Weight Loss
Weight loss, in the reference of physical health, is the process of losing body weight, usually by losing fat. To achieve healthy weight loss, most experts recommend a combination of healthy eating patterns and regular physical exercise. Some people try to lose weight by using drugs such as fenfluoramine, nicotine or cocaine (see Anti-obesity drugs), herbs such as ephedra, or surgery such as liposuction.
What foods should I avoid for Weight Loss
You should look at your regular eating habits and identify the foods that contain the most calories, foods that may have contributed to weight gain, and then try eating smaller portions of them or consume those foods less frequently.
Calorie needs during Weight Loss
Losing fat weight does not mean simply reducing calorie intake by cutting out complete meals or not eating for a few days. Fat weight should be lost gradually the same way it was gained, it therefore requires a gradual decrease when lowering daily calorie intake.
The US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute use three criteria for assessing the health risks associated with obesity and overweight.
Here are some Weight Loss Recipes.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The BMI is a widely used weight-assessment system which gives each person a "score" according to their height and weight. In simple terms, the higher your BMI score, the greater the risk of developing weight-related health problems.
How Body Mass Index Classifies Weight
Under 20 (19 for women) = Underweight Between 20 and 24.99 = Normal Weight Between 25 and 29.99 = Overweight Between 30 and 34.99 = Obese Class 1 Between 35 and 39.99 = Obese Class 2 40 and above = Morbid Obesity
How Body Mass Index Classifies Weight-Related Health Risk
BMI of < 20.00 - Risk = Moderate to Very High 20.00 to 21.99 - Risk = Low 22.00 to 24.99 - Risk = Very Low 25.00 to 29.99 - Risk = Low 30.00 to 34.99 - Risk = Moderate 35.00 to 39.99 - Risk = High BMI of > 40.00 - Risk = Very High
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