Obesity is a serious, complex, life-shortening and poorly understood disease. It is also the most common major chronic illness in the Western world. Today, an estimated two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese – a number that has doubled since 1980 (click here for additional information).

 No one knows you and your personal health better than you and your family physician, often referred to as your Primary Care Provider (PCP). Any discussion about losing/gaining weight and maintaining a healthy weight should start with a conversation with your PCP.

The following list of resources is provided for you to consider and discuss with your doctor.

• acls heart healthy guide to preventing obesity

• “Lose to Gain” Healthy weight program

• new life weight loss center

• si medical weight loss

• weight watchers