Side Effects of Weight Gain are Dangerous for Your Health, Avoid These 3 Problems by Losing Weight

Have you noticed the side effects of weight gain when you are working around the house, walking to your mailbox, or simply going to the kitchen? Many people don't realize that the side effects of weight gain can be the aches and pains you may pass off as other problems. These three side effects can all be caused by having too much weight.

Sleep Apnea - I have had a run in with this in my family. Sleep apnea can be caused by being too overweight. Sleep apnea is when you have a problem breathing while you sleep. Many times it will force the person to wake up and out of REM sleep causing them to be much more tired in the morning. Many times you can get this checked out at a sleep center and have a breathing machine that allows you to sleep all night and wake up feeling better. My father has had to have one and he says it makes a world of difference.Achy Joints - Having too much weight can also cause your joints to ache from having to support all the weight. Jumping and climbing stairs can causes even more pain. In some cases the cartilage is worn down with all the pressure causing your bones to start rubbing against one another. This make things much more painful and can cause you to move less which only exaggerates the problem.Breathing Problems - Another problem is when you exert yourself you have problem breathing. I personally have experienced this one and because of the extra weight it takes more energy to move as freely as I would like. This causes more muscle activity which burns more oxygen causing me to breath heavy just climbing a flight of stairs with any enthusiasm. Sometimes I like to go out with my kids and have fun outside but I just can't keep up with them because my body has to work twice as hard to keep up with all the weight.

If there is a chance that you are overweight, don't think that the other problems you have aren't related. Sleep apnea is a common problem for people who are overweight. Having achy joins, particularly in the knees and feet, can also be cause by being overweight. Breathing problems can also result from being overweight. There are many side effects of weight gain and if you are not careful, they can lead to serious problems.