tion:If you were to walk into a room of women and ask if they considered themselves overweight, chances are a MAJORITY would be unsatisfied with their size. But when it comes to heart disease, we’re not talking about TRYING to fit into your skinny jeans.When we say overweight or obese, it’s not about aesthetics. It’s about carrying excess weight to the point of straining your heart and raising your blood pressure, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and lowering your HDL (good) cholesterol, increasing your risk for diabetes.Our bodies are MADE up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrates and vitamins and minerals. And if we have too much fat — especially if we’re carrying it primarily in the WAIST — the risk for heart disease issues goes up. That’s why it’s important to know your Body Mass Index (BMI), a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height.Your BMI is a good indicator of whether you’re at a healthy or unhealthy weight. Here’s how it breaks down:Underweight: Less than 18.5Healthy weight: Less than 25Overweight: Between 25 and 29.9Obese: 30 or higher is considered obese.To calculate your exact BMI value, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, divide by your height in inches, then divide again by the same number (height in inches).The good news is, losing as few as 10 pounds can lower your heart disease risk