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    Half of Overweight in U.S. Not Seriously Trying to Lose Weight

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    31% think their weight is 20+ pounds more than it should be
    Only about half of these are seriously trying to lose weight
    Chances of being overweight affected by age, gender, income

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More than three in 10 American adults (31%) say they weigh at least 20 pounds more than their "ideal" weight, and almost all of these (90%) want to do something about it. But less than half (48%) say they are "seriously trying to lose weight."

    In its annual Health and Healthcare survey, Gallup asks Americans to report their weight, and later, to say what their ideal weight should be. In 2015, the average weight for U.S. adults was 176 pounds, including an average 196 pounds for men and 155 pounds for women. The reported ideal weight is 161 pounds for national adults -- 183 pounds for men and 139 pounds for women. Americans weigh an average of 15 pounds more than their perceived ideal weight.

    Questions about how close people are to their ideal weight are dependent on the individual's idea of what that weight should be. Even with that in mind, the evidence from five years of Gallup polls clearly shows that a large percentage of Americans see themselves as overweight. It is possible or likely that people may be somewhat less than accurate in disclosing their weight in a telephone interview; even so, a substantial 31% of Americans say they are 20 pounds heavier than their self-defined ideal weight. Further, though most of those who are overweight realize they are, the far lower percentage who are doing something about it is not increasing over time.

    http://www.gallup.com/poll/187580/ha...se-weight.aspx

    What can be done to change perceptions?
    The obesity crisis is not going to fix itself.

    We all need to do our part and make sure we're encouraging the overweight people around us to fix themselves.

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    Is that overweight based on BMI, or actually overweight?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kujako View Post
    Is that overweight based on BMI, or actually overweight?
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.

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    I'm surprised 48% are making the effort.

    Also, "ideal weight" according to BMI is kind of bullshit. If I were my "ideal weight" under BMI, I'd be skeletally thin. I know this because I was that thin for a while in college, and people were so concerned about my health that they'd buy me food.
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    Are you saying that overweight people are broken?
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    What exactly was the bet I made with the Klingon sex workers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    http://www.gallup.com/poll/187580/ha...se-weight.aspx

    What can be done to change perceptions?
    The obesity crisis is not going to fix itself.

    We all need to do our part and make sure we're encouraging the overweight people around us to fix themselves.
    Letting them make their own decisions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.
    When the studies are using specific percentages of Americans, it's important to understand the definitions they're using.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gamdwelf View Post
    Gyms are too expensive.
    Good thing most of it is in your diet. Quit the excuses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.
    Slightly overweight people are actually very healthy and expected to live longer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.
    Yes... so all those ripped guys at the gym are overweight, cause BMI says so.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Good thing most of it is in your diet. Quit the excuses.
    Diet alone doesn't fix much. Maybe read some information about it ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.
    Slightly overweight people are actually very healthy and expected to live longer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tennisace View Post
    Overweight is overweight. Let's not squabble over definitions.
    According to BMI my "ideal" weight is 76kgs. I currently have 103kgs muscle mass. BMI is full of shit and so are you.

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    BMI is a horse shit metic to measure obesity. FFS The Rock is technically "overweight" by the BMI scale.

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    Why we should do something about it? If they want to be fat, let them. It is their life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sky High View Post
    BMI is a horse shit metic to measure obesity. FFS The Rock is technically "overweight" by the BMI scale.
    that fatty needs to lay off the protein and weight lifting then, right?
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    What exactly was the bet I made with the Klingon sex workers?

    I hope someone doesn't sig this post...

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    Fuck gyms. Do cardio if you want something done.
    It's fucking cold outside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DocHibb View Post
    Are you saying that overweight people are broken?
    That they're not doing enough and lack motivation. It's a shame that you have some people putting in the hard work to be in shape and others just being slobs.

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    I would rather be fat and eat whatever i want then thin and hungry.

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