What Your BMI Really Says About Your Health
The so-called Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple method for assessing the relationship between body weight and height. It serves as an initial guide for doctors worldwide to determine whether a person is at a healthy weight, overweight, or obese.
But BMI alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Every body is unique, and that’s exactly why we at NOVVA don’t just look at numbers—we always consider the person as a whole.
What is BMI?
BMI is calculated based on height and weight and can help identify health risks early on.
The standard BMI categories for adults are:
- Underweight: below 18.5
- Normal weight: 18.5 to 24.9
- Overweight: 25 to 29.9
- Obesity: 30 and up
A high BMI may be associated with an increased risk of certain diseases, including:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Sleep Apnea
- or joint pain
* BMI is a reference value and does not take muscle mass or body composition into account.
What is BMI?
BMI is a helpful guideline, but it is not a perfect measure.
For example, it does not take into account: muscle mass, body type, fat distribution, age, hormonal factors, or individual health conditions
That is why BMI can be misleading for some people. For example, physically active individuals with high muscle mass may have a higher BMI without actually being overweight in terms of health.
Factors such as sleep, stress, metabolism, and hormonal changes also often have a greater impact on body weight than many people realize.
Why Losing Weight Is Often So Difficult
Weight loss isn’t just a matter of discipline. The body has complex biological mechanisms that regulate weight.
These include, among other things:
- Feeling of hunger
- Saturation signals
- Metabolic processes
- and hormonal factors
These mechanisms can become unbalanced, particularly in cases of obesity. As a result, many people find that, despite their best efforts:
- Cravings
- Weight plateau
- or the so-called yo-yo effect
Modern Approaches to Treating Obesity
Today, there are modern medical options available to provide additional support to people who are overweight or obese.
Certain GLP-1-based therapies can help with this when used under a doctor’s supervision:
- to reduce feelings of hunger
- to increase the feeling of fullness
- Reducing Cravings
- and to support sustainable weight loss
Clinical studies show that suitable patients were able to achieve significant weight loss on average with certain therapies. Depending on the individual’s baseline condition and the active ingredient, weight loss of up to 15–20% of body weight was observed in studies.
Our Approach at NOVVA
At NOVVA, we combine modern digital medicine with personalized care from medical specialists.
Our experienced doctors evaluate each case individually:
- whether a treatment is medically appropriate
- What treatment options are available?
- and how we can support you over the long term
The following always applies:
- Prescriptions are issued only after a medical examination.
- Not everyone is a good candidate for therapy.
- Results may vary from person to person.
Sustainable weight loss starts with a holistic approach
Successful, long-term weight loss depends on several factors:
- medical care
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Sleep
- Stress Management
- and realistic goals
Modern therapies can support this process—but they are no substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
NOVVA provides you with medical support that is responsible and tailored to your individual needs.
