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CALCULATE BMI (Please enter the following data:) Weight in pounds: Height in feet: and inches: Activity level? Light Moderate Active Strenuous Age? Gender? Male Female BMI Results Your current BMI is: . It should be from 20 through 25. Acceptable weight range is from: lbs. to: lbs. (The lower end of the range is for a person with a small frame, the higher end for a larger frame.) Your optimum weight is about: lbs. At your optimum weight, you should get calories. To maintain your current weight, you should get calories per day.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of the relationship between your weight and your height. Your BMI should be from 20 through 25. A BMI below 20 indicates an underweight problem. Values of 26 to 29 indicate overweight. From 30 to 35 is considered obese. Values above 35 classified as morbidly obese with the seriousness of the health threat increasing as the value of the BMI increases. (This calculation is not valid for those younger then 15 years of age, pregnant or breast feeding women, or competitive athletes or bodybuilders. And, at best, it is only an approximation. If you feel you are seriously over or under weight you should consult a qualified health care practitioner.) Calories measure the amount of energy in a given amount of food. If you take in more energy than you use, you'll gain weight because your body stores the extra energy as fat. Eat less and exercise more and you'll lose weight as the body uses its stored fat to supply the needed energy. Would that it were so simple. People lose and gain weight for all sorts of reasons. But the amount we eat is a very important factor under our direct control. What we eat is just as important. Your body type determines what foods you should eat and what foods you should avoid. To achieve optimum health and ideal weight follow the guidelines given in my book "Eat Your Colors, Maximize Your Health by Eating the Right Foods for Your Body Type™" To see your BMI and suggested caloric intake, just enter the requested information above and click the CALCULATE button. NOTES ABOUT FOOD: Calorie counting is NOT an exact science. Because we are all individuals, we each have our own physical differences, our own physiological differences, and our own psychological differences. What does all that mean? It just means that we are all different. You might gain weight on the same diet that results in a weight loss for someone else. Or you might feel terrible on a diet that makes another person feel energized. Some people do best with a high carbohydrate diet while others do better with high protein diet. You have to find the foods that work for you. You may have allergies, have a metabolism that works better with some foods than with others or just have strong likes and dislikes. Some people feel better with a light breakfast and a larger dinner, others don't like to go to bed "full" and prefer a light dinner (the better of the two options, actually). Some dislike meat or fish, others can't live without a steak. Whatever your needs or preferences, there really is a combination of foods that will satisfy you and make you feel well. Diet modification CAN work for YOU!!! NOTES ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS: One pound of body fat contains about 3,500 stored calories. So, we must reduce our caloric intake by 3,500 calories a week to lose one pound per week or increase our activity level to burn up 3,500 calories a week. We must eat fewer calories by changing our diet or burn more calories by increasing our activity, or both - there's no magic about it. But, your body can, and will, play tricks on you! The first few days on a diet, you may lose several pounds. That's because your body takes the easy out when it needs energy. It uses your stored carbohydrate (glycogen). And carbohydrate contains a relatively large amount of water. Beginning a diet then, you lose a lot of fluid - but no fat. You have a weight loss that lasts until your next drink of water. Your body has other tricks. When it has used up its carbohydrate stores, it will shift into low gear and your basal metabolic rate (BMR) will drop. You'll find you're moving more slowly; you'll have less energy because you have used up your carbohydrate (quick energy) stores. Our bodies have been conditioned over time, to guard against famine and will do almost anything to conserve fat. As a matter of fact, diets with some fat included are often more successful than "fat free" ones. After eating, fat takes about 3.5 hours to leave your stomach. It contributes to satiety (a feeling of fullness) that signals your body to stop eating.

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