BMI is one of the most popular tools that people use to determine whether they are in a healthy weight range. Because body fat and lean muscle tissue don’t figure into the equation at all, many experts believe that BMI is not at all accurate for some people. In this article we will take a [...]

Do mothers and their daughters really resemble each other with their BMI results? While mothers and daughters might take on similar eating habits and this can contribute to a similar BMI, is that they only reason? Before we delve into this any further, let’s first take a look at what BMI is. BMI, which is [...]

Body mass index, commonly referred to as BMI is a popular number used to figure out if somebody is at an unhealthy weight. But what may surprise you is that the amount of lean muscle and body fat are not a part of calculating the equation. It’s for this reason that some experts don’t put [...]

BMI calculations, short for Body Mass Index, may seem like a complicated and mysterious process that is meant to remain beyond your grasp. That simply isn’t the case. Figuring out your BMI isn’t a scientific secret or magic reserved for only the fortunate few. If you have ever tried an online BMI calculator, then you’re [...]

As you look at the photos in fashion magazines, it’s easy to dream of how nice it would be to be the “perfect weight”. However determining the perfect weight for your individual body is no easy task! Factors such as your body composition, your genetics, and your own personal comfort all come into play when [...]

Nobody really knows the answer to the question “what is my ideal weight”? Some people like to judge it for themselves based on whether their favorite dress is too tight or their skinny jeans no longer close. Others will base their answer on what the bathroom scales say while some of us will just rely [...]

Obesity is having too much body fat. The body consists of water, protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, bones, and muscle. When the body has too much fat you have a much higher risk of developing heart disease as well as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and stroke. Obesity increases the risks of heart disease [...]

Is it true that mothers and their daughters’ resemblance on BMI is a sure thing?  It is easy to assume that a daughter may take after her mother’s eating habits and have a similar BMI as her mother, for numerous reasons.  But they may not be the reasons you would think.  But first, let’s make [...]

How much should I weigh? It is a common question posed by people of all ages. A few experts say that you should stick to whatever weight is comfortable for you. Maybe you have met people who are rather content at their current weight, even though they’re skinny or fat. There are slim people who [...]

With all the talk about it these days, you might be questioning, “What is BMI?”  There’s no magic to it, no secret formula, even though occasionally the way it is discussed it sounds like some kind of mantra for weight loss and health.  BMI Is not a meditation or an exercise or diet plan, it [...]