2006-08-09 05:06:30 · 6 answers · asked by ren08191980 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
get you body-fat percentage tested - that is how you tell if you are "over-weight.
HERE ARE THE BASICS:
1. you lose weight by consuming fewer Calories than you burn
2. you gain weight by consuming more Calories than you burn.
3. you should be concerned with losing FAT, not weight. There are 3500 Calories/Lbs of fat. To lost one pound of fat/week you have to burn 3500 Calories/week more than you consumed. there are 2500 Calories in a pound of muscle.
4. You should be more concerned with your percent body fat, not your weight.
5. the best, most effective way or burning fat is by combining weight-training and cardio exercise. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolism will be. You will burn more calories all day long, including while you sleep. A health body fat percentage for males is 7-18%, females 18-24% (approximate numbers).
6. you should eat 6-8 small meals each day - this will prevent you from eating 3 large meal which will slow your metabolism while your body works to digest the large quantity of food.
As a general rule of thumb, you should be weight-training 3-4 times per week and performing cardio 3-5 times per week.
Consider hiring a personal trainer (ISSA certified) and a nutritionist. The money spent on these services is worth more than spending money on pills and potions.
2006-08-09 05:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by electronics,weights,firearms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to a bmi (body mass index) chart your bmi is 28.2 which puts you in the category of overweight. Your ideal weight is around 148 and the medical recomendation is 121-160 pounds. It also depends on if you are small framed, medium framed, or large framed. If you are built small you should weigh between 125-139 pounds, medium is 136-150, and large is 146-166 pounds
2006-08-09 13:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my rule has always been that a girl isn't fat unless her belly sticks out father than her boobies.
look in the mirror and see if you are there yet.
2006-08-09 12:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by oldsoftee2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a standing scale that reads from the top, ( digital) or have someone read it for you, since you can't see your feet. LOL
2006-08-09 12:11:56 · answer #4 · answered by metrobluequeen1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the mirror, or ask a really hot guy!!!
2006-08-09 12:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to weight watcher they will tell you or your practice nurse at your Dr's
2006-08-09 12:30:55 · answer #6 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋