Common sense tells us that being overweight might not be in our best interests.

I think we all agree with that, right? But, is being a little bit overweight bad for you? And how much is a little bit? Is it 5 lbs., 15 lbs., 20 lbs., more? So, what is the cut-off point? And would the cut-off point be the same for everyone?

 We are seeing an increasing number of articles in magazines and newspapers these days about managing your weight! They make it sound like being overweight is ok, it’s normal, and they offer suggestions to help you ‘Manage Your Weight’. Which of course you can do by following whatever diet or exercise program they are peddling at the moment.

 The truth is, “it is not healthy to be overweight”.

 And Managing your excess weight is not the best way to handle this problem.

This is just making the situation seem normal, rather than solving the problem.

 Trying to make general health rules that apply to everyone is...