If BMI over 40 are at risk, what would you want to get to ASAP?

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My BMI is 40.1

Obviously my goal overall is to get to a healthy BMI.

And also having a BMI of 39.9 isn't going to make me OK.

But being realistic, what BMI would you start to feel less at risk if the warning sare for 40+

I'm no expert, but i would think the best option right now is to obviously see it gradually go down, but the main thing would be to really overhaul your diet to include lots of fresh veg and fruits if available and try and get the maximum exercise you can per day either on a walk or around your home.

As far as i know, high vitamins can help combat the illness if you get it by your body being at its healthiest to recover, and any exercise to raise your ability to have a better lung capacity would be beneficial.

That's the thing though. It's extremely hard to get fruit and veg right now. I do online shopping and it's not coming through. I'm getting nothing as no suitable replacements.

The fruit I'm getting is going to the kids.

They say even 5% of your body weight lost has a good effect on health.

I think this will shock a lot of the people who insist they’re fat but healthy and we’ll see a lot of people lose weigh over the next year.

I’ve let my weight slip a bit and it’s certainly got me having words with myself.

Anything is good. Aim for 5% to start with

There’s lots of fruit and veg in the shops.

Exercise, sleep and de stressing will all help too.

I’d want to get it down to under 30 to have a fighting chance of surviving this thing.

I've been wondering this too, Reading something last night has left me feeling really anxious - this could also be the kick I've needed for years.

I don't know my BMI ( haven't weighed myself for years) but know I'm a size 20/22 which is not good.

I'm planning on eating healthier - a frustration of mine as I love healthy food, I'm just lazy at preparing it, going for a good ( social distanced!) walk a day and making sure I get plenty of sleep

If any help, a lot of people seem to be having better luck getting a fruit/veg box delivered from a local farm, greengrocers or similar. , than everything from supermarket. Maybe see if theres something similar in your area.

Do you have a local greengrocer?

Getting your bmi under 30 would make a significant difference. However even 5% weight loss starts giving you health benefits and now is a very stressful time to make big changes so be kind to yourself.

I love Whole 30 - it gets weight off you quite quickly but the focus is very much on really good nutrition and relearning how to eat basically. Plus all the info is online for free if you google it. It got me from being obese to a normal bmi.

Good luck

My BMI is higher than 40, and I have had Covid I'm sure as I'm currently recovering. It's not a death sentence.

They put that warning in for everything, every possible disease and condition going.

Just loose wait safely, don't set a target just eat less, move more (not just "exercise" but ensure you move about the house, garden if you have one). As far as what you eat, reduce unhealthy foods but don't worry about eliminating them. I cut out snacks and switched to eating my main meal at lunchtime where possible. Best of luck - you'll need it, I lost 1.5 stone last year, it was hard!

Typo weight!

I'd aim for a BMI of 35 to begin with, then 30, then 25.

I've gone from a BMI of 33 to 31.8 over the last 2.5 weeks. I'm aiming to get under 30 ASAP (maybe by the end of May), and then under 25 as soon as I can after that.

You will need to find a way to get lower calorie food or at least stop eating any junk though, as everyone says losing weight 80% diet, 20% exercise. I'm finding it easier to not eat junk now though as I have limited opportunities to buy it!

I’d want to get it down to under 30 to have a fighting chance of surviving this thing.

FfS my BMI is over 30 and I think I have more than a fighting chance of surviving this.

Op I would just take it each day at a time. Make positive changes and try and increase your activity levels.

I have lost a small amount of weight being on lockdown. My eating habits haven't changed a lot but I am trying to make sure the kids get daily exercise which is probably benefiting me.

But you will not be able to get your BMI below 30 in a short period of time.

But you could lose 5% of your bodyweight in a few weeks.

There is too much scaremongering. Your weight maybe does increase your risk, but the chances of you being seriously ill or dying are still low.

Mine was 40+ at the start of march. It's now 38.5. My first goal is 35, then 30, then 25 etc etc. Manageable in smaller goals.
ANY weight loss, even 5lbs, will be better for you (and me!) than none.

Check out Dr Jason Fung's book the obesity code and Gin Stephen's Delay don't deny. They are about the benefits of intermittent fasting, they'll change your life.

Even 5% is beneficial.

Ultimately it could take you a year to get under 30, but everything helps. And in a year's time even if coronavirus has passed your health will still benefit in so many other ways.

I was 15st5 on Boxing Day, I'm down to 13st 11, its hard. I'm having a push over the next couple of weeks to get to 13st 4, which gives me a BMI of 29.9!

If you can't get fresh fruit and veg frozen is a good replacement and can have as many nutrients as fresh. Try to cut down on processed and pre prepared foods as best you can.

Intermittent fasting would be the perfect diet for you right now. It’s nice and quick, doesn’t require much food. You get LOADS of energy so it’s perfect when you’re dealing with kids all day. You’ll feel like crap for a few days and then uiu start to feel great.

It's not scaremongering to say those who are overweight are at greater risk of needing hospitalisation/ventilation. There is data emerging to support this. Obviously people with high BMIs can still survive.

It's thought this is partly due to the fact that people with high BMIs have to displace more fat each time they take a breath, so each breath is harder for them, leading to them being at more risk of breathlessness- and therefore needing oxygen in hospital. Any weight you lose will help, and any fitness stuff you do that makes it easier for you to breath in normal conditions will help.

However, people with a high BMI are more likely to have type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure which are also risk factors.

The data doesn't just suggest that people with BMIs over 40 are at increased risk- anyone in an overweight or obese category has an increased risk, and it actually seems like being underweight may be a benefit.

Even if you can just lose a pound a week, that will help- I know it is tricky when you are probably eating extra due to boredom!

I’d feel better at BMI 35 (currently at 39.3 here).

However I posted on a thread about this yesterday. There is little research looking at to what degree obesity affects outcomes, as covid is so new. Id be wary of the “statistics” floating around, particularly if they come from the press. There are so many other factors that need to be adjusted for (undiagnosed diabetes, undiagnosed high blood pressure, male/female, age), before anyone can conclude that “obesity results in x% higher mortality“.

The government have said people with a bmi of 40+ are an at risk group. They haven't said only people below 30 have a "fighting chance" if they get Corona.

Sansa I think we accept that being obese increases risk.

But to suggest to someone with a BMI of 40 to get their BMI under 30 to have a fighting chance to survive is irresponsible.

Small changes will have the most positive impact. And losing weight in a healthy way.

Agree random