The obesity epidemic is increasing at near exponential rates. Even while the level of awareness of the negative affects of overweight/obesity continue to rise Americans in general are unable to stop the weight gain.

The obesity epidemic has several negative effects. These negative effects affect the individual, the family unit, and society as a whole. The spread of obesity has resulted in a widespread decrease in the quality of life, a increase in the risk for many common illnesses and diseases and a notable decrease in mental health of the individual.

When the negative effects are so glaringly obvious and ...the cause is usually ly identified so the problem can be solved. But in the case of obesity the cause is difficult to pinpoint because it is dependent upon the situation. But what can be identified are the wide variety of reasons that obesity runs rampant in the US.

Top 3 Reasons Obesity Runs Rampant in the US are:

1. Junk Food Eating: Most Americans are very attached to junk food. Junk food in this instance means high fat, high calorie foods that have little to no nutritional value. They provide Americans with far more calories than they need to sustain their day to day function and more calories than they are even capable of burning in a day.

2. Dining Out: Americans enjoy eating out. It's easy and it's convenient. It also provides Americans with huge portion sizes far exceeding suggested calorie requirements. Many Americans spend meal time "out" for a large percentage of their weekly meals.

3. Unhealthy Food Choices: Americans do not choose to eat healthy. Even when eating at home Americans reach for/prepare high calorie, high fat foods. Most people also cook using high calorie preparation methods that ally increase the amount of calories of the food (for instance frying, deep frying, sauteing in oil or butter, etc.)

To stop the rule of obesity in American lifestyle changes are necessary. Subtle lifestyle changes won't do the trick; it will need to be change. Successfully adopting the protocol as presented by homeopathic HCG weight loss programs is one way in which individuals can force themselves to adopt healthier eating choices and healthier food preparation choices. Most successful dieters are able to create new, healthier habits during the course of the program and their new habits follow them into their new life at a healthier weight.