Why Should You Consider A Diet With Some Urgency?

Before we tackle the subject of why you may need to consider a diet to be a matter of urgency, let's talk about those who do not.

Body Mass Index etc

There are various medically defined conditions associated with terms such as obesity etc. Some people define the various measures of these terms differently and that is why you will hear discussion of things such as body mass index and so on.

However, the fact that you believe you need to go on a diet does not necessarily mean that, medically speaking, it is necessary. Some people become obsessed with body-image to the extent that they will undertake radical diets where they are not required or even advisable - and that may actually cause physical harm.

So, before you undertake any rigid diet, remember to consult your doctor first.

Body Image

While it is true that in the 17th and 18th centuries, rotundness was considered a sign of health, beauty, vigour and wealth, today that is not the case.

It's possible to talk a lot about modern advertising, consumerism and the evils of having aspirational goals for any sort of 'ideal' body image. The reality of life though is that in our society being considerably overweight is not considered to be either a virtue or physically attractive.

The psychological damage of constantly feeling that you are excluded from social definitions of good body image should not be underestimated.

Physical Health

The statistical relationship between being overweight and a range of major illnesses is now well understood.

It would be possible to fill several pages talking about conditions that are known to be, at least in part, more common in obese people than in those of a healthy weight.

Being able to get your weight to within medical definitions of what is healthy for your height and frame may significantly reduce your chances of getting certain of those illnesses.

Fashion

Although it is true that the western world is currently suffering an epidemic of obesity and retailers are recognising that in terms of the sizes available for certain types of clothing in the shops, many overweight people will also know the nightmare of trying to find reasonably fashionable clothes to fit them.

Again, it is possible to have a philosophical debate about whether or not oversize clothing should be more readily available in fashionable designs but it's sometimes a good idea to deal with the reality of 'what is' rather than what you wish things were. That reality today is that many people suffering weight problems find it extremely difficult to purchase attractive clothing to fit them.

Diversified Cuisine

It's sometimes overlooked that diets don't have to be about boring food and abstinence.

Some regimes offer innovative and great new weight loss recipes that can open up an entire new world of foodstuff and food preparation methods for you. It can be a great experience and a lot of fun even though you are dieting at the same time!

That's a good positive plus for modern diets.

Summary

The most important thing to avoid is just to sit in your chair feeling miserable about your weight and firm in your belief that nothing can be done about it.

Something can and it may be a lot easier than you think.

So, don't just put things off but instead think about getting to grips with a diet sooner rather than later - if a medical professional confirms that you need to.