Obesity or overweight is seen as having an overly amount of fat in the body. Overweight increases the risk of certain fast-killing diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Someone who is obese may also be exposed to risk of premature death. Report from Mayo Clinic indicates that one out of three individuals is considered overweight. So, if you are already overweight, is weight loss surgery right for you?
First, You Need to Determine If You Are Overweight
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a formula used in determining if an individual is obese. This formula takes into account a person’s height and weight, which is an indicator of the individual’s body fatness to height. A body mass index considered to be normal is usually between 19 and 25.
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Body Mass Index Calculator, an individual who weighs 140 pounds and measures 5-foot-7-inch in height would have 21.9 body mass index. So, an individual is considered overweight if the body mass index number is between approximately 26 and 29. And, when the BMI reaches 30 and above, an individual is said to be obese. The extreme or morbid obesity is when a BMI is 40 and above.
So, Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?
Your doctor is in the best position to determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. If you are not yet in the obese stage, you can kick-start your natural weight loss journey (which is the safest) by enrolling for a fitness bootcamp, NJ. You should also combine your GTZ fitness exercise with quality weight loss meals and plan.
Generally, you may be eligible for a weight loss surgery if;
- You are obese as an adult, particularly if you are experiencing certain excess weight-related health problems such as type 2 diabetes.
- You understand the risks as well as the benefits of weight loss surgery
- You will be devoted to making changes in your lifestyle to sustain the weight loss result.
- You can make changes in your eating pattern after the surgery.
As mentioned earlier, your doctor is in the best position to recommend a weight loss surgery or otherwise. So, if you think you are overweighed and suffering some health issues as a result, speak with your doctor.
However, the safest and risk-free way to lose weight and sustain the weight loss is to combine fitness exercises and healthy diet.
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