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Losing Weight is an Inside Job
By Kathy Castillo
The importance of being thin is plastered all over television, newspapers and magazines. The "skinny" image is what the media tells us is correct. This image is putting a lot of stress on women to be skinny. Society thinks that if you want to be beautiful, you also have to be skinny.
Because of this, many women go to great lengths to obtain the "skinny" image. Some even get caught in the dangerous bulimic and anorexic trap. Both bulimia and anorexia are very serious conditions that require medical treatment. According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary: Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in recurrent binge eating followed by intentionally doing one or more of the following in order to compensate for the intake of the food and prevent weight gain:
* vomiting,
* inappropriate use of laxatives, enemas, diuretics or other medication,
* excessive exercising
Webster's Dictionary defines anorexia as,
A psychophysiological disorder usually occurring in young women that is characterized by an abnormal fear of becoming obese, a distorted self-image, a persistent unwillingness to eat, and severe weight loss. It is often accompanied by self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, malnutrition, amenorrhea, and other physiological changes.
A woman does not have to be bulimic or anorexic to obtain a slim figure. Bulimia and anorexia are two common eating disorders that destroy a person's life. The victims overeat and engage in vomiting in hopes of losing weight. The weight loss is obtained; however, the victim's health suffers. Many women die each year from bulimia or anorexia. These are two very dangerous ways to lose weight.
If you or anyone you know is engaging in bulimic or anorexic behaviors, you should consult your doctor immediately.
All of the movie actresses that you see from Hollywood and all of the high-class Paris models that you see in magazines have the perfect body. They are thin and beautiful. Their curves are perfect, and their smiles are out of this world. All women want to look and be like these actresses and models.
However, what women fail to see is that the pictures you see are not real pictures of the actual person. They are pictures that have been edited, changed and/or altered in some way to make these women look flawless. Yes, they are thin and beautiful in real-life; but there are a lot of tricks that the photographer can use to make these women appear to be perfect in the pictures.
Women are actually built to have curves and a higher percentage of body fat than men. It is ok to be a little overweight. There are hundreds of beautiful and successful women who are overweight. There are healthy and safe ways to lose weight. Three ways that a woman can lose weigh successfully are:
1.) Eat smaller portions of healthy foods. Reduce or eliminate junk food or foods that are high in oils, fats, and calories
2.) Exercise regularly. Visit your doctor before starting an exercise routine. It is exercise 20-30 minutes per day. Walking, jogging, doing sit-ups or aerobics are great exercises that help shed unwanted pounds
3.) Take a dietary supplement. One dietary supplement that is worth exploring is called Zyroxin(tm) and is available at http://www.bodestore.com and at Amazon. This product can help curve your hunger and help you lose weight. Another product that attacks weight loss on multiple fronts is Zalestra (tm) also available from http://www.bodestore.com.
You do not have to risk your life to be skinny and beautiful. You should never engage in bulimic or anorexic activities because this will only harm your body and these conditions can be fatal. Eating right, exercising regularly, and taking dietary supplements are three of the best ways to lose weight.
About the Author
Kathy Castillo is a health and fitness enthusiast and advocate. She writes on a regular basis on timeless health and fitness tips at the Fit After Forty Blog. See more useful health and fitness news and tips at: http://www.healthandfitnessvitality.com/blogs/fitnessblog.htm
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This article is for general information purposes only. Before under taking any exercise or treatment program always first check first with your doctor and health professionals.
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