Obesity - Optimal Hormone Solutions

What is obesity?

Obesity is defined as having an excessive amount of body fat that increases the risk of other health problems. The most common tool for determining if someone is obese is body mass index (BMI), which measures a person's weight in relation to their height.

A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. Obesity puts people at risk for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. It's a complex, multifactorial disease involving genetics, hormones, environment, behavior and more.

Some key factors that influence obesity include:

• Diet - Regularly consuming more calories than your body can burn leads to weight gain over time. Diets high in processed foods, sugar, refined carbs and unhealthy fats tend to promote obesity.
• Physical activity - People who are inactive burn fewer calories and tend to gain weight. Regular exercise helps maintain calorie balance and a healthy weight.
• Genetics and family history - Your genes can make you more prone to obesity. If one or both parents are obese, odds are greater a child will be too.
• Medications - Some drugs like steroids, antidepressants and seizure medications may cause weight gain. Hormone imbalances can also lead to extra weight.
• Environment - Easy access everywhere to calorie-dense processed foods and frequent sitting promote overeating and inactivity. This makes obesity more likely.

The good news is obesity can often be prevented through lifestyle changes like:

• Eating more vegetables, fruits and whole grains
• Choosing lean protein sources
• Exercising 30-60 minutes most days
• Getting enough sleep
• Managing stress

For those already obese, Optimal Hormone Solutions(testosteronepatches.org) offers effective medical weight loss programs involving prescription medications, meal replacement plans, weekly check-ins and more under an expert doctor's supervision. Treatments help patients lose weight safely and keep it off long-term through positive lifestyle changes.

Ask us today how we can help you successfully reach and maintain your weight loss goals!