Lack of exercise and an abundance of fat cells alter body chemistry and create an environment where fewer calories in cause more weight gain.
And obesity expert Matthew Gillman of the Harvard School of Public Health says the amount of physical activity kids participate in is key. “When you’re less physically active, you actually need fewer calories to maintain your weight,” he explains.
But if that weight is already higher than it should be, that could signal the beginning of a long-term problem.
“Once you become overweight, there are changes in your body that make you different from someone who’s not [overweight],” explains Sophia Yen of Stanford School of Medicine. “You have extra fat cells, and you have different insulin levels,” which can make it feel like you’re eating less than you are.
Being fit at at early age is crucial and tackling weight gain before it begins can provide a lifetime of good health.
While self-esteem may play a role, it’s not the only factor involved. Conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes often accompany obesity and can impair blood flow to the genitals, resulting in problems with erectile dysfunction in men and arousal in both men and women. Extra weight can also stress the knees and other joints, making some sexual positions uncomfortable.
Regardless of your size your health should be your main concern.
Enjoying an active sex life is a part of a healthy lifestyle and can offer many benefits to your physical and emotional well being.
Some people manage to carry extra weight yet maintain active lives with no risk factors associated with obesity.
Use this guide to measure the 5 stages of obesity.
Stage 0: No apparent obesity-related risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, cholesterol and/or glucose levels), no physical symptoms or limitations.
Stage 1: Subclinical risk factors such as borderline hypertension, mild physical symptoms such as shortness of breath with moderate exertion.
Stage 2: Presence of obesity-related chronic disease such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and osteoarthritis with moderate limitations on activities of daily living.
Stage 3: Established end-stage organ damage such as heart attack or stroke with significant functional limitations.
Stage 4: Severe disabilities from obesity-related chronic diseases.
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