Your body mass index (BMI) is used to help determine if you are at a healthy weight or not. BMI is calculated using your weight and height. It’s not a perfect measure because it doesn’t take into account your muscle mass and percentage of body fat, but it can help us figure out how much weight you need to lose to reduce your risk of medical complications.
BMI 19-24: HEALTHY WEIGHT
- Exercise recommendations include aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes on at least 5 days and strength training 2-3 non-consecutive days each week to prevent weight gain
- Eat a balanced diet with 5 servings of vegetables and fruit daily (a serving is 1 cup of green leafy or ½ cup of other vegetables; 1 medium or ½ cup of fruit)
- Try to sleep at least 7 hours a night for weight maintenance
- A well structured exercise program like our Lifestyle Programs can help you maintain a healthy weight
BMI 25-29: OVERWEIGHT
- You are at increased risk of medical problems associated with your weight especially if your waist circumference is > 35” if you are a woman and > 40” if you are a man
- A combination of a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise can help with weight loss
- Exercise recommendations include aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes on at least 5 days and strength training 2-3 non-consecutive days each week
- Reducing your weight by even 5-10% can help improve your health and reduce your risk
- The Synergy Quick 20, Advanced Healthy Weight Loss, or Customized Weight Loss may be the program to help you lose your excess weight
BMI OVER 30: MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OF OBESITY WITH HIGH RISK
- You are at increased risk for serious medical complications due to your weight
- Obesity is a chronic disease that requires comprehensive treatment for long-term management
- A combination of a reduced calorie diet, increased exercise and behavior change education can help with weight loss
- Reducing your weight by even 5-10% can help improve your health and reduce your risk
- If you struggle with weight loss a medically supervised program can help you achieve the results you need to improve your health and reduce your risk.
