Although I dislike the word obesity, sometimes there is just no way of avoiding it. This is one of those times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released yesterday new statistics that show America is still gaining weight. Approximately 24% of adult Americans were obese in 2005 and in 2007 that number continued to rise! Now over one quarter (25.6%) of U.S. adults are now obese.
Here's the scoop, obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. It's simply a ratio of height to weight, click here to find out what your BMI is.
In my opinion BMI isn't a perfect indication of weight status. One key reason I think this is because there is no consideration for men versus women. Yet we know that men inch for inch weigh more than women. Another example, many professional athletes are technically 'obese' yet, it is because of their muscle mass and there is no need for them to lose weight.
Anyway, don't get too worked up over your BMI but if it's above 30, it's worth talking with your health care provider about your weight and determining if losing weight is right for you.
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