Avoid Diabetes And Obesity With Simple Lifestyle Changes

Obesity and diabetes is becoming more and more of a problem throughout the western world. Did you know that in the UK alone, the number of cases of diabetes has risen by more than 145,000 in a year and there are now more than 2.6 million people registered with diabetes in Britain.

According to Diabetes UK, unhealthy lifestyles and obesity are causing a genuine rise in the number of people developing the condition. About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is linked to obesity and eating an unhealthy diet. So if you are really overweight you are running the risk of contracting diabetes.

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes heart disease, stroke, amputations, kidney failure and , blindness and more deaths than breast and prostate cancer combined.

Eight out of ten people are overweight or obese at the time they are diagnosed with diabetes.

Depressing isnt it? But hey, the good news is that you can take action now and avoid becoming one of these statistics. By following a balanced diet and leading an active lifestyle you really can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and all the unhealthy complications that go with it. Heres a few tips to help you:

TIP 1 Make a determined effort
To do anything successfully, you need to be determined and it is exactly the same with losing weight. Set yourself some realistic goals, write them down and be sure to look at them every day to remind yourself just what youre aiming for.

TIP 2 Eat a healthy diet
Eat lean protein foods like lean meats, fish, eggs, lots of vegetables and fruits. Avoid ready meals and other processed foods, stick to fresh. Avoid eating lots of sweet stuff and fizzy drinks. Also avoid saturated fats and products made with white flour such as white bread. Choose wholemeal instead. Remember you dont have to drastically reduce the amount of food you eat, its about eating plenty of the right foods.

TIP 3 Start Exercising
Nothing too strenuous to begin with otherwise youll hate doing it and just give up. Start by taking a brisk walk, preferably somewhere pleasant so you can enjoy the experience. This will get the heart rate up and you will start to burn calories. As you get used to the idea of taking exercise you can increase the amount of time you spend on each session, the number of sessions you do each week or the intensity of the sessions. But remember, the key is to enjoy what youre doing, because then you are more likely to stick at it.

TIP 4 - Drink Water
Youd be surprised how many people overlook this one, but this is a key part of successful weight loss. Try to drink about 8 glasses of water during each day, try especially to drink water before meals and whenever you feel hungry. You may also drink herbal teas as they can act as natural supplements for weight-loss.

Tip 5- Eat more often
Many people are surprised by this one but its true. Instead of eating three meals every day, try to eat 5 or 6 smaller meals. Eating smaller portions more often helps to stabilise blood sugars and will help to keep the hunger pangs at bay. Eating regularly also helps to increase your metabolic rate which is so important for helping to burn off the calories.