Know Your Body

To love and care for our own health status, firstly we have know what is our current health status. Well, most of us would say : "Nah, i'm healthy and i'm still young..so why bother?" However, i always believe prevention is better than cure. Therefore, now i'm sharing with all of you on one basic simple calculation to know about your weight status. WEIGHT had always been a sensitive word for many to disclose about. So watch out those kgs and know your most ideal weight now by using a worldwide recognized calculation/formula namely Body Mass Index (BMI). It is just a very simple calculation, well you just need a calculator to sort it out :) No messy head cracking maths! I promise :)

So,

Step 1: Know your weight (in KG)

Step 2: Know your height (in meter) *** Pss: 1meter = 100cm (e.g 165cm = 1.65m)

Step 3: Grab a calculator

Step 4: Calculate it based on the formula below:

Body Mass Index (BMI) =         Weight (Kg)          

                                                        Height (m) x Height (m)

Step 5: Compare your BMI to the table below to know whether your weight suits your height!

(Based on World Health Organisation (WHO) Classification)

However, for Asian's population, there were research and studies who states that since we Asians had smaller body frame, therefore, the cut-off point for the BMI classification should be adjust accordingly. So if you're an Asian, the table below indicates your risk of diseases based on your BMI:

For those of you who are underweight, but are not starving, without any diseases or you're eating really well, there is not a major problem as some people may have higher metabolic rate, and therefore you're not gaining much weight. For those who are in the normal range, CONGRATULATION! Stay healthy and active to maintain your weight. For those who are overweight or obese, please do not feel sad or disappointed, it's not too late for you to shed those pounds! Better late than never! Go with a low calorie, low fat diet and most importantly, stay active physically! Feel the change for yourself.

If you don't do what's best for your body, you're the one who comes up on the short end. 

-Julius Erving-