Weight vs Body Fat
There is always a dilemma when we discuss weight. The common words uttered the world over by people are “I am fat”. Do they mean they are overweight or that they carry unhealthy amounts of fat in the body or that they simply look different in the mirror!
From wellness point of view there are two serious considerations. From Physical Wellness perspective, the question is what is healthy weight and fat combination. From the Psychological perspective it is how we look in the mirror. The one that should concern us foremost is whether we carry the right mix of weight and fat.
Weight loss doesn't always mean fat loss.
Remember
• You can be overfat but NOT overweight
• You can be overweight but NOT overfat
• When you exercise and diet properly you CAN LOSE fat but NOT your weight.
The following table describes body fat ranges and their associated categories.
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Description
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Women
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Men
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Essential fat
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12-15%
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2-5%
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Athletes
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16-20%
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6-13%
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Fitness
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21-24%
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14-17%
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Acceptable
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25-31%
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18-25%
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Overweight
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32%+
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25%+
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Knowing your body fat percentage can also help you determine if your weight control goals are realistic. Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 80 kg and 10% fat, it means that your body consists of 8 kg fat and 72 kg lean body mass (bone, muscle, organ tissue, blood and everything else).
A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily functions. Fat regulates body temperature, cushions and insulates organs and tissues and is the main form of the body's energy storage.
I'm overweight, but I work out regularly. Can I still be considered healthy?
You can be overweight and still be relatively fit. But it depends on whether the extra weight you carry is muscle or fat. If the extra pounds are muscle, your risk of disease is lower than if this weight is fat. If your extra weight is fat, you are at increased risk of many lifestyle related diseases such as diabetes and stroke — even if you exercise. The following Flab matrix gives a broad overview of the correlation between weight and body fat.
If you are under-weight and have medium body fat you need to remember, your weight is also important to your health. For example, if you're overweight or obese, you can reduce your risk of heart disease if you exercise — but you're still at increased risk of diabetes. Also, carrying extra kilos into your 40s and 50s may put you at increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease later in life — even if you have no other risk factors for these diseases. Still, it's important to remember that the number on the scale isn't the whole key to your fitness. Even thin people are at increased risk of heart disease if they're not active. Regular physical activity is an essential component to maintaining muscle and a healthy weight. Health experts recommend at least 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity activity five or more days a week. To control your weight, increase the duration and intensity of your exercise, eat a healthy diet and cut back on your portions
Burn-n-Bind Program
Savvy have developed a program to help you achieve healthy fat levels. You can now Burn-n-Bind the excess fat safely from your body and diet using our exclusive program that consists of:
* Burn-n-Bind Dietary supplement which consists of naturally occurring nutrients.
* Special diet suggestions tailor made and available in consultation with our experts to help lower the intake of dietary fats.
* Appropriate and individually tailored exercise programs dependent on your circumstances designed by our experts to burn off excess body fat.
Burn-n-Bind dietary supplement is an expert formulation designed to help Weight control in conjunction with our program. It contains NeOpuntia a natural fat binding fiber obtained from the leaves of Nopal cactus. It helps by naturally removing dietary fats by binding them and forming a gel around them. It further helps weight control by reducing their absorption in the body. Burn-n-Bind also contains a variety of plant enzymes which help with the digestion of foods thereby enabling better absorption of essential nutrients. Protease helps in the digestion of proteins, Amylase helps digestion of carbohydrates, Lipase helps digestion of fats and oils while Lactase helps digestion of dairy products. In addition it also contains Chromium and L-carnitine, both thought to help in the process of burning off excess fat in conjunction with exercise.
Nutritional Information: Each Tablet Contains:
• Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 25 mcg
• L-Carnitine L-tartarate 100mg
• Lipase 60 mg
• Amylase 45 mg
• Protease 40 mg
• Lactase 25 mg
• Cellulase 20 mg
• NeOpuntia (Nopal cactus fiber) 500 mg
Suggested daily intake: As directed by your Savvy Expert
Important Instructions:
• Do not exceed the recommended intake
• Please consult your Healthcare Professional if you are pregnant,
• Not to be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NOT FOR MEDICINAL USE
Know your Ideal Weight
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Men
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Women
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Height (Feet & Meters)
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Weight (kgs)
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Weight (kgs)
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| 5'-0" (1.523 m) |
12-15% |
2-5% |
| 5'-1" (1.548 m) |
16-20% |
6-13% |
| 5'-2" (1.574 m) |
21-24% |
14-17% |
| 5'-3" (1.599 m) |
25-31% |
18-25% |
| 5'-4" (1.624 m) |
25-31% |
18-25% |
| 5'-5" (1.650 m) |
60.8 - 65.3 |
57.6 - 61.2 |
| 5'-6" (1.675 m) |
62.2 - 66.7 |
58.9 - 63.5 |
| 5'-7" (1.700 m) |
64.0 - 68.5 |
60.8 - 65.3 |
| 5'-8" (1.726 m) |
65.8 - 70.8 |
62.2 - 66.7 |
| 5'-9" (1.751 m) |
67.6 - 72.6 |
64.0 - 68.5 |
| 5'-10" (1.777 m) |
69.4 - 74.4 |
65.8 - 70.3 |
| 5'-8" (1.726 m) |
65.8 - 70.8 |
62.2 - 66.7 |
| 5'-9" (1.751 m) |
67.6 - 72.6 |
64.0 - 68.5 |
| 5'-10"
(1.777 m)
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69.4 - 74.4 |
65.8 - 70.3 |
| 5'-11"
(1.802 m)
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71.2 - 76.2 |
67.1 - 71.7 |
| 6'-1" (1.853 m) |
73.3 - 80.7 |
73.3 - 80.7 |
| 6'-2" (1.878 m) |
77.6 - 83.5 |
77.6 - 83.5 |
| 6'-3" (1.904 m) |
79.8 - 85.9 |
79.8 - 85.9 |
