Obesity

 

 

The issue

Eating a higher caloric intake on a daily basis and not exercising frequently is the outcome of obesity for me. Personally giving in to the American identity of fast food, cheap meals, and not taking care of myself at a young age is what led me to where I am. Playing sports my whole life was the reason that I took care of my body so I could be ready for any given night of competition, so when that was taken away from me, food and a healthy routine went right out the window. The internet would be a great medium for addressing this problem because America has a very high obesity problem, especially among young adults, so talking about solutions can reach an audience who wants a change and attack their obesity so we all can live longer and experience a healthy lifestyle. 

 

“1 out of every 3 U.S. adults is obese (Harvard 2020)”

 

 

Actions to take now

 

Obesity has taken over my daily life and I want to take that next step in fighting this battle to get back to a healthier lifestyle. Here are some ways to start this journey: 

 

*Stay at a caloric deficit  

*Cut down on sugar

*Work out 3-4 times a week for an hour                             Click HERE for links to fitness classes in the Sacramento area!!

*Avoid hunger cravings 

*Decrease stress levels                                                                                                                                      

*Get enough sleep                                                                                             

*Cook at home and save money

*Schedule annual doctor appointments 

*Be Accountable 

*Work out with people with the same goals 

 

How to achieve obesity?

 

1.                 Setting a goal to lose 20 pounds

 

-      From October 2022 through January 2023

-      implementing my solutions of eating less calories, working out more often, and keeping a healthy lifestyle like sleeping and vitamins will help me achieve this objective. 

 

2.   Progressive overload mindset

 

-      each week I work-out, I will increase my weights when lifting, running longer times on the treadmill, and staying longer at the gym than my previous weeks to get to my target goals. 

 

     3.   Get a group of people with similar goals in the  journey of fighting obesity

 

  -Finding a group of people who want to lose weight or who are obese and forming healthy habits and have workout days so we all can stay accountable on our journeys. Helping each other get one step closer to what we are striving for and comfortability and newly developed confidence to create a healthy routine that is sustainable

 

Summary

 

-      Obesity is one of my biggest problems and one of America’s but figuring it out and attacking it now can help us live a healthier life and be our best selves for the future. 

-      Attacking high intensity exercises, working out with people who want to lose weight, and holding myself accountable to lose 20 pounds before the New Year will help me achieve these goals. 

-      Winning this battle with obesity can inspire others to start on their journey so we can all be better humans. 

 

 

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