According to a recently published report by McKinsey, “The United States currently spends about $160 billion—twice what it did a decade ago—and that amount could double again by 2018. Obesity indirectly costs the United States at least $450 billion annually—almost three times the direct medical cost. ”
“The world is getting fat. In many countries, the proportion of people at an unhealthy weight has more than doubled in the past few decades. Globally, at least 1.3 billion adults and more than 42 million children are overweight or obese.”
“The consequences are considerable. Excess weight increases the risk of a wide range of illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers; an estimated 2.6 million people die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Some epidemiologists believe that excess weight will soon rival tobacco as the world’s leading cause of preventable premature deaths—the obesity pandemic’s health effects may wipe out the gains in life expectancy achieved through decreasing smoking rates.”
“The obesity pandemic also has significant economic consequences. The World Health Organization estimates that in many developed countries, obesity now accounts for 2 percent to 7 percent of all health care spending.”
As you can see, the consequences of obesity are serious. In addition, the obese person not only puts their health at risk, they spend more money on food, plus-size clothes, and out-of-pocket health costs. It always amazes me when people tell me they “cannot affort” healthy food! Healthy food costs much less then processed junk food! It’s all one big excuse!
Here at Team Beachbody we are on a mission to change this trend of obesity and poor health. Our fitness programs and nutritional products are not fads. We offer real solutions to change people’s lives for the better. We deliver proven results through our fitness programs, nutrition guidelines, supplements, and most of all, peer support.
That’s where YOU come in! When you start your own Team Beachbody Coach business, you have the opportunity to reach out and help people get on track with better health. You have the power to help end this trend of obesity in our country.
As Coaches, we share our stories, tools, fitness programs, and offer support and encouragement.
We have a great opportunity. Team Beachbody is a $400 million company with the solution to a $450 billion problem!
We need to build this team! We need YOUR help!
