1. Compare your current weight to the "Healthy Weight' for your height by referring to Chart 1.

2. If you are at or below the "Healthy Weight," your goal is to maintain this weight for the remainder of your life. However, to be truly fit, you'll still want to adopt the fitness and diet recommendations provided in this booklet.

3. If your weight is higher than the "Healthy Weight" target, don't fret. All that is needed is a modest weight loss of 10-16 pounds, depending on your height, to improve your long-term health. Refer to Chart 2 for the number of pounds you should lose.

Keep in mind -- unless you keep the lost weight off, no matter how little, you will not experience the health benefits!

4. If you weigh only slightly more than the "Healthy Weight," you would still benefit from choosing the "Healthier Weight" target.

5. The "Healthy Weight" figures are maximum upper limits, and are reasonable for most adults. However, if you have a specific condition or health risk, you are encouraged to speak with a qualified health professional about your weight needs.

6. Once you've maintained your weight loss for at least 6 to 12 months, you can consider further weight loss. You'll want to approach future weight loss in the same incremental fashion, making adjustments to your food intake and level of physical activity so that the energy balance is tipped toward the body using more energy than it needs.

Healthier Weight Targets for Adults
Height	Pounds to Lose
4'10" 4'11" 5 feet 5'1 " 5'2" 5'3" 5'4" 5'5" 5'6" 5'7" 5'8" 5'9" 5'10" 5'11" 6 feet 6'1" 6'2" 6'3" 6'4"	10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16