OBESITY" - A commonly found issue among the general population nowadays. Do your clothes get too tight ?? Do the usual few steps make you feel tired ?? These all could be signs of weight gain. Weight gain necessarily does not mean you are heading towards obesity but if you don’t take proper measures then you might be at a high risk which may gradually progress to obesity.

Obesity is the condition in which a person has excess weight as per their height. Wondering how to calculate the same? Body Mass Index(BMI) helps you figure out whether you are obese or not. If your BMI is 30 and above, then it is an indication of obesity. Are you one among them ?? Seeking multiple ways to lose that stubborn fat?? Don't worry, there are ways that can help you lose your weight but then you must follow these practices.

First of all, you need to understand that medicines cannot cure obesity. It is essential to be committed to ensuring healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise. Losing weight is not about personality improvement rather it is a way to prevent various complications such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Let's move on to the information regarding your weight loss without any delay:

1. The mantra of weight loss is "burn the calories you consume", and you can achieve it through regular exercise and being physically active throughout the day. Exercises that can help you in losing weight :

• Cardio workouts
• High-intensity interval training
• Burpees
• Swimming
• Weight lifting exercises.

2. If exercise is not helping you lose weight then it's time to watch your food plate. Always choose high-fiber foods like spinach, wholemeal bread, chickpeas, broccoli, lentils, and beans. Avoid white sugar, maida, white rice, potatoes, fried food, and junk food. Sweet and processed foods are a great hindrance to your weight loss. It might sound disappointing to sweet lovers but you can enjoy it in other forms like honey and jaggery. The portion of food you consume has an impact on weight loss so it is wise to keep an eye on your portion size.

We understand that sudden control in the portion of food will leave you tired and hungry. You can try alternative methods like intake of fluids and fruits to control your hunger initially, and slowly you will start adapting to the diet because nothing happens overnight, right ??

3. Apart from these, there are some home remedies that we would like to bring to your notice.

• Drinking warm water with lemon and honey on an empty stomach
• Drinking hot water half an hour before and after each meal
• Green tea
• Aloe vera juice
• Fenugreek and cumin seeds in water

4. The final strategy is to be stress-free and has a regular sleep pattern since stress can lead to overeating in some people and disturbed sleep patterns lead to irregular food habits. Always remember starving does not lead to weight loss rather it causes other health problems.

Everything does not happen in a single day. It's important to be patient and give your body the time it needs but be consistent in your attempts. Love your body and remember obesity is no laughing matter.

Let us take a few steps in achieving our goal !!!