Why Bloggers Face Serious Weight Problems And How To Start Changing Today

“Overweight” and “obese” are very familiar terms in recent times, especially to bloggers. Whether we’re writing about it, reading about it, or living it, these words are a part of our daily lives.

Why are bloggers more likely to get obese?

Two major reasons:

As bloggers, we spend a great deal of time sitting at our desks, and it’s just so much easier to order in or grab fast food than it is to buy groceries and prepare a balanced meal.

Besides, who has the time?

The scary facts

Doctors look at our Body Mass Index (BMI) to measure our height, weight, body type and age against each other to determine a healthy weight range. Generally, people with a (BMI) of 18.5-24.9 are considered at a healthy weight, while people with a BMI of 25.0-29.9 are considered overweight and people with a BMI over 30 are considered obese.

According to the Center for Disease Control, over 33% of adults are obese and another 34% of adults are overweight (but not obese). While men are more likely than women to be overweight, women are actually more likely to be obese than men. Go figure.

There are many factors that contribute to excess weight and obesity to full time bloggers, including a poor diet, lack of exercise, and sometimes health conditions.

Is it too late to change your body?

The easiest way to maintain a healthy weight is to have parents that emphasized healthy eating and exercise. Well, that ship has sailed. After you take a minute to curse your parents’ lax take on eating habits, know that it’s never too late to change your mind and change your body. Here is 3 things you can do today to become a healthier blogger:

Before you decide to start a radical new diet or jump on your new weight loss plan, check in with your doctor. Have her assess your current health and recommend a diet and exercise plan suited to your unique body and needs.

Tell your doctor what you do for living. Your doctor will need to know that your lifestyle as a blogger involves long hours in front of the computer and ask for advice in relation to the right diet and exercise. Many doctors recommend that you spread your food intake over 6 meals a day.

Reputable portion-based diets like Nutrisystem and Medifast work successfully on this principle. You don’t deprive yourself from your favorite foods, you just eat them in small amounts over a period of time.

Most doctors recommend about 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day. This can be walking, jogging, biking, swimming, playing basketball, or anything that increases your heart rate.

The best way to get fit and lose weight is to find an activity that you enjoy so you’ll be motivated to keep it up. My introduction to fitness started with a yoga class and once I realized how out of shape I was (and how great everyone else looked), I was motivated to keep going and keep improving.

Since then, I’ve branched into rock climbing, running, biking, and other kinds of fitness classes. Try different types of activities out—you never know what you love until you try it.

Eat things that you could find in nature. Fruits, vegetables and nuts are all great sources of vitamin and nutrients that our bodies crave. It’s ok to occasionally indulge your sweet tooth or a craving for a fast-food meal, but don’t make it a habit.

The more natural food you eat, the better you’ll feel and the more weight you’re likely to drop.

Eat slowly and drink water. Our bodies can be very mischievous, and will trick us into thinking we’re hungry when we’re really not. Next time you eat a meal, whether it’s at a table with your family or alone in front of your computer, eat about half as quickly as you normally do. Take smaller bites and enjoy your meal.

It can take up to 20 minutes for our brains to process the “full” feeling in our stomach, so the slower you eat, the less likely you’ll be to overeat. When we’re thirsty, our bodies sometimes send a “hungry” signal to our brains.

Instead of reacting with a bag of chips, drink a glass of water first. Still hungry? Have some veggies and hummus or and apple and peanut butter.

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Article by JaneSheeba

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