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Talking points from my obesity conference—
Abdominal obesity is associated with a 2 fold risk of not only stroke, but deep venous thrombosis ( blood clots in the legs), pulmonary embolism ( clots in the lungs). Obesity slows lower extremity blood return as a result of increased abdominal pressure. insulin resistance causes a pro emboli state (favorable for the formation of clots).
75% of all hypertension cases are related to obesity. Insulin resistance is believed to affecT blood pressure because it promotes reabsorption of sodium.
Increased body mass requires increased blood flow to the tissues which can lead to an enlarged heart, cardiac rhythm abnormalities and heart failure.
Restrictive lung disease from increased abdominal girth and obstructive sleep apnea are also on the list as is condition called hypoventilation syndrome which can manifest itself in symptoms such as slow thinking, drowsiness, fatigue, swelling in the legs or the entire body, and heart failure. It can also cause polycythemia (a thickening of your blood) which creates further risk for blood clots and stroke.
Other obesity related issues are esophageal (gastric) reflux disease, erosive esophogitis from constant exposure to acidic bile coming up in the throat (often at night), ulcers in your throat and esophageal cancer.
Obesity predisposes a person to gallstone formation, but interesting enough, most gallbladder obstructions occur during weight loss and is often seen in people who are losing more than 3 pounds a week. Another factor in stone formation is very low calorie diets.
Fatty liver is a big issue in the world of obesity. Unresolved Fatty liver will often lead to cirrhosis which can be fatal.
Gout— high protein diets can lead to gout as can insulin resistance because it causes an increase in Uric acid.production.
There are neurological disorders that are directly related to obesity. IIH (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) for one. The patient may experience headaches, vision disturbance and ringing in the ears. 90% of patients with this condition are obese women of child bearing age. This disorder is DIRECTLY RELATED TO YOUR BMI.
CANCER.
I doubt that most of this information is new to many of the people here, but My plan is to just go through the conference materials and present the whole picture as it was presented to us.
Diet Calendar Entries for 07 February 2019:
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1422 kcal
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Fat: 70.61g | Prot: 62.10g | Carb: 129.33g.
Breakfast: Sara beth spreadable fruit Mixed berry jam, French's No Salt, Aqua de Jamaica (hibiscus ice tea), Oroweat Organic Thin Sliced 22 Grains & Seeds, Maxwell House International Cafe Orange, Welch's Concord Grape Fruit Juice Cocktail, Egg. Lunch: Driscoll's Blueberries, Chobani Nonfat Vanilla Blended Greek Yogurt (Container), Tru-Nut Powdered Peanut Butter, Ranch Granola, Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt. Dinner: Mixed Salad Greens, Butter, Parmesan Cheese (Grated), Beef or Meat Gravy (Home Recipe), Birds Eye Steamfresh Sweet Peas, Daisy Sour Cream, Mashed Potatoes (Whole Milk and Butter Added), Harris Ranch Boneless Beef Short Ribs. more...
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1886 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Cooking - 1 hour, Watching TV/Computer - 1 hour, Housework - 1 hour, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 30 minutes, Studying - 2 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 8 hours and 30 minutes, Swimming (slow) - 2 hours. more...
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