Yes, you should. More people are overweight today than ever before. In fact, almost 70 percent of Americans aged 20 and older are overweight. And of those, about one third are considered obese. Unfortunately, the problem has become much more common in children, too. Surprisingly, 17 percent of children aged 6-19 are obese, and 10 percent of children aged 2-5. Excess body weight and obesity have been associated with increased risks of developing other medical conditions such as: Heart disease Diabetes Stroke High blood pressure High cholesterol Sleep apnea Liver and gallbladder disease Some types of cancer, breast, prostate, and colon Arthritis Gynecological problems Physical disability Sleep disturbances Breathing problems Depression Research has shown that even a 5 to 10 percent loss of the initial body weight can greatly reduce health risks and improve general well being. There’s no time to waste, let’s get you started today!