Being obese can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It makes you worry a lot and decreases your self-confidence that in turn confines you in a stressful situation.

Thus, it is important to maintain an ideal weight to avoid the complications and problems brought about by being obese or overweight.

So how do you know if you are obese or overweight? Below is the body weight chart, which you can use to check if still within your ideal weight based on your height.

The body weight chart shows the ideal weight for people who have medium frame. First column is the height, which is measured in inches. Then the second and third column corresponds to the ideal weight measured in pounds.

If you found out that you are obese or just meeting the standards, here are some tips to help you lose or maintain your weight.

Monitor your weight. Regularly weigh yourself to monitor how much you gain or if you are still within the limit of your ideal weight. You can then refer to the body weight chart. You can also make a journal or put it into writing so that you can keep track of what you achieve.

Exercise regularly. Walking is a great exercise so you can start doing this everyday. Then you can also engage into some sports such as playing badminton, swimming or basketball. Any sports that makes your perspire will help you maintain or even loss weight.

Follow a diet plan. If you are overweight, it is advisable to have a diet plan. There are many diet plans for losing weight depending on your needs. You can use the internet to get more information on the available weight loss programs. Also, please consult a doctor to make sure that you select a diet plan that is appropriate for you. Then strictly follow the plan to easily achieve the weight goal.

Know what you eat. Observe the effects of the food that you eat. What food makes you easily gain weight? What food helps you to digest food faster? This way you can determine which food to take frequently, in moderation or not at all.

Take regular meals. It is not advisable to skip your meals because it makes your crave more for food. Better do your meals frequently but in smaller amounts. Also include drinking a lot of water in or between your meals.

Remember to maintain an ideal weight based on the body weight chart and stay healthy!