Overweight
adjective
Weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.
He became overweight after he stopped going to the gym.
Often appears as...
- slightly overweight
- become overweight
noun
The condition of being overweight, having more weight than is considered healthy.
His overweight made it difficult for him to move quickly.
Often appears as...
- deal with overweight
- suffer from overweight
adjective
Weighing more than is considered healthy or normal.
He became overweight after he stopped going to the gym.
Often appears as...
- slightly overweight
- become overweight
noun
The condition of being overweight, having more weight than is considered healthy.
His overweight made it difficult for him to move quickly.
Often appears as...
- deal with overweight
- suffer from overweight
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Pro Tip 1/3Subject Sensitivity
Discussing someone's weight requires sensitivity; 'overweight' can be taken as an insult if not approached carefully.
It's impolite to tell someone they're overweight without a good reason.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Perceptions of what is 'overweight' vary among cultures; always consider the cultural context.
In some cultures, being slightly overweight is seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often viewed negatively, 'overweight' can also imply robustness or a sturdy build in certain contexts.
The sturdy table was somewhat overweight, but it could hold a lot of weight without issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Sensitivity
Discussing someone's weight requires sensitivity; 'overweight' can be taken as an insult if not approached carefully.
It's impolite to tell someone they're overweight without a good reason.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Perceptions of what is 'overweight' vary among cultures; always consider the cultural context.
In some cultures, being slightly overweight is seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often viewed negatively, 'overweight' can also imply robustness or a sturdy build in certain contexts.
The sturdy table was somewhat overweight, but it could hold a lot of weight without issue.
Pro Tip 1/3Subject Sensitivity
Discussing someone's weight requires sensitivity; 'overweight' can be taken as an insult if not approached carefully.
It's impolite to tell someone they're overweight without a good reason.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Perceptions of what is 'overweight' vary among cultures; always consider the cultural context.
In some cultures, being slightly overweight is seen as a sign of wealth and prosperity.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
While often viewed negatively, 'overweight' can also imply robustness or a sturdy build in certain contexts.
The sturdy table was somewhat overweight, but it could hold a lot of weight without issue.
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Lessons from the longest...
They've been more likely to do worse at school, to end up with worse jobs and to earn less money. Now, maybe that sounds really obvious, but some of the results have been really surprising, so children who had a tough start in life are also more likely to end up unhealthy as adults. They're more likely to be overweight,
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The Science of a...
for that is to help expand this nasal cavity so and to reduce the weight so this really enables that the cheetah to have a very lightweight head which you can see that marvelous moment in the footage which is keeping it very fixed on the preys you couldn't do that with an overweight and so having expanded
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A hilarious celebration...
But the most important part is they found -- the results were so exciting and so conclusive -- the researchers found that not having close female friends is detrimental to your health, as much as smoking or being overweight. And there's something else, too -- I've said my part, so
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Peter Attia: What if...
I, as you can see, I guess I'm not overweight anymore. More importantly, I don't have insulin resistance. But most important, I was left with these three burning questions that wouldn't go How did this happen to me if I was supposedly doing everything right?
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What is obesity? - Mia...
The negative impacts of being overweight were not even noted in medical literature until as late as the 18th century. Then, technological advances coupled with public health measures resulted in the betterment of the quantity, quality, and variety of food.
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Why dieting doesn't...
are less likely to be overweight, and they spend less time thinking about food. Controlled eaters are more vulnerable to overeating in response to advertising, super-sizing, and the all-you-can-eat buffet. And a small indulgence,
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How reliable is your...
Therapists can't ethically plant false memories in the mind of their patients even if it would help the patient, but there's nothing to stop a parent from trying this out on their overweight or obese teenager.
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Small Creatures In Need...
the wild but dan also needs to make sure they don't become too overweight that evening dan took us for a practice flight with some soprano pipistrelles in their care when the bats first arrive the team will
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Teach every child about...
Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we've built around them. Two-thirds of this room, today, in America, are statistically overweight or obese.
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An update on BMI PIPE...
are clearly sick take anorexia for example which is a life-threatening illness characterized by self starvation and extreme fear of being overweight and actually having a low body weight but
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Lessons from the longest...
They've been more likely to do worse at school, to end up with worse jobs and to earn less money. Now, maybe that sounds really obvious, but some of the results have been really surprising, so children who had a tough start in life are also more likely to end up unhealthy as adults. They're more likely to be overweight,
Video examples
The Science of a...
for that is to help expand this nasal cavity so and to reduce the weight so this really enables that the cheetah to have a very lightweight head which you can see that marvelous moment in the footage which is keeping it very fixed on the preys you couldn't do that with an overweight and so having expanded
Video examples
A hilarious celebration...
But the most important part is they found -- the results were so exciting and so conclusive -- the researchers found that not having close female friends is detrimental to your health, as much as smoking or being overweight. And there's something else, too -- I've said my part, so
Video examples
Peter Attia: What if...
I, as you can see, I guess I'm not overweight anymore. More importantly, I don't have insulin resistance. But most important, I was left with these three burning questions that wouldn't go How did this happen to me if I was supposedly doing everything right?
Video examples
What is obesity? - Mia...
The negative impacts of being overweight were not even noted in medical literature until as late as the 18th century. Then, technological advances coupled with public health measures resulted in the betterment of the quantity, quality, and variety of food.
Video examples
Why dieting doesn't...
are less likely to be overweight, and they spend less time thinking about food. Controlled eaters are more vulnerable to overeating in response to advertising, super-sizing, and the all-you-can-eat buffet. And a small indulgence,
Video examples
How reliable is your...
Therapists can't ethically plant false memories in the mind of their patients even if it would help the patient, but there's nothing to stop a parent from trying this out on their overweight or obese teenager.
Video examples
Small Creatures In Need...
the wild but dan also needs to make sure they don't become too overweight that evening dan took us for a practice flight with some soprano pipistrelles in their care when the bats first arrive the team will
Video examples
Teach every child about...
Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we've built around them. Two-thirds of this room, today, in America, are statistically overweight or obese.
Video examples
An update on BMI PIPE...
are clearly sick take anorexia for example which is a life-threatening illness characterized by self starvation and extreme fear of being overweight and actually having a low body weight but
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Joel Fuhrman
American Scientist
Out of one pocket we pay billions of our tax dollars to support the production of expensive, disease-causing foods. Out of the other pocket, we pay medical bills that are too high because our overweight population consumes too much of these rich, disease-causing foods.
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Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
I don't know what it's like to be mocked because of your skin color. I don't know what it's like to feel overweight. All I can do as a woman is have compassion, treat other women with kindness, and allow them to just be happy and not judge them for it.
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Phil McGraw
American Psychologist
I've talked to so many people, men and women alike, that get overweight and their self-esteem just goes in the tank. They think they're judged. They think they're unattractive.
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Stephen Furst
American Actor
Like most severely overweight people, I had to hit a rock-hard bottom before I'd take responsibility for the consequences of neglecting my own health.
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Roger Moore
English Actor
I was probably a little bit overweight as a child, being passionate about baked beans on toast and Cadbury's milk chocolate when I could get it.
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Herschel Walker
American Athlete
I always said I wanted to be a great athlete, ever since I was an overweight little kid. I just love competing in any kind of athletics.
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Jo Brand
British Comedian
Even when I wasn't overweight I was never one of those girls or women who wanted to look nice. I always thought it wasn't important.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Everybody is constantly struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the ideal body, regardless of whether they're overweight.
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Rob Ford
Canadian Politician
When you're overweight like I've been my whole life, you've been made fun of. And, uh, it's not good growing up.
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Roberta Flack
American Musician
I've been overweight all my life.
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Joel Fuhrman
American Scientist
Out of one pocket we pay billions of our tax dollars to support the production of expensive, disease-causing foods. Out of the other pocket, we pay medical bills that are too high because our overweight population consumes too much of these rich, disease-causing foods.
Quote examples
Iliza Shlesinger
American Comedian
I don't know what it's like to be mocked because of your skin color. I don't know what it's like to feel overweight. All I can do as a woman is have compassion, treat other women with kindness, and allow them to just be happy and not judge them for it.
Quote examples
Phil McGraw
American Psychologist
I've talked to so many people, men and women alike, that get overweight and their self-esteem just goes in the tank. They think they're judged. They think they're unattractive.
Quote examples
Stephen Furst
American Actor
Like most severely overweight people, I had to hit a rock-hard bottom before I'd take responsibility for the consequences of neglecting my own health.
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Roger Moore
English Actor
I was probably a little bit overweight as a child, being passionate about baked beans on toast and Cadbury's milk chocolate when I could get it.
Quote examples
Herschel Walker
American Athlete
I always said I wanted to be a great athlete, ever since I was an overweight little kid. I just love competing in any kind of athletics.
Quote examples
Jo Brand
British Comedian
Even when I wasn't overweight I was never one of those girls or women who wanted to look nice. I always thought it wasn't important.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
Everybody is constantly struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and the ideal body, regardless of whether they're overweight.
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Rob Ford
Canadian Politician
When you're overweight like I've been my whole life, you've been made fun of. And, uh, it's not good growing up.
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Roberta Flack
American Musician
I've been overweight all my life.
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