The Great Debate-Can You Be Overweight And Healthy?

Truthfully, this is an issue that seems to be constantly under discussion. A lot of people feel that losing weight even if it requires starvation is the key to health while others feel that you can be overweight and healthy if you are eating the correct foods and the right number of calories.

Doctors normally use weight as a measurement of health and they have even begun to evaluate children based on their body weight and mass as early as 5 to determine if they are predisposed to be heavy so that their parents can begin conditioning them. So really what makes some people heavier while others are not? Is weight an indication of health? Well, the answer is both yes and no. When it comes to health many factors come together and weight is just one.

Really, by far one of the most prevalent keys to whether you will be healthy or not rests in your genes, and has little to do with how snug your jeans are. Genetics is a large factor in your overall health, well-being, and longevity and therefore where you come from is much more crucial than what you stick in your mouth.

Of course, there is also a idea that unhealthy eating habits, which we learn from early age, are also a large contributing feature to our overall health, or lack thereof. Honestly, while eating well and losing weight can help to improve your overall health, it is not the be all end all either.

When it comes to getting and remaining healthy, weight management and control, along with consuming more grains, fruits, and vegetables, and exercising regularly can truly have an impact, and help you feel, look, and function better. However, in the end it is likely that your genetics will be even more of a key role in how you live and when you pass on.

Taking care of yourself is normally a good idea as well as keeping up with regular check-ups and health screenings. Your doctor can also assist to guide you to the life changes that would help get you heading in the right direction. Doctors prefer to discuss your health with you and help you make changes before crisis ensues so don't wait to ask your physician for some tips to a healthier lifestyle. They may not be able to undo your genetic makeup but they can help you to live a better lifestyle.