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Women's Health Questions

Everything You've Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

Have you been wondering about your health, dieting and exercising, but don't know where to begin? Below are some answers to the most frequently asked women's health questions. Start by browsing our women's health questions to find the ones that have been on your mind.

Q) How do I know if I am overweight or obese?
A) Your body mass index is what doctors use to determine if you are overweight or obese. You can find your BMI yourself using the BMI calculator.

Q) What causes obesity?
A) Being overweight or obese is caused by eating more calories than you use on a daily basis. Factors that prevent your body from using the calories you eat include a lack of physical activity and genetics such as a naturally slow metabolism.

Q) What are the risks of being overweight?
A) An unhealthy weight can lead to various health problems including arthritis, certain types of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, gallbladder disease, respiratory problems, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other health conditions.

Q) How can I lose weight?
A) The healthy way to lose weight is with diet and exercise. Choose a diet and exercise plan that works for your body and your schedule because you will be most likely to stick with it if it can fit into your everyday life. Drastic fad diets, such as short-term liquid diets, do not promote healthy weight loss and can even lead to weight gain in the end.

Q) How many times a week should I exercise?
A) A healthy exercise program requires that you work out no less than three times a week and no more than five. It's important to be consistent, but give your muscles time to relax in order to get the full effects of your workout.

Q) What should I eat to lose weight?
A) Many weight loss programs recommend that you eat five-nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day, drink plenty of water, choose whole grains whenever possible and get enough protein.

Use the answers to these frequently asked women's health questions as well as our women's weight loss tips to start making women's fitness a part of your life.

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