More Than Just Weight Loss

More Than Just Weight Loss 7 week comprehensive program Weight gain, obesity and the challenges that arise from this fundamental imbalance is a significant cultural challenge for many of us and is truly at an epidemic proportion. Look at some simple stats in regard to weight gain. Obesity is common, serious and costly: More than 2 in 3 adults are considered to be overweight or obese More than 1 in 3 adults are considered to be obese More than 1 in 20 adults are considered to have extreme obesity About one-third of children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be overweight or obese More than 1 in 6 children and adolescents ages 6 to 19 are considered to be obese Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than thos