Brazilian influencer and reality television star Gabriel Freitas died after losing 175 kilograms, which he had regained. According to doctors, the 37-year-old suffered a heart attack in his sleep.

“Gabriel died practically in his sleep; He did not suffer. He died trying. He fought till the end; He was very strong and I have a lot of respect for him. As the Mirror reports, Gouveia shared the news of Freitas’ death, saying, “He was a very good person with a very good heart.” Documenting his weight loss on Instagram and YouTube, Freitas has inspired thousands of people. Did it because he was planning to slim down even more without using surgery or medication.

How did Freitas lose weight?

According to news reports, Gabriel rose to fame in 2017 after appearing on a record television program Program Do GuguWhich included a section titled Virau Outra Pessoa or Become Another Person. Millions of people tuned in to watch her incredible story of how she lost over 190 kg through a balanced diet and exercise after she started gaining weight in her teenage years.

In 2015, Freitas, who stands 6 feet and 4 inches tall, followed a healthy lifestyle and achieved an amazing lifestyle transformation, losing huge weight and showing off her beautiful good looks.

How does obesity cause heart attacks?

According to experts, obesity or overweight comes with many extremely serious health problems like heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four deaths worldwide each year is caused by heart disease. Here are some ways obesity can contribute to heart disease:

increases cholesterol

Obesity increases bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels, in addition to reducing good high-density lipoprotein or HDL cholesterol. This is also one of the main reasons why you may have high blood pressure levels, which is also a common cause of heart attacks.

causes type 2 diabetes

Obesity causes type 2 diabetesAccording to the American Heart Association. Statistics say that at least 68 percent of people with diabetes have a two to four times higher risk of heart disease. Diabetes is also one of the top seven key controllable factors for preventing heart disease.

Ways to lose weight and reduce the risk of heart disease

Doctors say there are some steps you can take to lose weight, get healthy, and reduce your risk of developing heart disease. These include:

If you have a history of heart disease in your family, be sure to understand the risks and act accordingly by eating a nutritious and balanced diet. Talk to your doctor about creating a diet and exercise plan that works best for you based on your current goals and health status.

For some people, diet and exercise alone may not be enough to achieve a healthy weight – and so your doctor may suggest getting bariatric surgery – which can improve and resolve high cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes problems in obese individuals. Can do.

Maintain a regular exercise regimen to lose fat, not bone or muscle weight.

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