Lose Weight

Life’s Simple 7: Lose Weight

Being overweight or having to much fat puts you at higher risk for many health problems that include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes. If you have too much fat especially if a lot of it is at your waist you are at even more of an increase for health problems. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone! More than 2/3 of our American adult population is overweight, with 1/3 of us in the obese category. Why are these statistics especially concerning? Obesity is now recognized as a major, independent risk factor for heart disease.

Why is it important to know your BMI?
Your BMI or Body mass index assesses your body weight relative to height. This measurement is useful because it takes your body composition and correlates that with the body fat in most people. If your body mass index is 25.0 or higher, you will benefit by bringing your number down below 25. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, you are at significant risk for heart health problems. To calculate your own BMI visit:

Every extra pound matters!
Have you ever walked around with a 5 pound weight attached to you for day? Now imagine carrying around a 30-pound weight in your purse or briefcase all day! That would be quite a strain on your body! Well the fact is that if you are already overweight by 5 pounds you are putting your body through that every single day! When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. Just losing one pound or even one percent of body fat allows your body the gift of active living by lowering your blood pressure and helping yourself to feel better!

TNT’s tips to loss the weight and keep it off:
· Know your calorie needs
· Know and understand your healthy BMI
· Maintain regular physical activity (30 minutes/day)
· Use a food journal to track your meals and calories


To learn more about this Life’s Simple 7 Lose Weight tip and others go to http://www.mylifecheck.org/ and for more information about how TNT can create your own Nutritional Plan visit http://www.tntgetfit.com/