In this post I would like to discuss the health implications of being overweight.  I want to stick to science and data here, as there are a lot of misconceptions about being overweight and how it affects overall health.

In our weight loss offices our primary focus is to improve the health of the clients we work with.  This goal even takes precedent over simply reducing the number on the scale.  There are certainly many unhealthy ways to lose weight which may contribute to more health problems.  These ways we want to avoid at all costs.

So what does science say about being overweight and the impact it may have on overall health?  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are several health disorders that may increase in incident due to being overweight.  This list includes high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, cancer, depression, and arthritis.  Certainly, this is not an all-encompassing list, but it comes from one of the most reputable sources available.  Harvard University also sites being overweight to an increase in memory loss and reproductive issues.

It is important to note, however, that some people can keep their health and be overweight.  Whether this is due to luck, good genetics, or some other factor is unknown.