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Healthy Weight
AsthmaHealth: Healthy Weight
You can find the appropriate weight for you height by finding out your body mass index (BMI) which be calculated easily by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. The BMI tells you the ideal weight for your height.
Healthy Body Weight
If your BMI is less than 20, you are underweight and you do not have a healthy body weight. You should be careful not to lose any more weight and should consult your doctor. If your BMI is 20-25, your weight is in proportion to your height. If your BMI is 25 to 30, you are a bit overweight. Unless your health is affected (arthritis, for example, is made worse by excess weight), then you don’t need to worry.
If your BMI is above 30, you are overweight and should really consider losing weight to stay healthy. At BMI values greater than 30, you are heavily overweight and you have an increased risk of many diseases like coronary heart disease (CHD), high blood pressure, various cancers, diabetes mellitus, musculo-skeletal problems, reproductive disorders and gallbladder disease. You should see your general practitioner immediately.
Healthy Weight Loss
To lose weight you should eat a high-fiber, low-fat diet that follows the given guidelines in our article about fat-burning foods. There are also supplements available, that can help you losing weight. Once you have reached a comfortable weight that gives you a BMI below 30, you should eat a balanced diet and not have too many calories.
Exercise is an important part of weight maintenance. It does not have to be strenuous but just enough to make you feel slightly out of breath. Aim to exercise for 20 to 30 minutes two or three times a week. It is important for you to start exercising slowly. Many general practitioner`s can prescribe a fitness program at the local sports center. This may be available free or for a reduced fee.
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The recommended rate of weight loss is one pound per week. If you lose weight too quickly, you may lose body tissues that are not associated with the excess weight. This will make it harder for you to maintain your new weight. You will lose more weight when you first start to diet because your body uses up its stores of glycogen from your liver and muscle. Glycogen, is stored with water so, as you use glycogen, you excrete a large amount of water in your urine.
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The distribution of fat in the body is also important. People with relatively large waists (apple shaped) are more at risk of health problems than those with relatively large hips (pear shaped). A quick reference guide to the risk for your waist circumference can be obtained from sources like Ashwell Associates, a group of independent scientific consultants and disseminators that offers "The Ashwell Shape Chart".
