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Here are just 10 reasons why it is dangerous to be obese:

1. For every 11 to 18 pounds of fat gain, a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes is twice as high of individuals who are of normal weight and have not gained any weight.
2. Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of death in both the baby and the mother.
3. Individuals who are obese (BMI greater than 30) have a 50 to 100 percent increased risk of premature death from all causes, compared to individuals with a healthy weight.
4. High blood pressure is twice as common in adults who are obese than in those who are at a healthy weight.
5. Atherosclerosis, or narrowing of the arteries, which may lead to the formation of an arterial blood clot, is an important pre-condition of many strokes and is associated with a high-fat diet, raised blood pressure and lack of exercise. Thus, obesity is now considered to be an important secondary risk factor for strokes.
6. Over 80 percent of people with diabetes are overweight or obese.
7. Women who have gained more than 20 pounds between the ages of 18 to midlife double their risk of developing post-menopausal breast cancer, compared to women whose weight remains stable.
8. Studies show that obesity is an important risk factor in liver disease, and show a strong correlation between body mass index (BMI) and the degree of liver damage.
9. The risk of gallstones is approximately 3 times greater for obese patients than in non-obese people.
10. Studies show that obesity is a strong predictor of symptoms of osteoarthritis, and show that the risk of developing osteoarthritis increases with every 2-pound gain in weight.

I’m hoping those are enough reasons for you to finally do something about your lifestyle and start losing some weight.

About the Author

Parth Shah is a Strength and Fitness Consultant specializing in developing practical, sustainable fitness solutions for his clients. He is currently going through his own personal physical transformation. His thoughts, ideas, and philosophy can be found on his website, ShahTraining.com. (Feed - http://feeds.feedburner.com/shahtraining/UQuk)

References:
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/consequences.htm
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_consequences.htm
http://www.annecollins.com/obesity/risks-of-obesity.htm