生活英語聽力文章：保持體重很重要的10個(gè)原因
7. You will have more personal initiative.
7.你將有更多的自主性
Success breeds success. Accomplishing something big—like getting your weight under control—naturally builds your confidence. When you combine improved self-esteem, self-confidence, and increased energy you will feel like you can tackle anything.
成功孕育成功。完成一件大事情---比如成功保持體重---將會鑄建你的自信心。當(dāng)你把日益高漲的自尊，自信和充沛的精力結(jié)合起來，你會覺得你能克服一切事情。
8. You will enjoy an enhanced quality of life.
8.你將會擁有一個(gè)高品質(zhì)的人生
By most people’s standards, an active lifestyle is more enjoyable than a sedentary lifestyle. Excessive weight often limits us from getting out in the world and doing the things we enjoy. Some of the most exciting weight loss stories I hear people share are the things they are now able to do that they couldn’t do before.
以大眾的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)來看，積極的生活方式比久坐不動的生活方式更有意思。體重過多常常會限制我們?nèi)ンw驗(yàn)外面的世界和做我們想做的事情。我所聽到的人們分享的最激動人心的減肥故事是可以做以前他們做不了的事情。
9. You will be held in higher regard.
9.你將會獲得更高的關(guān)注度
The negative characteristics commonly associated with being overweight—whether perceived or real—are no longer an obstacle when your weight is under control.
One study done by Yale University quantified the stigma that people attach to overweight and obese individuals. Their research revealed negative stigmatization of obese individuals on the part of managers, teachers, doctors, and nurses as well as friends and family, and even dietary professionals.
無論只是察覺還是真實(shí)情況，當(dāng)你的體重在控制之中時(shí)，通常與超重相關(guān)的消極特征將不再成為障礙。耶魯大學(xué)一項(xiàng)研究量化了趨于肥胖或者肥胖者的屈辱感。他們的研究揭露了關(guān)于具有肥胖的經(jīng)理、教師、醫(yī)生、護(hù)士以及家人朋友甚至飲食專家的消極描述。
10. Your value to the market will increase.
10.提升你的市場品味
Regardless of whether or not we agree with it, weight discrimination is a reality. Whether two candidates are vying for a new job or promotion or two sales people are competing for the sale, with all other factors equal, the person whose weight is under control will often have the advantage. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated a correlation between obesity and lower earnings for both men and women.
先不談我們同意與否，體重歧視不可否認(rèn)是個(gè)事實(shí)。兩個(gè)候選人競選工作或競爭晉升崗位或者兩個(gè)銷售人員競買商品，其他因素都相當(dāng)，這種情況下，保持體重的人經(jīng)常有優(yōu)勢。而且，研究已經(jīng)證實(shí)肥胖與男女低收入的相關(guān)性。
Resolve to Take Control
下定決心開始行動吧
One of the most powerful emotions that brings about change is resolve. It’s what gives you the determination to change when you have had enough. It’s when deep inside you say with grit and determination, “I’ve had it!” It’s the time when you say, “It’s over; I am going to change this area of my life. I know it won’t be easy, but I AM GOING TO DO IT.”
能夠帶來改變的最強(qiáng)烈的一種情感就是決心。那是當(dāng)你已經(jīng)有足夠多時(shí)推動你仍然決定去改變的東西，是內(nèi)心深處滿載勇氣和決心吶喊“我要改變”的時(shí)候，是說“結(jié)束現(xiàn)狀”的時(shí)候，我已經(jīng)做好準(zhǔn)備改變現(xiàn)在的生活。我知道這不容易，但我決定去做。
Are you ready to take control of your weight? Here are seven steps to get you started.
你做好控制體重的準(zhǔn)備了嗎?這兒有7個(gè)步驟幫你開始。
Make better food choices. You know the foods you should and shouldn’t be eating. If you don’t know, make it a point to educate yourself.
Drink water. Avoid drinks with chemical additives like sodas as well as drinks that contain high amounts of liquid carbohydrates.
Find an exercise you enjoy—even if it’s as simple as walking and do it regularly.
Don’t eat between meals. This is prime fat burning time. If you absolutely must snack, keep it healthy.
Increase your dietary fiber intake to a minimum of 28 grams a day.
Don’t overeat.
Avoid desserts.
對食物進(jìn)行挑選。要清楚什么食物該吃什么食物不能吃。如果不清楚要自我教育熟知這些。多喝水。避免飲用像蘇打水這些含有化學(xué)添加劑的飲料或者富含碳水化合物的飲料。找一個(gè)喜歡的鍛煉方式---只要定期規(guī)律的去做，即使像走路這么簡單的鍛煉都可以。餐與餐之間不要吃飯。這段時(shí)間是脂肪燃燒的時(shí)間。如果不得不吃，就要吃的東西健康。增加膳食纖維的攝入量，每天至少28克。不要飲食過度。避免甜點(diǎn)。
