What is obesity? Obesity Management Explained

Obesity is a health condition where the Fat percentage of the body is higher than the lean body mass.

Causes of obesity

Obesity is generally caused due to an increase in high calorie foods and a decrease in physical activity. The energy from excessive food consumption gets stored in fat cells which get enlarged over time. Excessive stored energy leads to obesity.

High-calorie and processed foods
Insufficient energy expenditure

Genetics
Drug and disease
Environment and lifestyle.

Health risks associated with obesity-

Psychological burden
High blood pressure
Increased sugar level
Increased heart disease
Cancer and many more.

How to deal with obesity

For the treatment of obesity, You need to take care of your diet and exercise; as these two play a major role in your day-to-day lifestyle. Dieting and Exercising are the mainstream treatments for your obesity

Dieting

Weight loss depends on the amount and the kind of food consumed. To lose weight you need to create a calorie deficit diet, which means consuming fewer calories than what you are burning. An adequate calorie deficit will help get rid of those extra pounds. Drastic weight loss over a short period of time is neither healthy nor sustainable. Having a guide is extremely important because they are going to give you a proper plan after analyzing you and your condition.

Exercising

Exercising helps you burn more calories. Combining exercise with a smart calorie-controlled diet is the most efficient way to lose weight than just relying on calorie reduction. Exercise can also help you to maintain and increase lean body mass, which helps in burning more calories Exercise helps to increase metabolism. To lose weight, It is recommended that you get about 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous activity, or a combination of two each week. Learn More about Weight loss. Talk to your trainer or your guide to help you determine the best plan suited for your specific body and lifestyle.