I hope that everyone is having a great day. Today is my beginning weekend from Nursing. However, it's my day to speak to everyone. Yes, education! Everyone loves to learn something.
Today we are speaking on Health.
Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being.
- Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults11-14 and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.6 One study showed that children who became obese as early as age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.12
- Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk for many types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, pancreas, gall bladder, thyroid, ovary, cervix, and prostate, as well as multiple myeloma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.15
Reference www.cdc.gov/Adolescent School And Health
All my life I've been a big woman. I started being more conscious about my weight at an early age. It was my 8th grade summer. I'd been called every name under the sun. Teased at school every day. I was not only one of the tallest in my class, but big. All that teasing took a toll on my self esteem, and how I really wanted to be. So, I did the worst thing ever. Not knowing the health consequences that could come. I choose to be bulimic. Lost 60 pounds over the summer and thought I looked great. Didn't realize until I was 19, how badly I had damaged my body. Don't let your child come to this point. Here's why:
If not treated, bulimia can lead to serious, long-term health problems. It is common for people to hide the condition from others for years. By the time others discover the disorder, many people with bulimia already have serious problems. These range from mild to severe, depending on the type of purging behaviors and how long they have continued. Health problems caused by bulimia include:
- Tooth decay, toothaches, swollen gums, gum disease (gingivitis), and erosion of tooth enamel. These are caused by acid in the mouth from vomiting.
- Osteoporosis.
- Electrolyte imbalances and changes in metabolism that can lead to heartproblems, such as arrhythmia and even death.
- Dehydration, which can lead to weakness, fainting, or kidney damage.
- Inflammation or tears of the esophagus, which may cause bloody vomit.
- Swollen salivary glands.
- Fainting or loss of consciousness, usually because of low blood pressure.
- Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia).
- Low body temperature.
- Suicide risk when feeling discouraged about having bulimia or a relapse or about ongoing body image issues.
- Long-term problems with bowel movements because of laxative abuse.
Reference www.m.webmd.com
Obesity is a disease. Kids these days are more harsh to each other than 23yrs ago. If you think your child doesn't have a mean streak to some nature. You are fooling yourself. The bullying is out of control! My children (the youngest two) are overweight. I just (this past month) due to BodyByVi, was able to get my youngest child to scale on the Pediatricians BMI vs Height. He's in the healthy range now.
We have longed, as a family to find a program that everyone can use, and make progress. It's all about Healthy. Being healthy, eating healthy, and enjoying life without health concerns at such a young age.
It's never too late to start a healthy life style. BodyByVi can give back your health, and give you the capabilities that you haven't had for a while. Focus on this as a family. When a child has a parent or the entire family working together. Success is greater, and the family is stronger. I know. My son and I have built a bond over the past 60+ days that cannot be broken.
He's happier, and so am I. You can order your package at http://michelleralls.bodybyvi.com/challenge
Have a GREAT day!! Love to all! We are all beautiful. Let's show it, here's my sons progress.
