OBESITY- Managing at home

Weight gain is a problem which in medical term is called as Obesity. Obesity is nothing but a weight which is more than 20% above what is considered as normal as per body mass index, which is calculated from an individual’s age, height and weight. Normally obesity results from excessive fat storage in the body. Obesity may lead to diseases like2 diabetes, hypertension and heart problems.

Balance healthy diet combined with regular exercises will mange to burn off the extra fat and thereby controlling the obesity.

Simple tips to try at home for managing obesity;

1. Set a goal to reduce half to one kg per week.

2. Prepare meals at home which have less fat.

3. If eating outside, avoid fried foods, ice creams puddings etc and select fruits.

4. Have five to six small meals instead of two bigger ones.

5. Skip some meals if you have to eat at social outings.

6. Do exercises regularly.

7. Select exercises which are suitable to your body and your work schedule.

8. Don’t push your body too fast as there is always a chance of getting significant damage.

Home remedies:

1. Drink lukewarm water mixed with the juice of half a lime and one teaspoon of fresh honey at regular intervals.

2. Trifala, an herbal combination of amalaki, bibbitaki, and haritaki is good for losing weight.

3. Eat cabbage salad as the cabbage has a chemical called tartaric acid which prevents conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fats.

4. Taking ripe tomatoes instead of breakfast in the morning for a couple of moths helps in reduction of weight.

Loosing weight is nothing but cutting down calories but remember that calories are needed for building energy in the human body; hence it is not advisable to completely avoid them. You have to set such a diet which has calories that your body requires.

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FAT BURNING FOODS

The foods given below are clinically proven that when consumed it helps in losing weight. This food suppresses our appetite for junk food and keeps our body running smoothly. These foods not only satisfy our hunger but also are rich in nutrients.

Apples:

An average apple has only 81 calories and has no sodium, saturated fats and cholesterol. This elevates our sugar levels in a safe, gentle manner and keeps them longer than most of the foods. As per the researchers this practically means that it leaves us satisfied and relives us from the hunger pangs.

Whole grain bread:

The bread is a natural source of fibers and complex carbohydrates and one don’t need to get feared of it. It is the butter, margarine or cream cheese which you apply on it is fattening. A recent study at Michigan State University has shown that some bread reduces the appetite. The key here is to eat dark, rich, high fiber breads like whole wheat, mixed grain, oatmeal etc. The average slice of whole grain bread has 60 to 70 calories and gives you enough fuel and protein to your body.

Coffee:

Now everybody knows the danger of caffeine which includes anxiety and insomnia, but if we moderate this to only one cup in the morning this will help you in weight loss. Actually caffeine in coffee can speed up the metabolism in our body thereby burning of calories and ultimately weight loss. You have to put only skim milk and avoid sugar and make it two cups one in morning and other in evening.

Grapefruit:

According to Doctor James Ford of University of Florida, this fruit helps to dissolves fat and cholesterol. An average grapefruit has 74 calories, delivers a whopping 15grams of pectin which is a special fiber linked with lowering fat and cholesterol and is free of fat and sodium.

Mustard seeds and chilly peppers:

One spoon of this in the meal enhances the process of metabolism just like the coffee. Researchers have found that consuming mustard seeds are safe and can boost up the metabolism rate by 20-25% more than the others.  Peppers have the same effect as that of the mustard seeds. Peppers are rich in Vitamin A & C, abundant in calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and free of fat. A mere 3 to 4 grams of chilly peppers in your meal can help.

To conclude please do remember to add these foods to your sensible weight loss plan. By sensible weight loss plan we mean a plan which calls for no fewer than 1200 calories per day.

Hope this would help in your weight loss plans.

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Basic Yoga Poses for weight loss

Do yoga and its poses help in weight loss? The answer is yes as yoga is a combination of physical and breathing exercises couple with meditation. Now the next question is what is weight gain? Weight gain is defined as the inability to use the calorie intake by the metabolism of our body thereby converting the excess calories in fat. Now yoga poses can increase the rate of metabolism which in turn burns more calories than it normally does. Apart from weight loss, yoga provides an opportunity to meditate.

Pranayama yoga for weight loss:
Pranayama is a set of breathing exercises which gives a positive impact in reducing weight. There are basically four types viz. Bahstrika pranayama, Kapalabhati pranayama, Agnisar kriya and Ujjayi pranayama, but the most effective is Kapalabhati pranayama. This pranyama involves exhaling air forcefully so your belly is drawn in and then inhaling passively. One should perform this for 5 minutes i.e. at the rate of around 50 to 60 inhales/exhales per minute every morning in empty stomach.

Yoga Asanas for weight loss
Paschimottanasana (Bending forward)
In this asana the posterior portion of the whole body from the head to heels is fully stretched.
First sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Then move your hands forward and slowly bend towards your legs. Try to touch your feet without bending the knees. Breathe out and return to normal position. Repeats this 6- 8 times.
Chakra Padasana (Leg Rotation)
First lie down flat on your back and extend one leg up in the air at a 90 degree angle. Note that the other leg should be flat on the floor. Move the leg which is in the air gradually clockwise 10 to 12 times and the anticlockwise. Keep the body still when you are rotating your leg. Once completed apply the same procedure for the other leg.
Dhanura Asana (Bow shaped posture)
Lie down flat on your stomach and stretch out both the arms backwards. Now bend you knees and try to reach back so that you can hold the tops of your feet. Pull your shoulder blades back as much as you can. Now remain in this position for 4-5 minutes. Release and repeat this process 8 to 10 times.
The above postures are basic and one can go for the advanced one for more weight loss once you master them. These postures not only keep your body fit and slim, but also keep your mind free of stress. Doing these regularly will effectively help in reducing weight loss.

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BEST WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEMS- TIPS

Lot of advertisement is being seen on best weight loss systems. Now how to know which are the best ones. All the best plans benefit the people in terms of weight loss but for a short term. Does one have to live like that for the rest of life?  Given below are some tips for finding the best weight loss systems suitable for you:

1.      Choose a weight loss programme which has realistic goals and rules and for this one has to be prepared to make some changes to his/her lifestyle. For this a guide is needed who give proper advice regarding food whether eating out or cooking for one or a family. It is not that one has to eat diet food for the rest of life but there should be healthy choices which eventually will become a habit. This is the key for weight loss lasting in the long run.

2.      In this hectic life one has to develop the right suitable exercise plan. By right    exercise plan I mean is those exercises which suits your body, your time constraints and how the fat is stored in your body. For this options and guidance is needed.

3.      Never go for the magic pills and supplements which advertise to loss weight rapidly. A good weight loss system will never include such pills to melt the fat.

Finally you should find plenty of information, resources and options of such weight loss systems. Remember these programmes are to be affordable as well. Hope the information above helps you in finding the best weight loss programmes for you.

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