Most people gain weight a few pounds each year. Over a lifetime, this adds up.
For example, the chart represents the lifetime weight gain of an imaginary 38-year-old individual.
The graph represents a weight gain of approximately 2-3 pounds per year. This is the typical weight gain of an American who has not been able to control their lifetime weight gain. This gain does not happen overnight; it accumulates slowly year after year.
The graph shows us that weight generally does not accumulate in a few months or a couple of years but takes a lifetime. This does not mean that the person has not tried to control their weight. The sad reality is that conventional diets are doomed to fail over 98% of the time.
I highly recommend that you create your lifetime weight chart. Simply write down some of the important events of your life and see if you can remember your weight at the time. The chart below is the outline created for the graph above.
For the newborn, the 10-year old, and the 18-year old I used the average weight for Americans as found on the internet. From high school graduation on, I used an average weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds per year. The ideal weight was based on the ideal BMI (Body Mass Index) from NIH (National Institute of Health) for a 5’7″ person.
The most important takeaway is that we did not always weigh as much as we do today. Our current weight is a lifetime of accumulation.
If you would like help in calculating your lifetime weight graph I am happy to help, just drop me an email at lovethisdietplan@gmail.com or fill out the email form at the bottom of this page.
The next chart represents the lifetime of a 75-year-old. For the newborn, the 10-year old, and the 18-year old I used the average weight for Americans as found on the internet. From high school graduation on, I used an average weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds per year. The ideal weight was based on the ideal BMI (Body Mass Index) from NIH (National Institute of Health) for a 5’7″ person.
The most important takeaway is that we did not always weigh as much as we do today. Our current weight is a lifetime of accumulation.
According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), by not maintaining a reasonable weight, this person is running a serious risk of developing High blood pressure (hypertension), stroke, heart attacks, vascular disease, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides, Type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, fatty liver disease, osteoarthritis (a breakdown of cartilage and bone within a joint), sleep apnea and breathing problems, and many types of cancers. This kind of lifestyle can reduce a person’s lifespan.
Weight control is not just for good looks – it’s a matter of life and death.
