What is a healthy weight...BMI

Do you know where you stand when it comes to your weight? Are you overweight, obese, or even underweight? I’ve seen a lot of questions regarding this specific topic and hopefully this will help clarify things.

If you look on the right sidebar of trufit-source.com you will see a BMI (body mass index) calculator. BMI is a fairly reliable indicator of total body-fat levels using your height and weight as a guide. The BMI calculator is valid for both adult men and women, but may show a margin of error for the following individuals:

* 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

After imputing your correct height and weight you will be given a number.

What exactly does this number mean?

First off that number is your BMI. This number is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which can be related to the risk of certain diseases. 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.

If your BMI is elevated you may want to talk to your doctor about the risk factors associated with obesity and whether or not you should lose weight. Your doctor should be able to advise you and get you on track to starting a weight loss routine. There are many risks involved with individuals whom are overweight or obese such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or other lipid disorders, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers.

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