Weight Loss Information from experts |
|
Waist To Hip Ratio
Your health is affected not only by how much body fat you have, but also by where most of the fat is located on your body. Waist to hip ratio (WHR) analyzes the relationship between your waist and hip measurements to help you understand your body-type and current health status. Most people store their body fat in two distinct ways, often called "apple" and "pear" shapes. These terms refer to where you carry excess body fat - around your middle (apple) or around your hips and buttocks (pear). Carrying excess body fat around your middle increases health risks significantly more than carrying fat around your hips, thighs and other areas of your body. To determine if you have a healthy WHR, first use a measuring tape to obtain the circumference of your waist, just above your belly button. Then measure the circumference of your hips at the widest part of your buttocks. To determine your WHR, simply divide your waist circumference from your hip circumference, in either inches or centimeters. If you are male and have a WHR greater than 1.0 - or a female with a WHR greater than 0.85 - you are considered to have an "apple shape", meaning that you have more body fat located in your abdominal area. If your WHR is less than 1.0 (male) or 0.85 (female), you either have a healthy body fat percentage or considered to have a "pear shape", which means that you tend to have more body fat located in peripheral areas of your body, like your hips and/or buttocks. Apple-shaped (rather than pear-shaped) body-types are at increased risk for the health problems associated with obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and stroke. If your WHR does indicate an apple-shape, don't see this as a negative result. Instead treat it as a call-to-action to improve your daily habits. There is nothing you can do to change your body-type - that's something you inherited - but you can take steps to improve your health and reduce your risk for the above-mentioned diseases. Even if you have a genetic predisposition to being apple-shaped, the way you live is what ultimately determines whether or not you gain excess fat. Genes clearly play a role, but they certainly don't determine what you're going to have for dinner or how often you exercise. As long as you don't have too much excess body fat, being an apple versus a pear doesn't put you at special risk - it's just something to keep in mind. After all, the more you understand your body-type, the easier it will be to create and implement a routine that's right for you; you're also more likely to feel good about the progress you're making towards a healthy lifestyle. And even those with a pear-shape should try to keep their body fat within a healthy range, to help avoid the various problems associated with obesity. My fat loss and fitness plan "Every Body Loses" will give you the tools you need to begin a healthy weight loss program. The style of eating and exercising outlined in my book is one that you can follow for life without feeling deprived. If you're serious about losing fat and getting fit go to www.aim4nutrition.com and get started TODAY! Good Luck and Be Well, Aimee Deak Personal Trainer & Nutrition Analyst AIM 4 NUTRITION Aimee Deak is a certified personal trainer, nutrition analyst and author of the book, "Every Body Loses", an easy-to follow, step-by-step guide to fat loss. You can find more information about fat loss and exercise on her website http://www.aim4nutrition.com
MORE RESOURCES: Dr Reddy’s, Sun, Cipla and Biocon look to recreate Ozempic magic in India The Economic Times Semaglutide vs. tirzepatide: Comparing weight loss drugs like Ozempic Houston Chronicle Opinion | Ozempic and Wegovy Have Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss The New York Times International Dance Day 2024: Weight loss to heart health; incredible benefits of dancing explained Hindustan Times Top 7 healthiest fruits that help with weight loss The Times of India Michael Mosley says walking 30 min at specific time of day can help you lose weight faster - Express 4 Reasons Weight Loss Drugs Aren't Working for You Verywell Health Ciara Shares Her Weight on the Scale After Saying She Wants to Lose 70 Pounds Postpartum - Billboard What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more? The Associated Press TikTok to crack down on content that promotes disordered eating and dangerous weight-loss habits Los Angeles Times All About '1000-Lb. Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton's Weight Loss Women's Health '1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton Shows Off Incredible Weight Loss Journey Yahoo Entertainment Beyond Weight Loss: Five Yale Experts on the Benefits of Exercise Yale School of Medicine How to cover the sharp rise in spending for diabetes and weight loss drugs Association of Health Care Journalists FDA, doctors warn about compounded Ozempic. What we found at metro weight loss clinics - WSB Atlanta '1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton shows some skin in new photo after extreme weight loss Page Six 90 Day Fiancé: Riley Diego's Extraordinary Weight Loss Milestone (Recent Transformation In Pictures) Screen Rant What making weight-loss drugs mean for the environment Chemical & Engineering News New Johns Hopkins study challenges benefits of intermittent fasting The Hub at Johns Hopkins How to Lose Weight Fast and Safely, According to Nutritionists Prevention Magazine Sleep Apnea Reduced in People Who Took Weight-Loss Drug, Eli Lilly Reports The New York Times Could weight-loss drugs fight infertility? Users report surprise pregnancies South China Morning Post US Senate committee investigates weight-loss drug costs as NC negotiates with manufacturer WRAL News Weight-loss clinic with 3D body scanner opens near Puyallup Tacoma News Tribune '1000-lb Sisters' Star Tammy Slaton Poses in Swimsuit After More Than 400-Pound Weight Loss Entertainment Tonight Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound shows promise as a sleep apnea treatment in late-stage trials CNBC '1000-Lb. Sisters' star Tammy Slaton shows off tremendous weight loss in new swimsuit photo Page Six Study: Zepbound Reduces Sleep Apnea Symptoms Prevention Magazine The 'metabolic trade' is keeping Ariel Investments competitive amid weight-loss drug craze Pensions & Investments How 'miracle' weight-loss drugs made health disparities worse Los Angeles Times Weight Loss Reframed Everyday Health 1000-Lb Sisters: 8 Times Chris Combs Was There For His Family (Throughout Their Weight Loss Journeys) Screen Rant Costco products that helped me maintain 73-pound weight loss Business Insider ResMed Stock Hits 8-Month High After Quarterly Beat Wipes Out Weight-Loss Drug Woes Investor's Business Daily Weight-Loss Drugs Drive U.S. Prescription Spending HealthLeaders Media The new weight-loss drugs and cancer Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center 90 Day Fiancé: Ella Johnson's New Slim Face After Extraordinary Weight Loss Milestone In 2024 (Recent ... Screen Rant Jon Gosselin Gives Update on Weight Loss Journey and His Plan to Propose to Stephanie Lebo (Exclusive) Entertainment Tonight Ciara Teases Weight Loss Progress With Scale Photo After Revealing Goal to Drop 70 Lbs Yahoo Entertainment Q&A: Can weight loss drugs help in addiction treatment? Penn State Health News How Americans View Weight-Loss Drugs and Their Potential Impact on Obesity in the U.S. Pew Research Center Big Joe shares month one of his weight loss journey New Jersey 101.5 FM |
RELATED ARTICLES
Cafeteria At Fault for College Weight Gain College weight gain is at an all time high, and as students continue to pack on the pounds at an increasing rate, we naturally want to know where the blame lies for this growing epidemic. Since food consumption contributes significantly to weight gain, is it safe to assume that cafeterias are responsible for the expanding waistlines of our students? Read on for three reasons why the cafeteria food you eat is making you fat, and tips to help you stop the weight gain. Why Do We Cheat On Our Diets? If only we could solve this question, the world (for many) would be a better place! Well, the reality is that there are real answers to this question that will apply to many people. It will take a good dose of reality and a brave heart to stop denying what really happens. 10 Tips for Dining Out There is no doubt about it; Americans are eating in restaurants more often than ever before. In 1970 Americans spent just 26% of their food dollars on restaurant meals. Hypnosis, Weight Control, and The Thought That Wont Go Away You've decided it's time to lose some weight. A lot or a little, it doesn't really matter. Weight Loss Secrets from Hollywood Movie Stars - LA Personal Trainer Speaks Out! In the early nineties I had the opportunity to work with some of the most famous movie stars in the world. As a manager and personal trainer for Kathy Smith and her health club, I experienced first hand the secrets to the stars. Diet Tips for Weight Loss: Free Diet Tips Which You Cant Afford to Miss! Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a bacteria or virus but a person's own eating habits. It is a disease which is very easy to get rid of just by changing your food habits. For All Walks of Life Why Walking Could Be the Solution to Your Fitness Dilemma.Walk, don't run, to your local fitness store and try on a pair of walking shoes. Overweight? - 5 Tips to Enhance Your Sex Drive You could try one of the many sexual enhancement drugs available today. You could sign up for very expensive workshops and retreats. Rejuvenation and the Protein Revolution Rejuvenation and the Protein Revolution in Your Kitchen�2003 Marilyn DiamondIf you're like me, you want to see some serious rejuvenation when you look in the mirror. But you're not interested in Botox, chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, lypo-suction, jaw and cheek implants and all the other pricey, temporary, somewhat invasive "solutions. The Effect Of A Low Carb Diet On Your Insulin Level The underlying principles of low carb diets are based on the role of insulin in our body. There are three basic units the body uses for energy: Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates. Weight Loss - I Lost 40 Pounds I did it without starving myself or taking pills. How did I do it you ask?Well, over a year ago a friend of mine told me about the South Beach Diet. Fat Loss Exercise Strategies How many calories you consume has a big impact on fat loss or gain. If you eat more calories than your body is able to burn will result in weight gain. Diet Fads: Supermarket Sheep Eighteen or twenty years ago, I was into high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate diets, courtesy of the original Atkins Diet Revolution and, to an even greater extent, Stillman's Quick Weight Loss Diet (which I must admit I still prefer to Atkins but that's merely personal taste). At the time, every aisle was loaded with labels proclaiming Low Fat or Reduced Fat. Weight Loss with Non Fat Foods? More is NOT Better! Studies show that most Americans are fifteen percent fatter today than they were in the early nineties. Wouldn't you think with all the non-fat foods on the store shelves that maybe we would be losing weight verses gaining it ? There are two reasons for this: one is physiological and the other is psychological. Low Carb Diet Secrets Revealed! You may be considering a low carb diet program, but wonder if they really work, and if so, how well?Let's take the mystery out of low carb diets by giving you the 3 most important elements to their success.First, you need to bring your carboydrate cravings under control. No One Ever Got Fat Eating Broccoli! Diet tips for losing weight abound. Some are good, some questionable and some are just plain crazy. Diets, Diets, Diets?Do They Work? Almost everyone has attempted to follow diets and weight loss programs at some time in their lives. The trouble with so many diets and low fat diets is that they are hard to follow. Are You Controlled by the Urge to Splurge I gotta confess: I'm completely addicted to crisps. Any kind is fine. Signature Lines on Weight Loss Websites A reader recently wrote to ask why I don't include my weight statistics in my signature line. A great observation and excellent question. The Truth About Losing Fat On Your Stomach Do you know anybody who does not wish to get rid of the fat on one particular area of their body? I have not met anybody like that!"If I could only get rid of my big belly"! "Oh, I wish my thighs were slimmer"! Does it sound familiar?Even skinny people are often unhappy with the excess fat in some areas of their body. We've all seen those skinny men with huge bellies!This common problem is accompanied by a widespread belief that you can lose the fat on a "problem area" by exercising that particular area. |
© KeralaClick.com 2006 |