{"id":24685,"date":"2024-11-19T03:56:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T03:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/?p=24685"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:39:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T18:39:13","slug":"why-it-is-important-to-have-an-ideal-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/por-que-es-importante-tener-peso-ideal\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of maintaining your ideal weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is it so important to maintain your ideal weight? If you are overweight, or even obese, it may be a matter of curiosity. The truth is that being out of your ideal weight has a much greater impact than just your appearance; it directly affects your health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post we will explain why it is so crucial to maintain your ideal weight or return to it 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\/weight-loss-benefits\/\"><strong>10 great benefits of losing weight<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is it important to have an ideal weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying at your ideal weight is crucial because being overweight and obese significantly increases the risk of developing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and digestive and respiratory disorders. These diseases, of course, can greatly reduce your life expectancy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/es\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/obesity-and-overweight#:~:text=Se%20estima%20que%2C%20en%202019%2C%20un%20IMC%20superior%20al%20%C3%B3ptimo%20provoc%C3%B3%20cinco%20millones%20de%20muertes%20por%20enfermedades%20no%20transmisibles%20(ENT)%20como%20las%20enfermedades%20cardiovasculares%2C%20la%20diabetes%2C%20el%20c%C3%A1ncer%2C%20los%20trastornos%20neurol%C3%B3gicos%2C%20las%20enfermedades%20respiratorias%20cr%C3%B3nicas%20o%20los%20trastornos%20digestivos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the World Health Organization<\/a>, In 2019 alone, overweight caused more than 5 million deaths indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond life expectancy, being overweight and obese can also seriously impair your quality of life, restricting your mobility, disrupting your sleep patterns, and triggering stress levels among many other problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So maintaining your ideal weight is not only a matter of aesthetics; it is also about health, since when you are at your ideal weight you prevent the onset of diseases, improve your quality of life and your longevity. This means that you will be able to enjoy your life for much longer and you will be less vulnerable to all kinds of diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But what is the ideal weight or healthy weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The ideal weight is an estimate of the weight you should have based on your height to be healthy.<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, this estimate varies with height because it is not the same thing for a person who is 1.80 meters to weigh at their ideal weight as it is for someone who is 1.60 meters to weigh within a reasonable weight range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, like other estimates, it is not 100% reliable, because it will not take into account aspects such as the person's physical condition, their levels of body fat and muscle, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you know if you are at your ideal weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To know your ideal weight, you need to know your body mass index (or BMI). You can calculate your BMI by dividing your weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters). The result of this calculation is your body mass index. You are considered to be at your ideal weight if your BMI is between 19 and 24.9.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, keep in mind that these are only estimates; they do not take into account what percentage of fat or muscle your weight represents, so two people with the same weight and height may be healthy or not depending on their physical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That's why it's a good idea to consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-bariatrician\/\">bariatric<\/a> so that they can review your case and tell you whether you suffer from being overweight or obese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you do to stay at your ideal weight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many things you can do to maintain your ideal weight and <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-lose-weight-without-surgery\/\">Lose weight without surgery<\/a>, Some of the main recommendations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid foods high in sugar such as soft drinks, alcohol, sweets, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful with the amount of food you eat and avoid overeating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid ultraprocessed foods such as fast food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage in regular physical activity and reduce your sedentary lifestyle. Just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can make a big difference in the long term and help you achieve and maintain your ideal weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Develop <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/habits-prevent-obesity\/\">habits that help you prevent overweight and obesity<\/a> It is crucial if you want to maintain your ideal weight and keep it. There are also <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-lower-body-mass-index\/\">Ways to lower your BMI if you already suffer from being overweight<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either way, now that you understand why it\u2019s so important to be at your ideal weight, all that\u2019s left is to make the necessary changes to your habits to achieve it if you\u2019re not already at your ideal weight, or to maintain it if you\u2019re already within the healthy weight range for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you suffer from being overweight or obese and are unable to lose weight? <a href=\"https:\/\/drcristobalgarza.com\/en\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation with our team and we will show you what we can do to help you lose excess weight permanently.<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is it so important to maintain your ideal weight? If you're a little overweight, or even if you suffer from obesity, you might be curious. The truth is that not being at your ideal weight affects much more than your appearance; it directly influences your health. 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