Chat Time 25 Advice for weight problems

Dear Cindy,
I understand how you feel about your body weight. There is no short cut to losing weight. It is not a good idea to buy those over-the-counter diet pills because they may not suit you. The best and healthiest way to lose weight is to look at your diet. Cut down on snacks and fatty, sugary food. Also, eat a smaller portion for each meal. Exercise is an important step to effective weight loss. Try to begin with 15 minutes of exercise every day. Walking, doing stretches, jumping rope, swimming and even doing housework can help.

Questions

  1. What are the common reasons for weight gain?

There are various reasons why people gain weight. These include emotional eating, skipping exercise, eating unhealthy snacks and not getting enough sleep.

  1. What are the problems caused by being overweight?

People who are overweight have greater chances of developing diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer.

  1. How to lose weight effectively?

To lose weight effectively you need to decrease the amount of calories you take in each day. Cut out all junk food and eat only healthy foods. Do exercise for at least 30 minutes each day.

Individual Response

  1. What are your views on overweight people?

I think we should not judge people on looks and body size. People whether they are overweight or skinny should receive the same respect and acceptance.

  1. Do you think Hong Kong people are eating too much unhealthy food?

The diet of many Hong Kong people is unhealthy. They like western fast food which contains too much oil, sugar, salt, meat and very few vegetables and fruits. For example, fast food in McDonald's and KFC like fried chicken has too much salt and oil.

  1. Do you like eating snacks?

Although I fully understand that snacks are not good for health, I can’t resist eating them when I am watching TV or feel hungry.

  1. How do you feel about taking diet pills to lose weight?

Taking diet pills may seem to be the quick way to lose weight but it is effective only for a short period of time. The best way to lose weight without diet pills is through healthy eating and exercise.

  1. Why do some people fail to lose weight?

This is because they fail to make a permanent lifestyle change that involves eating healthy and exercising regularly. Once they complete their diet, they go back to their bad habits and ends up overeating and gaining the weight back.