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Extra Pounds Can Increase Arthritis Pain
Obesity and even being modestly overweight can have an adverse effect on the joints that bear a persons weight. In particular, it can increase arthritis pain symptoms. Studies have proven that the joints of the hips, knees and ankles carry 3 to 5 times a persons total body weight during walking. If a person is overweight, walking adds 3 to 5 pounds of extra weight to each knee. However, losing 10 pounds can take off 30 to 50 pounds from the weight supported by the joints. Arthritis affecting the joints will result in additional pain and inflammation, particularly when the joints are burdened by excess weight. Overweight people are more susceptible to Osteoarthritis, a disease also known as the “wear-and-tear" arthritis. Research has shown that shedding excess weight can decrease the risk for Osteoarthritis of the knee. In sufferers, losing weight can decelerate the development of the disease.
Guidelines For Weight Loss
The National Institute of Health (NIH) has ceased using height and weight charts in the management of obesity and excess weight. Measurement of overweight patients include:
- BMI, or body mass index
- waist circumference
- number of risk factors identified
- obesity-related conditions
The BMI is computed by diving a persons weight in pounds by the height in inches squared, and multiplying the resulting amount by 704.5 A BMI of 27.3 or over for women, and 27.8 or over for men is considered as being overweight. Having a BMI of 30 defines obesity, with 30 referring to the number of pounds a person is overweight.
Tips To Lose Weight Successfully
Eating Balanced Meals Regularly
Eating three nutritious and balanced meals everyday and passing up on unhealthy snacks options is recommended for weight loss. Losing weight in a healthy manner involves cutting out most fats from the diet and consuming food rich in calcium zinc potassium fibre Vitamins D, B12, and E.
Healthy Eating Tips
You can incorporate a healthy diet by: Consuming lean meats in minimal amounts, avoiding red meat and adding fish and poultry to your diet instead. Cutting away meat fat and skin before cooking. Steam, grill, bake or microwave your food instead of frying it with oil.
Balance: The Solution to Losing Weight Successfully
In every weight loss regimen, balancing a healthy diet and exercise has proven to be the most successful. Proper diet can lead to calorie loss spread over a reasonable period of time. This healthy and natural rate of weight loss is easier to maintain long term.