It is not unusual to find yourself feeling concerned about your weight. Most people will have some anxiety about their body size and shape many times throughout their life. Concern can stem from feelings of insecurity as it relates to appearance, or from genuine concern as it pertains to health. In any case, you are not alone.
If you are worried about your weight as it currently stands, know many people feel the same way. It's normal, and it can arguably be a good thing if you find yourself distressed over your weight. It means you care about your health, which unfortunately cannot be said for everyone.
One question you may have in your mind or have pondered over in the past is "how much should I weigh?"
There is a lot of overlap between having a lean physique and being overweight. In reality, there's no harm in being a "few" pounds overweight - as long as you are leading a healthy lifestyle. But the fact of the matter is most people asking this question are usually beyond the mark of being just a few pounds over a healthy weight.
It's hard to define exactly how much weight is too much. It notably depends on your stature and whether you are a man or a woman. Bone structure plays a role as well, as those with thicker, denser bones will carry a heavier stature by nature. For these reasons, it's impossible to say with certainty over 200 pounds is too heavy for men and over 140 pounds is unhealthy for women.
The best way to accurately determine if your weight is too high is to consult your doctor. Ask for his or her honest opinion. Odds are you already have a good idea of whether or not you are in a situation where weight loss is beneficial and/or necessary. But it's always useful to hear a valid and objective opinion from your doctor.
On that note, take an objective look at your health...
- do you have high blood pressure?
- are you a Type 2 diabetic?
- what is your cholesterol reading?
If your health is lacking in multiple areas, there is a good chance your weight is having a negative influence on your well-being. Also, don't hesitate to trust your gut feeling. If it suggests you are well above a healthy weight, and it's time to change once and for all, you would be doing a disservice to yourself to ignore it.
Lastly, many adults could benefit from losing at least a few pounds. Why not commit to shedding one or two pounds for a start?
Although managing your disease can be very challenging, Type 2 diabetes is not a condition you must just live with. You can make simple changes to your daily routine and lower both your weight and your blood sugar levels. Hang in there, the longer you do it, the easier it gets.
For nearly 25 years, Beverleigh Piepers has searched for and found a number of secrets to help you build a healthy body. Go to http://DrugFreeType2Diabetes.com to learn about some of those secrets.
The answer isn't in the endless volumes of available information but in yourself.
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