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MISSION
Slimmer Health Movement SHM is a global movement about being “slimmer” to a point that’s ideal for each person for better overall health and quality of life. And it will improve global overweight and obesity.
DEFINITION
Medically, the BMI determines if someone is overweight (25-29.9) or obese (30 and up). It’s a good indicator for most of the population. To find out your BMI, CLICK HERE . Then, return to this page.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS MOVEMENT
- This movement is broad because it encompasses appearance, health (physical, mental, and emotional), as well as quality of life.
- It’s welcoming because many people can be slimmer for better overall health and quality of life. Don’t confuse this movement with slim only. “SLIM” is different than “SLIMMER”. For example, some women are 5’5 at 120 pounds. This is very slim. However, this would be hard and unhealthy for some women to be this slim. But say a person who is 5’5 at 200 pounds has some health challenges at that weight. While it’s not realistic or healthy for her to be 120 pounds, she can still benefit from being slimmer at 175 pounds, hence the word “slimmer”.
- This movement recognizes progressive health benefits such as increased energy, increased strength, better stamina, improved mobility, improved blood pressure, improved heart rate, and more. Even maintaining weight will be recognized because even that takes effort and other health benefits can show improvement too. Hence the word health in the movement.
- This movement focuses on “PROGRESS” not “PERFECTION”. Everyone in the world can progress in their journey and that is positive.
- This movement recognizes beaty for more than a look. Beauty is in a person’s mind, character, personality, and lifestyle. These traits are timeless, so that means people can be beautiful for life! There’s beauty in living a healthier lifestyle!
HOW SERIOUS OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IS PER THE NUMBERS
Why this movement is needed:
- Global overweight and obesity has been on a rapid rise for the last 50 years from 1975 to now 2025.
- World Obesity Federation predicts if current trends continue, more than half the world 51%, more than 4 billion people, will be overweight or obese in the next 10 years by 2035, unless urgent action is taken.
- 75% of Americans are overweight and obese.
- 65% of Canadians are overweight and obese.
- 60% of Russians are overweight or obese.
- China, a country with the second highest population 1.42 billion people, once considered slimmer, has over half their adult population 51% classified as overweight and obese.
- India, a country with the highest population around 1.46 billion people, once considered slimmer, has 70% of their urban population classified as overweight and obese.
EFFECTS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
- APPEARANCE: Not everyone cares to be slim, but many people would like to be slimmer, whatever slimmer means to them.
- HEALTH: Excess weight to a point increases the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancers, musculoskeletal problems, joint pain, breathing problems, premature death, disability, depression, and self esteem.
- QUALITY OF LIFE: Excess weight to a point lowers your quality of life. It’s harder to do things when you have less energy and capability. For example, while it may still be possible to do these things, it will be harder to garden, do yard work, play sports, jog, run, hike, cycle, or move.
- ECONOMIC IMPACT: Per the World Obesity Atlas, the economic impact of global overweight and obesity will be 4.32 trillion annually by 2035. A trillion is a massive number. It increases healthcare costs which then increases our taxes. People can’t work as much when they are sick and have less energy.
CAUSES OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY
While there are many causes, here are the key causes:
- CHOICE: Each person has to some responsibility for their lives as a result of their choices; however, at the same time, the system of the modern day lifestyle makes it easy to be overweight and obese. Here are the factors below.
- DIET: We eat too many calories and too much unhealthy processed foods. They are too easily available.
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: We do not get enough physical activity, which has been assisted by the advancement of technology. People live behind screens (phones, tv, and computers). People spend more time on the internet and social media than ever. There are more desk jobs and less labor jobs. All this invites sedentary lives.
- STRESS: It is a fast pace world with more happening. This increases the hormone cortisol which promotes fat storage.
- LACK OF SLEEP: A lack of sleep can affect our hormones causing us to consume more calories.
- GENETICS: Certain genetics predispose us to weight gain easily.
SOLUTION STARTING POINT
August 2025, Tee Live will lead the Slimmer Health Movement SHM! Billions of people will become slimmer, healthier overall, and live better. Global overweight and obesity will be improved. It will take at least 10 years to see a shift. Let’s change now to see the benefits faster.
This fall 2025, the first major step in the SHM, will be kicked off by the release of the Slimmer Health: Online Home Video! To learn more, CLICK HERE