According to American Cancer Society women who gained 21-30 lbs after they turned 18 are 40% more likely to develop breast cancer than women who gained only five pounds.It also increases your risk of pancreatic, ovarian, thyroid, and other cancers.As a matter of fact it‘s listed right up there with smoking as a cancer risk.So if you’re carrying some extra weight, this is definitely motivation to get rid of it.
When I started eating better and exercising two years ago-when I was about 40 pounds heavier-the increased risk of cancer due to excess weight was a major motivation for me take the weight off. We should really get the word out about this, so thank you for posting it!
Excess Weight Can Cause Cancer
Posted by Mary Ann P.
According to American Cancer Society women who gained 21-30 lbs after they turned 18 are 40% more likely to develop breast cancer than women who gained only five pounds. It also increases your risk of pancreatic, ovarian, thyroid, and other cancers. As a matter of fact it‘s listed right up there with smoking as a cancer risk. So if you’re carrying some extra weight, this is definitely motivation to get rid of it.