Some body language experts claim that only about 7% of our messages to other people are communicated through the words we speak.  The rest of our messages are conveyed through our body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
During your entire life you have been sending messages to others through your posture, gestures, and facial expressions. 
Even if you never say a word, your face and body are constantly sending out messages to other people about your state of mind, your happiness, and your level of confidence. 
When you were an infant, before you learned to speak, people were peering into your little baby face, looking at your gestures, and listening to your little cries and gurgles, trying to decipher what kind of mood you were in, and what you were trying to say. 
And you have been reacting to the body language, voice tone, and facial expressions of the people around you all your life, even though you may not have been consciously aware of it. 
What sorts of messages are you conveying to others with your body language?  Does your body language encourage other people to approach you?  Or do you subconsciously warn them to stay away? 
How do you usually stand or sit when you are with other people?  What are you doing with your hands?  Where are you looking with your eyes? 
Does your face express interest in the people you are with, or does your face stay a tense, stony mask?
When you are sitting or standing, do you usually cross your arms across your chest?  If this is your typical way of standing or sitting, how do you think other people interpret this posture?  Did you realize that most people will subconsciously interpret your arms crossed in front of your chest as a signal that you don’t want anyone to approach you?  Only the bravest souls are likely to come forward when you adopt this posture.
If you stand awkwardly, with your chest slumped forward, your shoulders drooping, and your eyes avoiding everyone else, people are likely to decide you are very depressed or completely lacking in confidence.  They may fear that trying to talk with you will be an awkward experience. 
When you stand awkwardly, you do not project any sign that you are confident in yourself, or that you have any interest in the people around you.  Instead you look like you are trying to disappear.
No matter how desperately you want someone to come over and befriend you, if your body language projects awkwardness or disinterest in others, it’s not very likely that many people will try to start a conversation with you.
If some body language signals can frighten people away, are there signals that will encourage people to come forward and approach you?  Yes, you can look much more approachable to others if you adopt body language that is open and non-threatening. 
Whether you are sitting or standing, aim for a posture that is upright and alert, yet relaxed.  If you notice that your chest or shoulders are slumping, straighten up. 
Become aware of the way you are breathing.   Does your breath move in and out smoothly?  Or does it move with jerky little stops and starts?
If you notice that you are holding your breath, or breathing in a shallow, jerky manner, this is a sign of anxiety.  When you breathe shallowly, you have to breathe more often, which can increase your appearance of nervousness.  Consciously tell all the muscles of your body to relax.  Use your abdomen to help you breathe smoothly and deeply.  Let the bottom part of your lungs fill up with air as well as the top. 
What are you doing with your hands?  If you get nervous in social situations, you may feel that no matter what you do with your hands, it’s the wrong thing.  Many people who cross their arms in front of their chest are probably doing so at least in part because they don’t know where else to put their hands. 
You should never cross your arms in front of your chest unless you really don’t want anybody to approach you.  That is the message this gesture sends out.
If you want to look open and approachable, keep your arms at your sides, or put one hand in your pocket.  If you want to hold something in one hand, keep your hand at the side of your body, and not in front of you.  Holding your arm in front of your body can be seen as a signal that you want to defend yourself against other people.
Stay aware of and focused on your surroundings and the people around you.  If you find yourself tuning out your surroundings, you will start to focus too much on your negative inner sensations and thoughts.  This can quickly increase your anxiety to a very uncomfortable level.
What sort of facial expression should you have if you want people to approach you? 
In most cases, a gentle, pleasant smile should do the trick.  Too much of a smile that never softens can look forced and nervous.  A pleasant smile with a twinkle in your eyes will convey the impression that chatting with you will be a pleasant experience.

BMI, Body Mass Index, is the most popular and simple way that health professionals use to determine if you are a healthy weight. This article concerns how to interpret your results.
Summary
Body Mass Index:
<18: Underweight
>25: Overweight
>30: Obese
Calculate Yourself
The calculation is simple, you can do it on a regular calculator. All you need to know is your height and weight. If you want to use metric measurements, take your weight in kilograms and divide it by your height in meters squared. If you use inches and pounds instead, you need to multiply the result by 703 to get an equivalent result. I am 6' tall and I weigh 180 lbs. 180/(72 x 72) x 703 = 24.4
Underweight
If your BMI is 18 or less, you are considered underweight for your height. My work here is done. Just kidding.
Being underweight is a health problem, just as being overweight is. As Mr. Weightless, I am dedicated to helping those at the other end of the spectrum, but if you are underweight, here are a few tips to become healthier.
Don't try to do the opposite of everything I say to lose weight. You should still be drinking plenty of water, for example.
This may seem obvious, but EAT MORE. Consume more calories than you expend.
Consume more protein. One main reason you may be underweight is lack of muscle mass. Resistance training combined with a hefty increase in protein consumption will put some meat on your bones.
The best way to consume more calories while keeping a balanced and healthy diet is to order one of our combo products, and instead of using the meal replacement to replace meals, have a shake between other meals. You will be getting more calories, more protein, but without imbalancing your intake of other essential nutrients.
Normal Weight
If your BMI is between 18 and 25, you are considered normal weight for your height. My work here is done. Really.
Actually, not really. Read the section below "BMI is not Enough" to find out why a BMI that is in the normal range may not mean that you have no risk of disease. And let's face it, for beach season you don't want your waistline to be "normal", you want it to looked "ripped". You can benefit from my articles and products to strip off the last remaining fat cells that are hiding your six-pack.
Overweight
If your BMI is over 25, you are considered overweight for your height. This is a dangerous category because most people ignore the dangers. Technically, being in the overweight category does not seriously predispose you to any health problems. But that does not mean that you are healthy. And if you do nothing, you may just slip into the "obese" category where your risks are great for developing heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
There is a movement these days called "healthy overweight". People may have you believe that if you can jog a mile and do some push-ups that you are healthy despite being large. If you can do these things, that's great, but that doesn't make you healthy. It just means you're not sick yet. The people who believe in the "healthy overweight" basically want to take away any shame you might feel about your size, to make you feel better and relieve some of your stress about your self-image. They say that companies that sell diet products have exaggerated claims and made fat people believe that any amount of excess fat is unattractive and unhealthy. That may be true, we all see advertisements that make us feel unattractive compared to models and actors, and we don't feel as healthy as the athletes we watch in sports. But let's not kid ourselves: If you have excess fat, you are not as healthy as someone without it. Fat, especially around the waist, is a health risk, and it does you no good, unless you find yourself in the arctic. If you're a healthy overweight, lose some weight and you'll be a healthier normal weight!
In some cultures, even in America, being overweight is a status symbol. Having a big belly tells everyone that you make so much money that you can afford lots of food. It also says that you don't do manual labour or work with your muscles because your brain is all you need for your job. I think in most cultures this image is going away, because the muscular superhero look that I'm helping you attain shows just as much success in a different way.
Obese
If your BMI is over 30, you are considered obese. This is the category that is most associated with hightened risk for all sorts of diseases. Risk is not a guarantee, you might live to be 90, but the chances are slim.
I won't go into all of the health problems you are exposing yourself to, because I've written another article about that. Read all about Obesity Statistics and Dangers at www.weightlessproducts.com.
I don't think anything more needs to be said. If you are obese, you need to start losing weight right now to reduce your risks. Would you rather be dead? I don't like scaring people, but I am scared for you.
BMI Alone is Not Enough
One important fact to consider is that BMI is based only on height and weight. Therefore, BMI is not the best measure of your health. It is attractive because it's fast and easy to calculate, not because it is perfect. If you have been lifting weights and have a lot of muscle, your BMI may say you are overweight even though you have little health risk. That is because your big muscles increase your weight, not body fat.
To get a truly accurate picture of your health risks, you can try one or more of the following other indicators.
Percentage bodyfat is the best measure. You cannot do this yourself without special equipment. A doctor or nutritionist must do one of three tests: 1) use skin calipers to measure "skin fold" at four or six points on your body, or 2) submerge you in water to calculate your volume, or 3) use a device that measures BIA (bioelectrical impedence analysis) by running a small electrical charge through your body.
Generally, men should have less than 18% body fat, and women less than 23%.
Another good indicator of health risk related to weight is waist-hip ratio. Stand with stomach relaxed and measure the narrowest part of your waist, and divide that number by the measurement at the widest point of your hips/buttocks. For women, this number should be less than 0.8, for men it should be less than 0.95. If your ratio is higher, then you carry excess fat around the waist, which carries a higher health risk. However, this only really applies if your BMI is already over 25.
If your BMI is over 25, it is time to take action to improve your health. If your BMI is over 30, you are already at risk for many diseases. Start one of our programs today, it's FREE.