Healthy Loss Weight

What is a Healthy Weight? BMI

Executive summary about Healthy Weight By Matthew Corson

BMI is a fairly reliable indicator of total body-fat levels using your height and weight as a guide. BMI may overestimate body fat for fit/athletic individuals with more then average muscle mass.

BMI may underestimate total body fat for older individuals whom may have loss muscle mass over the years.

First off that number is your BMI. Below are the guidelines for BMI and the risks involved.

BMI Guidelines:

Underweight = <18.5

Normal weight = 18.5-24.9

Overweight = 25-29.9

Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Those with a BMI of >25 may want to consider some form of weight loss. It has been proven that even a small percent of weight loss can lower your risks for developing diseases related to obesity such as diabetes or heart disease.

Healthy Weight Loss – 6 Necessary Elements For Success

Executive summary about Healthy Weight By Amber Cabrera

When you think of weight loss you tend to immediately think of exercise. However, the key to healthy weight loss is more than just exercise. It is the combination of six key elements that are crucial to a lasting lifestyle change.

1. Diet. Exercise is important. Feeding your body the right foods assists and keeping your body healthy and running. Also, feeding your body the right kinds of foods several times a day is crucial for effective weight loss.
2. Water. The majority of your body is made up of water. It is necessary to keep replenishing your body with water.
3. Exercise. Walking is still the most healthy, low impact activity that a person can do to aid and healthy weight loss.
4. Sleep. One of the most overlooked aspects of healthy weight loss is getting enough sleep.
5. Supplements. With a diet exercise and sleep plan, you’re well on your way to achieving at healthy weight loss.
6. State of Mind. Finally, the most important element in healthy weight loss is your mindset. Negative self talk, or self doubt will sabotage any efforts toward healthy weight loss.

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