10/07/2025
Understanding BMI and Its Impact on Your Long Term Health
Did you know that as BMI (Body Mass Index) increases, so does the risk of developing multiple chronic conditions? These include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, sleep issues, hormone imbalances, and even certain cancers.
📊 What Is a Healthy BMI?
A healthy BMI typically falls between 19 and 25:
- Below 19 may indicate being underweight or malnourished.
- 25 and above is considered overweight.
- 30 and above is classified as obese.
But it’s important to understand: your BMI is not about appearance, it’s about your health.
🔬 Why Does a Higher BMI Matter?
Excess fat can impact your body’s delicate hormonal and metabolic balance.
- Fat tissue produces estrogen, which is linked to higher risks of breast and endometrial cancers.
- It also releases inflammatory signals and hormones that may stimulate uncontrolled cell growth.
- A higher BMI is often connected with elevated insulin levels, which can fuel disease progression and even tumour development
🧠 The Functional Medicine Perspective
We always look at BMI in context. While it’s a helpful starting point, it doesn’t tell the whole story. It doesn’t reflect muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution, which means that for some individuals (like athletes), a higher BMI doesn’t equal poor health.
That’s why in every 1:1 consultation, we go far beyond BMI, we look at your full health history, lifestyle, and goals to understand the root cause of what’s going on.
❤️ Ready to Reclaim Your Health?
Whether you want to lose weight, build strength, boost energy, or simply feel like yourself again, I’m here to support you with a personalised, science backed plan.
It’s never about restriction or perfection, just small, sustainable changes that lead to big results.
Let’s work together to support your long-term vitality, cellular health, and wellbeing.
Reach out to book your consultation today, your healthiest self is just around the corner.
⬇️ DM
📱Understanding BMI and Its Impact on Your Long Term Health
Did you know that as BMI (Body Mass Index) increases, so does the risk of developing multiple chronic conditions? These include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, sleep issues, hormone imbalances, and even certain cancers.
📊 What Is a Healthy BMI?
A healthy BMI typically falls between 19 and 25:
- Below 19 may indicate being underweight or malnourished.
- 25 and above is considered overweight.
- 30 and above is classified as obese.
But it’s important to understand: your BMI is not about appearance, it’s about your health.
🔬 Why Does a Higher BMI Matter?
Excess fat can impact your body’s delicate hormonal and metabolic balance.
- Fat tissue produces estrogen, which is linked to higher risks of breast and endometrial cancers.
- It also releases inflammatory signals and hormones that may stimulate uncontrolled cell growth.
- A higher BMI is often connected with elevated insulin levels, which can fuel disease progression and even tumour development
🧠 The Functional Medicine Perspective
We always look at BMI in context. While it’s a helpful starting point, it doesn’t tell the whole story. It doesn’t reflect muscle mass, bone density, or fat distribution, which means that for some individuals (like athletes), a higher BMI doesn’t equal poor health.
That’s why in every 1:1 consultation, we go far beyond BMI, we look at your full health history, lifestyle, and goals to understand the root cause of what’s going on.
❤️ Ready to Reclaim Your Health?
Whether you want to lose weight, build strength, boost energy, or simply feel like yourself again, I’m here to support you with a personalised, science backed plan.
It’s never about restriction or perfection, just small, sustainable changes that lead to big results.
Let’s work together to support your long-term vitality, cellular health, and wellbeing.
Reach out to book your consultation today, your healthiest self is just around the corner.
⬇️ DM
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