All that turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie and whipped cream on dinner tables today will only add to this problem: as Americans gain weight, they are adjusting their ideal weight upward, according to Gallup. Men say their ideal weight is 185 pounds, up from an ideal of 171 pounds two decades ago. Women say their ideal weight is 140 pounds, up from an ideal of 129 pounds two decades ago. How much do they really weigh? Take a look...
Men's weight, in pounds
Gallup, self-reported: 196
Government, measured: 195.5
Women's weight, in pounds
Gallup, self-reported: 156
Government, measured: 166.2
Source: Gallup and National Center for Health Statistics
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