Weight and Health Risks

Weight is one factor in health. Consider the whole picture with your provider.

Use weight as one input alongside waist measures, labs, fitness, sleep, and mental health.

Risks associated with higher weight

• Increased cardiometabolic risk for some individuals

• Joint stress and sleep issues

• Individual variation is significant

• Central adiposity (higher waist‑to‑height ratio) often correlates with risk more than total weight

Protective habits

• Regular physical activity
• Balanced nutrition and sleep
• Stress management and social support

Discuss with your clinician

• Blood pressure, lipid profile, A1c/fasting glucose
• Sleep apnea screening when relevant
• Medication side‑effects that influence weight/appetite

FAQs

Can I be healthy at a higher weight?

Yes—focus on habits and clinical markers alongside weight.