:: Take full control of your weight
Posted by Andrew
It is no secret that some of us want to loose weight.
Take control of your weight
In order to loose weight, you need to use up more calories than you eat. To do this, multiply your ideal body weight (in kilograms) by 15 (if you are active) or 13 (if you are not so active). The result is the maximum number of calories you should eat per day to gradually achieve your ideal body weight.
- Use the chart below to determine the range for your ideal body weight. Aim to get your weight into the ideal range. Don’t overdo it and drop too far below that range.
- Remember that loosing weight gradually and keeping it off is better for you than loosing weight quickly and then putting it back on again.
- A rapid increase in body weight (i.e. overnight) may be a sign of fluid retention and you should consult your physician promptly.
- Calculate and monitor your body mass index (BMI). This is one way to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks. The BMI is a measure that takes into account a person’s weight and height to estimate total body fat in adults. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk of developing additional health problems. You can calculate your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres, squared (or visit http://www.nutri-facts.com/bmi.asp where you can find a calculator that will do this for you).
I should like to point out some FREE online tools for keeping your nutrition/diet daily journal. Track how much stuff you eat and see if you’re missing out on some.
* FitDay
* Traineo
* My Pyramid Tracker
* Ontri
* The Daily Plate
Good luck!
