Category: Overweight and Obesity

Break Free from the Fat Gene: Weight Loss Success

April 17, 2025
Overweight Woman Weighing Herself On A Scale.

“Research shows that even if you’re likely to be obese because of your genes, you can change course by breaking a sweat regularly.“

A informative article from WebMD gives hope to those who want to lose excess weight while having obesity in their family. You don’t have to accept obesity as your fate and you can lose with diet and exercise.

What You’ll Learn About Obesity and Weight Loss

  • The Fat Gene may cause you to naturally store more fat.
  • Many factors contribute to obesity including genetics, behavior and environment.
  • The increase in worldwide obesity can’t be explained by genetics.
  • Genetic predisposition to obesity can be overcome with lifestyle.
  • Family history alone doesn’t make you obese.

Your Road Map Toward Destination Weight Loss

  • Get Active with walking and weight training.
  • Eat Less by cutting calories to lose 1-2 pounds weekly.
  • Choose Good-For-You Foods by eating more fruits and veggies, fat-free dairy, whole grains, fish, lean meats, beans, eggs and nuts.

Read the full article here: Are You Fated To Be Fat?

Sugar Blues: Insightful Reading on the Dangers of Added Sugar

July 30, 2024

Sugar Blues is a book written by William Dufty (1916-2002).  It’s been called a life-changing classic. The book was released in 1975 and became a commercial success. The author argues that sugar is an unnatural, addictive drug that is harmful and damaging to human health.

Dufty was married to the late silent film star Gloria Swanson, a health crusading vegetarian and non-smoker.  She and Dufty went on tour promoting Sugar Blues during the late 1970s.

Sugar is added to most packaged food.  It is difficult to avoid, hard to resist, and adds unwanted calories to our diets.

If you’re having trouble losing weight, and you can’t stop eating foods containing added sugar, get yourself a copy of Sugar Blues, and see what you think. The book is sold on Amazon and has 5-star reviews.

Nearly Half of American Adult Cancer Deaths Are Preventable Through Lifestyle Changes/Study

July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024 – CNN reports today that close to 40% of new cancer cases among adults 30 and older , and nearly half of deaths, could be attributed to preventable risk factors, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Smoking and excess body weight are the leading contributors to developing cancer.

“These are things that people can practically change how they live every single day to reduce their risk of cancer,” said Dr. Arif Kamal, chief patient officer with the American Cancer Society. Read entire article here.

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