It is always wise to consult your doctor before starting any new diet plan.  The key to losing weight is to count the calories of everything you eat. 

                                                                                         Women    Men

 

If you have less than 7 lbs to lose stick to                   1,000   1300 per day

If you have between 7 lbs to 14 lbs to lose have        1,200   1500 per day

If you have over 14 lbs to lose have                            1,500   1800 per day

 

Doctors use Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine whether someone is at their correct weight.

 

The Chart below shows the B.M.I for men and women between 4ft 10ins (1.45) and 6ft 4ins (1.90)

 

Heights are without shoes and includes 2-3 lbs indoor clothing. 

 

Height               Weight      Range                           Height               Weight Range

 Ft  in               st   lb                                                 cms                        kilos

4     10              6    12     -     8    08                           145                        42  -  52

4     11              7    01     -     8    12                           147                        44  -  54

5     00              7    05     -     9    03                           150                        45  -  56

5     01              7    12     -     9    11                           155                        48  -  60

5     03              8    01     -    10   01                           157                        50  -  62

5     04              8    04     -    10   05                           160                        51  -  64

5     05              8    08     -    10   10                           162                        53  -  66

5     06              8    12     -    11   01                           165                        55  -  68 

5     07              9    02     -    11   06                           167                        57  -  70

5     08              9    06     -    11   11                           170                        58  -  72

5     09              9    10     -    12   02                           172                        60  -  74

5     10            10    00     -    12   07                           175                        62  -  76

5     11            10    04     -    12   12                           177                        64  -  79

6     00            10    08     -    13   03                           180                        66  -  81

6     01            10    12     -    13   08                           182                        67  -  83

6     02            11    02     -    13   11                           185                        69  -  85

6    03            11    06     -    14   05                           187                        71  -  87

6     04            11    11     -    14   10                           190                        73  -  90           

 

 

A Body Mass Index (BMI) of 20 – 25 (as above) is considered the ‘healthy range’ for both men and women.  To work out your current BMI, divide your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. 

 

 

 

Oven Temperatures

 

 

Fahrenheit Centigrade Gas Mark

 

225F  105C  1/4  Cool                                  350F  180C  4  Moderate

 

250F  120C  1/2                                            375F  190C  5

 

275F  130C  1  Warm                                  400F  200C  6

 

300F  150C  2                                               425  220C  7  Hot

 

325F  165C  3                                               450F  230C  8  Very Hot

 

 

This is an approximate guide only when converting different appliances.  Temperatures may vary depending where you live and on the age of the oven being used.