The statistics for obesity in the US continue to alarm, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 33 states with an obesity rate of over 25% and estimating that over 72 million Americans are obese. Is there a way to stop the obesity juggernaut? Drs Roger Blumenthal, Bob Eckel, and Christopher Gardner gathered to discuss their thoughts on obesity and offer practical tips for cardiologists and healthcare professionals to address options for permanent weight loss in their patients.