The answer to dealing with common overweight could lie in understanding what overweight or obesity means and how to deal with it in a healthy and sustainable way. Our weight is usually assessed according to actual mass in kilograms (kg) in relation to height in meter squared (m2). This is referred to as Body Mass Index (BMI) or Quetelet index. According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia, BMI refers to accessing how much an individual’s body weight departs from what is normal or desirable for a person of his/her height. On average the adult weight is normal if BMI is within 20-25kg/ m2 for adults. Overweight is categorised as BMI 25-30kg/m2, obese 30-40kg/m2 is and above 40kg/m2 is categorised as severe obese. People who are overweight, obese and severely obese should consider losing weight until they are within their normal BMI. Therefore, the best option is to consult a dietician.
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General rules for weight-loss:
• Carbohydrates (especially simple carbohydrates) have to be avoided as well as protein high in fat. • Take note of the portion size as your portions may be bigger than is required by your body. • The frequency of eating may be too often, which is not recommended. • Your metabolism may be slow, therefore food accumulates in the body.
In our eat-and-run, massive-portion-sized culture, maintaining a healthy weight can be tough; and losing weight even tougher. Adding to the difficulty is the abundance of fad diets and “quick-fix” plans that tempt and confuse us, and ultimately fail. If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight before, you may believe that it’s just too difficult or that diets don’t work for you. And in one sense, you may be right: Traditional diets don’t work - at least not in the long term. But there are plenty of small, but powerful, changes you can make that do add up to lasting weight-loss success. The key is to create a plan that provides plenty of enjoyable choices, avoid common dieting pitfalls, and learn how to develop a healthier, more satisfying relationship with food. (Patience Legoale is a registered dietician)
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