Loose Weight Successful
Learn to Eat the Right Things
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It is part of an ongoing lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay with for years to come. A healthy weight contributes to good health now and as you age.
How can I tell if I’m at a healthy weight?
One way to determine whether your weight is a healthy one is to calculate your "body mass index" (BMI). For most people, BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness. It is calculated based on your height and weight.
BMI is calculated by dividing weight in Kilograms by the square of height in meters (Weight/Height²)
If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the “underweight” range. Your health care provider can help you to achieve a healthier total body weight.
If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the “normal” or Healthy Weight range. Keep up the good work!
If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the “overweight” range. Therefore, you may need to lose weight, especially if you have two or more of the risk factors for diseases associated with overweight.
If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the “obese” range. Therefore, you should talk to your doctor or health care provider about losing weight.
HOW TO TREAT OBESITY ?
When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight for a lifetime, the bottom line is – calories count! Weight management is all about balance—balancing the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses or "burns off.".
· Caloric balance is like a scale. To remain in balance and maintain your body weight, the calories consumed (from foods) must be balanced by the calories used (in normal body functions, daily activities, and exercise).
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If you are...
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Your caloric balance status is...
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Maintaining your weight
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"in balance." You are eating roughly the same number of calories that your body is using. Your weight will remain stable.
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Gaining weight
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"in caloric excess." You are eating more calories than your body is using. You will store these extra calories as fat and you'll gain weight.
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Losing weight
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"in caloric deficit." You are eating fewer calories than you are using. Your body is pulling from its fat storage cells for energy, so your weight is decreasing.
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Eat Healthfully and Enjoy It!
A healthy eating plan that helps you manage your weight includes a variety of foods you may not have considered. If "healthy eating" makes you think about the foods you can't have, try refocusing on all the new foods you can eat such as :
§ Fresh fruits
§ Fresh vegetables .
§ A new twist on an old favorite ¯ try healthier variations using baking or grilling.
§ a lower-calorie version. Use lower-calorie ingredients
The Plastic Surgery Center
Rafif Rashed
dietitian
