Overweight

OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY

Obesity is a common disorder in our population and being overweight has a major impact on your health and well-being. It is one of the major preventable health risks of our modern lifestyle (smoking being another). Obesity is the biggest cause for Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin resistance as well as a major predictor of heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease, different kinds of cancers, chronic fatigue, asthma, arthritis, infertility and mental unwellness.

The easiest way to screen if you are carrying excess weight is to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). This is done mathematically by the formula weight in kg/(height in cm)². A value more than 25 is roughly classified as being overweight and puts you at risk for obesity related diseases. At Lifestylechoice, we use sophisticated methods to determine your exact body composition, lean body mass and fat percentage as well as your daily energy needs.

Obesity with its associated diseases is a chronic disease state, requiring a long term comprehensive management approach. The good news however is, that being overweight is, with the right interventions and personal perseverance, a 100% reversible condition. Your health is in your hands!