As we age, it’s important to be mindful of our health and well-being. While body mass index (BMI) has long been used as an indicator of health, new research suggests that waist-to-hip ratio may be a better determinant of whether someone has a higher risk of premature death.
When our waist grows at an alarmingly faster rate than our hips, it’s a clear sign that we have a problem. And this is not just applicable to older individuals, but to people of all ages. If you find that your tummy is bulging, it may be time to make changes to your diet and exercise habits. On the other hand, if you are all sticks and bones, it’s important to make sure you’re fueling your body with the nutrients it needs.
A simple and effective indicator of whether your weight is impacting your health is the fit of your clothes. If you suddenly find that you can no longer fit into your clothes due to rapid weight gain, it’s a clear sign that your health may be at risk.
I personally know the impact that weight can have on our health. A friend of mine, who I’ll call Jane, was always active and in good shape. But after several years of neglecting her diet and exercise habits, she found herself struggling with weight gain. She realized that her waist-to-hip ratio had increased, and she was at risk of health problems. With the help of a nutritionist and personal trainer, she was able to make changes to her diet and exercise habits and get her health back on track.
Another friend of mine, who I’ll call Sarah, faced a similar challenge. She was always thin, but as she aged, she found that her waist was growing at a faster rate than her hips. She realized that she needed to make changes to her diet and exercise habits to improve her health. With the help of a nutritionist, she was able to make healthy changes to her diet and get her waist-to-hip ratio back in line.
Finally, I recall a woman I’ll call Rachel, who faced a similar challenge. She was always active and in good shape, but as she aged, she found that her waist was growing at a faster rate than her hips. She realized that she needed to make changes to her diet and exercise habits to improve her health. With the help of a personal trainer, she was able to make changes to her diet and exercise habits and get her waist-to-hip ratio back in line.
Remember, waist-to-hip ratio may be a better indicator of health than BMI, particularly as we age. It’s important to be mindful of our health and well-being, and to make changes to our diet and exercise habits as needed. These real-life examples show just how important it is to pay attention to our waist-to-hip ratio and to make changes to our diet and exercise habits as needed to improve our health and well-being.