Millions of people around the world are now engaged in a very personal struggle, a fight that will require from them every ounce of determination and will power. This conflict is called the Battle of the Bulge.
Quite literally, the bulge — or excess body fat is now considered a very real enemy, not just by fitness buffs but by ordinary people who have been enlightened about the potential dangers of being extremely overweight.
Obesity and being overweight are now serious health concerns that now being given much attention by national and international health organizations. Using the Body-Mass Index (BMI) and the Waist Circumference Measurement (WCM) as the basic parameters for assessing weight-related health risks, more and more doctors, nutritionist-dietitians, and other health professionals are waging a campaign to educate the public about the benefits of getting rid of excess body fat and attaining the best possible weight according to accepted standards.
On a more positive note, the growing awareness about the need to lose weight and control obesity has led to the growth in the fitness and health industry. Various types of gyms and health shops...