Why do we constantly think about food? The many and varied fast food
outlets available, may easily give you an appetite and the encouragement to
walk in for a dose of fatty junk food! However, instead of putting on more
weight, what about spending time in your own kitchen cooking a wholesome
healthy nutritious meal and saving money?
Eating food- to-go on a regular basis is a habit for many people. It is a
wonderful and convenient means of getting added weight in a hurry. This for a
large number of people, one of the reasons to be overweight and rid about
self-pride and caring how they look to others!
Fast food is for them a tasty escape into pleasurable self-indulgence. One
excuse is that time is precious and they are in a hurry keeping up today's fast
lifestyle and little time to relax. Looking at the size of some
"fast-fooders" rushing anywhere is impossible.
Loneliness and low self-esteem is often one of the reasons for eating
chips, cakes and chocolates. It is a boost for the morale and offers a great
feeling of companionship and sharing with all the other burger cravers.
Alone and craving company, builds a need for compensation for the feeling
of isolation when boxed in four walls without a soul to talk to. Sugary food,
chocolates, cakes and the biggest burger make up for it; for a short time!
Munching like this with regularity instead of only an occasional binge adds
on many unwanted pounds to your figure. Nevertheless, why worry when you have
so much company in your nearest fast food joint! It is so easy to put on the
weight, but it is very difficult to lose.
Another factor is stress related food- craving. When stressed out the need
for relief often motivates people to the fridge to grab whatever they can find;
any time of the day or night. The habit is easy to get into and more convenient
than only eating at regular mealtimes.
It is also a recognised fact that snacking before a meal increases your
appetite rather than suppressing it.
Genetics also play a role in some people's fat content. If your ancestors
were on the large size, then automatically so will you have the tendency to become
big.
With so much of the population waddling about protruding large quantities
of excess fat, the question does arise as to whether this is the latest fashion
for men and women. The skinny 'twiggy' look is definitely out. So, is the gross
'fatty' look the "in thing"?
Being overweight or obese does increase chronic disease risk. Diabetes,
heart disease and forms of cancer are among the most common, together with
shortened life expectancy.
The occasional chocolate or slice of cake will not do you any harm; just do
not make it daily eating. Vegetables, fruit, health bread, nuts and raisins in
your daily diet can be just as enjoyable as rushing to buy junk food, don't you
think?
My name is Gloria Herman and one of my favourite pastimes is writing
articles. I use a variety of subjects as my topics. Being well travelled has
enabled me to see many sides of life. Meeting interesting people has given me
an insight into their ways of life and the various conditions under which they
live. Life is one big collection of inspiration.
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