Hey it’s Melissa again. Obesity can have negative effects on your health. Obesity can lead to risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, infertility, cancer, joint problems and back pain.

Small changes in our lives can make a huge difference. I used to weigh around 160 pounds, but by changing my eating habits and doing a bit more physical activity, I was able to lose around 20 pounds in just three months. Some things that I changed were eating more fruits and vegetables throughout the day, and decreasing the portion sizes that I would eat each day. I also became a bit more active than before. Now I spend around 30 minutes running on a treadmill, just so that I can keep myself in shape. At first these changes made me feel that I would never be able to reach my goal of losing weight but after I succeeded I felt happy and confident in myself.

Changing does not mean changing every little habit that you have, but taking small steps to achieve your goal.

People nowadays find it easier to go to the local fast food place or local restaurant to eat than staying at home and cooking, without realizing that it can be a factor that contributes to an increase in their weight. If people are more careful in watching what they eat, they would not have to fear that they may develop health problems and obesity. By eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing portion sizes, and watching their calories, they can make a difference in their daily lives.

So, will you change youreating habits or will you wait?