Vtrim Community Blog » obese http://www.vtrimblog.org An online approach to weight loss from the University of Vermont Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:07:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 The scales have tipped, literally! http://www.vtrimblog.org/weight-management-blog/the-scales-have-tipped-literally/ http://www.vtrimblog.org/weight-management-blog/the-scales-have-tipped-literally/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:13:22 +0000 Beth Casey Gold http://www.vtrimblog.org/?p=163 So, it was bound to happen and we are now there.  The National Center for Health Statistics reported last week that the percentage of obese Americans has surpassed the percentage of overweight.  A BMI between 25-30 is considered overweight and a BMI of greater than 30 is obese.  You can check out your BMI here.  BMI stands for Body Mass Index.  It is an estimate of your body fat based on your height and weight.  Your risk for weight-related diseases increases as your BMI increases.  The increase is dramatic once you reach the obese category.

Currently, 34% of Americans are obese and 32.7% are overweight.  If you find yourself in a BMI range that is less than ideal, don’t despair, it is never too late to turn the ship around.  Participating in an evidenced-based behavioral weight loss program provides the best chance for long-term success.  Many successful Vtrimmers have achieved a healhty BMI (<25) and have eliminated many, if not all,  of the diseases that were part of their lives or looming as the weight hung around.  Changing engrained behaviors is not easy but with the help of a structured program and expert guidance, success is attainable!

Statistics paint a picture but people make choices!  If you don’t want to sit back and be a stat in our unhealthy American landscape, then make a choice to make a change!  Get healthy today, Vtrim can help.

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