{"id":699,"date":"2020-04-05T13:53:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T13:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atlantabody.wpengine.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2020-04-07T16:40:34","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T16:40:34","slug":"understanding-chronic-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atlantabodyinstitute.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/05\/understanding-chronic-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Chronic Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"699\" class=\"elementor elementor-699\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71700cb elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"71700cb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c294c0\" data-id=\"6c294c0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2559d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2559d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Chronic Obesity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b8fbf46 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b8fbf46\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0afef8\" data-id=\"f0afef8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f9056a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f9056a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-img\" style=\"text-align: center; color: #747c83; font-family: open_sansregular, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blog-img\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blog-img\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blog-img\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"blog-img\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; display: inline-block; width: auto; margin: 0px auto 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/sa1s3optim.patientpop.com\/assets\/images\/provider\/photos\/1991317.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is an epidemic in this country. But being obese doesn\u2019t mean you have to be a statistic. Taking control of your weight can lower your risk of serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-rendering: optimizelegibility; backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; padding-bottom: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; font-family: open_sansregular, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; text-shadow: none; text-align: left; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is chronic obesity?<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity is defined as having an excess of fat with a body mass index of 30 or more. It\u2019s a chronic and progressive condition that may be caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, or lifestyle factors. For example, some people may have a family history of obesity or being overweight; others may gain weight from eating an unhealthy diet and not exercising. As you gain weight, your hormones and metabolic processes may become unbalanced, leading to a dangerous cycle of even more weight gain.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><a style=\"color: #337ab7;\" href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Hassan\/Downloads\/Downloaded%20Web%20Sites\/www.atlantabodyinstitute.com\/provider\/christopher-ibikunle-md-facs.html\">Christopher Ibikunle, MD<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the highly skilled team at Atlanta Body Institute are dedicated to helping people lose weight, regain their health, and live their best lives. They aim to educate and support their patients while offering bariatric surgical options that help them reach their weight loss goals sooner.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-rendering: optimizelegibility; backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; padding-bottom: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; font-family: open_sansregular, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; text-shadow: none; text-align: left; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re obese and don\u2019t seek to lose weight, you may not only be shortening your lifespan, but increasing your risk of cancer and other serious health conditions, including:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><li style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure \u2013 your body has to work harder to circulate your blood<\/span><\/li><li style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart disease \u2013 your arteries may get clogged and block blood flow to the heart<\/span><\/li><li style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes \u2013 you may develop insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar<\/span><\/li><li style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis \u2013 extra stress on joints like the knees and hips can cause inflammation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"margin-left: 30px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome \u2013 a group of conditions including obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess weight may even affect your quality of life, creating anxiety or depression or making it difficult for you to participate in activities you enjoy. If you\u2019re obese and want to take control of your health, you have options.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-rendering: optimizelegibility; backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; padding-bottom: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; font-family: open_sansregular, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; text-shadow: none; text-align: left; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you can do about obesity<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backbone of losing weight is eating less and exercising more. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Aim for physical activity every day, and set a goal so you have something to work toward. For example, try walking around the block without stopping, or simply walking for 15 straight minutes. It might be hard at first, but it will get easier as exercise becomes part of your regular routine.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-rendering: optimizelegibility; backface-visibility: hidden; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; padding-bottom: 10px; font-style: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 26px; line-height: 26px; font-family: open_sansregular, arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; text-shadow: none; text-align: left; text-transform: none;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How we can help<\/span><\/h2><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person is unique, so our weight loss experts provide recommendations based on your specific needs. If lifestyle changes and medication don\u2019t work, Atlanta Body Institute\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #337ab7;\" href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Hassan\/Downloads\/Downloaded%20Web%20Sites\/www.atlantabodyinstitute.com\/provider\/christopher-ibikunle-md-facs.html\">bariatric surgeon, Dr. Ibikunle<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can perform gastric bypass,\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #337ab7;\" href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Hassan\/Downloads\/Downloaded%20Web%20Sites\/www.atlantabodyinstitute.com\/services\/gastric-sleeve.html\">gastric sleeve<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #337ab7;\" href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Hassan\/Downloads\/Downloaded%20Web%20Sites\/www.atlantabodyinstitute.com\/services\/gastric-balloon.html\">balloon\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">procedures.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let chronic obesity keep you from living the life you want. We have offices conveniently located in Atlanta, Loganville, and Monroe, GA, so\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #337ab7;\" href=\"file:\/\/\/C:\/Users\/Hassan\/Downloads\/Downloaded%20Web%20Sites\/www.atlantabodyinstitute.com\/contactus.html\">contact us today<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to schedule an appointment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding Chronic Obesity According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity is an epidemic in this country. But being obese doesn\u2019t mean you have to be a statistic. Taking control of your weight can lower your risk of serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. 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