Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Weight Loss Programs , Is That What You Need?

Are you overweight? What are the risks of being obese? How to get rid of the extra bounds?
If your BMI ( Body Mass Index) is higher than 25 then you are considered overweight , to calculate your BMI;divide your weight ( in kilograms) by square your height ( in meters) , BMI=weight / (height*height) . For example I am 80 kg and 1.8 m so my BMI is 80/(1.8*1.8) = 24.7 so I am normal " HOORAY .."
Now if your BMI is higher than 25 you should think of the many risks that may affect your health , they include : Coronary heart disease , Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension , Dyslipidemia, Osteoarthritis.... ,
The corner stone in stopping extra weight is that you should spend as much calories as you take.
Of course your Doctor can advice you about which Weight Loss Program is suitable for you.