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WHAT'S MY
BMI ? HOW MUCH DO I WEIGH ?
If your BMI is below 20:
This indicates a lean BMI, which
means you have a low amount of body fat. Ifyou are an athlete,
this can be desirable. If you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can
indicate that your weight may be too low which may lower your
immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should
consider gaining weight through good diet and exercise habits,
to increase your muscle mass.
If your BMI is between 20 and 22:
This indicates the ideal, healthy
amount of body fat, which is associated with living longest, and
the lowest incidence of serious illness. Coincidentally, it
seems this ratio is what many individuals perceive to be the
most aesthetically attractive.
If your BMI is between 22 and 25:
This is still considered an
acceptable range, and is associated with good health.
If your BMI is between 25 and 30:
You are
considered "Hefty" and should finds ways to lower your weight,
through diet and exercise. You are at increased risk for a
variety of illnesses at your present weight. You should lose
weight by changing your diet and exercising more.
If your BMI is over 30:
This indicates an unhealthy
condition, your excess "Prosperity" is putting you at risk for
heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder
disease and some cancers. You should lose weight by changing
your diet and exercising more. |
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