Tag: overweight
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WHO Warns That 1 in 8 Have Obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that obesity is increasing around the globe, with one out of eight now at risk for further health complications from being overweight. WHO issued a press release on March 1, 2024. The warning from WHO cited findings from a study published by the Lancet. The research revealed that as of…
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7 Ways to Release Body Shame
Body shame usually refers to others saying humiliating or critical things about someone’s body. However, bodyshaming can also be self-directed statements if a person feels unconfident or unhappy in their skin. Unfortunately, many people today suffer from low self-esteem because of unrealistic expectations. They see beautifully sculpted, perfect bodies in the media and believe they’re…
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Research Proves the Best Way to Help Overweight Dogs Lose Weight
New research reveals that overweight dogs respond best to a high-protein, high-fiber diet for weight loss. Researchers from the University of Illinois found that dogs who followed this diet for 24 weeks had lower inflammatory markers and reduced weight. In total, they had lost over 30% of their starting body weight, with about 1.4% weight…
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Overweight Man Loses Weight, Totally Changes His Life
When one overweight man decided to get healthier, it totally transformed his life. He had so much more energy, positivity, and freedom to live the life he deserved. Here’s his incredible weight loss story about overcoming the odds, and all the struggles he faced along the way. “My heaviest weight was 406 pounds,” Tony says.…