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 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT 2009 Let us help you achive a slim, more healthy body Mental preparation and the right attitude is the driving force that brings about the commitment necessary for the desired weight loss. And thats where our specialised treatments can assist you achieve your goal. At present 43% of men and 29% of women in the U.K. are overweight.
Overweight is defined as a ‘body mass index’ of more than 29% Of these, 13% of men and 16% of women are defined as obese, that is with a body mass index of 30% or more. A proportion of these would be described as morbidly obese, which means that they have a body mass index of more than 35. The medical conditions which can develop as a result of obesity vary widely. Many weight related medical problems will go away if a person is able to lose their extra weight, and keep it off. Clinical problems which can develop from being overweight are diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol leading to angina and heart attacks, it also increases the chances of having a stroke and of dying prematurely. Diabetes also increases the risks of kidney failure and blindness. Arthritis and particularly of the back, hips, knees and ankles. Asthma or breathing disorders, which make you breathless and limit what you can do physically. These are all potentially life threatening diseases Overall you are likely to die younger if you are overweight. Many weight related medical problems will go away if a person is able to lose their extra weight, and keep it off. Mental preparation is the most important when deciding to lose weight, as it allows you to be able to continue in the fashion you started until you have reached your goal. We can assist you with the mental preparation and help remove your desire for the fattening foods of life and assist you in reaching your target weight.Mental preparation and the right attitude is the driving force that brings about the commitment necessary for the desired weight loss.
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