Leading Florida Doctors Fight America’s Plumpness in Palm Springs & Coconut Creek, FL
Leading Florida doctors fight America's obesity problem one patient at a time. Leading Florida doctors Dr. Luis Castillo and Dr. Carmen Torres direct and see patients daily at their family medical practice, Castillo and Torres MD PA, in Palm Springs & Coconut Creek, FL. Our primary care physicians provide attractive services and care for various illnesses and disease processes. They are passionate about America’s bulk problem and work tirelessly to direct and guide you toward a healthier life.
Our doctors want to discuss your obesity, whether weight loss is your issue and the impact that excess weight has on the human body.
How do I calculate if I am obese or not?
First, you must acknowledge that your weight is excessive, primarily because when you exist in a society of obese people, it becomes the norm. You must know how excess weight impacts your body and what it does to you in the long run.
Know that over 200 fad diets are on the marketplace and may work wonderfully well. However, most are not healthy, nor can they keep your lost pounds off forever.
Calculating Your Body Mass Index Criteria and How to Calculate BMI
If your BMI is 18.5 or less, you are considered underweight.
Optimum Range: 18.5–24.9
Overweight: 25–29.9
Class I Obesity: 30–34.9
Class II Obesity: 35–39.9
Class III Obesity: 40 and over
Calculating your BMI is automatically done here after you enter age, weight, and height.
Causes of Plumpness
- Insufficient exercise
- Poor dietary habits
- Processed, high-calorie, low-nutrient foods
- Excessive snacking of non-healthy foods
- Genetics
- Hormone imbalances
Continued excessive weight increases your risk for cardiovascular issues, diabetes, cancer, depression, and anxiety, to name a few things. Your decreased activity, mobility, and self-esteem due to possible declining social interactions cause a decrease in your quality of life.
Castillo and Torres MD PA, in Palm Springs and Coconut Creek, FL, wants to help you embark on a weight-loss journey by guiding and supporting you through its proven approaches to curbing fluffiness.
- We create an exercise plan appropriate for your age and health.
- We may refer you to a nutritionist or dietary consultant.
- We may recommend that you seek a personal exercise trainer for effective workouts.
- We may recommend group support with others fighting obesity.
- We help you create healthier lifestyle habits.