Thursday, October 19, 2006
wo xiang qing chu le!
(it's chinese dearies.)
my translation:i have thought through it!
i did
NOT study in vain.
though it's pretty safe to say that my results are
crappy,
But at least i know i'm better off than those who slacked the year away AND scored badly.
at least i've got my
foundation straight.
right?
right.
ok good.
now no more moaning about results and how CARELESS i was.
i know i know my stuff.
so there.
so..
now i've just gotta tell my parents...
mhmm.
right.
Right.
anyway.
ok.enough self conversing for a day.
hawhaw.
NOW, let me share some fascinating stuff that i've learnt from a book i found in my parents's room.
the book is called "from fat to fit".
and these little nuggets of information has served to spur me on to be healthier!
so read and absorb =)
THE DANGERS OF OBESITY:
1. About 300,000 deaths per year result from obesity
2. Obese people are more susceptible to disorders of the digestive system.
3. Obesity increases the risks of certain types of cancer such as colon cancer, gall bladder cancer, kidney cancer and postmenopausal breast cancer
4. Its is statiscally proven that obese people are generally slower in their reflex actions and have comparably inadequte co-ordination between muscles and nervous system; therefore is more prone to falls and injuries. A common matter of plump babies tumbling more often than healthy ones.
5. An obese person consumes more energy for doing any physical work and therefore leads to decreased efficiency. As they are carrying their full weight around, it is no wonder they get breathless after comparably less physical exertion.
6. If muscles of an obese person are loose and weak, he/she is unable to support the internal organs and therefore are often victims of hernia.
7. Obese people often suffer from pain in the feet due to the arch of their feet collapsing/getting crushed by the weight on them. Most obese people have flat feet.
8. Obese people are more prone to varicose veins(coloured veins due to slow blood circulation)
9. It is statistically proven that an obese person's breathing is generally shallower as compared to a healthy person's. As oxygen and carbon dioxide are not fully expelled, his/her body becomes a storehouse of toxins.
10. Expectant obese mothers put not only themselves but also their foetus at risk as they generally do not have a luxury of normal deliveries of their kids. Extra fat adversely affects their nerves and endocrine glands, resulting in a higher likelihood of menorrhagia(prolonged period) , infertility and several disorders of menstruation. Problems like toxaemia(bacteria in blood) , difficult deliveries, post delivery bleeding or death of child or mother, have higher probability of surfacing due to obesity.
11. Obese people perspire more profusely due to early and generally more severe degenative changes in the kidneys.
12. Higher risks of failed surgeries as compared to healthy people. Due to the mass of fat on an obese person, it is more difficult for the surgeon to locate affected area. Also, it is also more dangerous to administer anaesthesia to obese patients as it is likely to adversely affect his/her breathing (due to shallow breaths). Convalescence(recovery) period is also statistically longer than healthy people.
13. Higher chances of developing psychological disorders such as inferiority complex, depression, lack of self confidence and etc.
14. It is statiscally proven that it is harder for obese people to find suitable jobs, life partners and getting their desired ready-made garments due to social discrimination.
15. Obesity shortens the life span and leads to premature death.
never knew eh?
oh.and if you've got things to add, feel free to leave a tag.=)
so..
DARLINGS,
i hope this scares the crapalooloo outta you and motivates you to lead a healthier lifestyle.
yea?
now you!sittin there in your underwear, watchin tv,
go hit the gym! *grin.
yeni posted at 3:47 PM â¢
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