Various Ways To Know You Are Obese

High BMI Levels

Measuring your body mass index is a simple calculation to know whether or not you fall into the obese category. BMI is a method to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in an individual, and then categorize that person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on that value. BMI is not used for muscle builders, long-distance athletes, pregnant women, the elderly or young children. This is because BMI does not take into account whether the weight is carried as muscle or fat, it simply shows just the number.

Waist Size

Another clear and somewhat obvious sign that an individual may be obese is their waist size. According to experts, a waist circumference that is greater than thirty-five inches in women and forty inches in men may indicate that an individual is overweight. A waist circumference above either of these numbers illustrates excessive belly fat, which is a dangerous type of fat that surrounds numerous vital organs. This increases an individual’s risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and developing metabolic syndrome.

To measure your waist circumference, simply use a measuring tape and place it on the top of your hip bone, bring it around your body and level it with your belly button. Don’t suck in, as it will no longer be an accurate measurement, but also do not make the tape too snug; comfortably place it around your stomach for an accurate measurement. An inaccurate measurement will only hurt you in the long-run.