Weight Loss and Maintaining a Healthy Body Mass Index " Amanda is a 28-year-old woman in good health "

Weight Loss and Maintaining a Healthy Body Mass Index " Amanda is a 28-year-old woman in good health "

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  Dr. Duncan Miller MD Family Doctor, Vancouver, BC 09 December 2019 Broadway Plaza Family Practice Vancouver

  The unit of measurement to describe weight in relation to height for people 20 to 65 years of age. It is calculated by taking a person’s weight (in kilograms) and dividing by their height squared (kg/m2). It is used to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 06 December 2019

  Patients who are receiving medical treatment for their cholesterol levels typically will have their risk of heart attack, stroke or death reduced by 30 percent over the next 5 years. If you have questions about cholesterol treatment, seeing your Family Physician could help.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 06 December 2019

  The unit of measurement to describe weight in relation to height for people 20 to 65 years of age. It is calculated by taking a person’s weight (in kilograms) and dividing by their height squared (kg/m2). It is used to classify people as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.

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  Chantal Sayers Vancouver, BC 10 September 2019

  Weight loss seems to require a multi-faceted approach. You need regular exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep. It also helps to watch not just what you eat but also how much you eat and sometimes when you eat. Eating too late at night or snacking too often are examples of this. Some people find if they eat a larger meal for lunch and smaller meal for dinner can help. What's important is that you find the right combination that works for you.

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  Dr. Richard Bebb MD, ABIM, FRCPC Endocrinologist, Victoria, BC 14 May 2019

  Steady physical activity using large muscle groups. This type of exercise strengthens the heart and lungs, and improves the body's ability to use oxygen. Over time, aerobic exercise can help decrease your heart rate and blood pressure, and improve your breathing (since your heart won't have to work as hard during exercise). Aerobic exercises include: walking, jogging, jumping rope, bicycling (stationary or outdoor), cross-country skiing, skating, rowing, and low-impact aerobics or water aerobics.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 14 May 2019

  Stretching: Slow lengthening of the muscles. Stretching the arms and legs before and after exercising helps prepare the muscles for activity and helps prevent injury and muscle strain. Regular stretching also increases your range of motion and flexibility.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 25 April 2019

  Its not good enough to just think about losing weight you need to think aboiut building muscle to help you be able to excersie longer.

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  Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 09 January 2019

  Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person's breathing to stop during sleep. Patients with sleep apnea can stop breathing up to hundreds of times a night, depriving the brain and body of oxygen.Types of Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax and block your airway, often causing snoring. Central sleep apnea is a condition that is a lot less common than obstructive sleep apnea. It occurs because your brain doesn't send the proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. The most common cause of both types of sleep apnea is being overweight or obese. Other causes of obstructive sleep apnea include hypothyroidism, excessive production of growth hormone, a deviated septum and allergies. Other causes of central sleep apnea include medications such as narcotic painkillers. Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Treatment Sleep apnea symptoms include: • Loud snoring every night or almost every night  • Fatigue during the day  • Snorting or choking while sleeping  • Shortness of breath  Sleep apnea predisposes people to a variety of medical conditions. If you have sleep apnea, you're much more likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes, a heart attack, stroke or an irregular heart beat. It can also increase your risk of being involved in a car accident. Sleep apnea treatment options include: • Weight loss. Studies show that losing weight is an effective long-term treatment for patients with sleep apnea who are overweight or obese.  • A CPAP machine, which blows pressure into your throat to prevent it from collapsing.  • A dental device (also known as a mouthguard), which pulls the jaw forward and stops snoring.  • Surgery to treat people who snore or have a blocked nose or nasal passage issues. If you undergo sleep apnea treatment, you may work with your physician, a sleep specialist, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor) and/or a CPAP specialist. There are also sleep apnea devices such as a sleep apnea pillow or a shirt with a cushion in it that prevent you from rolling on your back at night. Therefore, you sleep more on your side, and you won't be as inclinced to obstruct your throat. Talk to your cardiologist if you'd like more information on sleep apnea.

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  Chantal Sayers Vancouver, BC 23 August 2017

  Toning through exercise is a way better way to go for a person of her height and weight. It's been my experience that finding the right kind of exercise is key. Don't let exercise get boring! Go out and find a class or activity that you enjoy. It really helps you stay on course to your goals.

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  K. Michael 14 March 2016

  Several years ago Queen Latifah was spokesperson for Weight Watchers and her catch phrase was "a size healthier". I wonder if that messaging has gotten lost in weight loss advertising. Sometimes, like in Amanda's case, it's not about weight loss but about body toning and being more fit.

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    Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP 12 April 2016

    There absolutely is a benefit to being fit, at any weight. You can be a bit heavier and active, and still be fitter than someone who is thin and inactive. I feel the biggest struggle is to combat the stereotyped images of the ideal body weight and teach women in particular about being healthy and fit.

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  Joy 24 April 2015

  It sounds like Amanda wants to change the way her body looks-not necessarily lose weight. An exercise routine consisting of light to medium weights with many repetitions would tone Amanda's body. An exercise routine using heavy weights with fewer repetitions would build and bulk her muscles.

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    K. Michael 05 October 2015

    A number of my co-workers have recently started going to Barre exercises classes. It's a full body workout that is a lot of fun. It also creates lean muscles which can help to sculpt a body. Amanda should look in to something like that

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    K. Michael 31 August 2015

    @ShirleyG I recently tried an exercise class at a local trampoline park. Not only was it good exercise but it was fun. Keeping the fun in exercise should help with weight loss because it makes you want to keep at it.

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    ShirleyG 15 August 2015

    Using the weights has really helped me with weight loss. I need to start mixing things up a bit, any other suggestions on a weight loss regime ?

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    K. Michael 22 July 2015

    There is a wonderful book called New Rules of Lifting for Women that is helpful when starting on a weight training program.

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    Joy 30 May 2015

    ShirleyG, you should notice results quite quickly with the weights. They are very rewarding!

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    ShirleyG 29 May 2015

    Walking has really helped to tone my legs. I am going to start using weights a bit for upper body toning. The nicer weather really helps get you out and about. Maintaining body health through activity is easier in the nicer weather, plus it is more natural than being stuck indoors.

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  Chantal Sayers Vancouver, BC 21 April 2015

  When I was much younger I went through a very hard time and ended up losing a significant amount of weight. My BMI was under 18 and I was painfully thin. I really noticed some very dire changes to my body because of this weight loss. I had low energy and didn't have the same stamina that I normally had. I began to lose muscle in my legs and I still to this day feel I never really regained that muscle strength. My hair got thinner and less vibrant. Overall, I would not recommend to anyone trying to lose weight that they really don't need to lose if they are at a health BMI already. It really can have a negative impact on your health.

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  Chantal Sayers Vancouver, BC 21 April 2015

  Once I hit 40 I had to really reassess the way I was eating. I could no longer eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight. I have been eating a lot more fruit and veggies and low fat meats and proteins. I try and stay away from starchy foods and grains, like bread, muffins and white rice. It really does seem to help control weight particularly around the waist line. The hardest thing to do is to cut down on sugar as it seems to be in everything!

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    ShirleyG 29 May 2015

    Happy to report that over the past few weeks I have noticed my clothes are fitting loser and the inches are down a bit. The best news was stepping on the scale today and being down a few pounds. With the nicer weather being here it is easier to get out and about. My main source of exercise is walking which has really helped.

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    ShirleyG 04 May 2015

    This is so true. We have tried to lead a healthier lifestyle and manage this through diet and exercise. We have not seen much weight loss, however we have more energy and have maintained our weight.

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  Dr. Richard Bebb MD, ABIM, FRCPC Endocrinologist, Victoria, BC 13 April 2015

  As you gain weight, your life expectancy decreases. And there are also other issues, such as effects on fertility; obesity decreases your fertility, and also effects on joints, particularly lower limbs, knees, hips, lower spine. A weight increase causes degenerative changes to be accelerated in individuals who are overweight.

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  ShirleyG 01 April 2015

  In an effort to kick start a healthy lifestyle we have cut down on our portions and started to eat more veggies (half the plate at dinner). What other strategies can be suggested to assist in weight loss / maintenance ? As we are getting older (early 40's), how do we ensure our joints are healthy and maintain our over all strength ?

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    K. Michael 13 April 2015

    I was told to look in to strength training to keep my joints healthy. If the muscles surrounding the joints are strong and healthy, they protect them.

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  Romy Shapiro 24 March 2015

  I think that Body Fat percentage should be the benchmark of health. I recently lost 38 lbs, and it put me from a Body fat of 35.6% to 25.8% I am still working on lowering it. While my BMI did get into a healthy range ~ 24.2, I fully believe that my health has improved with a lower body fat. I intend to continue to lower it over the next year or so, so get to my 22% objective. Lifting weights is key for health and to shape a body. Amanda should definitely go with a personal trainer and sculpt her body with weights.

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    Romy Shapiro 05 April 2015

    22% is my personal ideal for my height and frame

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    Healthymama 25 March 2015

    Is 22% the ideal or is that your personal ideal?

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  Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP 12 February 2015

  Body Mass Index can be a fairly misleading measurement. It simply looks at whether your weight is a healthy number given your height. It does not take into account muscle mass or body frame or anything like that. So waist circumference is a much better indicator of overall health. It is very interesting how many professional athletes who are in amazing physical shape have unhealthy (too high) BMI's, as they have a high level of muscle mass. It's important to consider the whole picture - activity level, body type, etc - when using the BMI in order to prescribe weight loss/gain.

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    AllieS 09 June 2016

    @Healthymama I believe the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) has fallen out of favour among health professionals, because it doesn't consider the actual amount of fat mass. It could be that someone very lean has the same WHR as someone who carries excess weight, but you wouldn't be able to identify who is at higher risk for health complications using the ratio alone. Measuring and assessing waist and hip circumferences separately provides more information about body composition and overall health risk.

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    Marla Bondar 25 March 2015

    @Healthymama - I haven't heard of waist to hip ratio as a good measure - only the waist circumference. But I think you make a good point. A lot of women tend to carry additional weight around the hips, whereas men carry more weight around the waist.

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    Mr. Jackson Sayers BSc., Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC 17 March 2015

    I have been told several times that my BMI is too high based upon my muscle mass. More cardio and less weights...

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    K. Michael 03 March 2015

    That's a good question. I've read a lot about how carrying additional weight around the middle is unhealthy- especially as you enter your 40's.

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    Healthymama 19 February 2015

    Just waist circumference or waist to hip ratio? Which is better for determining a healthy weight?

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  Michelle Kaarto, BScK, CSEP CEP 12 February 2015

  This woman would definitely benefit from learning more about what makes up her body weight. If she is looking to work on her physique leading up to her wedding, focusing on an exercise program including resistance training exercises could easily change her body composition without just watching the number on the scale. She could lose inches and replace some of her fat with healthy muscle and still keep the exact same BMI. Looking at her waist circumference, she is within the healthy range, however she is toward the upper end of the healthy range so I would support her in her efforts to improve her muscle tone and perhaps lower her waist size slightly through healthy eating and regular exercise.

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    K. Michael 12 February 2015

    Looking in to an exercise regime is a great suggestion. It would allow her to change the way her body looks without going to an unhealthy weight level. It will also have the long term impact of making her overall a healthier person.