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Are you
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One
of the simplest ways of answering this question is finding your Body
Mass Index or BMI. Your BMI is a formula that compares your weight
to your height. It does not apply if you are very muscular or
pregnant. The following table gives the normal values:
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YOU ARE: |
IF YOUR BMI IS:
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Underweight |
Below 18.5 |
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Normal |
18.5 - 24.9 |
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Overweight |
25.0 - 29.9 |
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Obese |
30.0 - 39.9
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Morbidly
Obese |
>
40 |
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Use
a BMI table |
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Assessing
your risks from obesity |
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How
much do I need to lose? |
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Most
health experts agree that you should aim for a modest weight loss.
Your target weight should be 10% or 2 BMI's under your current
weight. You can use the BMI table to determine your goal weight. Use
a BMI table |
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How
many calories should I consume to lose weight? |
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Your
weight loss should be about 1% of your weight per week. Thus,
a 175 person should aim for a weekly loss of about 1.75 pounds. The
weight loss will gradually taper because your body will need less and less
calories to maintain itself. Exercise may help keep your weight loss at a
steady pace.
The table below is a brief guide.
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Thus,
if you weigh 260 pounds, you should choose a program that has no
less than 1500 calories, resulting in a weekly loss of approximately
2.5 pounds. Genetics, metabolism, medical conditions and the amount
of exercise affect the rate
of your weight loss. |
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How
does the e-Protein Meal Plans work? |
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The
meal plans are based on a principle called Protein-Sparing Modified
Fasting (PSMF). Your body is made to burn more fats, which are basically
stored sugars, by reducing the amount of carbohydrates and increasing the
amount of proteins taken. e-Protein is a physician-developed meal
replacement plan based on medical research. This is the same plan used by
many weight-loss doctors all over the country. |
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Click
here if you need to see a Bariatrician on Long Island |
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