Figuring Body Mass Index: Body Mass Index CalculationHow To Calculate BMIBody mass index is a quick way to calculate, from a person’s height and weight, the percentage of fat in their body. The calculation is an ok way to gauge total body fat but it can be misleading for certain types of people. For instance a robust body builder may prove to be overweight for his height. He may have a high percentage of fat just because he is short and weighs a lot. The total body fat may show up in error. If you do not have any muscle mass, or have lots of muscle mass, or are pregnant, the body mass index calculations will be less accurate. However, there are different body mass calculators for special situations as these.
Body Mass Index CalculationsIf you are big boned, short, and have more muscle than fat, don’t get alarmed by the numbers that appear from calculating your height and weight. The major problem with the bmi calculator over the Internet is it can overestimate a person’s percentage of fat.This can especially be the case in athletes and those who have more muscle than fat just because muscle weighs more than fat. Or it can underestimate body fat in people who have no muscle tone. So take both of these issues into consideration when taking the calculations over the Internet.
Diet’s Role In Body Mass IndexSometimes the best way to know if you have too much fat on your body is to look at your body. When you sit down do you have stomach roles? Do you have cellulite on your thighs, stomach, or buttocks? Here is another sure sign.Do you eat refined packaged foods, like white flour and sugar more than a couple of times a week? The amount of saturated fats and hydrogenated (cooked) oils in these foods are alarming. Natural foods turn into useable energy in your body, which burns off during normal activity. Sugary laden, processed foods cause fat cells to hold up within the system in the form of weight gain and cellulite. This is why we get toxic overload syndrome. The more unnatural your diet, the more percentage of fat will be in your body causing toxins to build up. The best diet to ensure a good body mass index is going to consist mainly of whole grains, beans, legumes, whole fruits and vegetables.
Self Image And Body Dysmorphic DisorderDo you have a good self-image? What do you see when you look in the mirror? Some people don’t like what they see in the mirror and it can end up being dangerous to health and body image.Some people look at themselves in the mirror and don’t like what they see and it can cause deep-seated emotional issues such as “body dysmorphic disorder”. Body dysmorphic disorder or BDD is an obsession of how one feels about the way they look. The center point for BDD sufferers is usually with something to do with a facial feature. Their eyes are to big, or they believe they have a big nose, or they don’t like the way their mouth is shaped. A tiny flaw turns into an obsession for those who suffer with this condition. The odd thing about this disorder is these individuals are perfectly normal looking and have no such body disfigurement. If you are overweight and have an image issue, seek counseling right away. Not even a natural diet can help with a low self-esteem or body dysmorphic disorder syndrome. See the source at end of article to learn more about BDD. Are you trying to lose weight but finding it difficult to stay focused? The best way for losing weight is through eating a natural, whole foods diet. Don’t push yourself to lose weight. Find a physical activity that you enjoy like jogging, walking or biking and get on a regimen program to do it everyday. There is no need to deprive yourself of food, just eat the right foods and enjoy eating. Sources: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysmorphobia
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