Diet Dangers

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According to studies done in 2004, over 60% of Americans can be classified as obese or overweight. The more overweight you are and the longer the length of time, the more serious the risks to your health are. In 2004 it is estimated that over $70 million were spent on obesity related medical conditions. As more Americans continue to live longer it’s only a matter of time before this begins to make a major financial impact on the healthcare field as whole.

What makes people overweight?

Surprisingly many Americans are aware that the problem is one of their own doing. According to recent studies 30% of Americans say they don’t devote the time to getting out and exercising even though they know they should. Further studies show that 60% of Americans also believe that controlling size of the portions they eat would have an impact on their ability to lose weight successfully.

How does obesity affect your daily life?

Most people are also aware that being obese can have many negative repercussions in your life. Recent studies show that almost 90% of the people who feel they are obese also feel they have suffered some form of discrimination in there personal or professional lives. According to many relationship expert’s obesity is one of the biggest considerations people factor in when looking at potential relationship partners. Interestingly enough this applies to both sides of a relationship. Relationship experts also say that over 50% of people who consider themselves over weight aren’t actively looking for a partner due to their low self image or unwillingness to begin intimate relations due to concerns about their body’s appearance.

Deciding to lose weight

In the United States at any given time between 30 – 40% of all Americans are trying to lose weight. According to fitness professionals the largest contributing factor to people’s inability to lose weight is lack of motivation. Going hand in hand with this is lack of commitment. It is estimated that 50% of people who decide to try losing weight abandon the plan within 6-8 weeks after starting. The most common reason cited is lack of time.

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