There are some that would deny the simple facts not only about weight loss, but about the benefits of weight loss and what they are really doing for themselves.  I see plenty of people claiming that they are doing everything they can for their heart, for their cholesterol, etc, and yet the last thing they think about is actually losing weight, actually changing things to maybe lower their cholesterol, what a revolution right? 

But that being said, if you actually want to avoid suffering heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure or cholesterol, or in general other signs and symptoms of heart disease in general, there are a few basic things to do that amazingly enough will work for the high majority of people without using medications.  First of all, you should eat a healthy diet which comes to include many fruits, vegetables, vitamins, antioxidants, and fibers! 

Second, you should exercise. Using cardio to get the heart rate up really helps the heart.  As you may have noticed, all of these so far also promote weight loss! 

Third, you should avoid smoking or stop smoking. 

So 2 out of 3 actually indicate that you should lose weight and use methods that would promote weight loss.  It’s not all that surprising if you actually think about it, and really what’s wrong with it?  You won’t be accepted among friends who like to think being overweight is okay or something to celebrate?  You won’t be out of breath all the time, you won’t suffer a risk of type 2 diabetes, I don’t see these things as bad things really.  All in all, real friends will want you to actually be happy and get what you really need.