Know your enemy. Work out your risk with a waist measurement or BMI calculation.
With a tape measure, take an accurate waist measurement.
The first step to giving Active Fat a beating is to measure yourself properly - which is not the same as using your trouser waist size.
The trick is to get the tape measure halfway between your bottom rib and hip bone. Remember not to breathe in!
And there you have it, a realistic measurement of your waist.
Now you know the score
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No tape measure? Get a free one or work out your BMI.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of your weight for your height. It is a good indicator of what weight range you are in. The tool below will help you to determine this.
- Use the pointer to scroll to your weight measurement
- Then scroll to your height measurement on the second bar.
- You will then see your BMI score calculated.
If you are not within the healthy weight range, you may be putting your health at risk. You could improve your health by losing some weight with our tips to fight back.
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Your weight is healthy for someone your height
BMI is not accurate for children, professional athletes and bodybuilders, pregnant or breastfeeding women. BMI thresholds may differ slightly with gender and race
