Addictions and Fitness

The first step to a new, healthier you, is understanding the foundation of your weight. Overeating is an addiction. Society is quick to offer help to smokers and alcoholics, because they recognize these types of addictions. The same people who will hold super while a smoker steps outside for a few puffs, will condemn an obese person for eating four donuts at lunch break.

I found an article that you might like to read. It explains that the region of the brain which tells people they are full, and do not need to eat anymore, are the same ones that trigger cravings for drug and tobacco addicts. This news comes as a relief for a lot of people. It is sad that scientists are just now linking cravings, over eating, and emotions together.

I know many people who could have told them that they must eat. Not only that, they must eat 'comfort food.' It wouldn't be so bad if the brain could be tricked into craving carrots and celery. However, it wants comfort food, which is usually high in carbohydrates and fat.

People who are overweight need to seek counseling for their 'addiction.' They need the same professional help that a drug addict or an alcoholic would receive. The first step is to accept the fact that you have an addiction. It is never easy to break an addiction, but it is not impossible. It just takes a clear understanding of the problem, determination, and people to support you - even if they are councilors.