Overweight v. Obese  

Though the words "obesity" and "overweight" are often used as synonyms, they are completely different medical terms.

Obesity is defined as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass. The term is purely related to fat accumulation. People who suffer from obesity are called obese.

The word "Overweight", on the other hand, means having excess body weight due to the mass of muscles, bones and fluids as well as fats. Therefore, it doesn't just relate to the build up of fatty tissues, but to the body as a whole.

Medical Solution for Obesity

All over the world, thousands of personal trainers and dietitians have created programs and diets to mislead those who are overweight and/or suffering from obesity. In reality, these programs just create more complications and don’t offer a permanent cure.

The proper medical solution for obesity is to consult with a doctor and follow their advice using prescribed medication. Generic Alli (Orlistat) and Generic Xenical (Orlistat) are two safe, reliable and effective prescription drugs used to treat obesity.

Generic Xenical (Orlistat)

Generic Xenical (Orlistat) helps with obesity management, weight loss and weight maintenance, when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. It actively works in the digestive system by blocking about one-third of the food's fat content from being digested. Generic Xenical (Orlistat) does this by attaching itself to the enzymes responsible for breaking down fat and partially preventing this process. The undigested fat cannot be absorbed and is eliminated in your bowel movements. Generic Xenical (Orlistat) can also help prevent people from regaining weight after weight loss.

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BMI - Body Mass Index

The Body Mass Index is a scientifically developed index that helps doctors to determine whether a person is overweight or obese. A person's BMI is calculated by dividing their weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared (BMI = kg/m2).

A human body with a BMI of 30 and above is medically classed as obese, while a body with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.

In this day and age, people work longer hours and have a lot more things going on in their spare time. As a result, they don't have the time to pay much attention to their eating and drinking habits. Many people have developed a habit of eating packaged or junk food and consuming drinks packed with sugar.

By eating so many unhealthy foods we are ruining our body's natural cycle and accumulating unnecessary layers of fat, which takes a heavy toll on the body. This has happened to millions of people across the globe, who are now facing obesity.

Causes of Obesity

Recent scientific research and medical studies have proven that obesity is mainly caused by the overconsumption of food with a high calorie content. These excess calories are not easily digested or burnt off by the body's natural metabolism and this eventually leads to the development of extra layers of fat. Other possible causes of obesity are genetics, environment and life style.