Feeling Good About Your Weight

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 sneakers and weights

• Exercising more

Make a Plan.

• My Checklist for a Healthy Life

Guide to Healthy Living

The Guide to Healthy Living was written by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center and the Board Resource Center, California

State of Connecticut Advocates' Corner

Feeling Good About Your Weight