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How much weight do you have to lose for it to be considered a “significant weight loss”?

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strongiQuestion by Geri 3i How much weight do you have to lose for it to be considered a significant weight lossstrongi lost 60 lbs. i have about 50 more to goand i know this question is based purely on opinion. so give yoursand i know this question is based purely on opinion. so give yoursstrongBest answerstrongpiAnswer by Loibri think it would depend on how much you weigh to begin with.if you are 130 pounds, losing 30 pounds could be significant.if you are 300, losing 30 pounds..not so much.and for you i think you could say it was significant weight loss.if you want to lose 50 more, that is more than half.pstrongAdd your own answer in the comments!strong

Weight Loss Programs: Base your meals on starchy foods

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Starchy foods should make up about a third of the food we eat. They are a good source of energy and the main source of a range of nutrients in our diet. As well as starch, these foods contain fibre, calcium, iron and B vitamins.

Weight Loss Programs: Eat lots of fruit and veg

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Try to eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day. It might be easier than you think

Weight Loss Programs: BMI essentials in a nutshell

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Body frames vary and its difficult for any simple measurement to work out a persons frame . Its more accurate to recommend a weight range, rather than a specific weight for a given height.To calculate your BMI select your correct height and weight and calculate the figure as below.BMI will vary slightly according to gender.If youd like to calculate your BMI , follow these three steps. 1. Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself. 2. Measure your weight in kilograms 3. Divide the weight by the height squared . For example, you might be 1.6m 5ft 3in tall and weigh 65kg 10st 3lb. The calculation would then be1.6 x 1.6 2.56. BMI would be 65 divided by 2.56 25.39.