How much should I weigh?

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:33:45 +0000

It’s a question that we commonly ask and it is important to know whether your weight is adequate or if you are below or above your ideal weight.

The first thing to do is know your complexion. We need to measure the circumference in centimeters of your hand you use most, ie the right if you’re right-handed and left if you are left handed. After you measure you hand, find your complexion in the following table:
Now find your ideal weight in the tables of weight:
The Height and Complexion (weight) is in Meters and Kg.
Here is a table for converting your Height to Meters:
http://www.translatum.gr/forum/index.php?topic=25873.0
Here is a table for converting your Weight to Kg:
http://www.asknumbers.com/KilogramsToPoundsConversion.aspx
Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI relates height and weight and is easy to get, you have to do to divide your current weight in kilograms between your height in meters multiplied by two:

Weight / height x height

For example, if someone weighs 66 kilograms and measured 1.61 meters, your BMI is 25.46.
Once you know your BMI, you should know if you are obese, and what health risks are:

Level	Types	BMI	Overweight	Appearance	Complications
1	I	25-29.9	22 to 33 pounds	Barely noticeable	Social. Stress, not many health complications
2	II	30-39.9	22 to 110 pounds	Obesity is noticeable	Risk of high cholesterol, hypertension, varices, etc
3	Hiper-obsesity	40-49.9	110 to 176 pounds	Large person	Varices, bigger risk of hypertension
4	Super-Obesity I	50.64.9	176 to 242 pounds	Very striking	Heart problems, hemorrhoids, back pains
5	Super-Obsesity II	65-79.9	242 to 330 pounds	Abandonment	Severe disability. Quirurgical risk
6	Super-obesity III	80-99-9	330 to 440 pounds	Abandonment	Handicapped, ulcer problems in legs
7	Super-Obesity IV	100 or +	More than 440 pounds	Abandonment	Totally handicapped, heart, sexual and respiratory problems

If you suffer from some degree of obesity it is important to
talk to your doctor or dietitian to avoid endangering your health.

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