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

Cindy lost 80 pounds on keto
02:30
Cindy Miller and her family have transformed their health by following a low-carb diet.
"I'll do this or I'm going to die trying"
19:23
Kristie Sullivan struggled with her weight for her whole life in spite of trying every diet imaginable, but then she finally lost a 120 pounds and improved her health on a keto diet.
"We are not designed to be chronically ill"
25:54
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.
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger
31:06
How to lose 240 pounds without hunger – Lynne Ivey and her incredible story.
Living low carb with Caroline Smale
07:30
Caroline Smale shares her low-carb story and how she lives low carb on a daily basis.
"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.
"I knew nothing"
28:51
How come Professor Tim Noakes completely changed his view on what constitutes a healthy diet?
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.
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.
"It Was So Incredibly Easy!"
16:53
In this interview Stephen Bennett shares what he has learned from his low-carb journey.
Treating cancer with a keto diet
17:07
Can a strict keto diet help prevent or even treat some cancers, like brain cancer?
How to Cure Type 2 Diabetes
24:25
In this interview Dr. Jay Wortman tells us how he cured his own type 2 diabetes and then did the same for many, many others.
A life without migraines
15:44
Elena Gross' life was completely transformed with the ketogenic diet.
Losing Weight with Less Protein
09:24
Jimmy Moore talks about the greatest insight that made it possible for him to get rid of 80 stubborn pounds (36 kg) without hunger.
"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.
Can You Reverse MS with a Diet Change?
14:23
Dr. Terry Wahls tells her remarkable story about MS, diet and recovery.

Weight loss

How to Maximize Fat Burning
03:52
Dr. Fung's fasting course part 2: How do you maximize fat burning? What should you eat – or not eat?
Isn't weight loss all about counting calories?
03:14
To lose weight, you just eat fewer calories than you burn. Is it really that simple? Top low-carb doctors answer.
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.
Carb-Loaded
1:14:40
This may be the best (and funniest) low-carb movie ever. At least it's a strong contender.
What To Do Instead of Counting Calories
16:02
Why is counting calories useless? And what should you do instead to lose weight?
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 Big Fat Fix
1:19:34
Donal O'Neill and Dr. Aseem Malhotra star in this excellent documentary about the failed low-fat ideas of the past and how to really get healthy.
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?
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?
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.
The top 5 tips for weight loss
15:58
Dr. Eenfeldt's get-started course part 4: Struggling on low carb? Then this is for you: Dr. Eenfeldt's top weight loss tips.
Fat Head Director's Cut
1:46:20
This movie follows stand-up comedian Tom Naughton as he tries to lose weight on a fast-food diet, to prove Morgan “Super Size Me” Spurlock wrong.
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.
How to Break a Weight Plateau
13:52
Your weight loss has hit a plateau, so what can you do to restart your weight loss? Dr. Westman's LCHF course part 4.
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.
The Engineer Who Knows More Than Your Doctor
12:55
Can an engineer know more about how to get healthy than his doctor, in fact more than his three doctors?
Motivating people to change their lives
51:45
How do you help and motivate people to start and stay on a low-carb diet?
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?

Dietary guidelines

Nutrition Nuggets to Combat Conventional Dietary Advice
45:06
What are the seven common beliefs that are just myths, and that hold us back from understanding how to eat truly healthy foods?
The Big Fat Fix
1:19:34
Donal O'Neill and Dr. Aseem Malhotra star in this excellent documentary about the failed low-fat ideas of the past and how to really get healthy.
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.
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.
Did the Introduction of the Dietary Guidelines Start the Obesity Epidemic?
35:12
Did the introduction of the dietary guidelines start the obesity epidemic?
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?
"Just Stop Demonizing Real Food"
21:24
Is saturated fat bad? What does science say? And if saturated fat is not dangerous, how long will it take for our guidelines to change?
"Dietary Guidelines for Whom?"
09:45
It's time for a major change when it comes to dietary guidelines.
What are we wired to eat?
28:51
Robb Wolf discusses the ultimate diet for an athlete and different approaches to a healthy lifestyle for the standard American.
Professor Noakes on Trial
28:47
Dr. Zoe Harcombe and Nina Teicholz were expert witnesses at the Tim Noakes trial back in October and this is a bird's-eye view of what went on at the trial.
Creating Change in Public Health
17:20
How is the organization Public Health Collaboration UK contributing to changing the dietary guidelines?
"This should be standard of care"
31:29
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella on how he treats his patients with a low-carb diet.
Why Our Dietary Guidelines Are Wrong
16:01
How can experts keep saying that butter is dangerous, when there's no scientific support left?
What about red meat and health?
34:15
Does red meat really cause type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease?
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.
Should Dietary Fat Guidelines Have Been Introduced?
33:54
Should you fear butter? Or has the fear of fat been a mistake from the start? Dr. Harcombe explains.
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?

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 1
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!