Dangers of Letting Your Weight Get Out of Control

If you are so heavy that you are classed as morbidly obese and have begun to develop health problems as a result of your size, it is evident that your weight is out of control. You probably never meant to put on so much weight, but found yourself on a downward spiral of eating and gaining weight. The heavier you became, the more you turned to food for comfort and when this happens it becomes harder to imagine the situation ever changing. You're carrying so much extra weight that it may take years to reach your goal weight, a prospect which makes finding the motivation to lose weight even harder.

Unfortunately, if you fail to tackle your weight you could run into serious problems. As you get heavier it becomes harder to do the normal everyday things that people who are a healthy weight take for granted. When you're substantially overweight, it can be extremely difficult to go for a walk, for instance. Walking is one of the easiest activities there is, but this is not the case when you're carrying too much weight. You may find that you are left out of breath after taking only a few steps and that there is so much pressure on your joints that you are in pain and have to sit down after covering only a few metres.

When you can't even do a basic form of exercise, such as walking, the chances are your weight problem is only going to get worse, since you end up burning even fewer calories. Clearly, if you burn fewer calories but continue to eat a high-calorie diet, the result will be continuing weight gain. It is not only exercise which can become difficult when your weight is out of control, as it can also affect your confidence, particularly in social situation. As an overweight individual, you can find yourself a target for abuse, as individuals shout nasty remarks at you regarding your weight. This can make you less inclined to leave the house.

Not only do you have to contend with bullying when you are overweight, though, as you may discover it is harder to carry out ordinary, everyday activities such as going to the cinema or shopping for clothes. When you're extremely heavy, you may not be able to fit into seats that are designed to accommodate a slimmer person and you may find yourself in an embarrassing situation that makes you want to leave. Going shopping for clothes can be equally traumatic, especially if you are with friends who are much slimmer than you are, and you can only find clothes that fit you in specialist plus-size stores.

The most dangerous aspect of letting your weight get out of control is the implications for your health. If you allow yourself to gain too much weight, you could find yourself diagnosed with a range of health conditions such as sleep apnoea, diabetes and arthritis. Your heart is under a great deal of pressure when you're overweight and your organs are likely to be covered in fat, so that you are at a higher risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke than someone of a healthy weight. Being overweight – especially when you are so overweight that you are considered to be morbidly obese – certainly does your health no favours and you could be shortening your life.

Thus, if you're a few pounds overweight it is worth trying to do something to lose the extra weight before it becomes a significant problem, and if you're extremely overweight you need to find the motivation to start trying to lose weight. You have to tell yourself that it's not too late, because it isn't. Although there is a long road ahead of you, it is possible for you to lose weight so that your health improves and you can enjoy life once again without having to worry about your size.