By Neha Yadav
Published Jan 18, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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How to achieve healthy weight

Your Body Mass Index (BMI) determines your health. BMI indicates whether a person is healthy, underweight, overweight or obese.  

It is essential to follow healthy lifestyle habits to maintain a healthy body weight. Here are five lifestyle habits you must follow to achieve a healthy weight. 

Follow a healthy diet plan

Following a healthy diet plan is essential to aim for a healthy weight. Include nutrient-packed foods such as nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables, fish and dairy in your diet

Avoid processed and junk foods

Eating processed and junk foods such as fried foods, burgers, pizza and wafers can lead to health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, avoid eating processed and junk foods.

Exercise

Exercising regularly is an excellent way to maintain a healthy weight. It helps tone your muscles, strengthen bones and increase metabolism.

Drink water

It is crucial to drink an adequate amount of water every day to flush out toxins from your body. Water helps remove toxic substances and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Sleep

Maintain healthy sleep hygiene for weight management. Get adequate sleep every day and maintain your sleep schedule to increase metabolism and maintain a healthy weight.