Let’s talk a little bit about fat.  We are all too scared to say the F word. 

But it’s true – we are getting fat!

Australia’s obesity rates are at epidemic proportions - 54% of the population is now overweight or obese (compared with 45% in 1995) and 9% in 1985.  Wow that’s some growth (literally).

Australia is the 5th biggest spender of health related expenses globally, devoting more than 10% of the national income to health.

Australia spent over $35 billion in healthcare costs related to obesity, where overweight and obese people have a healthcare cost 2.39 times more than healthy weight people

If current trajectories continue, the obesity dollar could cost Australia over $40 billion in 2010.

And not just Australians are getting Fat – even the usually svelte French now have an 11% obesity rate.
So what are we going to do? 

Well, we are starting a movement called the Fat Club.  Join up to Inner Circle, share your vitals and we estimate that if you are committed and go the full 91 days you can start to say goodbye to fat and hello to life. 

If you think you are fat and the BMI tool and your significant other answers in the affirmative it’s time to do something about it.  Recognise the fat, but don’t embrace it – let’s get it off – it’s time  to let go of the fat…