Gaining unwanted weight is a result of two behaviors; not exercising enough and eating too much. Maintaining a healthy weight is done by adhering to a simple phrase: move more, eat less. If you're wondering why you're fat, you need to look no further than your diet and exercise habits. Are...
Body mass index (BMI) is simply a relationship between weight and height. For the vast majority of people, BMI will give a good measure of whether the weight is normal or needs to change. Some populations such as bodybuilders will have a higher BMI because of muscle mass. This tool...
This calculator will estimate the time you need to reach your weight loss goals at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week (about 0.5 - 1kg per week). Enter your weight loss goal in pounds use kilograms Healthy weight loss happens at a rate of 1-2 (about 0.5 - 1kg per...
This calculator will estimate the time you need to reach your weight loss goals at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week (about 0.5 - 1kg per week). Enter your weight loss goal in kilograms use pounds Healthy weight loss happens at a rate of 1-2 (about 0.5 - 1kg per...
Studies have shown that weight is a pretty good predictor of overall health. The heavier you are, the more at risk you become for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and strokes. It is therefore in your interest to stay within a normal weight range. BMI The Body Mass Index (BMI) is...
The healthy weight range calculator uses body mass index to calculate a range of weights that is healthy for your height. Enter your height below and click calculate to figure out your healthy weight range. The reason why a normal weight can go so low and so high is...
As of 2010, approximately 70% of Americans were either overweight or obese as defined by their Body Mass Index or BMI. Obesity related health issues are significant because they increase health care costs, decrease productivity and result in premature death. Discussing BMI invokes a great deal of passion because it...
In Part 1 of The War on Bulking, I discussed the mentality of the typical bulker. This "do anything to gain weight" attitude negatively impacts health. Though many bulkers claim to be healthy, their actions suggest they are much more concerned with gaining unlimited amounts of body weight than...
I subscribed to the bulking theory of doing whatever it took to pack on as much weight as possible for quite awhile. This dangerous bulking mentality allows you to get away with a lot. While pretending to be healthy, you eat as much as you want, follow few, if any...
Reading CNN's post about obese people's fashion leads you to believe that we live in a society where fat people are denied the basic liberties of life. These "fatshion" bloggers are either ignorant to the health problems associated with obesity or find it easier to stay fat and claim...
