What is Obesity?
Today, obesity is understood as Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease (ABCD). This means your body may be storing or handling fat in a way that affects your health — just like any other chronic condition.
Important: It is not caused by laziness, lack of willpower, or personal failure. Weight changes happen because of hormones, metabolism, stress, sleep, and genetics, not because of weakness or failure.
How Obesity Affects Your Health
Metabolic Health
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Insulin Resistance
Mechanical Health
- Joint Pain & Strain
- Sleep Apnea
- Reduced Mobility
- Breathing Problems
Mental & Emotional
- Stress & Anxiety
- Depression
- Low Self-Esteem
- Emotional Eating