Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center

WEIGHT LOSS

More than 60% of American adults are overweight or obese - representing 40 million adults. It's a national epidemic with no signs of improving. In fact, there's even more disturbing news. There are twice as many overweight children and three times as many overweight adolescents than there were 20 years ago. In one generation, we've gotten fatter, and unhealthier. This "fat" epidemic is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical exercise.

But being overweight is not just about size. If you're overweight, you're at risk for many diseases and disorders, among them:

Heart disease
Stroke
Diabetes
Some types of cancer
Osteoarthritis
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol
Respiratory problems
Poor female reproductive health and pregnancy complications
Bladder control problems
Psychological problems like depression, eating disorders, poor body image and low self esteem

But being overweight can be overcome. It's important to follow an exercise plan to maintain a healthy body weight and create energy, and have a sensible and nutritious eating plan to reduce calories, eliminate "junk" foods and reduce unprocessed foods from your diet. It's better to eat 5-6 small meals a day, rather than gorge on 2-3 large meals.

At Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center, we can help develop a realistic and achievable weight loss plan for you, including exercise, proper nutrition, and high quality nutritional supplements. Call our office to make an appointment today, and start down the path to better health.