If you are overweight, there are many reasons why you might want to lose the excess weight. Some do it mainly for social reasons. For example, I know a guy who quickly took concerted action to lose weight for romantic reasons.

He had been unsuccessfully trying to date a woman who worked in the same office as him. Then he overheard the woman telling another lady that she liked him and would date him if he wasn’t, you know, so fat!

However, in my opinion, the number one reason you should quickly take steps to lose weight, if you are fat, is to protect your health from deterioration. Probably, one of the greatest assets you could have is good health. Do not lose it!

Overweight people, unfortunately, tend to suffer more health problems than their slimmer colleagues. There are many diseases you could suffer from if you are fat. Diseases likes arthritis, hypertension (high-blood pressure), diabetes, various cancers and heart disease are common among overweight people.

In the case of arthritis, the excess weight you carry puts more pressure on your joints (ankles, knees, hips, elbows, etc) making it painful for you to walk, sit, bend or run. You do not need this hassle in your life! If you take steps to lose weight, you are less likely to suffer from such joint pains.

High-blood pressure, or hypertension, is another disease that is commonly developed by overweight people. You know what they call it? It has been nicknamed "The Silent Killer" and, unchecked, can give you a stroke.

Heart disease is, without doubt, one of the biggest killers of all. Unfortunately, overweight people are more susceptible to this disease than slimmer folk. The commonest heart disease is coronary artery disease, caused by the clogging up of the arteries in your heart. Many fat people are guilty of eating high-fat diets, which is a major cause of this disease.

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