Healthy Weight Chart

The media focuses so much attention on celebrities' weight and appearance that sometimes we may feel overweight when in reality we are a healthy weight. Being extremely thin is not healthy either. We've all seen people with anorexia, and nobody thinks that is healthy. A healthy weight is somewhere in the middle.

If you find that you do fall into the overweight or even obese areas however, it's important for your health that you take control of your weight. It's not as hard as it seems to make some small changes that can lead to big changes in your weight and health.

Lose Weight Safely & Naturally!

• Find your Body Mass Index (BMI) on the chart above.

• If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10% of your body weight can improve your health.

• If you need to lose weight, do so gradually not more than 2 pounds per week. This will ensure you're losing fat not muscle.

BE ACTIVE

• Start exercising to balance the calories you consume.

• Be physically active for at least 30 minutes for adults for or 60 minutes for children at least 3 days per week.

• Limit computer and television time to less than 2 hours per day.

• Choose sensible portion sizes. Restaurant portion sizes are usually enough for several meals. Only eat until you are no longer hungry and take the rest home in a doggie bag.

• Follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

If the chart shows you are above the healthy limit, losing weight will certainly be beneficial to your health and most of all , how you feel. Just remember not to take it to the other extreme and lose more weight than is healthy. A nice healthy balance is what you're after.

If you find you need to lose weight or gain weight, it's best to have a complete checkup with your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

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