This article claims that the average Briton does. Apparently most of us are only motivated to lose weight once we become obese or reach a weight of 13st 10lbs. The figures come from Weight Watchers who have said the average starting weight of their new members has risen steadily from just over 12 stone in 1989 to 13st 10lbs today. This means that most people who start the programme are already classed as obese. I’m not sure how much truth there is to the article but do I wonder that people would reach this weight before considering they have a problem. Personally I have never been heavy even whilst pregnant and would be seriously worried if I had that much weight to lose.
