Don't let obesity ruin your winter! These 6 hazards are more terrifying than appearance

In winter, steaming hot pot and fragrant grilled meat wheels As the numbers on the weight scale quietly climb, many people use thick clothes as a substitute; A fig leaf;. But obesity is not just about not being able to fit into jeans, it's like an invisible destructive machine that's causing trouble in the body.

1. Joints bear undue pressure

1. Knees become "; Laborers'; For every 1 kilogram of weight gain, there is an additional 4 kilograms of pressure on the knees when standing. Imagine living with a few bags of rice on your back every day, and the rate of cartilage wear and tear is three times that of a normal person, which may occur at a young age; The elderly's legs;.

2. The lumbar spine sends a protest signal

Abdominal fat is like a sandbag hanging around the waist, forcing the spine to continuously lean forward. Long term exposure not only increases the risk of lumbar muscle strain, but may also lead to intervertebral disc herniation, making it difficult to even bend down and tie shoelaces.

II. Forced insertion of internal organs; Down jacket "; When the accumulation of fat exceeds 5% of the weight of the liver, this detoxifying organ will become; Goose liver "; Metabolic function plummeted sharply, and the transaminase values on the physical examination form began to turn red.

2. The heart beats with shackles

Excess adipose tissue requires more blood supply, which is equivalent to adding extra workload to the heart. Long term overload of the myocardium increases the risk of sudden death by 3-4 times compared to the general population.

III. Respiratory System Encounter; Traffic jam;

1. Suddenly sleeping; Fragments ";

Sleep apnea caused by compression of the airway by neck fat can lead to a sudden drop in blood oxygen concentration. Someone who pauses breathing hundreds of times overnight and is so tired during the day that they can't open their eyes is not entirely due to winter drowsiness.

2. Climbing stairs feels like climbing a snow mountain

Chest wall fat reduces the space for lung expansion, and even slight exercise makes one gasp for breath. Similarly climbing three floors, while others have just warmed up, you are already running like an 800 meter test.

4. The hormone factory is in chaos

1. The insulin key has rusted

Free fatty acids released by fat cells can block insulin signaling, causing the blood glucose regulatory system to gradually malfunction. Many people do not know that there is a golden period of reversal up to 10 years before the diagnosis of diabetes.

2. Fertility Encounters; Cold winter "; Excessive fat in women can lead to estrogen imbalance, while men may experience a decrease in testosterone levels. Some couples who have difficulty preparing for pregnancy naturally receive good news after successfully losing weight.

V. Immune System Activation "; Roaming Mode ";

1. Inflammatory response spreads like wildfire

Inflammatory factors secreted by adipose tissue keep the body in a low-grade inflammatory state for a long time, which is a chronic condition The common soil of illness. Colds heal slower than others, and delayed wound healing can also be attributed to them; Merit;.

2. Vulnerabilities in the Anti Cancer Defense Line

Research shows that 13 types of cancer are significantly associated with obesity, and excess fat can interfere with immune surveillance function, making it easier for abnormal cells to evade immune pursuit.

6. The Brain Quietly "; Shrinking ";

1. Insufficient memory hard disk space

People with high abdominal fat have an average 6% smaller body volume, and this area responsible for memory will age prematurely. Always unable to find the key may not be due to poor memory, but rather because the brain is really affected; Fat "; It's too small.

2. Emotional switch easily gets stuck

Hormones produced by adipose tissue can affect serotonin secretion, and the risk of depression is 55% higher than that of normal weight individuals. Don't just blame the weather for feeling down in winter, maybe you should take a look at your waist circumference.

Don't wait for the health report to turn red before taking action, winter is actually the golden period for weight control. Cold environments themselves can burn 5% -10% more calories. Choose indoor activities such as swimming and fitness exercises, replace refined staple foods with coarse grains, and drink enough warm water every day to improve metabolism. Remember, weight loss is not for the sake of others' judgment, but to enable every organ to function with ease.

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