Today we're talking why so many societies have seen an alarming trend in obesity & what we can do, in our own homes and families, to combat this trend.Wear what's important & support this show and a small family farm! Grab some of the new Simple Doesn't Mean Easy swag: https://soulyrested.com/gear/IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:- What factors lead to an obese nation?-The definition of obesity-What is BMI-How to measure BMI-If BMI is accurate & why-Who benefits from our obesity?-Is an old fashioned lifestyle less prone to obesity & why?-Are there simple steps to fight obesity?RESOURCESResources mentioned in this episode:The CDC study on obesity trends: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/bsc/bscpres_ogden_may2014.pdfThe study on obesity in menopausal years: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5509974/Go here for the final days of the sale on my favorite seeds and more: https://soulyrested.com/seeds/Check out soulyrested.com/coupons/ for current specials on many products I’ve mentioned in this podcast season.Go here for links to everything mentioned in this episode: xxxxxCONNECTBlog: https://soulyrested.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOLR…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/lo…Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulyrestedPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soulyrested…SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST VIEWERSToday’s episode is sponsored by True Leaf Market… my absolute favorite seed company. Use code PHOMESTEAD10 at this link: soulyrested.com/seedsFor links to everything mentioned in this episode: Search "S5 E3" at soulyrested.comGET MORE FROM THIS EPISODEListen in to (or watch on youtube) a previous episode right here--8 Things you never thought of that are Better Homemade: https://youtu.be/zbNHBCQ3BkkMORE RESOURCESGet an autographed copy of my book, Sweet Maple, all about delicious real food, here:https://terrific-cherry-777.myflodesk.comSupport our small family farm and wear simple living encouragement: https://soulyrested.com/gear/And find all episodes of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast at https://soulyrested.com/podcast/To leave a review of this episode or the podcast in general, go to https://soulyrested.com/podcast/ and click “apple podcasts.”And remember, It’s easy to forget how blessed we are to live this life. So enjoy the simple, everyday efforts. It’s not easy, but it’s a good life.