Among all Americans, the majority (75 percent) have tried to lose at least five pounds, and 29 percent of them say they have succeeded. Among those who say they are overweight, 90 percent have tried to lose weight, and 26 percent of them succeeded.
However, about 25 percent of Americans say they have never tried to lose five pounds. They tend to fall into two groups: those who are active and fit, and those who are inactive and heavy.
Here's an idea:
The trick here is to avoid becoming overweight. How do you feel about your current weight? Have you kept for the past two years? Your doctor has urged lose or gain weight? If your answers to these questions are positive, chances are you're right about your weight. The idea is to keep the weight off long term with a moderate diet and exercise routine because your metabolism decreases slowly with age of two percent per decade after age 20. There is a name to lose the same five pounds over and over again. This is called life.
However, the repeated loss and regain 20 pounds or more is called you-you, and can be very dangerous to your life. Nearly half of all Americans are overweight (47 percent) say they have lost weight only to go on and win more than they lost. Studies show that the loss and recovery of 10 lbs and again can increase blood pressure, cholesterol and the incidence of gallbladder disease, reduced immunity. In addition, people with significant changes in weight often experience psychological disorders, such as low self esteem and even depression.