Dr FTSE tells us that his BMI, using the little gadget on this page, is 27.4. This puts him in the overweight range. Following some of my tips will help him get down to the healthy range which is 18.5 to 25. A BMI of 30 or more indicates obesity.
BMI is a good rule of thumb, because it takes account of your height. It is not perfect, but if you are under or over the normal, you should be examining your diet, and maybe talking to a nurse at your health centre. Another really useful rule of thumb is waist circumference. Read more.
A waist circumference greater than 80cm (32in) for women and 94cm (37in) for men puts you at risk of health problems and a measurement of more than 88cm (35in) for women and 102cm (40in) for men is worth seeing your health centre about. The risk is coronary heart disease and more generally, metabolic syndrome.
Keeping an eye on these 2 numbers and changing your eating behaviour so that you get into the normal range will make a big difference to your overall wellbeing.
www.carolinebrowntherapy.com
Tuesday 27 October 2009
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