Healthy body weight!

With the desire to become physically attractive, people start to lose or gain body weight,as a result of which they become either underweight or overweight. Overweight people are prone to risks of heart diseases, diabetes, high BP , stroke,etc. An underweight person has a weak immunity,feels low and is more prone to catch various infections easily. An individual must have a healthy body weight to lead a life with reduced risk of diseases.

According to National Institute of Health,a healthy weight is the one with BMI( Body Mass Index) between 19 to 25. Below this, underweight and above this is overweight. Also a BMI greater than or equal to 30 , the person falls in category of “obese”.

A healthy weight can be checked by the following methods…

1. Height Weight chart

2. Body Mass Index ~ It can be calculated by the formula

[Weight in kg divided by square of height in metres ]

According to WHO , various BMI range categorises body into different categories.

People should lay stress on various methods to control healthy body weight.

1. Fix your goal as to how much weight you should lose or gain in a month according to your body capacity and limitations.

2. Lose or gain weight for better health not for better look.

3. If you need to lose weight reduce the calorie intake( not remove,only reduce).

3. Be active in your lifestyle. Get involved in more physical activities.

4. Be serious and committed to your set goals.

5. Pranayama and yoga asanas help control stress which is one of the well known reason for increasing weight.

6. Avoid small meals frequently.

7. Avoid fast food,fatty food and more caloric food items.

8. Avoid overeating.

9. Don’t skip meals. Bcoz if you skip meal , definitely you are indulged in overeating in next meal.

10. Exercise helps to control your weight by using to he excess calories.

Exercise for atleast 30 minutes daily to maintain a healthy body weight.

11. Maintain a balance between intake and consumption of calories.

It is said that you may lose body weight for short period,but it is difficult to maintain it for lifetime as it requires a strong willpower,firm determination, dedication, persistent efforts and motivation to control weight and maintain a healthy weight.