What is the body mass index (BMI)?

             Nowadays, it seems that many people are aware about the need to maintain their health at a good level. This is absolutely something good because it will create a healthier population as a whole. But, how do you know whether you are in good shape or not? Well, you can use a measurement called BMI. Have you ever heard of the word BMI? BMI is one of the common measurements used especially in measuring our health goals. BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a ratio that is used to measure our body composition and compare it to the healthy standard that has been set based on the population. It is pretty easy to calculate your own BMI. In fact, there are a lot of BMI calculator apps that can be downloaded through your phone. If you are looking to use the traditional method, then the formula to calculate BMI is weight (in kg) divided by height squared (in m). By using this, you will know your BMI score and it is pretty accurate. You can ask a doctor about this and he will tell you that BMI score is one of the most accurate readings to measure your health.

             So, what does the BMI score tell you? In summary, a score of 18.5 and below is considered as underweight. Any score in between 18.5 to 25 is considered a normal BMI. BMI of 25 to 30 is considered as overweight while any BMI score of more than 30 is known as obese. So, based on each of the classifications mentioned here, you will know what class you are in right now. The only good BMI range falls in the normal category. Other than that, your BMI is considered as not good enough. So, what to do if you do not hit the normal range? First thing first, do not worry because there are a lot of ways that you can do in order to get the desired BMI. Maintain your health. Here are some tips that you can do to help you achieve a normal BMI ratio:

1. Eat a healthy diet

You are what you eat. When we talk about body mass index, the obvious thing that you can do is to change your eating habit. So, if your BMI falls under the underweight category, you need to start eating a lot of healthy foods. But, if your BMI falls under the overweight or obese category, the best thing to do is obviously to cut down your food intake. Remember not to eat unhealthy foods such as junk food, bicarbonate drinks and also fast food at all.

2. Exercise regularly

Of course, eating a healthy diet alone is often not enough if you want your BMI to fall in a normal range. You also need to lead a healthier lifestyle. In order to do this, you can try to exercise regularly. Nowadays, there are a lot of types of exercises that you can choose from. Remember to choose the one that is most suitable with your schedule and lifestyle.

3. Manage your stress

Being in a stressful situation will always hinder you from achieving your target. Stress can come from a lot of situations such as from your work, study, relatives or even daily life activities. So, you need to manage your stress carefully if you want good progress to happen. You can always try stress-relieving techniques such as yoga, tai-chi or deep breathing techniques whenever you feel stressed. If you manage to do this, your head will be clear and you will be more focused on achieving your goals.