Q: How can you tell what I should weigh? weightcheck.com uses the body mass index (BMI) to determine the weight range which is right for you. The BMI is an accurate equation which forms the basis of many weight loss plans and gym programs. The ideal BMI is between 20 - 25 for both men and women over 18 years old. Check your BMI now. Q: What shape should I be? weightcheck.com recognises that people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but all body shapes - no matter how different they might seem - have the same ideal waist to hip ratio. This should be below 0.95 for men and below 0.8 for women. Check your WHR now. Q: Do those equations take my build and body shape into consideration? A: Yes they do. and that's why your ideal weight and waist-hip ratio is not one, rigid number, but rather fall within a range. Q: I have certain dietary requirements - is any accommodation made for this? A: Yes. When you register with weightcheck.com, you'll be asked questions about your diet. Your personal advisor will then take this into account when making recommendations about how to progress your weight loss. Q: Will I have to eat foods that I don't like? A: Absolutely not! There is nothing more likely to make you want to give up on a weight loss programme than the thought of eating boiled lettuce all day. At weightcheck.com we want to help you lose weight, not frighten you from even trying! We will encourage you to eat normal, healthy food that you and your family will enjoy, and there are plenty of ways of adapting your existing meals to promote weight loss. We do not advocate any exotic or expensive diets or strict fasting regimes. Q: Will I have to buy any special foods, supplements, pills or potions to be successful on this program? A: Not at all. All the vitamins and minerals you need can be found in quality, healthy food. In combination with sensible exercise and the determination to succeed, you already have all the ingredients you need to create a new, slimmer you. Q: You mention exercise. Does that mean I'll have to spend a lot of time exercising at the gym? If you are a gym member and enjoy working out there, then by all means stick with it. But at weightcheck.com you can achieve your goal weight through any moderate exercise such as walking, swimming, cycling, light jogging or using any exercise equipment you may already have - just choose an activity that fits into your lifestyle and that you enjoy. And as you'll find out when you become a member of weightcheck.com, there are many ways you can exercise by simply doing everyday activities in different ways. Remember, we're here to motivate you to lose weight, and a big part of that is helping you have fun in the process! Q: What if I feel my advisor is not giving me the advice I feel that I need? You are always welcome to contact weightcheck.com managing advisor at any time if you are have any questions about or problems with the program. If those concerns regard your personal advisor, we will address your issues and allocate you to another advisor if you wish. Q: What happens if I am unable to participate with the program for a period, such as if I am on vacation? You can suspend your membership for up to three months at no cost, and when you reactivate the program, it will continue for the remaining time incurring no extra charges. But remember, the beauty of weightcheck.com is that it can be accessed from any online computer in the world, so vacations need not be a reason for discontinuing the program - in fact it is often a time when you need more support than ever to pursue your weight goals. Q: When I reach my goal weight, can I keep entering data on my website without receiving the personal advice? That sounds like a great idea! After you have been a member for six months, you can keep your website active for only 10c a day, so you can keep tabs on maintaining your new, trim, healthier body. And if you feel that you could use some motivation and advice, you can rejoin weightcheck.com at any time.