Your body mass index (BMI) is based on your height and weight. It’s better than a scale to determine your healthy weight.
Green — Way to go! Staying active and eating well are important for good health.
Yellow — Room for improvement! Losing weight can make a big difference for your health.
Red — Take action now! You’re at risk for serious conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.
To reach a healthy weight, you need a plan. Consider these tips and ideas for moving more and eating better:
- Use online health coaching. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members can get help at no additional cost. Sign in or register for myBlueCross and see "health & wellness."
- Set realistic goals, such as losing 1-2 pounds a week. Even a small weight loss can help lower your risk of disease. Seven-step plan for weight loss.
- Try new things. Physical activity can be fun. Groove your body every day or ride a bike around town.
- Join a fitness center. Blue Cross members can sign in or register for myBlueCross to see if your plan includes Fitness Discounts at CorePower Yoga, Life Time Fitness, Snap Fitness, Curves and many others. Why join a fitness center?
- Eat fresh fruits & veggies from your local farmers market – Minnesota Grown or Produce for Better Health.
- Track your eating and exercise habits by recording them in a diary. How to keep a training log.
- Talk to your doctor before you start a weight-loss or exercise program. Be wary of fad diets. How to spot weight-loss scams.
- Think long-term. You’re not just on a diet. You’re changing your habits. Maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime.
Don’t go it alone. Successful change happens when you involve others.
