MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BODY MASS INDEX
The healthy weight range is based on a measurement known as the Body Mass Index (BMI).
You can work this out with your height and weight.
Make allowances if you are heavily built, BMI varies between men and women.
BMI Calculator
To calculate Body Mass Index manually, use this method.
- Measure your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself.
- Measure your weight in kilograms and then divide the weight by the height.
- For example you are 1.7m (5 feet 7 inches) tall and weigh 68kg (10 stone, 8lb), this is the calculation:
- 1.7 x 1.7 = 2.89
- Your BMI would be 68 divided by 2.89 = 23.53
- This places you in the OK category so you wouldn't have to lose weight.
19.56, you're classified UNDERWEIGHT.
It could be you eat a well-balanced diet but are naturally slim.
No need to change what you eat, make sure you get nutrients you need to stay healthy.
To gain weight, increase food intake, healthily!
Our meal replacement shake will help without risking getting fat.
Don't try to lose weight as weight loss will not help long term health.
If you restrict food to lose weight, you risk depleting your body of nutrition and are more susceptible to getting ill, now and in the future,
being too thin increases your chance of developing health problems in later life, women are particularly susceptible.
22.49, you are in the HEALTHY weight range, scientific research suggests this is associated with the best health, least risk of heart disease, some cancers and a range of other health problems.
There are no health benefits to changing your weight, but your health will benefit if you are active and eat a healthy diet.
Eat a varied balanced diet, do regular activity that you enjoy and can maintain.
26.40, you are in the OVERWEIGHT range.
Losing weight will benefit your health, particularly important not to gain weight.
If you are not active, exercise may help lose weight and keep it off.
Do activity you enjoy and can sustain, if it is a chore you will give up and go back to your old unhealthy ways.
It is important to combine this with eating a healthy, well balanced diet.
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables & choose lower fat foods, watch your portion sizes.
Reduce food and drinks that contain a lot of sugar and fat & try not to be tempted by losing weight fast.
Body fat can only be lost slowly (aim for a steady .5 kg-1kg (1-2lb) per week).
37.58, you are in the OBESE range, your health would benefit from a long term weight reduction.
Get advice from your doctor to make a plan for long term weight loss.
You must burn more calories than you consume to lose weight. The best way is to combine a healthy diet - eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, choosing lower fat foods, watch portion sizes and take regular exercise.
Ease yourself into an exercise routine and also a change in diet.
50.71, you are VERY OBESE. Your health will suffer unless you take advise from a specialist.
It is very important you don't gain weight and start to take steps to reduce it long term.
Herbalife weight loss products are excellent for maintaining weight long term. Many customers order every month to keep their weight in check.
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RECOMMENDED BMI SUMMARY CHART
If 18.5 to 25 Healthy weight range try to maintain it. Many Herbalife customers maintain weight using a few Herbalife productsIf 25 to 30 You are overweight consider losing weight. We would recommend you try one of our weight loss programsIf 30 to 40 You are considered obese, you must lose weight. Try a Herbalife weight loss programme for steady weight loss. If more than 40 You are very obese, lose weight now. Consult your Doctor & consider a weight loss diet you can maintain. |
