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Learn How to be OBESE REFORM.
Obesity may be defined as body weight greater than 20% of an average body weight (determined from statistical tables). The amount of fat stored in us may be compared to our lean body weight, a measure of structural and functional tissues. If the fat proportion exceeds 30% in women and 25% in men, then obesity exists. The body mass index is calculated from the height-weight ratio (weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared). A BMI greater than 30 is considered obesity.
Body fat is energy storage which acts like a savings account. Food surplus tends to be saved with interest and stored as fat. People who remain fat have a frugal metabolism and it is difficult to withdraw and spend the savings. One pound of fat is worth at least one day's hard physical labor. Reduced food energy intake tends to induce energy conservation and body weight is maintained until severe food shortage results in weight loss.
Understanding Obesity -
Obesity means that food selection and amount of food eaten is out of synch with biological needs. All obesity is mute testimonial to over-eating. Excess fat accumulation is an artifact of disordered eating behaviors with food energy intake exceeding energy expenditure. Even if compulsive eating stops, fat stubbornly persists; heroic efforts to lose weight by food restriction often fail.
The extra food may be ingested slowly and gradually, although most people gain weight in spurts, as a consequence of binge-eating or periodic indulgences in extra foods, alcoholic beverages, desserts, and snacks. Rapid weight gain may be associated with hormonal changes, as in pregnancy or low thyroid states, or whenever life-style changes, injury, or illness reduce physical activity. Without a balanced reduction in food intake or change in food selection, reduced physical activity produces weight gain. Bursts of weight gain represent maladaptive responses to a variety of stressors.
Causes of Obesity:
There are a variety of causes for obesity. Not doing physical workout, lack of balanced diet or eating junk foods, hormonal changes and its related difficulties, sitting most of the time on computer i.e. lack of movements are some other causes of obesity.
Consuming fatty and fried foods, deposition of excess fat in your body, no exercise and living an unhealthy lifestyle, eating foods rich in calories (that out weigh the number of calories you burn daily) are some other causes of obesity.
Genetics can play a role in weight gain or obesity.
OBESITY- TREATMENT USING ORGANIC BLACK CUMIN SEED OIL
Because of its many medicinal properties, organic black cumin seed oil has proven effective in the treatment of both the causes and symptoms of Obesity.
Obesity is the main cause of various chronic diseases like high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes and asthma. Obese people not only loss self-confidence but also face various physical problems.
Japanese Weight Loss Secrets
How Japanese Girls Stay Young & Slim ?
Lose Weight, Stay Young & Slim with the Chopstick Diet......
If you want to lose weight, and stay young, fit and slim there is one diet to be followed, the Japanese chopsticks diet!
Haven't you ever wondered why Japanese women live longer and are mistaken for 20-year-olds and above all, keep their girlish figures - even when they are 40? The Japanese chopstick diet is the secret of all the above and more!
It has been proved that following the principles of Japanese home-style cooking and healthy habits can make a dramatic difference to your health and shape. Here are the secrets of the Japanese kitchen, just follow them and you will surely feel and see the difference. You will not have to worry about 'Weight Loss' anymore, as Japanese lifestyle and diet are designed to lose weight and stay slim naturally.
Fish - Japanese people eat around 69kg of fish per person each year. That's more than four times the average of the rest of the world. Cutting back on meat and replacing it with fish will decrease your risk of heart disease. Oily fish are full of Omega 3 oils which are good for your skin and have been proven to help children learn.
Soya - The Japanese eat ten times more soya products that any other nation. It's low in fat and calories and high in protein. The low incidence of breast and colon cancer in China and Japan has been partially attributed to the high consumption of soya products as research shows it to has anti-carcinogenic properties.
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - As with all diets ? a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially leafy greens is a must. Try and pick fruit and vegetables that are in season.
Variety - Your body will benefit from a wider range of nutrients following the Chopstick Diet due to the variety of food. In a study, elderly Japanese women were found to eat 100 different foods a week, compared to only 30 for a woman following an average Western diet.
Small Portions & Chopsticks - Japanese food portions like sushi, are bite-sized, compared to Western portions. Eating with chopsticks should slow down the speed of consumption, giving you time to savour your food. On average it takes 20 minutes for your stomach to register that it's full. Eating more slowly means that you're less likely to overeat.
Light cooking techniques - Light cooking techniques include steaming, pan-grilling, simmering and stir-frying over a high heat. This helps to preserve more of the food's nutrients including anti-aging antioxidants.
Power Breakfasts - A typical Japanese breakfast includes green tea (which is believed to be full of antioxidants), steamed rice, miso soup (research has suggested that eating three bowls of miso soup a day could reduce the risk of breast cancer). It also includes a small omelette or piece of grilled salmon. This is a great start to the day as all foods are packed with nutritional benefits.
Sweet Treats - Japanese women are renowned for their sweet tooth. Their secret is that they don't over indulge. They do eat desserts and chocolate, but less regularly and in smaller portions. Like many diets, it's fine to treat yourself to something that you like - just don't over do it.
Informal Exercise -It's not just the diet that keeps Japanese women looking great and living longer. People walk or cycle everywhere. The 10,000 steps a day programme was first popularised in Japan 40 years ago. The British Heart Foundation in the UK has recently embraced the programme saying that 10,000 steps a day can give you a healthy heart and reduce body fat.
Dos and don'ts for Obesity
Regularly practice breathing exercises and some exercise for maintaining yourself in good shape and healthy mind.
Go for morning walks everyday, especially in summer as brisk walking is very effective in obesity control.
Try to take time out from your busy schedule for your exercise, at least for three to four days a week.
Do some sit ups and push ups at home as they make your body flexible and tone the abdomen muscles, buttocks, thighs, and other body parts.
Eat organic, natural and fresh green vegetables as well as cabbage and beet in your diet and avoid eating potatoes.
Eat green salads containing tomatoes and mint leaves as they are good for burning excessive fat.
Drink good amount of water everyday as water is extremely effective in proper functioning of body and also lead to obesity control.
Cabbage juice or vegetable cabbage in any form should be included in your diet as it is extremely beneficial in controlling obesity.
Carrot, pineapple, papaya and apple are some of the effective fruits for keeping you healthy and fit.
Try to eat proper meals rich in salad and green vegetables and low in fat at regular intervals as compare to heavy meals.
Taking Luke warm water (maybe with green tea) after your regular lunch and dinner as it is effective for proper digestion of food and burning of excessive fat.
Do not eat rice, refined flour, and high caloric chocolates or shop bought cakes.
Never miss your breakfast as skipping your regular diet is unhealthy habit and leads to obesity.
Do not eat cooked foods before midday or late in the evening.
Using vegetable oils like rapeseed oil or sunflower oil for cooking purposes. Avoid using excess butter, deep frying the foods and excess salt in your cooking.
Natural herbs:
For obesity or high cholesterol control, blood flow improvement, and for keeping you away from various other problems like arthritis, joint pains, constipation, gastritis there various natural herbs which are effective like:
Black pepper:
Black pepper powder when mixed in vegetable soup and vegetables not only enhances the flavour of your diet but is also helpful in controlling obesity or helpful in excessive fat burning.
Ginger:
Use Ginger in your regular cooking and as it is very effective in burning fats, and keeping your cholesterol level in control.
Apple cider vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar is very effective in weight control and keeping various other problems like arthritis, joint pains away. A tablespoon can be drunk in a tall glass of water thrice daily.
Live stress free and be more optimistic in your life as tension and stress do not do any good for you, only creating mental and physical troubles in your life like, obesity.
