Thursday, September 8, 2011

Befriend the Scale with Better Body Weight

Now that we heard the shocking news that even underweight people are at risks of diabetes, the more we need the weighing scale to watch over our body weights, regularly and at all ages.

We need the weighing scale more to monitor our body weights. Knowing that the ideal and healthy Body Mass Index of 20 to 25 should be maintained at all times. How can this be done? With our friendly weighing scale, of course!

Many struggle to keep and maintain a healthy weight as we grow old, and this proves to be most worth-doing. If you are underweight, struggle to gain more weight. If you are overweight, avoid pre-diabetes by losing weight of up to 5 to 10 percent. If you have diabetes, losing weight can greatly improve control of your blood sugar rising and can reduce the need for medication.

It is recommended that you weigh yourself during the morning when the scale is more accurate since consumption of various foods and drinks during the day affects the weight. Even clothes and shoes can contribute 3 to 5 pounds. Daily weighing is not accurate as weight somehow goes up and down day to day and the figures might not be encouraging. It is not suggested by most weight loss programs. It is better to keep a record of your weight twice a week.

Weighing scale limit

Limit the weighing scale use to body weight only as it is designed to serve you that way. There are two types – mechanical and digital. Mechanical scales are those with dials that are needle which seems to be more fragile and less accurate than digital.

Digital scales are easy to read and have larger numbers in reading the weight. Those professional scales you can find in your doctor’s offices or gyms are likely more accurate than scales at your homes.

Your goal – 20 to 25 BMI; your scale’s goal – to give you the body weight figure that contribute to your BMI goal.

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