How Do You Lower Body Mass Index?
Many Americans have a problem with obesity and a correspondingly high body mass index. Fortunately, though, a body mass index number can also be lowered with time, dedication and a willingness to sweat a little. A lower body mass index, of course, also means lack of fat and lower levels of obesity. Create a diet plan. Most obese people consume far more calories than they need to survive, and the excess calories are stored in the body as fat. Begin by lowering your calorie intake to under 2,000, and make sure to count calories by using a food scale and a calorie counter. You can find an easy-to-use calorie counter at Google (see Resources below). Make a regular exercise plan and follow it. Exercise consumes calories and raises the body’s metabolism, making it burn calories even when not exercising. Make sure to exercise for at least half an hour each day in order to keep the body’s metabolism going strong, and include weight lifting to lower your body mass index number faster. Become mo
