We treat height/weight tables as if they are truth. We believe they are based on sound science. But, in fact, most height/weight tables are based on questionable research which began in the early 1900's.

We all know the roller coaster Oprah has been on. I was there when she rolled that wheel barrow of 67 pounds of fat onto her stage.  I watched in stunned silence as Oprah carted that fat onto the stage, wondering how she was going to handle the inevitable regain. 

We have not been getting the whole truth about fatness. This may be because "obesity" research is significantly biased, a fact that has been well documented.

A real research study published in a bigwig journal suggests we weigh daily, and if we are within three pounds of our weight loss goal (the “green zone”), have someone give us something green, like green gum. Yup. Typical tips for successful weight loss from peer reviewed medical journals.