Everywhere we look in the western world we are filled with pictures, images, illustrations, and ideas of the ‘perfect’ shape of a woman! The fact is that many of these images have been altered or modified in some way and do not reflect the normal state of a woman. The pressure to lose weight is great when we are bombarded daily with media reports that sell products based on fertility and fashion. The consistent message is that clicking will make you desirable.

 

With the current trend of people in western countries, and facing a sea of ​​high fat, high sugar combined with physical inactivity; it is time to pay attention to our weight but not for any reason. The most important reason to want to have a healthy weight is health rather than the way your body looks.







Obesity and obesity are major public health problems in western countries. Since the 1980s both men and women have survived, obesity rates have more than doubled in the last 20 years! Children also survive. There is a growing concern that we are training our obese children unintentionally to become obese adults. We are said to be digging graves with our teeth! So how can we determine what each healthy body weight is



How do you say you are overweight?

Since we are all different shapes and sizes, there is not a single recommended weight for your height. Instead, there are a variety of healthy weights for your height. Another way to check your weight is to calculate your Body Mass Index or BMI.

Your BMI is a measure or a comparison of your height and weight expressed in a number. To get your BMI you need to divide your weight (measured in kg) by your height (measured in m) by square. If you do not know your measurements in the metric system you can find any number of BMI calculators online that will make the conversion into actionable steps. One such calculator is the website listed below.

The accepted definitions of weight categories by BMI are:

Low Weight - BMI below 18.5

Healthy weight - BMI between 18.5 and 24.9

Obesity - BMI equal to or greater than 25 and up to 29.9

Obesity - BMI equal to or over 30

These BMI figures are only applicable to adults 18 years of age and older and are based on a study by Caucasian people. Therefore, they do not apply to children and adolescents and may not be appropriate for people of other cultural backgrounds.

Another way to measure your weight is to measure the circumference of your waist, using a tape measure. This gives you an idea of ​​whether you have a lot of fat stored in your area. The cycle of depression associated with increased health risk is:

For men, The waist circumference is larger than 94cm

For women, the waist circumference is more than 80cm

Having a healthy weight can help:

- improve blood cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels

- reduce the risk of other health-related problems

- develop self-confidence and confidence

- make it easier to work physically.

If you are overweight or obese… try not to be overweight. This will help you in the years to come as people tend to gain weight with age. It is better to take care of your body and follow a healthy lifestyle that includes a nutritious, fun, healthy weight loss program. By simply losing 10 pounds, you can improve your whole life.