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Body-mass index

Body-mass index or (BMI) measures body fatness by measuring weight relative to height.

To find your body-mass index divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiply that number by 703

A simpler method is to measure your waist. A waist of more then 35 inches if you’re a female or a waist of more then 40 inches if you’re a man is considered risky.

By losing weight you will reduce your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and a variety of other illnesses.

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An item on BBCTV confirmed what I've suspected for years

Submitted by Hatsrus on Wed, 2007-04-11 01:31.

that going on a diet to lose weight only works in the short term, and that yo yo dieting is counter-productive. New Research advocates exercise as the best way to lose weight, not that once a week strenuous gym workout but regular gentle exercise. Walking, swimming, horse-riding, golf, cycling anything that you enjoy enough to do three or four times per week.

I wonder what they will tell us next!!!

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Hatsrus don't listen to the hype

Submitted by Toad on Wed, 2007-04-11 02:01.

A diet low in processed foods and an active lifestlye is all most people need to lose weight and feel good.

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I don't now listen to the hype. The so-called experts tell us so

Submitted by Hatsrus on Wed, 2007-04-11 02:14.

much balderdash perhaps we should listen to our own bodies and do what works for each one of us.

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good advice hatsrus

Submitted by Toad on Wed, 2007-04-11 15:30.

Everybodys body is different.

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It is hard to be enthusiastic about a weight loss program

Submitted by Elly on Wed, 2007-04-11 01:49.

when you read this!

Elly

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Elly your right

Submitted by Toad on Tue, 2007-04-10 10:15.

Losing weight is hard. Keeping it off is even harder

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So true Toad,

Submitted by Elly on Tue, 2007-04-10 13:58.

So true.

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oh, it is so hard to lose weight

Submitted by Elly on Tue, 2007-04-10 02:58.

and I know the risks. It is all so complex. It is not easy.

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