Home Remedies For Obesity

Submitted by Loring A. Windblad on December 14, 2009

Treating obesity must be looked upon as a long-term goal and can be highly successful if implemented with the help of a proper dietary and exercise plan. Another important aspect to look into is to start making lifestyle changes by increasing the scope of physical activity and limiting the consumption of unhealthy calories. The initial goal must be to improve overall health in order to achieve ideal weight.

Treatment for obesity is highly dependent upon the level of obesity, the individuals overall health and most importantly, the individual's motivation to lose weight. Diet experts and nutritionists are the opinion that individuals eager to make lifestyle changes for weight loss must initiate the program at least six months before attempting to opt for secondary measures such as medication or surgery.

One of the best ways of losing weight is to drastically change one's eating habits.

Health experts recommend that a low-calorie diet of approximately 1200 to 1400 calories is ideally suited for women, while 1600 to 1800 calories must be consumed by men for a desired weight loss. Having said that, an individual experiencing neuritis should ideally not be suffering from any pre-existing on underlying medical disorder. It is important to consult your doctor or medical health practitioner before embarking on a dietary or exercise regime for weight loss.

Research indicates that limiting the consumption of calories is instrumental in causing weight loss, rather than restricting the kinds of foods one eats.

For example, restricting the intake of only carbohydrates of fats may not necessarily bring about lasting weight loss, but rather following a healthy and balanced low-calorie diet can help in cutting down excessive weight effectively. Most diet fads concentrate on either eliminating or consuming only a particular type of food group; health experts on the other hand are of the opinion diet eating healthier foods consisting of a wide range of food groups must be eaten but in small quantities. Consult a dietician in order to help you make healthy changes in your diet, especially if you are unsure about the kinds of foods that you are supposed to eat.

Incorporating physical activity is integral as a dietary regime.

In order to initiate physical activity, one can start by indulging in a brisk walk. Walking is a simple activity and can be done either alone or with a companion. Not only is it healthy in burning more calories it is also easy to work into a daily schedule.

It can help to keep a track of steps that you take the help of a step counter.

If your occupation revolves around a sedentary role, you can increase movement in your typical day, for example, by taking the stairs instead of the elevator.