BMI Explained

Obesity is a serious condition, and ignoring it will lead to more negative outcomes. For one, you will be prone to heart disease and to other ailments. You will also be prone to more problems when it comes to your weight. You have to focus your attention to this condition.

That is why as early as possible, you have to know whether you are obese or not. While going to a doctor for consultation is the best advice, you can also check if you are obese through calculating your Body Mass Index. This is a very important task to do before starting a weight loss. What, then, is the function of the body mass index or your BMI? Well, it is your estimated body fat, not the actual. However, this estimate will determine if you are a candidate to obesity. So, how do you calculate your body mass index?

There are BMI calculators available in some websites, and you can use it for free. You just need to know your height and your weight. If you are off-line, you can calculate it by converting your weight in pounds then dividing it by your height in inches squared. Then the quotient must be multiplied by 707 and you will eventually get your BMI. So, how would you determine your obesity level? If you get 25-29, you fall under the category of “overweight.” On the other hand, if you got 30 and above, you fall on the category of “obese.” There are also three levels of obesity. First class or the “obese” is those with BMI of 30-34.9. The second class of obesity or the “severely obese” is for those with BMI of 35-39.9. Lastly, the third class of obesity or the “morbidly obese” is those with BMI of 40 and above. Those with BMI of 50 are considered “super obese” and this might really cause some big problems on your heart. Those who are obese have health risks, and those who are super obese are leading a dangerous path.

The ideal BMI falls from 19-25. On the other hand, if you get 19 and below, you are underweight. Better be sure that you get the correct body mass index as this will be the basis to know if you are really obese or not. Once you already know, then you may now take the necessary actions to prevent it from getting more serious. You must be responsible in taking care of your body so as not to get heart and other ailments.