It is a very fat body. In other words, it is a condition in which there is much accumulation of fat in the body. Obesity is usually said to be present when a person is 20% above the recommended weight for his/her height, age and build.
It's best to aim for losing 0.5 to 1 kilogram a week. Don’t aim to lose 5-10 kg in one month and don’t let such ads lure you to unhealthy eating practices. When you're setting goals, think about both process and outcome goals. ‘Exercise regularly’ is an example of a process goal, while ‘Lose 15 kg’ is an example of an outcome goal. It isn't essential that you have an outcome goal, but you should set process goals, because changing your habits is a key to weight loss. Your goals should be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-limited. An example is aiming to walk for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, and recording your results.
The foods we eat contribute to our well-being. It provides all nutrient supplements necessary for maintaining a healthy body. The moment you start eating more than what your body want on a daily basis, the extra food will turn to fat and accumulate in various parts of the body. This is how people become obese.
It means an increase in weight i.e. 20% greater than an individual's desirable weight.
In obesity there is excessive amount of body fat. In males there is more of abdominal obesity and in females it is gluteal (Bottom & hips) obesity.
OBESITY
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Visceral fat or abdominal fat (also known as organ fat or intra-abdominal fat) is located inside the abdominal cavity, packed between the organs (stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys, etc.). Visceral fat is different from subcutaneous fat underneath the skin, and intramuscular fat interspersed in skeletal muscles. Fat in the lower body, as in thighs and buttocks, is subcutaneous and is not consistently spaced tissue, whereas fat in the abdomen is mostly visceral and semi-fluid. Visceral fat is composed of several adipose depots, including mesenteric, epididymal white adipose tissue (EWAT), and perirenal depots. Visceral fat is considered adipose tissue whereas subcutaneous fat is not considered as such.
An excess of visceral fat is known as central obesity, or "belly fat", in which the abdomen protrudes excessively. Excess visceral fat is also linked to type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance,inflammatory diseases, and other obesity-related diseases.
Female sex hormone causes fat to be stored in the buttocks, thighs, and hips in women. Men are more likely to have fat stored in the belly due to sex hormone differences. When women reach menopause and the estrogen produced by the ovaries declines, fat migrates from the buttocks, hips and thighs to the waist; later fat is stored in the abdomen.
High-intensity exercise is one way to effectively reduce total abdominal fat. One study suggests at least 10 MET-hours per week of aerobic exercise is required for visceral fat reduction
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People who are obese have a high risk of developing these diseases.
* High blood pressure.
* Circulation problems.
* Diabetes.
* Gall Stones.
* Gout.
* Heart problems.
* Osteo arthritis.
* Sexual problems.
* Occupational discrimination.
CAUSES
1. Imbalance between the food eaten and energy expended.
2. Hereditary tendency
3. Sedentary life style.
4. Long term steroids intake.
5. Chronic fatty diet also lead to obesity. It is not the amount of food, but the type of food that causes weight problems.
Other illnesses that can lead to obesity are:
Diabetes.
Thyroid problems.
INSTRUCTIONS ONE SHOULD FOLLOW:-
1. Avoid a sedentary life. Regular and moderate exercises daily, even for ten minutes will go a long way.
2. Daily fast walking for 45 minutes is helpful to burn calories.
3. Avoid a high fatty diet like cakes, biscuits, candies, chocolates, butter, cheese and sugar, fried and oily food.
4. Do not over-eat. Instead eat frequent small meals, rather than infrequent large meals with unhealthy snacks in between. Eat 3 to 4 moderate meals a day with your main meal in the middle of the day.
5. Eat slowly. Not only will your meal last longer but it will also feel more substantial.
6. Avoid smoking and alcohol as it predisposes a person towards obesity.
7. Replace daily consumption of soft drinks with 6 to 8 glasses of water.
8. Balanced diet with regular exercise is advisable instead of calorie free diet for 1 week or so. Think of a permanent change rather than a short term dieting.
9. Walking burns upto 250 calories per hour. Jogging uses about 400 calories per hour. Swimming burns upto 500 calories per hour and playing a game like squash could burn upto 650 calories per hour.
10. Brisk walking at a pace of 120 steps per minute not only helps you to lose weight but also gives your heart and lungs a workout at the same time.
DAILY CALORIE REQUIREMENTS:
Men with inactive lifestyle : 2400 - 2500 cals
Men with active lifestyle : 2800 - 3000cals
Men with very active lifestyle : 3400 - 3500 cals
Women with inactive lifestyle: 1900 cals
Women with active lifestyle: 2150 cals
Women with very active lifestyle: 2500 cals
Homoeopathic Treatment:
Our treatment courses are tailor made for every kind of obesity and very effective in reducing weight. Unlike other remedies or fitness treatments, Homeopathic treatment successfully helps to maintain your figure, for long, after losing weight considerably. Our Homeopathic herbal treatment promises to give you best & permanent results.
Homoeopathy is very proficient in managing all the symptoms of Obesity(weight Loss)and furthermore plays a vital role in preventing relapse of the condition. Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed on the basis of physical, emotional, and genetic make up that individualizes a person. This constitutional approach framing mind and body works at the root-level. Homeopathic medicines will help decrease acidic build-up, rebalance pH by cleansing and restoring the digestive system, and strengthen the muscles. Homeopathic treatment will make you feel like a new person by making you free of OBESITY. Homeopathic treatment is natural, safe, gentle and without side-effects. Another impressive thing about Homeopathy is that people on multiple medications can safely take Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic drugs are non-habit forming and have no addictive characteristics.
Homeopathy has an exceptional proven safety record with the FDA with 200 years of clinical effectiveness. Since Homeopathy treats in totality, it leads to a permanent long-lasting cure, rather than a temporary suppression of symptoms, and you will be able to enjoy all kinds of food to the fullest. So, food lovers, you won't have to think anymore before eating.