We’ve all had it drummed into us – it’s life threatening to be overweight; ;whether it be an increased likelihood of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer … you name it, being overweight is likely to increase the chances of suffering from at least one of the aforementioned. Not that I’m making light of it – it’s pretty obvious that if you’re overweight then you’re not fit and “leanness” has always been considered to be a major factor in a longer, happier life.

Obesity, one of the major health problems is creeping in today’s society. Obesity has attained a frightening statistic which specifies that every second person is dealing with it or has a glut of abdominal fat.

About 32 percent of American males and 35 percent of American females are obese. That means a third of the population are obese and desperately need to lose weight. America is in desperate need for weight loss. Are you obese? Food for thought.