However, some things are not possible to wish away just to be “politically correct” about weight. Excess weight is associated with joint problems (osteoarthritis), sleep apnea, many types of cancer, gallbladder problems, decreased mobility, and fatty liver disease. And as you now know, excess fat around the middle (which can develop in people who are at a desirable BMI as well as those who are classified as overweight or obese) is associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more.1
