Lets look at the main reasons of "Why I am overweight "

1. Medical problems.
2. Just eating too much.

The medical term "Obesitas" describes a person who`s very overweight, with a lot of body fat! The most used method to calculate body fat is called Body Mass Index /BMI/.

Bodyweight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared
           or
BMI = x KG / (y M * y M), where X = bodyweightin kg, Y = height in m

This is the easiest way to calculate your body fat at home.
I`m giving you the BMI ranges:

18.5              >                      Underweight
18.6 - 24.9                            Normal range
25   - 29.9                             Overweight
30   - 34.9                             Obese class 1
35   - 39.9                             Obese class 2
40                <                      Obese class 3

Doesn`t matter, what is the reason, the best way to treat Obesitas is to eat healthy and exercise regulary.
If you are truly decide to change your lifestyle, my advice to you is your GP and PT to work together!
Why GP before PT?!
The Obesitas makes a lot of changes in and out of your body. The GP makes many biological tests, before a find the reason or reasons for your problem.
Now your PT can make the perfect program for you and to give you the best advice for your meal plan!
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