It is now more common for people living in Britain to be overweight or obese than it is for them to be a healthy weight. With the cases of obesity related illnesses and the costs to the tax payer on the rise it is now a reality that we are living with an obesity epidemic. The following collection of videos addresses the rising cases and causes of obesity in Britain and the resources available for people wishing to lose weight. If you are concerned about your weight then act now and listen to expert advice from obesity specialist Dr Matthew Capehorn on how to determine if you have a weight problem and what you can do about it.
How much of our weight is caused by our genetics? Think you know the answer? Think again. In the following video, obesity specialist, Dr Matthew Capehorn, whatcauses obesity and discusses some of the misconceptions many people have surrounding obesity, weight gain and hypothyroidism.
Carrying a few extra pounds? Concerned about your weight? There are many ways to determine if you are classified as overweight or even obese. In the following video, obesity specialist Dr Matthew Capehorn talks you throughhow to calculate your BMI to measure obesity. Don’t wait, act now.
Losing weight can often seem like a losing battle. With countless celebrity diets, weight loss drinks, and points counting, it can be hard to know where to start. In this video, Dr Matthew Capehorn, a specialist in obesity, explains how to lose weight.
From the moment you decide to lose weight it is important to know that you are not alone. There are many sources of weight loss help, from information on the internet to resources available from your local GP. The only thing you need to do is ask for help. This video shows you how.
For many people who are overweight it can seem impossible to lose weight no matter how much they diet and exercise. If this sounds familiar then you could consider weight loss drugs and treatments available from your GP. Watch this video to learn more and find out if you might be a candidate.
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