New dawn info ... Obesity in USA

[RobinG01]

More than two-thirds (68.8%) of adults are considered to be overweight or obese. More than one-third (35.7%) of adults are considered to be obese. More than 1 in 20 (6.3%) have extreme obesity. Almost 3 in 4 men (74%) are considered to be overweight or obese.

An estimated 45 million Americans diet each year and spend $33 billion annually on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.

In the 1960s, plates were roughly 9 inches. In the ‘80s, they grew to around 10 inches. By the year 2000, the average dinner plate was 11 inches in diameter, and now, it’s not unusual to find dishes that are 12 inches or larger. And that’s aside from restaurant plates, which can sometimes be 13” and larger. And of course, the larger the plate, the calories of the food that’s on it can really add up.

Our plates are getting bigger, our food is getting bigger and we’re getting bigger. If you do the math, DIETS DON’T WORK. Most diets don’t address or fix behavior. We must make up our minds that we are going to live a healthier lifestyle. Make exercise, the eating of healthy, nutritious foods and portion control a manner of life. When we think “diet” our minds translate that to such things as “difficult” and “sacrifice”.

Additionally, when we “diet” we tend to have an end goal in mind such as hitting a certain weight, or “dieting” for a certain period of time. What happens when you reach that goal? Well, your brain says, “Ah, did it! All done.” Then all of sudden, before we know it, we’re switching back to “fat mode,” reverting to the very things that made us fat, sick or just generally unhealthy.

On the other hand, making our living and eating practices a lifestyle, we will tend to stick with it. So determine to take control of your life, and make healthy living an enjoyable lifestyle choice, rather than a burdensome diet doomed to fail.

[JuanFitbit]

Hi @RobinG01 , a warm welcome to the Community! Thank you for your post and information. 

I agree with you, to reach any goal, there is a lot of effort and mostly a change of behavior. 

The only thing that I would add is that diets work, if worked with an nutritional or medical expert. They can work with each one of us, and help create a diet according to the needs. 

As you  mentioned, diets don't change behaviors. It's up to each and everyone to keep the efforts to have a better result. 

Please keep sharing your insights.