How Much Weight To Lose?
How Much Weight to Lose
One of the main issues to consider if you are wondering how much weight to lose, is why you are losing weight. If you want to lose weight for health purposes, then there is a specific answer to this question. A recent study by NIH discovered a specific body mass index (BMI) for health and longevity.
What is body mass index (BMI) ?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat determine by your height and weight. You can use this number in order to determine how much weight to lose. The BMI is calculated as follows:
BMI= ( Weight in Pounds ) X 703
Height in inches X Height in inches
What Does Body Mass Index Mean (BMI)?
< 18- you are underweight
< 18.5- you are thin for your weight
18.6-24.9- indicates you are a healthy weight
25-29.9 indicates you are overweight for your height
>30 is an indication of obesity
However the BMI does not accurately take into account for muscle mass. If you are building muscle as you lose weight, this may not be the most accurate measure. You should only use these tables as a guideline.
What did the study find was the ideal range for lowest risk of death?
The NIH found that the body mass index between 20.0 and 24.9 were optimal for the lowest risk of death in healthy non-smoking adults. For, it has been well established that people who are obese face an increased risk of deaths from heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.
Can Weight Loss Save Your Life?
If you look at the following statistics you will know the answer. And, If I don’t say so myself, you should be quite concerned with these findings. If your BMI is increased to levels of 30 to 34.9 the research shows a 44 percent increase risk of death, 35.0 to 39.9 BMI showed a whopping 88 percent increase, if your BMI 40.0 to 49.9 there was an unbelievable 250 percent increase risk of death.
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
Then use the BMI chart to figure out how much weight to gain during pregnancy… Eating well and gaining enough weight during your pregnancy is not only good for you but also good ..for your baby.