More than just a number...
just the facts
It's common
According to the CDC, The prevalence of obesity increased from 30.5% in 1999-2001 to 41.9% in 2017–March 2020.
During the same time, the prevalence of severe obesity increased from 4.7% to 9.2%
In the United States, obesity-related conditions cause premature deaths and cost more than $100 billion each year.
It matters.
Obesity can increase the risk of many diseases and conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, and some cancers. It can also affect bone health, reproduction, and quality of life.
Improve health overall
Weight loss will overall help decrease the number of medications needed by improving health.
Benefits are not limited to lower blood pressure, lower levels of triglycerides, less risk of heart disease, improved mobility and reduced pain,
better sex, less erectile dysfunction, improved mood, improved sleep, raise self-esteem, improve insulin resistance, and decrease overall risk for certain cancers
All cause mortality...
National Institutes of Health studies show that the risk of all-cause mortality was elevated by 21–108% among individuals with BMI ≥30.
Wellbeing
Weight loss improves depression and anxiety, improves self esteem and feelings of inferiority related to weight. Being able to move and exercise more with added weight loss also improves overall feelings of wellbeing.