We’re at a great turning point of our time. Almost 40% of adults are obese and in excess of 70% are considered overweight. In 2008, the estimated cost of obesi ty was $150 billion as a whole and over $1400 per year for the obese individual. This is a staggering drain on our healthcare system and on the individual, not just physically, but financially, as well. Obesity significantly increases the risk for developing type II Diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and several other major chronic diseases that contribute to premature death. Not only does obesity in crease the risk of disease and financial burden, but the psychological costs are significant. Obese people have a greater risk of developing depression and have lower self-esteem than non-obese adults.