South Carolina weight loss

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South Carolina is a state in the United States. As per 2010 census, South Carolina has an an estimated total population of 4,625,364 of which adults age 18 and over comprise of 75.8%.

Adult Overweight and Obesity Overweight and Obesity in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

Dietary Behaviors[edit | edit source]

  • 23.3% of adults reported having consumed fruits at the recommended level of 2 or more times per day.
  • 22.9% of adults reported having consumed vegetables at the recommended level of 3 or more times per day.

Physical Activity[edit | edit source]

  • 41.6% of adults achieved at least 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic Physical Activity or 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (or an equivalent combination).
  • 26.2% of South Carolina’s adults reported that during the past month, they had not participated in any Physical Activity.

Adolescent Overweight and Obesity Overweight and Obesity[edit | edit source]

  • 15.0% were overweight (≥ 85th and < 95th percentiles for BMI by age and sex, based on reference data).
  • 16.7% were obese (≥95th percentile BMI by age and sex, based on reference data).

Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors[edit | edit source]

  • Fruit consumption: 74.8% ate fruits or drank 100% fruit juice less than 2 times per day during the 7 days before the survey (100% fruit juice or fruit).

• Vegetable consumption: 91.2% ate vegetables less than 3 times per day during the 7 days before the survey (green salad; potatoes, excluding French fries, fried potatoes, or potato chips; carrots; or other vegetables).

  • Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption: 32.2% drank a can, bottle, or glass of soda or pop (not including diet soda or diet pop) at least one time per day during the 7 days before the survey.

Physical Activity[edit | edit source]

'Achieved recommended level of activity’

  • Only 17.1% were physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day on each of the 7 days prior to the survey.
  • Participated in daily physical education: 16.8% of adolescents attended daily physical education classes in an average week (when they were in school).
  • No activity: 21.3% did not participate in at least 60 minutes of Physical Activity on any day during the 7 days prior to the survey.
  • Television viewing time: 39.7% watched television 3 or more hours per day on an average school day.

Rethinking Our Dietary Approach

Shifting focus from individual blame to understanding the complexities of obesity is crucial. A key factor is insulin resistance, impacting up to 71% of the population, with 35% experiencing metabolic syndrome.

Navigating Misinformation

The overwhelming presence of over 20,000 books and mixed messages on obesity medicine calls for guidance from experts like Dr Prab R. Tumpati, MD, who can provide clarity on the science and practice of this field.

The Downfall of the Food Guide Pyramid

The outdated and ineffective food guide pyramid, promoting a low-fat but high-glycemic diet, significantly contributed to increased insulin resistance and, consequently, weight gain.

Insulin resistance and weight gain

Insulin resistance is a physiological condition where the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. As insulin not only controls the blood sugar, it also controls the weight! Reducing the overall carbohydrate load and insulin levels is a key underlying concept in many low carbohydrate diets such as the ketogenic diet.

The Blame Game in Obesity

Understanding metabolic starvation

Weight gain isn't typically intentional. It often stems from the paradox of metabolic starvation in the obese, driven by insulin resistance and resulting in heightened insulin levels. This leads to persistent hunger, cravings, and further weight gain. Stop blaming the victim for obesity!

County obesity statistics - South Carolina[edit | edit source]

South Carolina Abbeville County Obesity 33.7 33.6 35.8 36.1
South Carolina Aiken County Obesity 31.7 31.7 32 32.5
South Carolina Allendale County Obesity 32.7 32.5 41.2 41.1
South Carolina Anderson County Obesity 31.3 31.1 30.4 30.7
South Carolina Bamberg County Obesity 37.8 38.3 46 46.8
South Carolina Barnwell County Obesity 35.6 35 38.1 38.1
South Carolina Beaufort County Obesity 22.2 22.5 21 21.6
South Carolina Berkeley County Obesity 37.4 37 40.1 39.8
South Carolina Calhoun County Obesity 36.1 36 40.5 40.5
South Carolina Charleston County Obesity 26.3 26.1 28.9 28.8
South Carolina Cherokee County Obesity 31.5 31.1 31.4 31.4
South Carolina Chester County Obesity 31.8 31.4 35 35.2
South Carolina Chesterfield County Obesity 34.6 34.3 37.2 37.5
South Carolina Clarendon County Obesity 33.7 33.9 41 41.4
South Carolina Colleton County Obesity 33.7 33.6 39.4 39.4
South Carolina Darlington County Obesity 32.7 32.3 38.3 38.3
South Carolina Dillon County Obesity 36.9 36.5 42.3 42.4
South Carolina Dorchester County Obesity 29.2 28.7 28.8 28.7
South Carolina Edgefield County Obesity 34.6 34.1 36.9 37
South Carolina Fairfield County Obesity 36.1 35.8 42.9 43.2
South Carolina Florence County Obesity 32.8 32.5 38.8 38.8
South Carolina Georgetown County Obesity 32.8 33.7 37.2 38.4
South Carolina Greenville County Obesity 29.9 29.5 29.7 29.5
South Carolina Greenwood County Obesity 33.3 33.2 33.9 34.3
South Carolina Hampton County Obesity 39.5 39.4 45.3 45.5
South Carolina Horry County Obesity 29.4 29.2 26.4 26.5
South Carolina Jasper County Obesity 38.1 37.8 45.2 45
South Carolina Kershaw County Obesity 30.4 30.1 31.8 31.7
South Carolina Lancaster County Obesity 31.3 31.3 32.4 32.9
South Carolina Laurens County Obesity 35.1 34.9 36.5 36.8
South Carolina Lee County Obesity 35.9 35.6 43.6 43.7
South Carolina Lexington County Obesity 30.5 29.9 30.8 30.8
South Carolina McCormick County Obesity 32.6 33.3 36.7 38.7
South Carolina Marion County Obesity 34.3 34.2 42.4 42.9
South Carolina Marlboro County Obesity 37.5 37.2 44.6 44.7
South Carolina Newberry County Obesity 34.4 34.2 35.9 36.3
South Carolina Oconee County Obesity 32.4 32.5 30.3 31.1
South Carolina Orangeburg County Obesity 35.4 35.6 44.4 44.9
South Carolina Pickens County Obesity 29.5 29.3 27.6 27.7
South Carolina Richland County Obesity 28.7 28.4 33.3 33.1
South Carolina Saluda County Obesity 31.5 31.4 32.5 32.7
South Carolina Spartanburg County Obesity 28.1 27.7 28.9 29.1
South Carolina Sumter County Obesity 33.3 33.1 38.1 38
South Carolina Union County Obesity 35.1 34.8 36.6 37
South Carolina Williamsburg County Obesity 37.7 37.5 47 47.2
South Carolina York County Obesity 29 28.6 28.1 28

Causes of weight gain in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

The top causes of weight gain in South Carolina include the following:

  • Insulin resistance - use this free w8md medical weight loss centers of America's tool to check if you might be insulin resistant that causes your weight gain, especially in the tummy!
  • Sleep disorders and weight gain are bidirectionally related where sleep problems lead to weight gain and weight gain in turn leads to sleep problems.
  • Nutritional deficiencies are an important cause of weight gain in South Carolina.

Weight loss options in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

In order to lose weightt, understand the proven options to lose weight in South Carolina including the following.

  • Physical Activity for weight loss which only works in combination with diet as exercise on its own is shown to be pretty useless for weight loss since exercise stimulates appetite and builds heavier muscle tissue thereby negating any weight loss with calories burned. However, a combination of low calorie diet and exercise, or diet alone would work for weight loss but not exercise alone.

South Carolina weight loss doctor[edit | edit source]

Dr. Prab R. Tumpati, is a board certified physician with experience and training in the field of obesity medicine in addition to training in sleep medicine and internal medicine. As the founder of WikiMD, and W8MD medical weight loss centers of America, Dr. Tumpati is familiar with the concepts, science, and art of weight loss medicine. Physicians practicing in South Carolina interested in adding a W8MD medical weight loss program are welcome. Using telemedicine for weight loss for remote areas to provide obesity counseling and dietary, and weight loss coaching is a true miracle for many struggling to lose weight.

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South Carolina weight loss clinics[edit | edit source]

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Lose weight in South Carolina from home[edit | edit source]

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Physicians join W8MD network of weight loss physicians[edit | edit source]

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Insurances for weight in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

As the 2010 health care law or Affordable Care Act, popularly called Obamacare, mandates health insurance coverage for obesity as it is considered a preventable medical problem.

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Diet for weight loss in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

One of the best ways to lose weight in South Carolina or other places safely and effectively is to consider a very low calorie diet of 800 calories with either complete or partial meal replacement using specially manufactured meal replacement weight loss supplements such as the vlcd diet from w8md medical weight loss centers of America. Understand the 5 clinically proven measures to lose weight in Philadelphia including low calorie and very low calorie diets.

Exercises for weight loss in South Carolina[edit | edit source]

Although exercise and Physical Activity is important for losing weight fast in South Carolina, it is important to understand it only works if used in combination with a reduced calorie diet for weight loss. Research shows that for exercise-and-weight-loss/ weight loss, exercise alone is not a very useful tool for weight loss as exercise has a stimulating effect on weight loss, and it builds heavier muscle thereby compensating for any weight loss with burning of calories with exercise. Understand the role of exercise for weight loss in this youtube video from 52 weeks of weight loss and wellness video series.

Before and after weight loss pictures South Carolina[edit | edit source]

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Videos for weight loss South Carolina[edit | edit source]

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Fast weight loss options South Carolina[edit | edit source]

These are the fast and effective weight loss options for losing weight in South Carolina.

1. FDA approved weight loss medications

2.Very low calorie diets

3. Exercise for weight loss

4. Correction of metabolic causes of weight gain

5. Bariatric surgery for weight loss

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Obesity and weight loss resources in the United States

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