Weight, while a measure of obesity, is not the only criterion. Because weight is affected by a variety of factors, such as bone density, muscle mass, etc. Therefore, when judging whether you are obese, in addition to looking at your weight, you also need to conduct a comprehensive assessment based on indicators such as height, waist circumference, and body fat percentage.
- BMI: This is the most commonly used indicator of obesity and is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by height (m) squared. In general, a BMI between 18.5-23.9 is considered the normal range, with a BMI of more than 24 being overweight and more than 28 being obese.
- Waist circumference: Excessive waist circumference is a signal of visceral fat accumulation, which is closely related to the occurrence of a variety of chronic diseases. The waist circumference should be less than 85 cm for men and less than 80 cm for women.
- Body fat percentage: Body fat percentage refers to the percentage of body fat tissue that makes up the total body weight. Compared with BMI, body fat percentage is a more accurate reflection of the distribution of body fat. In general, it is normal for men to have a body fat percentage between 15% and 18% for men and 20%-25% for women.
Losing weight is not the same as losing weight
Many people think that losing weight is losing weight, but this is not the case. In the process of losing weight, we should not only pay attention to the change in weight, but also pay attention to the change in body composition. For example, if you increase muscle mass and lose fat mass through exercise, even if you don't lose weight significantly, your body shape and health will improve.
Therefore, in the process of losing weight, we should establish the right concept and not pursue weight loss excessively, but pay attention to the changes in body composition and the improvement of health status.