You can calculate your own BMI by first multiplying your weight(in pounds) by 703 and then dividing that answer by your height (in inches) squared. For example, for someone who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds, calculation would look like this: 220 X 703 = 154,660 divided by (67 inches X 67 inches = 4,489) which results in a BMI of 34.45. By definition, that person would be looked upon by medical community as being obese.

Obesity is actually defined as an "excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass." The amount of body fat includes concern for both distribution of fat throughout body and size of adipose tissue deposits. Body fat distribution can be estimated by skinfold measures, waist-to-hip circumference ratios, or techniques such as ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging.

You didn't gain 100 pounds in a month and you likely will not lose 100 pounds in a month. Losing weight, although sometimes difficult, can be done. Starting with small and easy steps--taking stairs at work instead of elevator, eating off smaller plates, eating fewer fats and calories, taking a family walk after dinner, drinking diet soda, not taking seconds, more carrots (less cake), drinking lots of water, washing your car by hand, asking a friend to exercise with you--all of these can help you lose your excess pounds.

If you are obese, losing just 5% of your weight can have significant health benefits. Using small steps and simple tips you can successfully and sensibly lose weight AND keep it off. The result will be a better appearance, and a healthier, more satisfied you. Lose weight, regain your energy, increase your self confidence, and start living again. You CAN do it!

The citric acid in citrus fruits has an alkalizing effect on system.

Low level Alkaline Forming Foods Almonds Chestnuts Black Strap Molasses Lima Beans Brazil Nuts Millet Buckwheat Soured Dairy products

The best alkaline forming drinks are; Pineapple Juice, citric juices and Lemon water. To make lemon water; Add 1 tbsp. of lemon juice to all water you drink. (Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day) Avoid salt, antacids, alcohol, sugar & all white foods (white flour, white rice,and white pasta, white sugar). Holistic cleanses are always an excellent way to change your health. Dr.J Rodrigo says; “Almost all diseases begin in digestive track. Your intestinal tract is origin of disease and it is also origin of your healing”. To learn more about cleansing visit www.herbs4health.net, open E book “9 Steps To A Healthy Vibrant Body” refer to Step Three, “Cleansing The Body”. We should all cleanse our body at least twice a year. Don't forget after you clean your body you need to feed your body. All acidic people need to take calcium with magnesium, and a multi vitamin with minerals. These products should be a liquid, plant extract. Believe it or not, but an alkaline body is a disease free body. With an alkaline body you will look younger,and feel more energetic. You will have a healthy vibrant body. © Jane Kriese April15/ 2005 janes-store@telus.net ______________________________________ Would you like to have a Healthy Vibrant Body? To learn more, sign up for Jane Kriese's Herbs For Health Newsletter, and receive your free alkalinity testing kit, at; www.herbsforhealthstore.biz