When it comes to identifying whether or not an individual is overweight, it may be difficult for them to do so on their own. In cases such as these, a consultation with providers at Beckley Internal Medicine can help determine if they are currently overweight and outline a plan to help them achieve a healthy weight. There are some signs and symptoms associated with being overweight that patients may notice. Chronic fatigue can be caused as excess weight puts undue pressure on the organs, including the lungs, which may lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.   Being overweight, and especially obese, can lead to aching joints as extra pressure is applied on the joints from the excess weight that the patient is carrying. Regular heartburn experiences and acid reflux can be associated with being overweight, as can snoring and difficulty sleeping.   Patients can also measure their weight and their waist or waist circumference, above 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women could be indicative of being overweight. They may also look at a body mass index calculator to determine where they fall on the scale by inputting their weight and their height.