What Your Body Is Telling You About Your Health

Nobody wants to face the ugly truth, but the fact of the matter is that obesity and overweight together combine to be the number 2 cause of death in the United States says the National Institutes of Health. They go on to state mortality rates increase by 40% if you are merely overweight (starting at a BMI of only 25.0) and springboard upwards from there. A BMI of only 30.0 and up is considered obese.

Here’s the scariest part: most people have no idea they are at risk.

Here’s an infographic for you. Compare this to your friends, co-workers, family members and see where everybody lines up with the images below:

If you’re one of the lucky people who are below 25, then take a bow and smile. But if you or someone you care about is on the 25+ side, then you might want to give them a little nudge.

Research has shown that when inactive people get into group fitness; physical activity, significant changes in their body composition happen without changing their diet. Furthermore, when people start exercising they gain more confidence in themselves. They automatically want to start eating better, they become less depressed, increased energy levels, and finally self-esteem increases from being active, Making good diet choices follow automatically!

Physical activity can make a significant difference. The dieting and healthier eating will follow.