Americans Sitting More Than Ever, Risk Early Death

Despite all the warnings in recent years that sitting too much is ruining American’s health, most people are doing just as much sitting, or even more, than ever before. An investigative study published in April, 2019 in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that from 2001 to 2016 the amount of time that both adults and adolescents living in the U.S. spent sitting has remained “high and stable.”

The average American now spends at least 6 to 8 hours per day being sedentary, most of the time which is spent watching television or videos, and using the computer, both at work or school and during leisure-time.

Too much sitting doesn’t just put you at risk for problems like weight gain, bulging disc and tension headaches — it’s now considered to be as dangerous as smoking.

But guess what? You may be able to eliminate your increased risk of early death caused by too much sitting at work by exercising for one hour a day.

That’s the verdict a team of scientists came to after publishing a paper in 2016 reviewing 16 other studies looking at more than 1 million people’s sedentary behaviors and death risk. That news may come as a wave of relief, especially if you’re reading it, well, sitting behind a screen.

How to Lose Weight Fast: Best Diets, Workouts and Tips

Maybe you’ve decided to get in better shape to improve your overall health, gain more energy, or in preparation for a competition or special event. Whatever the goal, you are certainly not alone. Most people in this world know what it’s like to live with extra body weight, and that it can be a struggle to sustain weight loss.

Assuming you’re not already underweight (you can use a BMI calculator to determine this) and go about weight loss in a healthy manner, then there’s never a bad time to get fit and work on reaching a healthier weight.

But if you’ve ever tried slimming down in the past, you know that it’s not necessarily easy to just change your diet and squeeze in more exercise. That’s why experts are always offering up their favorite tips and suggestions.

From exercising for short bursts of time, to making weekly menus, to even having a cheat meal here and there, the diet and lifestyle tips below can help you achieve your health and fitness goals. Just remember, this is not only about losing weight, but living a better healthier, happier life.