5.10 Basic Concepts of Weight Loss
In this HeartStrong.com video, we will go over some basic concepts of weight loss to help us get a good understanding of the weight loss terminology...
5.11 Body Mass Index
The first term we need to know is the body mass index or BMI. The body mass index or BMI is the ratio of how tall someone is compared to their weight....
5.12 Ideal Body Weight
Now that you know your body mass index, or BMI, the next term we need to know is “ideal body weight”. This is simply the weight that places you within...
5.13 Calories
Now that we know what BMI is and our ideal body weight, lets talk about something that is a bit more simple: calories. While most people have a basic...
5.14 Basal Metabolic Rate
Alright, the next term we need to know is the basal metabolic rate. The basal metabolic rate or BMR is the number of calories that your body uses each...
5.15 Percent Body Fat
The last term to know is the percent body fat. The percent body fat is quite a helpful measurement to monitor as you get yourself healthy. While the...
5.16 Tid Bits
Awesome! Now you know quite a bit about the different terms and calculations that you need to follow during your weight loss program. Just a few more...
5.20 Tips and Tricks to Lose Weight
In this HeartStrong.com video, we are going to talk about some different tips and tricks that people have used to help them lose weight and stay healthy.