearance and often equates
attractiveness with slimness, especially for women. Such messages make
overweight people feel unattractive. One
obesity study asked severely obese persons to take a forced-choice
questionnaire. That means, they had to make a choice between being at their
present weight or having some other given illness. The results were astounding.
Although there were some variations, every obese person said that they would
rather be blind or have one leg amputated than be at their present heavy
weight. Most interestingly, every person would rather be a poor thin person
than be a morbidly obese millionaire.
Most obese individuals feel like nothing can be done to change their
futures. Science says otherwise. People who want to lose weight, can.
Looking For Help
Finding a weight loss
program that is consistent with its results is vital to achieving success. Working with a team step by step can
significantly increase your chances of achieving your weight loss goals,
feeling better, and establishing improved, longer lasting health.
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New hCG User's Group!
We are excited to announce the "Grand Opening" of our new online hCG Dieter's forum!
The new forum will be a place where new and experienced hCG Dieters can meet to share their diet experiences as well as tips and suggestions for ensured success. Some of the topics to get the discussions going include:
- Eating Healthy on Any Occasion
We welcome all to stop by and say hello in the the "hCG SlimXpress - Welcome" page and submit your own questions and success stories.
You can try out the hCG SlimXpress Dieter's Forum today at forum.hcgslimxpress.com.
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