If you're paying attention to the scale but haven't thought about these other health indicators you may need to reevaluate your life.
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The author of the 5:2 diet explains why healthy eating is more important than exercise
If you’re following this year’s Olympics you may have heard Ilona Maher mention that she has a body mass index (BMI) of 30. At nearly 6ft 11in she understands better than most that weight may not be the most important factor in her health. But is she an outlier or is there more to the story for those of us who aren’t elite athletes?
Contrary to what you might think weight isn’t the only predictor of overall health. Many people can be healthy at a higher weight than you might expect and many people can be less healthy at a lower weight confirms Jamie Nadeau RD. Plus weight distribution or where you record your weight may be more important than the number on the scale alone says Dr. Spencer Nadolsky DO medical director of Weight Watchers.
We spoke to healthcare providers and dietitians to discuss the nuances here and find out which health indicators are just as important – or perhaps more important – than weight.
