Here’s why being obese, fat or overweight is bad…

  1. It puts additional strain on the heart.

  2. It increases blood pressure which makes heart attacks more likely.

  3. It increases blood pressure which makes strokes more likely.

  4. It puts additional strain on the weight-bearing joints which increases the risk of arthritis.

  5.  It requires more blood to service the heart, lungs, liver and many other organs.

  6.  It increases colesterol.

  7. It increases the risk of diabetes

  8. It increases the risk of gallbladder disease.

  9. It increases heartburn.

  10. It increases breathing problems like asthma.

  11. It causes insomnia.

  12. It requires bigger clothes which cost more.

  13. It increases the possibility of certain cancers like cancer of the uterus, cervix, endometrium, ovary, breast, colon, rectum, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney and prostate..

  14. It looks awful which causes psychological problems, depression, shame and guilt.

  15. It slows down the body so walking is more of an effort.

  16. It limits the ability to exercise.

  17. It decreases social mobility as people do not want to be seen with a fat person.

  18. It makes surgery harder.

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