Manage your Weight

The words "Weight Management" can mean different things to different people. For people who are underweight, it would mean increasing their weight to that which would be ideal for their height and age. For those who are overweight or obese, it would mean bringing their weight down to a healthy level. For others who are at a healthy weight, it would mean weight maintenance. How does weight gain, weight loss or weight maintenance happen? Simply put, here's what happens:

Weight gain: when calories eaten > (more than) calories burnt,

Weight loss: when calories eaten < (less than) calories burnt,

Weight maintenance: when calories eaten = calories burnt.

To find out which group you fall into, you would need to follow 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). You can calculate it manually by using the formula BMI = weight in kg / height in meter² or use our BMI calculator.

Step 2: Check if your BMI falls within the Normal range (BMI = 19-22), Underweight (BMI ≤ 18.5), Overweight (BMI = 23-25), or Obese (BMI = 26 and above). (Note: The BMI for Indians/ South Asians is different from the western population).

Step 3: Get yourself (and your family) on the path to good health by following a healthy diet and by exercising regularly. A qualified dietitian will be able to help you with a personalized diet plan that will keep your needs and also the needs of your body in mind.