Healthy Weight Week is Here!

Healthy Weight Week is here! During the third week of January, we can take the time to ensure we are at healthy weights and taking steps to keep our bodies strong. This doesn’t mean crash dieting but rather healthy life-style choices that help us remain healthy as we age.For seniors, our weight can be one of the key aspects of our overall health as excessive body fat can lead to conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. There are a number of factors to determine what a healthy weight is for you, based on your height, sex, age, body frame, and more. The CDC has some tools available here to help you determine where you are with your weight and if you should strive to make any changes. There are multiple ways to determine a healthy weight besides just looking at numbers on a scale, so check out these resource for more information about Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference.As soon as you know your healthy weight range, you can set goals to reach the optimal weight to improve your health. To help you reach this goal, eating healthy, nutrient-dense foods is very important, as is engaging in moderate exercise. Often, we may aspire to exercise more as we enter the New Year, and a great way to keep yourself accountable is by tracking your exercise. Click here for a simple worksheet to help you get started on tracking your exercise.Remember, maintaining a healthy weight is a life-long commitment, so use Healthy Weight Week to fuel your weight loss efforts throughout the year and beyond. Also, be sure to keep your doctor informed about your weight loss, gain, or maintenance plans as you pursue this healthier lifestyle. Being at a healthy weight will undoubtedly make you feel great, so kick off the New Year with a commitment to eating, exercising, and living well!