Feeling Good about Your Weight

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What is weight?

• It is the number you see when you step on the scale.
• It tells you how heavy you are, usually in “pounds.”

Why does it matter?

• Many people weigh too much.
• Your weight affects how you feel.

If you weigh too much, you can get sick.

• People who weigh too much may have problems with their:
• Blood sugar (diabetes)
• Heart (a heart attack or stroke)
• Sleep (sleep apnea)
• Liver (fatty liver disease)
• Gall bladder (stones)
• Bones (osteoarthritis)

Try to stay at a healthy weight.

• A healthy weight is when your body feels good.
• A healthy weight is different for different people.

What is your healthy weight?

• Your healthy weight depends on your height and age.
• The easiest way to know your healthy weight is to ask your doctor.

What can you do if you want to lose weight?

• Talk to your doctor about a plan that will work best for you.
• A good plan might include:
• Eating healthy foods
• Eating less food
• Exercising more

Make a Plan.

• Learn about eating healthy foods
• Learn how to eat less food

Guide to Healthy Living

• The Guide (PDF) was written by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center and the Board Resource Center.