TUPELO — For those looking to attain a healthy body weight in 2025, there are a few options to consider.

Dr. Will Cauthen, a board-certified surgeon at the Surgery Clinic of Tupelo who specializes in abdominal surgery, said a person is considered significantly overweight when their weight impairs daily activities or leads to significant co-morbidities — usually when a person is 80 to 100 lbs. over their ideal body weight.