Food
Persons who are seriously overweight can spend $6,300 annually on groceries and dining out.
My monthly grocery and dining out costs are approximately:
Medical and Drug-related Costs
Persons with a BMI greater than 35 can spend over $7000 on out-of-pocket healthcare expenses each year.
These costs can include:
Over-the-counter drugs/remedies such as ibuprofen, snore relief remedies, glucosamine, etc.
Co-pays for:
- Doctor office visits
- Lab work
- Specialists
- Physical therapists
- Other healthcare expenses
My monthly out-of-pocket medical and drug-related costs are approximately:
Employment Inactivity Costs
Persons who are seriously overweight can lose up $1000 a year of earned wages due to weight-related causes, such as missed work days.
My weight-related issues have resulted in the loss of approximately
Weight Loss Programs
Persons who are seriously overweight can spend $700 annually on non-surgical weight loss programs, such as:
Jenny Craig
Weight Watchers
Nutri-systems
Curves
Dr. Bernstein
My monthly costs for non-surgical weight loss programs are approximately:
