BMI
Body mass index (BMI) is a way of telling if
you’re a healthy weight for your height. It applies to men and
women aged18 to 60 (excluding pregnant women).
Many doctors use body mass index as a way of
assessing whether someone would benefit from losing weight.
According to UK National Audit Office
statistics, having a BMI of 30 or above can reduce your life by a
staggering nine years. Over 40 serious health conditions are linked
to having a BMI of 30 or above including high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, heart disease and some cancers.
Even having a body mass index of over 25
increases your risk of developing serious health problems.
What is a healthy body mass index?
To reduce your risk of developing high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and some cancers, you
should try to keep your body mass index within the normal
range.
Underweight
BMI of below 18.5
Normal
BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight
BMI of 25 to 29.9
Obesity
BMI of 30 and above
What is my body mass index?
If you know your height and weight, you can
work out your body mass index using
the simple steps below.
1. Take your weight in kilograms and divide it
by your height in metres.
2. Divide the result by your height in metres
again.
Alternatively you can let the LighterLife BMI
do the calculation for you.
What can I do if my body mass index is too
high?
To reduce your body mass index you need to
lose weight safely. To retain the health benefits you then need to
sustain your weight loss.
If you have a body mass index of 25 or above
LighterLife can help your achieve a healthier body mass index
quickly and safely, then help you manage your new BMI, not just for
a few weeks or months but for life.
So don’t just worry if your BMI is 25 or
above, simply book on a
free information session and see how LighterLife can help you
live a lighter, healthier life.