Losing weight has always been Holy Grail for all those who are obese like me. I, like most of us always wanted to lose weight and look fit and fine, fit into those sleek dresses which makes me look elegant. I have tried everything that is possible to shed that excess pounds, but it has not been easy. I had to worry about my jobs, then home, kids and husband after taking care of all of them I had no time for myself to do serious work outs. Then I decided to get some help, started surfing throughout internet and realized some things, I put everything I learnt and devised a new exercise schedule, which was not only suitable but also very reasonable for a person like me and believe it or not I have shed 20 kg within 4 months.

I have put some things which I follow, for all those like me who are willing to lose some weight and are looking for a suitable schedule to do so.

Firstly knowledge is everything; you need to understand few concepts before you begin to lose weight, the more you know the more you will be willing to lose that weight. One needs to know what is obesity, it is not just being fat one should remember apart from being esthetically awkward and a source of constant humiliation and inferiority complex in society it, also happens to be one of the leading causes of heart disease, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea as well as orthopaedic problems. The cause of obesity is not very well known but certain studies have proven that it is the direct result of an imbalance between food eaten and energy expended. Obesity is determined by calculating the body mass index of a person this is a ratio of height and weight and the normal range is between 18- 24kg/m2. Obesity happens to be one of the leading preventable causes of a chronic debilitating illness as well as death.

Secondly how to combat obesity: As we already know we can attack obesity two ways diet and exercises. Diet is something which is practically impossible for people like us, but here is what I did instead of having 3 large meals I began having 5 even 6 meals a day, before you come to any conclusion let me explain, I had a good breakfast in the morning and then around mid day I had an apple and some green vegetable salad, or sometimes plain carrots, this used to reduce my hunger when I used to have my lunch. I did the same thing whenever I was hungry and this reduced the amount of food I used to consume during each course. This part I am really proud off, I began taking black coffee without milk believe me this might look insignificant but it reduces a lot of fat and calories that I used to consume, and it helped me in a long run.