Every January millions of people resolve to lose weight. Many of those people are your employees. Why not begin the year with a wellness training session to help them lose weight the healthy way?
Weight loss is a huge topic with reams of information out there. You can help your employees break it all down by giving them this helpful overview of weight loss strategies from the Weight-control Information Network (WIN – www.win.niddk.nih.gov):
UNHEALTHY: Fad diets don’t work for permanent weight loss because:
- They’re so strict people don’t stay on them.
- They may not provide proper nutrients.
- Losing more than 3 pounds a week can increase risk of gallstones.
- Eating less than 800 calories a day can disrupt heart rhythms.
HEALTHY: WIN recommends:
- Losing ½ to 2 pounds a week
- Eating moderate portions of a variety of foods
- Building activity into your life
UNHEALTHY: High protein/low carb diets can be dangerous because:
- Eating mostly meat, eggs, and cheese may give you too much fat and cholesterol, which can raise heart disease risk.
- Eating too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lead to constipation.
- Eating fewer than 130 grams of carbs a day can lead to the buildup of ketones (partially broken-down fats) in your blood, which can lead to gout and kidney stones.
HEALTHY: WIN recommends following a reduced-calorie eating plan with recommended amounts of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in a wide variety of foods.
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UNHEALTHY: Limiting starches, such as bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes, to lose weight is not necessary.
HEALTHY: WIN says that these foods are generally low in fat and calories and only become unhealthy when eaten in large portions or when slathered with high-fat toppings, such as butter and sour cream. High-starch foods are an important energy source.
UNHEALTHY: Eating certain foods, such as cabbage soup, celery, and grapefruit, won’t help you burn calories.
HEALTHY: WIN says they may temporarily speed up metabolism, but the healthy way to lose weight is to decrease calories and increase activity.
UNHEALTHY: Using natural or herbal weight-loss products can be unsafe because they are not tested.
HEALTHY: WIN says check with your doctor before using them.
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You have a vested interest in your employees’ New Year’s resolutions to lose weight because fewer overweight and/or obese employees can lead to fewer sick days and lower healthcare costs. So give your employees a boost in their efforts to lose weight this year.
Why It Matters
- According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, more than 2/3 of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. That includes more than 64% of women and 72% of men.
- More than 1/3 of U.S. adults are obese. That includes more than 35% of women and more than 32% of men.
- That means that less than 1/3 of U.S. adults are a healthy weight. Approximately 35% of women and 26% of men are a healthy weight.
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