Losing weight - A common man’s view

Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is very difficult to treat. For some people, weight loss surgery helps by restricting food intake or interrupting digestive processes. But keep in mind that weight loss surgery is a serious undertaking. You should clearly understand the pros and cons associated with the procedures before making a decision.

If you’re very overweight and can’t lose pounds with a healthy diet and exercise, surgery might be an option for you. The surgery is usually for men who are at least 100 pounds overweight and women who are at least 80 pounds overweight. If … Continue Reading

BMI — This is a numerical figure calculated by taking into account a person’s height & weight. Of late it has gathered a lot of importance and even medical institutions swear by it. It has been used to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese.

An adult with a BMI between:

NORMAL : BETWEEN 18.5 and 24.9 -  according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md.

OVERWEIGHT: BETWEEN 25 and 29.9

OBESE: 30 and above  (Calculate your BMI here. You’ll need to know your height and weight.)

On an average groups of people with BMIs of 25 and … Continue Reading