Weight

Gone are the days when weight-loss surgery was used only for the morbidly obese -- people who are at least 100 pounds over their ideal weight.

That's because even for less severely overweight people who can't keep the pounds off through conventional means, surgery can be the most effective way to banish certain serious health conditions.

OGDEN — The holiday season is upon us and with it comes an array of parties filled with cookies, candy, cake, pie, wine and … weight gain.

During this time of year, many people resign themselves to the fact they’ll probably gain five to 10 pounds, but that doesn’t have to be the case.

“You can still enjoy the holidays without denying yourself,” said Debbie Williams, who owns Timeless Medical Spa and Weight Loss Center with her husband, Dr. Brent Williams, in South Ogden. “Have a bite of the cake. Just don’t eat the whole thing.”

America continues to get fatter, according to a comprehensive new report on the nation's weight crisis. Statistics from 2008-2010 show that 16 of the nation's states are experiencing steep hikes in adult obesity, and none has seen a notable downturn in the last four years.

Meanwhile, cases of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure that health experts have long warned would result from the nation's broadening girth and sedentary ways are becoming increasingly widespread, according to the report, titled "F as in Fat," released Thursday.

KAYSVILLE -- With iPods, iPads, video games and all-around laziness becoming a bigger part of our everyday life, Kolten Jensen feels that American's exercise attitudes need to change.