Before you start
Why lose weight?
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If you are now satisfied that losing some pounds is a good idea, the next helpful step is to be clear about why you actually want to lose weight.
Measuring body fat
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Measuring body is fat especially useful when regular physical activity is a key part of your weight loss plan. As well as seeing how the scales change, you can assess how the amount of fat in your body changes.
Assessing your weight
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A great aim is to get to a weight where you feel healthy and comfortable, have the energy to do what you want to do, enjoy a varied diet, and have no weight-related medical problems.
Personal reasons for losing weight
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Besides health reasons, many people have their own reasons for wanting to lose weight.
Body Mass Index
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The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used internationally by doctors and other health professionals to assess if someone’s weight is putting their health at risk.
Introduction
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The fact that you have contacted us for reliable information about weight control means that you have decided to take a sensible, healthy approach. Congratulations on making a vital first step towards a healthier, slimmer future. Being a healthier weight can literally add years to life – as well as plenty of wonderful life to those years.
Waist management
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Another important way to assess your weight is by measuring your waist at belly button level. A simple way to stay aware of your waist is according to how well, or otherwise, skirts and trousers fit.
What is a Healthy Weight?
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How weight loss works
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Weight is regulated by the calories we consume from food and drink and the calories we burn (our metabolic rate (the rate our bodies tick over) + activity we do).