Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for everyone. Some decide to lose weight because they are worried about their appearance. However, health is the most important reason to maintain your weight. Overweight and obese people are prone to suffering from serious health conditions and generally have a lower quality of life than people with a healthy weight.
At Phoenix Medical Centers we understand the importance of a healthy weight for your health and know how to help you maintain a healthy weight.
Call us at (813) 462 2595 for more information about our weight loss program and other services.
How do I know if my weight is healthy?
Healthy weight depends on many factors and varies from person to person, so knowing how much you weigh is not enough. To determine how healthy your weight is there are two main methods: BMI and waist circumference.
Body mass index, or BMI, is your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. There are BMI calculators that will make it easy for you to determine your BMI. A healthy BMI is considered to be between 18.5 and 24.9. Remember that being underweight is as dangerous as being overweight.
Your waist circumference is another way to check whether or not you are overweight. A healthy waist circumference for women is 80 cm and for men it is 94 cm.
Why do I need to maintain a healthy weight?
A healthy weight translates into a variety of benefits for your health and well-being. Here are just some of the effects that a healthy weight has on your health.
- Reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and other potentially life-threatening conditions.
- Helps to control blood sugar levels and maintain normal blood pressure.
- Relieves pain and tension in joints and back.
- Strengthens the immune system and helps avoid infectious diseases.
- Reduces mortality and adds about 8 years to your life expectancy.
- Improves sleep and helps people with sleep apnea.
- Increases fertility in both men and women.
- Improves emotional health and well-being.
How do I maintain a healthy weight?
Even knowing all the risks of obesity and the benefits of a healthy weight, some people hesitate before starting a weight-loss program. It may be because they are afraid that it is going to be too hard for them, or because they have previously tried to lose weight but to no avail. If that’s your case, don’t worry!
At Phoenix Medical Centers, we have personalized programs that will make weight loss easy and fun for you.
Maintaining a healthy weight once you reach it is also important. Take a look at some tips that will help you stay in a healthy weight range with minimum effort:
- Eat fruits and vegetables
- Avoid sugar and fats
- Drink lots of water
- Avoid alcohol
- Do simple exercise three time a week
- Get enough sleep and set a sleep schedule
- Weigh yourself regularly
Need help losing weight? Schedule an appointment with our specialist at Phoenix Medical Centers.
Call us at (813) 462 2595 for more information about our weight loss program and other services.
