Are You Really Overweight?
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Your BMI = [(yourWeight)/(your Height x your Height)] x 705
If you weight 143 lbs and are 64 in tall- then
your BMI = [(143) / (64 x 64)] x 705 = 26.2. Based on the chart below a BMI of 26.2 is overweight.
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· normal weight BMI = 18.5 - 24.9
· overweight BMI = 25 - 29.9
· slight obesity BMI = 30 - 34.9
· obese BMI = 35 - 39.9
· excess obese = BMI = greater than 40
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(your ideal Weight) = [(normal BMI / 705) x (your Height x your Height)]
For the example above if you have a BMI = 26.2 and the normal BMI number = 21.5- then-
(your ideal Weight) = [(21.5/705) x (64 x 64)] = 124.91
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Try to get your BMI below 25. Under this number- you can expect to have good heath if you are eating the right kinds of food and exercising regularly. If your BMI is greater than 28- you are more likely to have cardiovascular diseases- diabetes- and many other diseases related to a toxic colon.
Keep track of your waistline. Your waistline- if you are a man- should be less than 35 ". For women it should be less than 30". As your waistline get larger you become more susceptible to diseases. Of course- waistlines are going to vary because people have different shapes. But you know if your waistline to big for your shape.
Now you should know how much weight you need to lose. Beside your waistline- you should also measure bust/chest- hips- and thighs.. This gives you an indication how your body is changing. As you lose fat you may not lose weight for a while. Your body will become toned as you exercise. The weight scale does not always tell you that your body is changing and losing weight.
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