Australia’s Weight Crisis: What No One Is Telling You

7 out of 10 Australian adults are overweight or obese.

Let that sink in. That’s the majority of the population.

And it gets worse.

1 in 4 children are now classified as overweight or obese too, according to the latest data from the Obesity Evidence Hub— a national collaboration backed by Cancer Council Victoria and the Australian government.

This isn’t just about body image.
It’s about the health crisis we’re ignoring in plain sight.

Why This Matters More Than You Think

When most people hear "overweight," they think of it as a cosmetic problem.
But being overweight is now the leading risk factor for death and disease in Australia — even more than smoking.

Let that land for a second.
Obesity is now contributing to more cases of:

• Type 2 diabetes

• Stroke

• Heart disease

• Cancers

• Mental health struggles

• Fertility issues

...than almost anything else.

And the scariest part?

Most people don’t even realize it’s happening.

We meet people every day who say:

“I’m not that unhealthy.”
“I eat pretty well.”
“I just need to tone up.”

But behind closed doors, they’re exhausted, inflamed, constantly bloated, and gaining weight year after year.

What Are We Passing Down to the Next Generation?

When 1 in 4 kids are already overweight or obese, it’s a warning sign.
This isn’t about “kids just being kids” — it’s about setting up the next generation for a lifetime of health issues.

They’re eating ultra-processed snacks, sitting too much, and mimicking what we do — not what we say.
And unless we lead by example, this problem isn’t going away.

What We See on the Ground Level (As Coaches)

At Mind Performance Health, we’ve worked with hundreds of men and women across Australia, and the same patterns come up again and again:

• People are overfed and undernourished.

• They’re training hard, but eating too little — or too much of the wrong things.

• They’re stuck in the cycle of "trying to be healthy" but lacking structure, education, and support.

We coach real people — corporate workers, busy parents, shift workers and elite athletes.

And every week we see energy, body composition, and confidence skyrocket when people finally get the right plan for their body.

Not some “fat-burning” detox.

Just real food, real structure, and personalized accountability.

It’s Time to Wake Up and Take Control

If 7 out of 10 Australians are in the red zone, it’s no longer a “maybe I should do something” situation — it’s urgent.

• If you’re unsure whether to lose fat or build muscle — we’ll show you the right phase.

• If you’re confused about macros, cravings, and how to eat for your body — we’ll teach you.

• If you’ve tried everything and nothing sticks — we’ll coach you through it step by step.

You Don’t Need to Be Perfect. You Just Need a Plan.

You don’t need to train 6 days a week or eat out of containers.
You just need to take one step forward.

Because if nothing changes, nothing changes.

If you want guidance from a coach who’s helped 1000's of Australians transform their bodies, energy and mindset, we’re here to help.

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Michael Pritchatt
Founder – Mind Performance Health
Nutrition & Transformation Coach