Losing weight can seem confusing and overwhelming. How do you know if you should even be trying to lose weight in the first place? In this information-packed episode, co-hosts Dr. Jim Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt provide clarity around assessing your weight status using evidence-based tools. You'll learn simple, practical methods to evaluate if weight loss is recommended for you from a health perspective. Dr. Hill and Dr. Wyatt also emphasize the importance of how you feel in your own body when considering the need for weight loss. Tune in to gain knowledge that empowers you to make informed decisions about your weight loss journey. Discussed on the Episode: The body mass index (BMI) scale and what your score indicatesHow to accurately measure your waist circumference and why it mattersKey differences between body fat distribution in men versus womenPros and cons of using body fat % measurements from scalesThe importance of which direction your weight is trendingFactors beyond just your numbers to consider, like your energy levels and ability to do activities you enjoy