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Calculators for BMI and Calorie Goals
In reading the January/February 2009 issue of Eating Well, I noted the two calculators they provide for figuring out how much to eat to get the dieting results you want for yourself. I thought they might make a nice addition to the site -- a handy reference for future use, if nothing else as summer comes upon us with thoughts of swimming and boating activities.
The article concerns changing your mindset to permanently choose a healthier lifestyle and developing a diet for life. You might enjoy reading the full article. Give their website a look and get a free issue: eatingwell.com
The BMI indicator is an estimate of body composition. Using weight and height, you are given a formula that results in a single number. It is generally considered to be a handy aid to determining whether you are carrying a healthy weight.
A BMI of 18.5 or lower is considered underweight. (Eat some good food! No junk allowed <grin>)
A BMI of 19 to 24.5 is considered correct and lowers your risk for weight-related health problems.
A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.
A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds times 703 and divide that total by your height in inches, squared.
Example: 140 pounds x 703 = 98,420
divided by 5 foot 8 inches (which is 5x12 plus 8 = 68), squared (i.e. 68 times 68) = 4,624
so we have 98,420 divided by 4,624 = 21.28, which is my BMI and means I'm O.K. for now!
The second calculator mentioned in the article is aimed at letting you know how many calories you have to restrict yourself to in order to either maintain your current weight or lose pounds per week.
To stay the same weight, multiply your current weight by 12. That number yields the number of calories you can consume and stay exactly the same weight as you are now.
To lose one pound a week, cut 500 calories a day. So if you know from the calorie number above how much you can eat to stay the same, just subtract 500 from it and you will be able to lose a pound a week. That's excellent. Think about this: 4 pounds a month and in a month with 5 weeks, 5 pounds!
To lose two pounds a week, cut 1,000 calories a day. But don't try to do any more -- you won't be eating enough to preserve good health.
And we want you healthy AND happy!
Don't forget -- if you have any issues you'd like us to research, send us an email!
The article concerns changing your mindset to permanently choose a healthier lifestyle and developing a diet for life. You might enjoy reading the full article. Give their website a look and get a free issue: eatingwell.com
The BMI indicator is an estimate of body composition. Using weight and height, you are given a formula that results in a single number. It is generally considered to be a handy aid to determining whether you are carrying a healthy weight.
A BMI of 18.5 or lower is considered underweight. (Eat some good food! No junk allowed <grin>)
A BMI of 19 to 24.5 is considered correct and lowers your risk for weight-related health problems.
A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.
A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds times 703 and divide that total by your height in inches, squared.
Example: 140 pounds x 703 = 98,420
divided by 5 foot 8 inches (which is 5x12 plus 8 = 68), squared (i.e. 68 times 68) = 4,624
so we have 98,420 divided by 4,624 = 21.28, which is my BMI and means I'm O.K. for now!
The second calculator mentioned in the article is aimed at letting you know how many calories you have to restrict yourself to in order to either maintain your current weight or lose pounds per week.
To stay the same weight, multiply your current weight by 12. That number yields the number of calories you can consume and stay exactly the same weight as you are now.
To lose one pound a week, cut 500 calories a day. So if you know from the calorie number above how much you can eat to stay the same, just subtract 500 from it and you will be able to lose a pound a week. That's excellent. Think about this: 4 pounds a month and in a month with 5 weeks, 5 pounds!
To lose two pounds a week, cut 1,000 calories a day. But don't try to do any more -- you won't be eating enough to preserve good health.
And we want you healthy AND happy!
Don't forget -- if you have any issues you'd like us to research, send us an email!
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