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Sizing up the problem
Overweight and obesity have steadily increased over the past few decades—in both genders, all ages, all racial and ethnic groups, and all educational levels. Why do so many of us struggle with our weight? What are we up against in our quest to reach and maintain a healthy weight?
Our environment: the way we live now
Before the days of mass food production, microwaves, and fast food, we had to work hard for our meals. We hunted for, gathered, or grew our own food—and meal preparation was often a day’s work in itself. We were more physically active in other ways, too. For example, we had more active jobs and relied less on modern transportation. But although recent technological and social changes have improved our lives in many ways, they haven’t been kind to our bathroom scales.
Our biology: how our bodies work
Modern society can make weight management hard—and it sometimes seems like our own bodies and minds are working against us, too. Here’s how:
■ Our bodies brace for the bad times. Our bodies are programmed to hold onto our weight—even after we gain weight. It’s a basic mechanism that helped humans survive in the past, but can get us into trouble today. In fact, many dieters work against themselves by starving their way into what’s called starvation metabolism. This is when your poorly nourished body, sensing starvation, begins burning calories at a slower rate to survive longer. Once you’re in starvation mode, you might eat very little—but still find that you’re packing on the pounds.
■ We have food on the brain. When we eat, we stimulate enters in our brain that feel pleasure and satisfaction. Naturally, we want more of these good feelings—which can prompt us to overeat.
■ Stress hits our bellies. Recent research shows a connection between stress and overweight. It seems that higher levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone,” increase our tendency to store excess fat—especially fat around our waist.
■ We battle genetics, health conditions, and other personal challenges. Everyone’s different. Some people have a genetic tendency toward obesity. Others have chronic conditions or behaviors that make weight control an extra challenge. That’s why it’s important to learn about your body, observe what you do and what works, and chart a plan that makes sense for you.

hanging lives is why we are here. It's not just about looking good, it's about feeling good as we go through life's experiences.
We realize you have choices when it comes to fitness whether you workout at home or another facility or not at all (yet). We believe Performax Gyms is the best place to get the knowledge and motivation you need to reach your goals, a club that is truly a clean and comfortable place to be with the most attentive and knowledgeable staff, great members, and equipment that sets us apart from the other fitness businesses in the area. Talk is cheap however, so come in and let us prove ourselves to you. We’d like to thank you for stopping by our site. Be sure to explore everything we offer to help you maximize your lifestyle!
Best of Health,