We are extremely blessed to live in a modern society which is relatively well-endowed, with more stable food resources than ever before which for the most part have ended the cycle of feast or famine which previous generations had to cope with.

Ironically, that plenty has brought with it a great number of other things, such as obesity and ill health.

Not every culture in the world prizes thinness, but it is clear that your weight is not just an appearance and self-esteem issue. More and more research supports the direct link between nutrition and health, and poor nutrition and bad eating habits in particular resulting in major health issues.

At this site we deal with the many aspects of weight loss, starting with Weight Loss Myths and how being overweight or even obese can contribute to overall poor health, and even to many disabling or life-threatening medical conditions.