P.O.R.N. Diets

I am coining this term as I feel some of the diets out there are so radical they need to be discussed in one place.

We here from our favorite celebrities daily and some of us live for this. We follow them on Twitter, talk about them on Bebo and MySpace or e mail each other about them especially when a new diet is talked about.

There have been some over the top radical diets in the past like the 'Air diet', not a very popular one for obvious reasons unlike the 'Chocolate' diet. Then there is the more main stream 'Atkins' diet or 'The Dash Diet' or even 'The South Beach Diet'. All have there plus and minus points and their advocates and nay sayers as well.

The trick when it comes to diets if there is a trick in selecting one would be to thoroughly research the topic. The mere fact that there literally are thousands of diets commercially available shown on television, billboards or even your local Chemist shop.

Here will be many, many articles pertaining to the topic of P.O.R.N. Diets circulating our media and your opinion on them is most welcome. Maybe you have been on one and would like to praise it or maybe warn others away from it. Whatever you may like to share, diet related, please do.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

The Effects of Obesity on an Individual

By Jen Smith

If a person has a body mass index of 30 and above, he or she is considered to be suffering from a medical condition called Obesity. The percentage of people who are obese is very alarming due to its fast increase. Every country all over the world seems to be facing the rising problem of obesity. Obesity can have negative effects on the obese person. Not everyone will experience the same effects, but the risk is still there.

Low self-esteem may affect people who are suffering from obesity. They tend to develop a feeling of being scrutinized and embarrassed because of their physical appearance. This is because some people are so insensitive and give out negative comments. So an obese individual develop different mood swings - there are times that they feel depressed and afraid to face the world.

Clothes for obese individual are hard to find unless you want to buy in a special store that caters to your size for an additional cost. This is quite degrading for some because you can't shop just anywhere. It's hard to make yourself presentable even if you want to be wearing a tuxedo.

Obesity is often associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. The vitality of someone with this syndrome is lowered, and this affects their ability to move. It may also affect their mental alertness. When they exercise, they feel tired and exhausted even if they only did a little bit.

Individuals who are fat may develop chronic conditions that require them to have medical treatment. They experience back problems associated with their inability to stretch and support their body eight. They might not want to consult a doctor thinking that they will be lectured about their diet and daily activities.

Some individuals think that fat is a sign of being healthy, but that is not true. They eventually develop medical problems that can be a threat to their life. The most common disease that is associated with obesity is diabetes which makes them prone to heart disease too. They can also acquire liver disease when they take medications for additional health problems they develop.

Being obese can affect the fertility and pregnancy of women. The effects are reduced ovulation and a lowered response to fertility treatment. It also decreases the chance of pregnancy. Certain risks may lead to birth defects and pregnancy hypertension. Obesity can also cause post-pregnancy complications such as urinary tract infections and wounds that do not heal easily.

As you see, obesity reduces the overall quality of life in addition to posing a major risk for all kinds of illnesses. It can be life-threatening because of the health problems that will develop and will require medical attention. Obesity also affects one's happiness because they are not able to do things that require a lot of action. Just like the other effects of overeating, obesity is just no fun!

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