According to my BMI index, I'm considered obese. Is this necessarily unhealthy, because I would say I have a more muscular build. Also I would like to get down to 180. Does anyone have suggestions for losing wait efficiently- like specifics. I would like to try an exercise program. I really like to run. How often and how long is the best to lose weight.
2007-01-16 14:11:15 · 4 answers · asked by mmwreal 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The BMI is not a perfect measure but it is a good guide, so I am guessing you would be healthier with a little less weight. As for how to lose weight - Diet and execise. If you dont do any exercise now, just start by doing something. Anything is better than nothing. If you already take some exercise tryt to add more cardio, ie something that raises your heartrate for at least 20 minutes at a time. A minimum of three times a week. Examine your diet and identify where you can make small changes - Do you snack too much, are your portions too large, what type of foods are you eating, are you adding too many calories through beverages? Good luck, and you will thank yourself later for making these small changes now.
2007-01-16 14:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by psa73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-16 15:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
na na na ur not 'obese' this bmi thing is just an indercation (spelt wrong) if u hav a muscular build u will weigh more (muscle weighs more than fat) so dnt believe the bmi.. to lose weight eat little fat and DRINK DRINK DRINK loads of water.. and also exercise up to 30mins 6 times a week. good luck
2007-01-16 14:25:46 · answer #3 · answered by cowgal_29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your body fat percentage. If you have a BMI of 28 and over 25% body fat, then yes that is unhealthy for a male. But if you have a BMI of 28 and 15% body fat, then it is a different story.
HTH : )
2007-01-17 02:46:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋