Ep. #158: How Do I Know What I Should Weigh?

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you wonder what you “should” weigh? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where did that “should” come from anyway? </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Who or what determines whether someone is a healthy weight, overweight or obese? </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Is BMI legit? </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How do you know when you’re at a healthy weight for you? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All bodies are different. Every body has its own naturally healthy weight range. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">I can’t tell you what that is, but I can give you an idea about how to figure yours out. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you already have an idea what you think your weight  “should” be? </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where did that idea come from? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I discuss: </span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Whether Body Mass Index is a legitimate measure of a healthy weight;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What factors play into determining your weight;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What set point is and whether you can alter it; </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How dieting negatively affects your ability to change your weight; and</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How you can determine what is a healthy weight for you. </span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to rate and review the podcast on whatever app you’re listening on, and share with a friend!</span></p>