How much weight will make you live longer? People who have reached the target of these four numbers will have a smooth road to longevity

Although it is winter now, there are still many people who continue to lose weight. Obesity is a problem faced by many people. Obesity not only affects body shape, but also increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, gout and other diseases. These diseases are also closely related to life expectancy. For example, complications caused by high blood pressure and diabetes can bring life to an abrupt end in severe cases.

We only have one life, if we lose it, we lose everything. Many people may have discovered that it is almost impossible for obese people to live long. The average life expectancy of Chinese people has long exceeded 70 years old. People in their 80s and 90s all look in good shape, and none of them are obese. Maintaining a reasonable weight can not only reduce the occurrence of diseases, but also prolong life. What kind of weight can make people live longer?

Obesity has a great impact on us. Obesity will affect the reaction speed of the brain, accelerate the aging process of the brain, and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. At the same time, obesity will also affect the health of joints. The legs need to bear the weight of the whole body. Obese people have a more prominent abdomen. The legs are under excessive pressure for a long time, and the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis will also increase.

Being fat is not good. We are all familiar with the saying that money can't buy you thinness in old age. In fact, being thin in old age will also have adverse effects on the body. If the middle-aged and elderly are too thin, it may cause sarcopenia. As the name suggests, sarcopenia means that muscle content decreases and bone flexibility decreases. If you don't pay attention, you may suffer from fractures, and it will also increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Being too light or too heavy is not good, and the weight should be maintained within a reasonable range. At this time, four indicators should be paid attention to. People who reach the normal value of these indicators may live longer.

1. Weight

Weight is the most common indicator for measuring body shape, and many people are used to weighing themselves every morning and evening. Whether a person's weight is within the normal range depends on the person's height and weight. The standard weight also has a calculation formula, which is the value after subtracting 105 from the height (cm).

For example, for a man who is 172 cm tall, the standard weight is 67 kg. The actual weight is considered normal if it fluctuates within 10% above or below the standard weight. If your weight is already beyond the normal weight range, you need to be alert. Studies have found that for every 5 kg increase in weight, the risk of all-cause mortality in late life increases by 9% for men and 14% for women.

2. Body Mass Index

Body mass index is one of the important indicators for judging obesity and has important guiding significance for weight loss. The calculation method of body mass index is also very simple, mainly using our height and weight. Body mass index = weight (kg) / height (m)². It is normal to maintain a body mass index between 18.5 and 23.9. Between 24 and 27.9, it is considered overweight, and you need to start a weight loss plan quickly. If your body mass index exceeds 28, I regret to tell you that obesity has come to you.

3. Waist circumference

Waist circumference is actually one of the indicators for judging obesity, but many people nowadays don’t know much about their waist circumference. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, most of the pants they wear now have elastic waists, and they are also vague about their waist circumference. In fact, the type of obesity can be judged by waist circumference. Male obesity is often fat around the waist, which is abdominal obesity. This type of obesity is more harmful to the body. The waist circumference of men should be controlled within 90 cm, and the waist circumference of women should be controlled within 80 cm.

4. Body fat percentage

Body fat percentage, as the name implies, is the amount of fat in the body. Although fat is also a necessary substance for the body, it is not good to have excessive fat content. The body fat percentage of men should be controlled at 25%, and the body fat percentage of women should be controlled within 30%. Two people of the same weight, the one with a lower body fat percentage looks thinner. The reason is that fat has a large volume, while muscle has a relatively small volume. If you also want to become a person who does not look fat, you must control your body fat percentage.

Maintaining a good figure not only makes you more confident, but also extends the length and width of your life.