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Although in some
cases obesity is due to hormonal causes, the truth is that most of the time the
person ingests more of the calories that the body needs and makes less exercise
than the body needs. My grandmother always said "we must eat to live and
not live to eat." Obesity
is a problem not only for the physical appearance of the individual but also to
their health in general. The greater the weight, the greater the risk that their
health will be affected. Some of the problems caused by obesity are: - Cardiovascular
diseases such as high blood pressure
- Vascular
problems in the brain because of the fat blocking blood vessels
- Problems
in the skin such as stretch marks and new, coarse hair growth
- Gastritis,
colitis, hemorrhoids
- Urinary
incontinence, kidney stones, prostate cancer
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Depression
and low self-esteem
- Fatigue,
shortness of breath
- Infertility
and high-risk pregnancy
- Depression
and low self-esteem
- Social
Discrimination
Every
individual is genetically, psychologically, and physically unique, so if you are
severely over weight it is best to consult your doctor so he/she can recommend
a weight loss plan that will fit your needs.
If your are moderately over weight, the best remedy is to watch your diet and
exercise. But here are some tips that might also help: Red
tea (Pu-erh) - Take 3 or 4 cups of red tea per day. You will lose a few pounds
a month without the need for special diets. 
Celery
tea - Put about 6 clean celery sticks in two liters of water and boil for
28 minutes. Put water in the refrigerator and drink during the day. Repeat the
same procedure for 15 days in a row. You can lose about 10 pounds without the
need to make changes in your diet. But do not use for more than 15 consecutive
days since it could affect eye sight. You can repeat every 6 months. Apple
cider vinegar - Put 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water
and drink before each meal. The apple cider vinegar has properties that actually
kill fat cells. Tips
that never fail: Aerobic
Exercise - If you have been living a sedentary life for a long time, begin
with low-impact exercises such as walking and swimming. Gradually rise to a more
vigorous exercise until you get to at least 20 minutes a day of high-impact aerobic
exercise like running or playing tennis. Drink
water - Take 8 glasses of water daily. This will help keep the metabolism
working properly. Avoid
fats, refined sugars, and flour: Although desserts are delicious, if we want
to lose weight we have no choice but to say good-bye to them, or at least limit
them. Do
not eat anything after 6 pm: The body does not have time to metabolize the
meals eaten after 6pm. Even if this is the only change in your daily life, you
will lose weight. Eat
grapefruit: You have heard about the grapefruit diet. The good news is that
grapefruit does burn fat, so eat several grapefruits a day and see the difference.
Maintain
a balanced diet - At least twice a week, add to your meals a salad with purple
cabbage, carrots, and cucumber flavored with lemon or vinegar. | 
