Average weight

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the average weight gain reported by U.S. adults was substantial. Sal Di Stefano from the Mind Pump Podcast shared that as of February 2021, U.S. adults gained an average of 29 pounds. This varied by demographic, with men gaining 37 pounds on average, women gaining 22 pounds, millennials gaining 41 pounds, and boomers gaining 16 pounds 1.

It's important to clarify that weight alone is not a definitive measure of health. Adam Schafer emphasized that weight simply measures mass and does not indicate what comprises that mass, whether it be fat, muscle, or other tissues. Body composition, rather than just body weight, is crucial for determining overall health. This includes understanding metrics like BMI and grip strength, with the latter being a better predictor of overall health and all-cause mortality 2.