Obesity is the most common problem we are facing today. An obese person feels depressed and also invites many kinds of health problems for him. Today is the time for zero size figure and many of us wants this type of figure and our desire has led to the mushrooming of health and fitness centers and for getting the good shape we are wasting our money and also compromise with our food. In this way we are playing with our life and health.

Obesity is the cause by over eating and lack of exercise. If you eat more calories than you burn off during normal daily activity, the surplus calories are stored as fat.

Physical symptoms of obesity include shortness of breath, aching legs and swollen ankles. Excess weight may damage joints causing osteoarthritis particularly of the knees and hips.

There is no magic cure for obesity. You can achieve a lower healthier weight by increasing your level of physical activity and reducing your calorie intake.

There is no shortcut to get rid of obesity or excess fat from your body a successful weight-reducing program and the strong motivation to complete this is required. A healthy eating and exercise pattern will help you a lot to get a good figure. Severely obese people however should always begin with a course of gentle exercises such as brisk walking or swimming.

A weight loss diet must provide all of the nutrients that the body needs but you have to check on the calories also this means that eat healthy food with less calories such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat, poultry, fish, low fat dairy products, cereals, salads and pulses. Fresh fruit makes a good choice for a low calorie dessert.

Eat the food which contains starch it will satisfy the appetite because they are filling rather than fattening. Try to eat the baked or grilled food as it contains less oil.

It is better if you avoid non vegetarian food as it contains lot of fat so it is good for obese people that they will eat most of the vegetarian food.

Some quick Tips on weight loss

• Do not starve yourself but eat balanced diet.
• Chew your food properly and balance the food you eat with physical activity.
• Replace whole milk with skimmed milk.
• Use whole wheat bread instead of white. In sandwiches, use green coriander chutney.
• Eat lot of fresh fruits like pineapple, water melon and papaya.
• Increase you liquid intake.
• Do not eat fatty food or red meat.
• Avoid drinking alcohol, and carbonated beverage like cold drinks.
• Do not sleep for more than 6 - 7 hours. Go for exercise daily.

Remember it will take some time to get zero figure but it is not impossible. So work hard and eat healthy.