It must be noted here that there is difference between being overweight and obese. Therefore, how do ones determine if he or she is simply overweight or obese? The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, U.S.A., states: €œIn simplest terms, obesity is being seriously overweight because of excess body fat.€� In both obesity and overweight you need weight loss program. Ask me why. But how do you determine what overweight is for each person?

Height-weight tables can give an approximate guideline as to whether one is simply overweight or has passed into the obese stage. However, these don€™t account for differences in body composition. The Mayo Clinic says: €œBody fat, instead of weight, is a better predictor of health.€� For example, an athlete is likely to have more weight because of muscle mass or large bone structure.

BMI (body mass index) is a height-to-weight ratio that can help to define whether a person is overweight or is already obese. Base on the report by the Mayo Clinic, the healthiest BMI rating is said to range from 18.5 to 24.9. If your BMI is between 25 and 29.9, then you are overweight. In this instance you need weight loss. Anything over a BMI of 30 is viewed as obese. Obese people need urgent and effective weight loss program to safe their future. But don€™t despair you can fight obesity

How then do you determine you BMI? Do you perhaps need to see your doctor for suggestions or confirmation of your status? Not too worry my friend. Simply apply this simple suggestion.

To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 705, divide the result by your height in inches, and then divide that by your height in inches again. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds and are six feet tall, your BMI is 27 (200--705·72·72=27).

Healthy Overweight Obese
BMI 18.5-24.9 25-29.9 30 or more
Height Weight in pounds
4€™10€� 118 or less 119-142 143 or more
4€™11€� 123 or less 124-147 148 or more
5€™0€� 127 or less 128-152 153 or more
5€™1€� 131 or less 132-157 158 or more
5€™2€� 135 or less 136-163 164 or more
5€™3€� 140 or less 141-168 169 or more
5€™4€� 144 or less 145-173 174 or more
5€™5€� 149 or less 150-179 180 or more
5€™6€� 154 or less 155-185 186 or more
5€™7€� 158 or less 159-190 191 or more
5€™8€� 163 or less 164-196 197 or more
5€™9€� 168 or less 169-202 203 or more
5€™10€� 173 or less 174-208 209 or more
5€™11€� 178 or less 179-214 215 or more
6€™0€� 183 or less 184-220 221 or more
6€™1€� 188 or less 189-226 227 or more
6€™2€� 193 or less 194-232 233 or more
6€™3€� 199 or less 200-239 240 or more
Adapted from Mayo Clinic on Healthy Weigh

What result did you get? Obesity? And you begin to panic; no you do not need to do that. BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 is possible. There are proofs of those who have succeeded in fighting obesity. You will see what they do to succeed. We will help and encourage you accomplish good weight loss. Did I hear you say difficult? Very simple. You will surely succeed. You will become healthier and happier.