If you are working towards a certain fitness goal, your BMI is a very important thing to keep in mind! BMI tells you how much actual FAT is on your body. Sometimes the scale can be deceiving in that it only measures your weight and not how much fat or muscle you have. Since BMI tells you how much of your body is fat, it may indicate that you should be eating healthier or working out more. Remember, BMI is different for everyone depending on your height, weight and gender. Here is an easy formula to calculate your BMI:
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered healthy for adults. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight, while a BMI of 30 and above is considered obese. People with BMIs of 18.5 or less are considered underweight. You can also look at the chart below to find your height and weight and an estimate of what level you are at. Also remember, muscle weighs MORE than fat. If you are hitting the gym extra hard but don't seem to be loosing weight, don't be discouraged. You are gaining muscle and making your body a lot more healthy! This is why weight is not everything and why BMI plays a very important role in your weight loss and health goals.
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