Are you a Canadian male?

If you are, you live in a statistical group which is leading the world... in the field of body mass. Too much body mass.

A recent study of men and women in 63 countries found between half and two-thirds of men were overweight or obese in 2006.

The populations of Canada and South Africa currently lead the way, with an average Body Mass Index (BMI) of 29 - a calculation that takes into account both height and weight.

In fairness, the U.S. was not included in the report. The report also focused on which nationalities appeared most addicted to fast foods.

People in the UK and the US were the most likely to nominate "no self discipline" as the leading factor in obesity.

These two nations also had the most respondents who said they would be unable to give up fast food.

Some 45% in the UK agreed with the statement "I like the taste of fast food too much to give it up", while 44% of Americans said they would be unable to give up their burgers, pizzas and chicken wings.

Umm... ok. I wonder. Does this qualify as "fast food"?

Before you shrug it off as no big deal, you should really read this.

I am well aware of the difficulty of keeping one's weight down. I have to work at it and when it gets too high, it's murder getting it off.

This New Year's Resolution reminder is brought to you by the month of February.