Are You Really Overweight
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Are You Really Overweight?
Summary
Want to know if you're truly overweight? Learn how to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) to find out, and discover how much weight you might need to lose.Article
Determining if you're overweight often comes down to your feelings, how your clothes fit, or how you look in the mirror. But how do you really measure it? One method is by calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI), which relates your weight to your height. Here’s the formula:
\[ \text{Your BMI} = \left(\frac{\text{your weight in pounds}}{\text{your height in inches}^2}\right) \times 705 \]
For example, if you weigh 143 pounds and are 64 inches tall, your BMI would be:
\[ \text{Your BMI} = \left(\frac{143}{64 \times 64}\right) \times 705 = 26.2 \]
According to BMI categories:
- Underweight: BMI < 18.5
- 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 > 40
With a BMI of 26.2, you are considered overweight. If you're aiming for a normal BMI of 21.5:
\[ \text{Ideal Weight} = \left(\frac{\text{normal BMI} \times \text{your height}^2}{705}\right) \]
For our example:
\[ \text{Ideal Weight} = \left(\frac{21.5 \times 64 \times 64}{705}\right) = 124.91 \]
This means you should weigh around 124.91 pounds and might need to lose around 18.1 pounds.
Strive for a BMI under 25, coupled with a healthy diet and regular exercise, to improve your overall health. Higher BMIs (over 28) increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other health issues.
Pay attention to your waistline too. Ideally, men should have a waistline under 35 inches, and women under 30 inches. These measurements can vary, but a larger waistline increases disease risk.
In addition to your waistline, measure your bust/chest, hips, and thighs to track changes. Even if your weight doesn't drop immediately, your body can become more toned from exercise, and the scale doesn’t always reflect these changes.
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