Overweight means carrying extra body weight in the form of fat, muscle, or water. Healthcare providers most often use Body Mass Index (BMI) to assess this. A BMI between 25 and 29.9 falls in the overweight range. This simple measurement helps identify potential health risks associated with excess weight.
In the early stages, overweight often goes unnoticed. As it progresses, you might experience:
Multiple factors can contribute to becoming overweight:
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Yes. Extra weight can press on your lungs and diaphragm, making it harder to breathe and leading to shortness of breath during daily activities or exercise.
Yes. Carrying extra pounds increases the energy your body needs to function and can disrupt sleep quality, both of which contribute to chronic fatigue.
It depends on your height. For someone who is 5?5? tall, 170 pounds corresponds to a BMI over 28, which falls into the overweight category.
It varies by height. For a person who is 5?8? tall, 200 pounds yields a BMI close to 30, which borders on obesity rather than just overweight.
Yes. Excess fatty tissue around the neck can narrow your airway, causing snoring and increasing the risk of sleep apnea.
Yes. The added body weight requires more effort to move and can interfere with restorative sleep, both of which lead to persistent tiredness.
They burn more calories during activity because they carry extra weight, but this boost in calorie expenditure is generally not enough to counterbalance excess calorie intake.
Yes. Excess weight puts extra strain on your heart and lungs, reducing respiratory efficiency and causing breathlessness with minimal exertion.
Ideally, it should be under 120/80 mm Hg. Overweight women often experience higher readings and should monitor their blood pressure regularly.
Absolutely. Overweight individuals have a higher risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, joint pain, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and other chronic conditions.
