Be Aware When Your Waist Size is Over than 80 cm

Do not just check the weight on the scales, also beware of your waist size. Women who have a waist circumference over 80 centimeters can already be classified as obese according to new guidelines which revises the previous standard that is 90 centimeters.

The Japan Society for the Study of Obesity (JASSO) states that women have a body mass index below 25 but above the waist circumference of 80 cm has been regarded as excessive obesity. Under the old guidelines, the size is still classified as obese (overweight).

Body mass index (BMI) 25 or more is certainly not healthy, especially if you have other heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol, hypertension, and abdominal circumference and has more than 85 cm for men and 90 for women.

Health authorities in Japan determine new criteria for assessing whether a person suffering from metabolic syndrome at the time of medical examination for those who are aged over 40 years.

Based on the analysis of the data that they spend, it was concluded that health problems like high cholesterol would happen if there is accumulation of fat in the abdomen, ie more than 85 cm in men and 80 cm in women.

Avoid Instant Noodle When You are on a Diet

High-calorie foods must be avoided when you on a diet. Total calories needed for active women is around 2000-2200 calories per day. Excess calorie intake in women who are not matched by the burning of calories, such as with exercise, can make us overweight.

The greatest intake of calories derived from carbohydrates, such as noodles and rice. "But many people who think that the noodles have lower calories than rice. And on the contrary," said Dr. Patricia Wijaya, a cosmetics and beauty of Beauty Inc.., Told Compass Female, after the launch Healtimie Swiss Bel Hotel, Central Jakarta, Sunday (01/08/2012) then.

According to the nutritional adequacy rate, in 100 grams of white rice, there are around 175 calories, while a packet of instant noodles weighing 65 grams contains about 300 calories. That is, a packet of instant noodles the same as white rice tripled. "If you're on a diet, you should avoid consumption of instant noodles, because a very high calorie, but nutritionally only a little," he added. The basic ingredients of noodles made from wheat flour is what serves to undermine the stability of your diet. Just so you know, flour is also a high source of carbohydrates.

What's worse is if you use instant noodles as a side dish of rice eating friend. This of course would double the intake of calories into the body. The body will feel less heavy because too much intake of karbohdirat in the body, especially if it is not coupled intake of other nutrients such as vegetables. "Instead of eating noodles, should you eat other foods that are free of chemicals, and more healthy for the smooth running of your diet," said Dr. Patricia.

However, the consumption of instant noodles is not not allowed at all. You only need to reduce, or do not eat them regularly. Eating instant noodles once a week is still considered safe. Calorie content in instant noodles are also obtained from the drying process through frying, which is used cooking oil. In addition, a lot of oil during frying pan and heat turns the oil into saturated fats that are harmful to health.

Why Women is Difficult to Lose Weight?

Women sometimes feels difficult to lose weight than men. Apparently, it is not just a feeling. Many scientific factors that cause women are more difficult to burn body fat than men.
This is the reason why women difficult to lose weight.

1. Women have more fat than muscle
Women have more fat than muscle in the body. Muscle tissue is more active than fat tissue. Calories are stored in the muscles burn more easily. Men who have more muscle than the number of women it is easier to lose weight. Compared to men, the amount of body fat in women nearly doubled. As an expectant mother, it is important fats are needed to help during pregnancy and lactation.

2. Distribution of fat
Fat distribution in women and men also differ. Women have more fat in the lower body. Meanwhile, men accumulate fat in the upper body. There is a considerable difference in the fundamental nature of fat hanging from its location in the body. Upper fat faster burning fat than lower body. This could be tested in women who are dieting. Weight loss tends to be observed from the measurements of the upper body is more easily reduced.

3. Women have a smaller body shape than men
Generally, women tend to have a smaller stature than men. Larger body size makes him easier to lose body heat. The loss of body heat can increase metabolism. Thus, it is easy to lose weight.

4. The body's hormones
By nature, the male hormone helps you lose weight. Testosterone and growth hormone can increase metabolic rate. The hormone can increase muscle mass. Because men produce more testosterone than women, they tend to burn more fat than women. During pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, the fat cells in the female body to maintain the amount of water due to hormonal changes. The existence of water content in the fat making fat cells enlarge. As a result, the presence of water causes the metabolism of fat into hard done by women. The hormone progesterone is produced by women also triggers hunger. Not only that, progesterone makes her feel sleepy and less exercise. Thus, it is the trigger weight gain.

5. Pregnancy factor
Fat cells to proliferate and grow during pregnancy. After pregnancy, fat cells are still present in the body. Each time the body of excessive eating, fat cells will be more spacious and make you gain weight.