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Obese people have a very simple solution to their problems, which is to lose weight. However, the difficult part is not how to get rid of it but rather how to effectively get rid of it. It’s not merely a physiological condition, it’s a psychological form of self-torture just trying to shave off a few pounds, it’s a struggle that most people don’t seem to see. It’s harder than just throwing away most of what you have in your fridge; it’s an addiction that must be properly addressed.

In our society today, being fat is something to be ashamed of. Our television and radio personalities are almost all thin and attractive people who gain clamor just for being so. Living with excess weight makes your life difficult, both in practical terms and in self-esteem issues. Although I may not be addressing the situation directly, I want to share with you how obesity is more a psychological condition than an outright disease.

The Embarrassment of Losing Weight

Now this is something that isn’t properly addressed in most weight loss circles. Like it or not, people will stare. You are the elephant in the room; the big blotch that stands out. Much as people like to hit the gym to lose weight, it has a visual component to it that can play games with your self-esteem. This discourages you instead of helping you move along with your weight loss; you’ll feel that you’ll never be like them. Ever.

I’ve had a couple of friend called Terry (not his real name) who was overweight. After he mustered enough courage to apply at a gym, he soon found that it was an incredibly intimidating experience. He only went through a handful of times before he called it quits. Of course, he didn’t really quit; he just quit going to a gym. And I tell you this: going to a gym might not help, but an active support from your friends will go an incredibly way to helping in losing weight.

Other Alternatives

Another problem with Terry when it comes to exercising is that it doesn’t “cooperate” with him. I don’t know if you ever had the experience of trying to get on a bike when you’re overweight. It’s a daunting experience to be sure, but good thing Terry didn’t call it quits just yet.

Here’s what we did: Me and a couple of guys got together with Terry and we would plan trips to a nearby beach. Now it wasn’t terribly crowded of course, which pleased Terry since this meant swimming without an audience. And I must say, after two months of planning Terry actually shed a few pounds on top of getting a . Although it didn’t look like he lost weight, he had fewer problems with his knees and back when he did his short jogging rounds.

We learned a lot from Terry’s workouts. Although we didn’t expect Terry to get far (and believe us, we’ve seen him try for years), we found out as long as you get him started he keeps pushing himself. Although there is the problem of controlling his food intake (don’t worry, I’ll explain this in detail on my next article), he got through it when he started getting results. A year later, Terry has substantially lost his drag fat, and boy does look like somebody who doesn’t have chip on his shoulder anymore!

Statistics don’t lie. About 33% of Americans are bunched into the obese category. This occurs when your body weight is far larger than what is normally expected of a person of your height. Okay, I’ve promised to do this article since a lot of people have been asking about obesity. The title pretty much speaks for itself since obesity is caused by two main factors: genetics and your lifestyle. But so I could get the record straight: you can control your weight; you just need the proper motivation to do so.

Hormonal disorders are perhaps the more difficult thing to control since the disorder itself shapes your body that way. Research is still ongoing so as to control these hormonal disorders on much safer grounds, but it is nonetheless possible. As for lifestyle-based cases, getting rid of obesity tends to be easier depending on how willing you are to get rid of your fat.

Disciplining your Diet

As I have stated before, discipline tends to vary from person to person. This also stems from the fact that they may have a hormonal disorder that makes even the simplest diets seem like a chore. But one must remember that losing weight isn’t an elevator – it’s a staircase. If you really want to lose weight, better start climbing it.

Documenting what you eat on a weekly basis can help keep track of how much you eat. This helps you rationalize your diet and find out what types of food you are prone to consuming, how much portions you consume on a daily basis. Getting to the bottom of how much you eat in a week can help you settle on your diet. These are a couple of factors you should consider:

• Portion Control. When this factor pops up, most tend to recommend that you should cut it by half or at more grueling increments. I, however, tend to be more forgiving on the subject. Gradual portion control with exercise. Every week you reduce your portions so that the change is can take effect without feeling like you’re punishing yourself.
• Food Substitution. Consult your nutritionist on how to find healthier alternatives to your dieting selection. This can cut down your calorie in-take without throwing less on your plate. Aside from that, it provides you with a more colorful range of vitamins and minerals so it’s a win-win situation.
• Cardio. This is an absolute need if you want to cut down on your weight; it burns down your fat depending on how far you run from day to day. This must go side to side with portion control and food substitution for best results.

Additional Tips

• Those three factors take their effect only if you are consistent. This means you need to remind yourself and watch how much you eat while keeping your jogging rounds consistent.
• Always seek help from people who have conquered their obesity. Words come a long way, especially if you know people who’ve lived through it.
• Always go at your own pace but don’t go too slow either! Gauge your process in a way that the change is present without suffering too much than you’re willing to put up. Starting out small encourages you to move up and ultimately keep your exercising consistent.