{"id":24600,"date":"2024-09-23T06:23:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T06:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/?p=24600"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:39:21","slug":"how-to-know-if-i-am-overweight-or-obese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/como-saber-si-tengo-sobrepeso-u-obesidad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know if you are overweight or obese?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don't you know if you are overweight or obese and are concerned about how serious your excess weight may be? There is a simple way to find out if you are overweight or obese; all you need is your BMI or body mass index. In this post, we show you how you can use it to find out if you are overweight or obese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/habits-prevent-obesity\/\"><strong>5 Habits to Prevent Obesity<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know if I am overweight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To know if you are overweight, you only have to calculate your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in square meters; the result will be your BMI, and if it is equal to or greater than 25, it would imply that you are overweight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I know if I have obesity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To know if you have obesity, you have to calculate your BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in square meters; the resulting number will be your BMI, or body mass index; if this is equal to or greater than 30, then you would fall within the range considered obese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Differences between overweight and obesity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although they are similar conditions, they have their differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excess weight is greater in obesity than in overweight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person with overweight has an BMI of 25 to 29.9, while a person with obesity has an BMI of 30 or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity is a chronic pathology caused by excessive accumulation of body fat. On the other hand, overweight is a condition in which a person may be above a healthy weight, which can mean that they also have an accumulation of fat, but not necessarily a serious one.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The symptoms and ailments associated with obesity are much more serious than those associated with overweight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treatments for overweight and obesity also often differ. Given the severity of obesity, it usually requires bariatric surgery and procedures such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gastric-balloon\/\"><strong>gastric balloon<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gastric-bypass\/\"><strong>gastric bypass<\/strong><\/a>; On the other hand, overweight can often be addressed with non-surgical treatments, such as changes in diet or lifestyle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, overweight and obesity are related conditions, but they differ primarily in their severity. In fact, overweight is considered a risk factor for obesity, which is itself a chronic disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although certain changes in lifestyle and diet can have an effect on overweight, it is less likely that the same will happen with obesity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why it is important to know how to distinguish between having obesity and being overweight, and also to know how to <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/when-to-go-to-a-bariatra\/\"><strong>When to go to a bariatra<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Have your case evaluated. Having help at the right time can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help getting back to your ideal weight, <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>contact our specialists<\/strong><\/a> and we will show you which treatment is ideal for you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don't know if you are overweight or obese and are worried about how serious your excess weight might be? There's a simple way to find out if you are overweight or obese: for that, you only need your BMI or body mass index. 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