Weight Loss For Women - Don't Dig Your Grave With Your Own Fork

The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance, according to the Surgeon General. My interpretation: we are digging our graves with our eating utensils.

Headline: U.S. Retail Sales of Weight-Loss Products Increased 90% over the Past 5 Years – U.S. Market for weight loss, eating and products trends.

Headline: Within The Pharmaceutical Industry, Obesity Is Now Seen as the “Trillion Dollar Disease”. Pure profit from a successful weight loss drug. (They are still trying)

My research shows we are spending billions of dollars annually for quick fix weight loss solutions. A sample list includes: pills, shakes, Atkin’s, South Beach, Phentermine, Hoodia Gordonii, fads, fasting, supplements, programs, hypnosis and all kinds of exercise equipment that sits in a corner collecting dust or acts as a place to hang clothes.

Are we successful with these products? Sure, in the short term. Then what happens? Most people gain it all back plus a little more.

A short discussion of another "weight loss for women option": gastrointestinal weight loss surgery which includes gastric bypass, gastric stapling, and lap band.

You will lose weight – as much as 200 pounds, sources say. It sounds great but you must qualify first. There are risks and yes, in the long term, it is possible to regain the weight. It is a drastic approach to weight loss and not to be taken lightly or as a quick fix.

You may read about weight loss and women, and research this subject; however the best resource is a licensed physician who specializes in gastrointestinal weight loss surgery.

So, what are moderately overweight women over 40 supposed to do?

Well, if you could lose 5% to 10% of your present weight, there would be a tremendous improvement in your health. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or elevated cholesterol levels, all would be affected in a position way. If you do not have these conditions, your risk factors would be greatly reduced.

For example, if you weighed 250 pounds and lost 10%, that equals 25 pounds lost. You may argue that you want to lose a great deal more. Discuss this with your doctor. Current research indicates this is sufficient and some weight loss goals are unrealistic or unattainable for women over 40.

Clinically Proven Medifast Meal Replacement Diet.

In conclusion of this article on weight loss and women, how can you safely lose 5% to 10% of your present weight? Take a look at the Food Pyramid, a United States Department of Agriculture website It will provide a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat and a personal eating plan – free.

If you wish, write me your thoughts on weight loss. I will further discuss weight loss for women in a number of articles, starting below.

Nutrition and Weight Loss - The Role Of Menopause
Nutrition and weight loss go together like a hand and glove, except when you are a woman over 40 and approaching perimenopause.

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