Obese Class 1, Obese Class 2 and Obese Class 3

 Obesity  No Responses »
Jan 022012
 

Understanding: Obese Class 1, Obese Class 2 and Obese Class 3 or Obese Class i, Obese Class ii and Obese Class iii

These are just levels of obesity and you can check your BMI on the right of this site>>> but chances are you are researching the obese class levels because you or someone you know has been assigned a class.

Defining Overweight and Obesity              Obese class 1

Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.

Definitions for Adults

For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are determined by using weight and height to calculate a number called the “body mass index” (BMI). BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with their amount of body fat.

  • An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
  • An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.

BMI is between 25 and 29.9 (Overweight)
People falling in this BMI range are considered overweight and would benefit from finding healthy ways to lower their weight, such as diet and exercise. Individuals who fall in this range are at increased risk for a variety of ilnesses. If your BMI is 27-29.99 your risk of health problems becomes higher. In a recent study an increased rate of blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease was recorded at 27.3 for women and 27.8 for men. It may be a good idea to check your Waist Circumference and compare it with the recommended limits

 

BMI is between 30-34.99 (Obese Class 1) Obese
Individuals with a BMI of 30-34.99 are in a physically unhealthy condition, which puts them at risk for serious ilnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gall bladder disease, and some cancers. This holds especially true if you have a larger than recommended Waist Size. These people would benefit greatly by modifying their lifestyle. Ideally, see your doctor and consider reducing your weight by 5-10 percent. Such a weight reduction will result in considerable health improvements.

 

BMI is between 35-39.99 (Obese Class 2) Mild Obese
If you have a BMI of 35-39.99 your risk of weight-related health problems and even death, is severe. See your doctor and reduce your weight to a lower BMI

 

BMI is over 40 (Obese Class 3 : Morbid Obesity)
With a BMI of 40+ you have an extremely high risk of weight-related disease and premature death. Indeed, you may have already been suffering from a weight-related condition. For the sake of your health it is very important to see your doctor and get specialists help for your condition.

See the following table for an example.

Height Weight Range BMI Considered
5′ 9″ 124 lbs or less Below 18.5 Underweight
125 lbs to 168 lbs 18.5 to 24.9 Healthy weight
169 lbs to 202 lbs 25.0 to 29.9 Overweight
203 lbs or more 30 or higher Obese

It is important to remember that although BMI correlates with the amount of body fat, BMI does not directly measure body fat. As a result, some people, such as athletes, may have a BMI that identifies them as overweight even though they do not have excess body fat.

Other methods of estimating body fat and body fat distribution include measurements of skinfold thickness and waist circumference, calculation of waist-to-hip circumference ratios, and techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Definitions for Children and Teens

For children and teens, BMI ranges above a normal weight have different labels (overweight and obese). Additionally, BMI ranges for children and teens are defined so that they take into account normal differences in body fat between boys and girls and differences in body fat at various ages. For more information about BMI for children and teens (also called BMI-for-age).

Assessing Health Risks Associated with Overweight and Obesity

BMI is just one indicator of potential health risks associated with being overweight or obese. For assessing someone’s likelihood of developing overweight- or obesity-related diseases, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute guidelines recommend looking at two other predictors:

  • The individual’s waist circumference (because abdominal fat is a predictor of risk for obesity-related diseases).
  • Other risk factors the individual has for diseases and conditions associated with obesity (for example, high blood pressure or physical inactivity).

The health problems associated with obesity are numerous. Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. It’s a health hazard. Someone who is 40% overweight is twice as likely to die prematurely as is a normal-weight person. This is because obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including:

  • Heart disease and stroke.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Diabetes.
  • Cancer.
  • Gallbladder disease and gallstones.
  • Osteoarthritis.
  • Gout.
  • Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for a short time during sleep) and asthma.

Doctors agree that the more overweight a person is, the more likely he or she is to have health problems. People who are overweight or obese are at  increased risk for chronic disease compared to normal-weight individuals People who are overweight or obese and can gain significant health benefits from losing weight.

Obese Class 1, Obese Class 2 and Obese Class 3 or Obese Class i, Obese Class ii and Obese Class iii

From Housebound to Happy, Nichol Rediscovers Life

 Effects of Obesity  No Responses »
Nov 302011
 

Nichol used to spend every waking moment at home, confined to a room or her bed. At nearly 500 pounds, she could hardly walk without losing her breath, she couldn’t fit into her car to drive herself anywhere and everyday tasks like laundry were impossible. Reliant on friends, family and her husband to help her with everything, Nichol hadn’t left her house in four years and had lost all hope of being part of the outside world or living a normal life.

Name: Nichol G.
Location: Belchertown, MA
Age: 31
Height: 5’6.5”
Was: 499 lbs
Lost: 162 lbs*
As Of: June 2009

After a health scare, Nichol hit her breaking point and reality set in. Fortunately, a good friend told her mother about Isagenix® and after learning about it from her, Nichol decided to give it a try.

“Isagenix was a miracle to me,” says 31-year-old Nichol of Massachusetts. “My energy went through the roof and I decided to try to walk to the kitchen and do dishes, then eventually, everything by myself.”

Her daily IsaLean® Shakes and other Isagenix supplements kept fueling her energy levels and she noticed that she was losing weight. Her Isagenix team members began to encourage her to attend Top Achievers in San Francisco; a feat that at first was intimidating and too overwhelming for her to think about.

“I told them that I couldn’t do it. How could I fit on the plane? What about the heat and how it would affect my body?” says Nichol.

But they wouldn’t give up on her. Her cleansing coach pressed on and told her to believe that she was going to go, even though it was only days away and transportation had not yet been determined.

“Twenty-four hours later she called me and told me to pack my bags,” shares Nichol. “I couldn’t believe it was actually happening.”

Nichol’s first steps out of the house in four years happened just days later as she traveled by plane to San Francisco where she enjoyed Top Achievers and seeing the sights of the Golden Gate Bridge with her team members. Incredibly, the cost of her two seats on the plane, accommodations and other necessities were covered by her cleanse coach.

Since then, Nichol has lost 162 pounds,* become a member of the 100-Pound Club, is exercising regularly, delivering newspapers each night and accomplishing more than she ever thought was possible. She and her husband now spend time together with regular “date nights” and she feels self-sufficient again.

One of the biggest milestones was when her sister called her to see if she could pick her up. Nichol nearly turned down the request, but decided to set her fears aside, walk to the driveway and try it. Amazingly, she easily fit into her compact car.

“I was just overwhelmed with joy,” says Nichol. “It was a really emotional time and I also realized that I’m not the same person I was when I was bigger. I’m a different person and more positive than I used to be.”

While Nichol is still setting goals and wants to get down to a healthy weight of 160 pounds, she’s not focusing solely on losing weight. She’s found the mission and motivation she has always wanted and is now striving to build her Isagenix business by simply sharing her story with others.

“My goal is to share Isagenix with as many people as possible over my lifetime so they can be physically and financially free,” says Nichol. “I don’t want people to think that I’m just selling Isagenix—I want them to know that Isagenix is the most amazing product out there and that they should put it in their bodies and experience the results themselves.”

*The weight-loss testimonials presented apply only to the individuals depicted, cannot be guaranteed, and should not be considered typical. A 2008 university study showed a statistically significant weight loss of seven pounds during the first nine days of the Cleansing and Fat Burning System. read the whole story