Weight Gain & Obesity: Am I Overweight?
Has your weight been creeping up over the years?
Or did you seem to pack on the pounds overnight, waking up one morning to find that nothing fit?
Weight gain can be caused by a wide range of factors: hormonal changes that come with age; an underactive thyroid; sleep apnea; metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions that raise your chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Weight gain can even be a side effect of insomnia or depression.
Understanding obesity and the condition of being overweight can be difficult. Let’s explore the common symptoms, the definition of obesity, and how you can get help if you would like to lose weight or start a weight loss program.
Obese vs. Overweight
The table below from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases shows BMI ranges for overweight & obesity in adults 20 and older.
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | Weight Classification |
|---|---|
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal, or healthy weight |
| 25 to 29.9 | Overweight |
| 30+ | Obesity (including severe obesity) |
| 40+ | Severe obesity |
Overweight and Obesity Definitions
What percentage of Americans are obese?
“More than 50% of U.S. adults are overweight and 1 in 5 adults are obese.”
Obesity Symptoms
The symptoms of obesity and overweight vary, but symptoms of obesity may include:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- Breathlessness: experience shortness of breath or wheezing and sometimes sleep apnea
- Excessive sweating
- Joint pain & stiffness
- Difficulty sleeping and possibly sleep apnea
- Fatigue and tiredness
It’s important to work with a healthcare provider or weight loss doctor to determine how your weight may be affecting your health. Forum Health offers advanced testing for conditions related to weight gain & solutions for weight loss.
We understand the weight loss journey can be difficult and can help guide you through a personalized plan that will get you to the results you are looking for.
Our Medical Weight Loss Program
Our purpose is to enhance your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing by improving your overall health and wellness. This helps patients enjoy life to the fullest.
You can rest assured that you will be comfortable from the start of your journey until you reach your weight loss goal. We specialize in weight loss and understand the struggles that you will face along your journey. Throughout the process you will get the support, nutritional guidance and accountability necessary to keep you on track in order to obtain your ultimate goal.
We have numerous tips and tricks to help you to achieve your long term weight loss goals. We do not just focus on short-term weight loss, but also on long-term weight maintenance. We do not subscribe to any quick weight loss fads or gimmicks.
Our goal for you is to:
- Decrease your fat storage
- Become more metabolically active
- Have more energy
- Determine any root-causes of your weight gain and determine the next steps to fix them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to the Harvard school of public health, a healthy BMI is defined as:For adult men and women, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered a healthy BMI.Overweight is defined as a BMI between 25.0 and 29.9; and a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Determining whether you are overweight can be difficult. If you have calculated your BMI and have concerns about your weight or health, you can reach out to a Forum Health Weight Loss Clinic and schedule a consultation.
People with a BMI greater than or equal to 30 are considered obese according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood institute.
Obesity and Overweight is defined as “Weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for a given height” by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Obesity symptoms can vary, however here are some common obesity risk factors that may contribute to obesity:
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol)
Low HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol)
High triglycerides
High blood glucose (sugar)
Family history of premature heart disease
Physical inactivity
Cigarette smoking
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