Sunday, February 23, 2014

Addition to my last blog

I know it has been a while since I've blogged, but I keep thinking there are a few things that are worth mentioning that I left out of the last blog.

It's not about weight.  I know I mentioned BMI and definitions of obesity, etc.. But it's about fitness and wellness, not weight.  Studies have shown that overweight and obese can be more fit than normal weight individuals who do not exercise.  Just because someone is skinny or "normal weight" does not mean they are fit or healthy.  Likewise, overweight or obese individuals can be fit. And, even if people are exercising and not seeing the physical results they want (ex. losing weight), there are still many, many benefits happening inside the body.

High blood pressure and cholesterol, increased risk of coronary artery disease and certain cancers are risk factors of leading a sedentary lifestyle. Not just risk factors of obesity. 

We shouldn't be striving to achieve a certain weight, but more a level of fitness and wellness to improve general health.

So far I have done pretty well on my New Year's Resolution, it has been surprisingly easier than I thought.  Anyways, just wanted to clarify that I'm encouraging all of us to pursue healthier lifestyles, not a certain weight.

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