生活英语听力文章：保持体重很重要的10个原因

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7. You will have more personal initiative.

7.你将有更多的自主性

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---比如成功保持体重---将会铸建你的自信心。当你把日益高涨的自尊，自信和充沛的精力结合起来，你会觉得你能克服一切事情。

8. You will enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

8.你将会拥有一个高品质的人生

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.

以大众的标准来看，积极的生活方式比久坐不动的生活方式更有意思。体重过多常常会限制我们去体验外面的世界和做我们想做的事情。我所听到的人们分享的最激动人心的减肥故事是可以做以前他们做不了的事情。

9. You will be held in higher regard.

9.你将会获得更高的关注度

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.

无论只是察觉还是真实情况，当你的体重在控制之中时，通常与超重相关的消极特征将不再成为障碍。耶鲁大学一项研究量化了趋于肥胖或者肥胖者的屈辱感。他们的研究揭露了关于具有肥胖的经理、教师、医生、护士以及家人朋友甚至饮食专家的消极描述。

10. Your value to the market will increase.

10.提升你的市场品味

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.

先不谈我们同意与否，体重歧视不可否认是个事实。两个候选人竞选工作或竞争晋升岗位或者两个销售人员竞买商品，其他因素都相当，这种情况下，保持体重的人经常有优势。而且，研究已经证实肥胖与男女低收入的相关性。

Resolve to Take Control

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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.”

能够带来改变的最强烈的一种情感就是决心。那是当你已经有足够多时推动你仍然决定去改变的东西，是内心深处满载勇气和决心呐喊“我要改变”的时候，是说“结束现状”的时候，我已经做好准备改变现在的生活。我知道这不容易，但我决定去做。

Are you ready to take control of your weight? Here are seven steps to get you started.

你做好控制体重的准备了吗?这儿有7个步骤帮你开始。

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.

对食物进行挑选。要清楚什么食物该吃什么食物不能吃。如果不清楚要自我教育熟知这些。多喝水。避免饮用像苏打水这些含有化学添加剂的饮料或者富含碳水化合物的饮料。找一个喜欢的锻炼方式---只要定期规律的去做，即使像走路这么简单的锻炼都可以。餐与餐之间不要吃饭。这段时间是脂肪燃烧的时间。如果不得不吃，就要吃的东西健康。增加膳食纤维的摄入量，每天至少28克。不要饮食过度。避免甜点。