Obesity in the UK hits an all time high

May 12, 2010 -- Obesity has hit an all time high, according to the latest research recently published by ThisisLondon.

More than one in ten children

in London are clinically obese, the highest figure in England. Previous studies confirm obesity is on the rise, with 66.3 per cent of men aged 16 to 64 and 59.6 per cent of women in the same age range were overweight.

Government medical advisors have warned that the UK is in a grip of a complex eating disorder that is shortening lives and costing the economy. Estimations reveal that by 2050, around £6.5 billion will be spent annually by the NHS on obesity patients, whilst the cost to the UK as a whole will reach a staggering £45 billion.

Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum, recently advised that "about 700,000 people would qualify for bariatric surgery under National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) guidelines, and it costs between £7,000 and £10,000 a go."

Khalid Al-Khames, Director of fitness retailer CrossTrainers.co.uk (http://www.crosstrainers.co.uk), recently stated "The situation is worsening and by offering gastric bands, we're only encouraging the problem amongst the youth of today." He added "Homeowners are happy to spend thousands on a new bathroom or kitchen, so why not spend a fraction of the cost on some home gym equipment? A typical cross trainer (http://www.crosstrainers.co.uk) will set you back only a few hundred pounds including free delivery and provides an all over body workout in the comfort of your own home."

Gastric bands, or any form of surgery, are no quick fix and requires a patients diet to be altered indefinately as they will consume less food so it must come from good sources. Alternatives are being considered, including sending children to "fat camps" or offering hypnotherapy.

Whatever the solution, it has to come fast to avoid a national epidemic.

Top 20 tips for Easy, Natural Weight Loss from Botanic Choice

Hobart, IN --With swimsuit season right around the corner, Botanic Choice has just revealed its list of 20

tips for easy, natural weight loss.

1. Chew slowly to enhance digestion and savor the flavor. It takes 20 minutes for the brain to receive signals that the stomach is full.

2. Eat small meals several times a day.

3. During the meal, drink water between bites.

4. Eat a piece of fruit before dinner. An apple provides 5 grams of fiber and helps curb appetite while also enhancing digestion.

5. Use a smaller salad plate for dinner.

6. Increase movement. Park at the far end of the parking lot and take the stairs.

7. Stand up. Standing burns more 40 more calories an hour than sitting.

8. Choose whole grain bread with at least 2 grams of fiber per slice.

9. Cut out regular and diet soda. By eliminating soda, individuals have reported a weight loss of 10 pounds in one year.

10. Use one slice of bread for a sandwich or wrap in lettuce.

11. Get 8 hours of sleep.

12. Start slow by eliminating just one type of food or taking a stroll around the block.

13. Go nutty. Contrary to popular belief, nuts are great for weight loss because they are filling and provide protein.

14. Don’t skip meals. It sends the body into starvation mode so next time it receives nutrition, it banks the calories for the next "famine."

15. Brush after each meal. There’s less temptation to snack afterwards.

16. Dip it. Put dressing on the side and dip your salad into it.

17. When talking on the phone, walk around. Walking for 15 minutes a day at 3 mph will burn an extra 1,200 calories a month.

18. Eat protein at each meal. It fills, satisfies and takes longer to digest.

19. Avoid processed and white foods which are high in calories, sodium and preservatives.

20. Splurge occasionally. Every now and then, splurge with a half candy bar or half cup of ice cream.

Behavioral Habits of More Than 11,000 Active Moms; Active Moms Drive Health Awareness Among Family and Friends

San Diego, CA -- The Active Network, Inc.a technology and media company, revealed

today that active moms make it a priority to keep themselves healthy despite their busy schedules and are also instrumental in driving overall health and fitness among family and friends.

These findings are the result of a survey of over 11,000 active moms who are a part of the Active.com Lifestyle Panel, which recruits exclusively from Active.com’s (http://www.active.com)family of media properties. Composed of consumers who are passionate about living an “active” lifestyle, this newly launched panel provides the ability to survey these difficult to reach individuals who regularly participate in a wide range of activities, including running, hiking, fishing, camping, biking, golf, tennis, yoga and more.

Of the 11,000+ active moms surveyed, key findings include:

- Physical activity is an important priority for active moms: Despite the fact that 84% of active moms surveyed are employed (full-time, part-time or self-employed), they still find time to make activity a priority. Active moms regularly participate in multiple sports with running and walking being the most popular - 76% are runners and 60% are walkers. Additionally, they find time to exercise regularly with over 80% participating in physical activity three to four times a week and more.

- Active moms use physical activity to manage their busy lives as well as their overall health and wellness: The top three motivators to working out include physical health (94%), stress relief (84%) and weight loss (70%).

- If a mom is active, you can bet her friends and family are active too: Among the active moms surveyed, they are a source of information about health and wellness - 76% agree with the statement friends and family frequently ask them questions about health and fitness. A mother’s commitment to physical activity positively impacts her family as well - 75% of active moms surveyed, stated that they have family members who participate in multiple sports.

“Through our Active.com media properties, which provided the 11,000+ moms who participated in the survey, the Active Network is able to provide unparalleled insight into the overall health and wellness habits and behaviors of active moms today,” explained Stephany Cavatoni, general manager, Consumer Access and Insight for Active Network. “As a mother myself, I’m continually inspired by these findings and encouraged that so many moms find time to not only take care of themselves and juggle a career, but also encourage their family and friends to be physically active.”

If you would like more information about the study and its results, please contact Dana McKeithen, Dana(dot)mckeithen(at)active(dot)com.

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