subject: Weight loss how do you know what the proper weight is for your body and height [print this page] Weight loss how do you know what the proper weight is for your body and height
There several people, that are dieting or trying to lose weight, each person has an idea of their goal weight they want to get rid of. But the question you have to ask yourself is it a safe amount of weight to lose according to the person height and body structure?
Men and women that are on a diet program have a goal in mind, such as the amount of pounds they want to get rid of. There are scientific charts that indicate the amount of pounds your body is able to carry. You body is mint to be structured a specific way, and at a specific weight.
There is one way to find out exactly where you should be and what to set your target weight at. That is called a B.M.I, what that will tell you is your body mass index, or lean protein factor. What this will do is take your height and weight and calculate exactly where you should be. Now a healthy B.M.I should be between 20% and 25% according to scientific charts and studies.
The B.M.I is based on scientific studies, this way, men and women have a safe and proven guideline to go by. You can start on a program a have something to guide you to where you are at and where you should be. It will also give you a goal to shoot for if you are not quite there yet.
You should always keep track of the pounds you lose so you know where you are at and how far you need to go. This way you can work hard on your program or diet and also do it safely.
One thing to keep in mind is if you are not aware of your target you can lose too much and be at an unhealthy level. At this point you might not be getting the proteins and nutrients the body needs. You also may have to low of a calorie intake. If this happens to you, you will start to feel existed, run down and never have enough energy no matter what you do.
In conclusion you should always know how close to your target weight you are. This way you can drop the pounds you want to get rid of in a safe but effective manner without affecting your health as well. So when you are on any kind of diet or program, always check your B.M.I. to make sure you are in a safe zone.
