Weight Loss is the reduction in total body weight. It can be intentional and unintentional. Unintentional weight loss may happen due to malnutrition, long lasting medical disorders, underlying diseases, Intentional weight loss is usually referred to as slimming. People with obesity tend to reduce their weight by diet, exercises, etc., this is not restricted to any age. It can attack a child of 5 to an adult of 60. It is very dangerous if not controlled.
Due to obesity one may have the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart strokes, high B.P, arthritis, etc., Usually obesity happens due to overeating, unbalanced diet, over sleeping, stress, lack of physical activities, hormonal imbalances, menopause, etc., (Read: How to lose fat face and double chin)
Firstly is it ok to lose weight without diagnosing?
- Weight loss is not an instant process, it takes time and yes very long time. But without diagnosing is it ok to loose weight? The answer is NO.
- Firstly check yourself. That means body mass index, fat percentage, water percentage, over weight percentage, and then go for a weight loss process.
- Sudden weight loss also leads to health illness.
- Your age, gender, genes, must also support you.(Read: chia seeds for weight loss)
- An amount of 5-10% of weight loss can make a lot of difference in improving health.
- Prepare a chart, consult a dietician, nutritionist and physician.
- Prepare a diet chart and take short meals with 3 hrs gap by eating healthy.
- Drink lots of water, take lots of liquids.
- Replace leafy vegetables, fruits, veggies, eggs, chicken, iron, protein content with rice, junk and street food Opt for steps rather than lift.
- Take a 5 minutes walk after and before working hours.
- Never ever eat watching tv, mobiles, computers,etc.,
- You must know what you are eating. feel the aroma of the food, enjoy the meal to the greater extent.
- If you are thyroid or cardiac patients then its better to consult doctor before going for weight plan.
Suggested Home remedies for obesity/weight loss:
Lemon juice with Black pepper :
Ingredients :
- Water : 1 glass full
- Lemon juice : 3 tsp
- Honey : 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder :1 1/2
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take a glass of water. (Read: Weight loss soups)
- Add 3 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tsp of honey and 1 1/2 of black pepper powder.
- Mix it well.
- Consume it in the morning on empty stomach before breakfast.
Why lemon ?
Lemon contains vitamin c and citrus which helps in good digestion and helps in burning fat. Honey gives complexed skin and black pepper boosts up the metabolism and inturn results in burning fat.
Note : This process is to be followed for 3 mnths. Remove seeds of lemon and black pepper,as they are dangerous.
Cayenne pepper with lemon:
Ingedients :
- Cayenne pepper : one pinch to 1 tea spoon. (Read: weight loss food tips)
- Lemon juice : half lemon.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take a glass of hot water.
- Add pinch of cayenne pepper and lemon juice’.
- Stir it well and have it in lukewarm form.
Why cayenne ?
It reduces the apetite, increases the digestion. It contains anti-oxidants like lutein, carotene.
Note : Start with a pinch of pepper to one teaspoonful. continue this process for a month.
Cinnamon tea :
Ingredients :
- Cinnamon : 1 stick.
- Water : 8 ounces.
Prep time : 10 mins.
Process :
- Take a cup. (Read: Weight loss exercises)
- Add 8 ounces of hot water.
- Place cinnamon stick and let it rest for 15 mins.
- Steep well before removing from the cup.
- Strain the water and have it.
Why cinnamon ?
Cinnamon works on the blood sugar levels, which in turn works on the calories and doesnot convert calorie in to fat.
Note : Continue this tea for a month. Take it twice a day before meals.
Cumin seeds :
Ingredients :
- Cumin seeds : 2 teaspoonsful.
- Lemon : 1/2.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Soak 2 tsp of cumin overnight.(Read: Lemon turmeric tea for weight loss)
- Next day morning boil the water.
- Strain the water and 1/2 lemon juice into it.
- Stir well and drink in the morning empty stomach.
Why cumin seeds ?
It burns calories, lowers bad cholesterol, increases memory, works on anaemia, increases digestion, boosts immunity, prevents bloating and heart attack, etc
Apple cidar vinegar:
Ingredients :
- Apple cidar vinegar : 1 tbsp
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Take 1 glass of water. (Read: Detox drinks for weight loss)
- Add 1-2 tsp of ACV.
- Stir well and drink it.
Why apple cidar vinegar?
ACV decreases insulin levels, suppresses appetite, increases metabolism, reduces fat storage.
Note : This must be taken before going to sleep. It is advised to drink ACV through straw rather than directly drinking. The acetic acid may affect teeth.
Curry leaves :
Ingredients :
- curry leaves : handful.
- Water : 250 ml.
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 250 ml of water and boil. (Read: Tulsi leaves for weight loss)
- Add curry leaves in it Boil for 10 mins.
- Let the juice gets settled in the water.
- After coolling, strain the water.
Why curry leaves ?
Curry leaves removes all the toxins from the body and improves digestion.
Ginger and honey :
Ingredients :
- Ginger : 1 piece
- Honey : 1-2tsp
Prep time : 10 mins
Process :
- Take 1 ginger.
- Grate it and add in one glass of water.
- Make that water into boiling.
- Let it cool.
- Add 2 tsp of honey, stir well.
- Drink on empty stomach in the morning.
Chia seeds :
Ingredients :
- Chia seeds : 1 tsp.
- Lemon : 1/2.
- Water : 1 glass.
Prep time : 5 mins
Process :
- Soak 1 tsp chia seeds overnight or.
- Soak 1 tsp of chia seeds for one hour.
- Squeeze and add 1/2 lemon juice into it.
- Stir well.
- Drink it on empty stomach.