The US obesity epidemic reaches a new all-time high

September 4 2017 by in The obesity epidemic

The US obesity epidemic reached a new all-time high in 2016, according to new CDC data. Every single state has an obesity rate greater than 20%, and in five states it’s even greater than 35%. Topping the chart? West Virginia, at 37,7%

To reverse this trend, something new needs to be done. Perhaps we should start by reversing the carb-heavy dietary guidelines that may be contributing to the obesity epidemic.

So how do you lose weight and maintain a good weight? Check out our main weight-loss guide or the new stories below.

Stories

A low-carb diet: Maintaining a 70-pound weight loss for five years

The low-carb diet: "No constant hunger, no glucose crash and tasty food!"

How Melissa lost 100 pounds with a keto diet, and kept it off for 15 years

Video success stories

My low-carb story with Marc Gossange
03:01
After living somewhat of a high-carb life and then living in France for a few years enjoying croissants and freshly baked baguettes, Marc was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
My success story with Kenneth Russell
02:52
When Kenneth turned 50, he realized that he wouldn't make it to 60 the way he was going.
My success story with Chuck Hicks
02:39
At nearly 500 lbs (230 kg) Chuck could barely move at all anymore. It wasn’t until he found a keto diet that thing started to change.
A low-carb story with Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan
01:59
How can you as a doctor treat patients with type 2 diabetes? Dr. Sanjeev Balakrishnan learned the answer to this question seven years ago. Check out this video for all the details!
My success story with Carole Freeman
02:58
Carole’s list of health issues had been growing longer and longer over the years, up to the point when it just got to be too much. Check out the video above for her full story!
Living low carb with Chris Hannaway
08:19
What does living low carb look like? Chris Hannaway shares his success story, takes us for a spin in the gym and orders food at the local pub.
"I sort of wanted to save the world"
22:22
How can you give back to the low-carb community after achieving great results on the diet? Bitte Kempe-Björkman explains.
"I have been following the wrong advice!"
16:39
How Antonio Martinez finally managed to reverse his type 2 diabetes.
Living low carb with Heidi Staden
06:29
No matter what Heidi tried, she could never lose a significant amount of weight. After struggling for many years with hormonal issues and depression, she came across low-carb.
"My doctor urged me to take statins"
20:17
Diamond became highly interested in cholesterol and heart disease, and was able to make vast improvements – without ever taking medications.
A low-carb story with Dr. Peter Foley, part 1
02:13
Can you prescribe your patients with a low-carb diet? Dr. Peter Foley, a practicing doctor in the UK, invites people to get involved if they are interested.
Living low carb with Yvonne Lane
05:51
Yvonne used to see all those pictures of people who'd lost so much weight, but sometimes didn't really believe they were real.
Treating cancer with a keto diet
17:07
Can a strict keto diet help prevent or even treat some cancers, like brain cancer?
My success story with Jim Caldwell
02:23
Jim Caldwell has transformed his health and gone from an all-time high at 352 lbs (160 kg) to 170 lbs (77 kg.
A life without migraines
15:44
Elena Gross' life was completely transformed with the ketogenic diet.
Challenging the dogma
16:47
Dr. Priyanka Wali tried a ketogenic diet and felt great. After reviewing the science she started recommending it to patients.
Pie-making champion goes low carb
03:23
Learn how this pie-making champion went low carb and how it changed his life.
A low-carb story with Dr. Peter Foley, part 2
02:07
Can a low-carb diet be beneficial for sporting performance? In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Peter Foley, we learn about what impact low carb can have on exercise.

Weight loss

Are all calories the same?
20:04
Are all calories created equally – regardless of whether they come from a low-carb, low-fat or a vegan diet?
Why a low-carb diet and other questions
16:59
Dr. Jeffry Gerber has a long history of treating patients with low carb. What are the benefits and the concerns?
What's it like being a low-carb doctor on TV?
17:40
What’s it like working with patients and giving controversial low-carb advice in front of a TV audience?
Is obesity caused by too much insulin?
25:27
Is obesity mainly caused by the fat storing hormone insulin? Dr. Ted Naiman answers this question.
Part 7 of Dr. Jason Fung's diabetes course
05:01
Dr. Fung gives us a comprehensive review of what causes fatty liver disease, how it affects insulin resistance and, what we can do to reduce fatty liver.
The cause of obesity and diabetes
45:52
Why do we get fat – and what can we do about it? Iconic science-writer Gary Taubes answers these questions.
What to do instead of counting calories
16:02
Why is counting calories useless? And what should you do instead to lose weight?
The cause of obesity
15:58
Here professor Lustig describes why we get fat and what to do about it. It’s not what most people think.
Insulin toxicity — Dr. Jason Fung's diabetes course
09:03
Dr. Fung looks at the evidence on what high levels of insulin can do to one’s health and what can be done to lower insulin naturally.
Motivating people to change their lives
51:45
How do you help and motivate people to start and stay on a low-carb diet?
Low carb explained
32:06
Almost no one knows more about the practicalities of low carb than Dr. Mary Vernon. Here she explains it for you.
The perfect treatment for diabetes and weight loss
45:20
Do doctors treat type 2 diabetes completely wrong today – in a way that actually makes the disease worse?
Becoming a low-carb doctor
19:30
How do you find a low-carb doctor? And how do we make it more simple for doctors to understand low carb?
How to break a weight plateau
13:52
Are you experiencing a weight-loss plateau? Dr. Westman explains how to restart your weight loss.
My Big Fat Diet
42:31
What would happen if an entire town of First Nation people went back to eating the way they used to? A high-fat low-carb diet based on real food?
Do you have to count calories to lose weight?
10:22
Do you have to count calories to lose weight? Dr. Jason Fung explains why you don't.
The 5 common mistakes on LCHF
09:25
Is it hard to reach your goal weight, are you hungry or do you feel bad? Make sure you're avoiding these mistakes.
Weight-loss struggles of women 50+
15:48
Why do so many women over 50 struggle with their weight, even on a low-carb diet? Jackie Eberstein answers.

Dietary guidelines

Did the introduction of the dietary guidelines start the obesity epidemic?
35:12
Did the introduction of the dietary guidelines start the obesity epidemic?
Tim Noakes on trial
15:20
In this mini documentary of the Tim Noakes trial, we learn what led up to the prosecution, what happened during the trial, and what it has been like since.
The human body needs good saturated fats — Dr. Ken Berry
12:22
In part 2 of this interview with Dr. Ken Berry, MD, Andreas and Ken talk about some of the lies discussed in Ken's book Lies my doctor told me.
The US dietary guidelines: why they matter
29:38
Is there scientific evidence behind the guidelines, or are there other factors involved?
"Dietary guidelines for whom?"
09:45
It's time for a major change when it comes to dietary guidelines.
The unknown story of vegetable oils
30:15
Nina Teicholz on the history of vegetable oils – and why they are not as healthy as we've been told.
How to prevent chronic disease – Dr. Trudi Deakin
16:22
In this interview, Kim Gajraj interviews Dr. Trudi Deakin to learn all about her and other health care professionals work at X-PERT Health, a registered charity in the UK.
Creating change in public health
17:20
How is the organization Public Health Collaboration UK contributing to changing the dietary guidelines?
A global food revolution
34:30
The mistakes behind the obesity epidemic and how we can fix them together, empowering people everywhere to revolutionize their health.
A low-carb diet for T2D reversal – Dr. Sarah Hallberg
34:15
What is the best approach to type 2 diabetes reversal? In this presentation, Sarah takes us on a deep-dive into the matter and she puts studies and evidence under the microscope.
Why our dietary guidelines are wrong
16:01
How can experts keep saying that butter is dangerous, when there's no scientific support left?
Diet Doctor Podcast #30 – Dr. Gary Fettke
55:07
Dr. Fettke, along with his wife Belinda, has made it his mission to uncover the truth behind the anti-meat establishment and much of what he has discovered is shocking.
Q&A with Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt
23:06
Has Sweden adopted low-carb dietary guidelines? Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt answers questions about the work we do at Diet Doctor and low-carb as a treatment for different conditions.
The three top most common myths about low carb
09:18
What are the three most common myths about low carb? And given all this misinformation – how can you convince even your doctor that low carb can be beneficial to you?
Helping people learn low carb in Brazil
12:07
Rodrigo Polesso talks about his own health journey and gives his best tips for anyone looking to start eating a low-carb diet.
LCHF – who benefits financially?
37:12
Who benefits financially from low carb?
What about red meat and health?
34:15
Does red meat really cause type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease?
Diet Doctor podcast #15 with Prof. Andrew Mente
39:57
As an epidemiology study, how much faith can we place in the results, and how do these results fit into to our current knowledge base? Professor Mente helps us make sense of these questions and more.

Earlier

New study: ten percent of the world’s population obese

Twenty percent of adults obese in OECD countries

2 comments

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lanessia
September 6 2017
I stopped eating all the foods everyone said were fattening and i cut out white foods ive never really eaten sweets i dont like cake and im allergic to milk so it narrows alot down.however eating lettuce tomato turkey and high protein foods didnt seem to help much because i was gaining more wait doing this than just eating normal in one day i was eating less then 1500 calories for 3 months and for the 1st month i did good on walking 2nd month with ms it started to wear on me and made me so tired id fall asleep standing up or when ppl were talking to me 3rd month i couldnt even get out of bed so im eating more meat some brad alot of letuce and things i like doing better at staying awake and im losing weight. However if yall know of any place that wants a test subject for weight loss test in the amarillo tx area and it wont cost me anything but me to show up im there.
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geraldine denise kuss
September 6 2017
Hello there!

Perhaps you ought to read some of the Diet Doctor's plans for losing weight? It doesn't appear that you have done any low carb eating really. One doesn't count calories on a low carb diet and once you get past the Keto "Flu"you don't even feel hanger and cravings. It's good you've cut out the white stuff , but you could do "The Challenge"you'd be sure to lose weight. Take some time to read the articles by people who've lost a lot of weight. I've been eating this way for over a year and have lost 20Lbs without trying.
Good luck!