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Do I need to lose weight? Finding out your BMI (Body Mass Index) can be a good indicator of whether you need to consider a weight loss program or not. Your BMI is a method of determining your weight category if you have an average physique (if you have a very muscular build, these calculations may not apply to you.) Use the BMI calculator below to find out if you are normal, overweight, or obese. That will give you an idea of whether weight loss should be an important goal for you or not. |
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Should You Be Concerned About Weight Loss?
As our society becomes more and more overweight / obese, weight loss takes on more urgency. Weight loss programs, good ones and bad, abound. But so do unrealistic and unhealthy images of so-called "ideal" bodies. Models, stars, magazines and media encourage us to think of thin as an appropriate weight loss goal instead of fit and healthy.
But maintaining an appropriate weight is not just about looking good. Being overweight / obese increases our risk for many diseases and conditions, like:
- Cardiovascular disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Sleep Apnea
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Osteoarthritis and other joint disease
- Cancer (endometrial, breast, ovarian, cervical, colorectal and prostate)
We can avoid these associated risks by being proactive about weight loss and living a healthier lifestyle.
Weight Loss Summary
Is overall good health important to you? Is disease prevention something you strive for? Is your BMI 25 or higher? Are you uncomfortable with your current weight? These are all questions you should ask yourself before planning and embarking on a weight loss diet.
Visit our Weight Loss Strategies information page to learn more about how to make your weight loss goals a reality.
And if you find it impossible to "go it alone", you may want to consider supporting your weight loss program with a safe, effective medication. Xenical is a prescription pill that aids in weight loss by blocking fats from being absorbed into your system. And it can help keep the pounds off over time, preventing the yo-yo effect.
Learn more about Xenical and then talk to your doctor about it.
