Home Remedies for Obesity

Obesity is the bodily condition that has been characterized by excessive deposition or storage of fat in adipose tissue. It is the result of excessive consumption of food to meet the physiological needs. Its incidence is higher in persons who consume more food and lead sedentary lives. It can occur at any age and can affect both the sexes. A woman tends to be obese after pregnancy and at menopause. As in pregnancy the women usually gains about 12 kg weight and during that phase there is an increase in the adipose tissue, which serves as a store to meet the demands of lactation. Obesity is a serious health hazard as the extra fat put strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and joints of hips, knees and ankles. Obese and to be overweight are not the same things. Overweight refers to an increase in weight of the total body that includes essential body tissues whereas obesity refers to excessive fat tissue only.

Causes of Obesity

The various causes of obesity are:

Overeating – intake of calories is above the body’s requirement.
Low basal metabolism
Thyroid or pituitary gland disorders.
Sedentary life style
Genetic factors
Hormonal imbalance

Honey is an excellent natural remedy for obesity. 10 grams of honey should be taken with hot water in the starting and the doze can be increased with the time. This is excellent home remedy for obesity.

Diet for Obesity - One teaspoon of fresh honey mixed with a juice of half a lime in a glass of lukewarm water can be taken at regular intervals.

Cabbage is considered to be an effective home remedy for obesity.

Mint is also beneficial in dealing with the problem of obesity. Mint chutney taken along with meals is highly beneficial. This is one of good obesity remedy.

Obesity cure - Regular intake of carrot juice also helps in the reduction of weight.

Certain yogic asanas like sarvangasana, halasana, bhujangasana, shalabhasnaa, dhanurasana, chakrasana, naukasana, ardhmatsyendrasana, paschimottasana, vajrasana, yogamudra and trikonasa are highly beneficial as these asanas improves the blood circulation and strengthens the weak areas which helps to melt the excess fat. This is one of the best obesity treatment.

Eat 10-12 fully grown curry leaves every morning for upto 3 months is helpful in weight loss and is good and simple home remedy for obesity.

Yogic kriyas like kunjal and jalaneti and pranayamas such as kapalbhati and bhastrika are also helpful in normalizing the body weight.

Obesity remedy - Eating tomato early in the morning before breakfast for 3 months also reduces weight.

Boil sliced ginger in a pot and add lemon slices when boiling, drink it while hot or allow it to cool. This will control overeating and helps in the obesity treatment.

Natural remedy for obesity - The leaves of Indian plum are valuable in getting rid of obesity. Soak a handful of indian plum leaves in water and keep them overnight. Drink this water next day as first thing in the morning. This is another simple and one of the effective home remedies for obesity.

Drink a cup of water with 3 teaspoons limejuice, one-fourth teaspoon powdered black pepper and a teaspoon of honey every day for three months. This is one of the effective home remedies for obesity.

Diet for obesity - Eating 10-12 leaves of curry for about 4 months helps to reduce weight.

Drinking a cup of dandelion root tea thrice daily is also beneficial and is good home remedies for obesity.

Diet for obesity - French beans, jackfruits, grapes, figs, peaches, phalsa and guava should be included in the diet.

User Recommended Home Remedies for Obesity:

I agree that eating a tomato a day before breakfast for 3 months really works for reducing weight. - Adeline

Drinking 2 cups of green tea everyday will help in weight reduction. Green tea boost metabolism and keep fat accumulation at bay. - Adeline

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#1 - Bindiya - 08/02/2007 - 04:57

natural home remedy for everything

i love natural thing ;-)

#2 - karlene - 08/15/2007 - 07:40

obesity

Smile and you will become less fat :-D

#3 - Jonny Peck - 10/02/2007 - 06:03

I think having honey and lime water (lukewarm) every day helps in abig way to cut fat. Also a fresh tomato in the morning works wonders to skin and health :)

#4 - Sheena - 10/14/2007 - 01:43

Honey+lime juice+luke warm water early in the morning is very good to reduce obesity.To be done for 3 months

Sunaja,20-12-2007,4:41

#5 - Sunaja.Ajayan - 12/20/2007 - 06:43

If smiling made you less fat my boss would be unbelievably thin......but shes not shes like 4 hundred pounds...so now that has been unproven :-P

#6 - Mr. Hiles - 01/26/2008 - 11:50

It helps to drink warm water or juice after you eat a meal

#7 - Onyx - 02/09/2008 - 11:37

in empty stomach lime+honey+hot water;2 tomatoe;in meal time have cabbage;have more water 2-3lt.;have carrot,garlic,lime juice;buttermilk;cucumber;onion,lettuce,limited fruits,more green vegetables,less underground vegetables like potatoe.......do exercise regularly+yoga..keep smile....avoid fry items+fatty foods+sweet+chilly....in short have healthy eating ,drink more water,be good.be motivated,all the very best

:-)

#8 - SRM - 02/14/2008 - 06:14

What helps to reduce excess weight is eating oranges or another fruit in the morning. Avoid intake of bread and cereals by themselves. You also burn more calories when you eat celery than you intake. Some type of movement or exercise is recommended. ALWAYS eat at least 3 times daily. Most people think that skipping meals hepls them lose weight but what this actually does is slows down the metabolism (rate the body burns fat) and each time you eat the food goes directly for storage. So eat well and exercise!

#9 - Nutritionist1 - 02/21/2008 - 22:01

this question is about an obesity home remedy mentioned in this page..regarding the indian plum remedy(eg-taking indian plum leaves soaked in water overnight every morning).can anyone verify if the plant Indian plant is this??(I've pasted links to websites which contain info about the plant i believe to be indian plum
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/505912607/
http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/syzcum5.jpg

please can anyone help me verify the plant??

#10 - prettygal - 02/26/2008 - 07:53

I find that turmeric works well for obesity, also drinking green tea with ginger and mint in it. it has been very helpful for me

#11 - Lori - 04/03/2008 - 19:46

Trust me ! all the above remedies dont work if at all you are fat, i am just 5 kgs above my normal weight and am trying hard to put it off, the last and hopefully the effective way left is joining Vandana Luthras slimmming course. lemme try it out first. Chaoooooooo

#12 - Sabreena - 05/07/2008 - 06:51

I am just wondering how long all of these remidies take to work???? plus it sounds like the main time to do these things are in the mornig

#13 - hunnybunny - 06/02/2008 - 12:25

It's easy - Eat Less Move More AND smile... people will look at your happy face more than THE REST OF YOU!

#14 - Kim - 06/05/2008 - 22:14

chewing gum and eating grapes for snack ;-)

#15 - page2 - 06/07/2008 - 02:23

as soon as you wake up drink a glass of warm water, it will clean your organs of every toxins you have the day before in your body wait for a while then go pee then drink another glass of water with your breakfast. Just try to make sure you have at least 8 or 9 glass of water per day. It work for sure.
Do this everyday. Water is the best. :-)

#16 - anayansi - 06/09/2008 - 13:35

Do yoga especially kapalbhatti ...it will help in big belly problems...also eat mostly fresh vegetables,salads,fruits instead of oily n sweet things

morever exercising for even 15 mins helps and best is drink water each time u feel hungry...especially eating in between meals is strictly forbidden

try it i lost 5 kgs in less dan a month

#17 - Anjali - 06/16/2008 - 11:46

Luke warm water+ lime juice+ honey followed by regular kapalbhaati will do wonders for you.

#18 - Simi - 06/23/2008 - 12:59

have guggulu and tripala, it is available in ayurvedic shops, it helps cut down of fat cells in the body!!! :-D

#19 - ammu - 09/04/2008 - 06:11

A great remedy is to take tomatos in the morning, it is a great help. It helped me myself...try it everyday and u will be free of all the fugly fat stored on you. i am currently 45 kg......!!

#20 - sweet pakistani - 10/02/2008 - 01:39

Some of the most delicious tomatoe soup I have ever had to eat in my life, and I tryed
http://www.amys.com/

Vanilla soy milk with Special K breakfast bars and cereals. Good, Spinach and strawberries and sliced almonds salads, good!
and there is a web site to enjoy also.
www.8thcontinent.com
When I wanted to work on my weight I worked with water aerobics, beginners class, treadmill, after noon walks in park and at my college and kept a food diary and had one or two days of the week where I had a vegatarian lunch and read every label for salad dressings
Smart Ones breakfast meals satisfying!
whollyguac.com I eat there snacks packs with triscuit whole wheat crackers
V8 juices and drinks
Stouffer's skillets meals all in one bag, open bag place in skillet heat and enjoy low calorie, good taste, for family and You lots of coupons on theses in papers.
www.contessa.com
delicious meals in a frozen food section of grocers, extra recipes 4 yu see website
Fruits and veggies with morning cereals, hummus, beans, spinach, cereals, juice, grains, sweet potatoes, sugar snap peas, remember your fibrous and healthy foods, colorful foods.
Water, walk, diary, start small work your way up. Keep healthy attitude and habits.

#21 - Pirate Lass - 10/26/2008 - 14:38

I have a few tips that keep my weight down. I used to be 30 pounds heavier and am now normal-thin.
*drink a glass of warm water before snacking. sometimes thirsty feels like hungry. can also add lime juice or spices like cinnamon(for blood sugar), cardamom(for mood) and ginger(digestion, headaches, blood).
*matcha green tea lemonade: great for metabolism and has tons of other health benefits. dissolve matcha powder in warm water (can make diluted to be more palatable and last longer) and add a good bit of lemon juice with some honey to taste. drink warm or cool, as much as you like.
*for breakfast or lunch, make the above as a meal replacement by blending with a frozen banana, spirulina/veggie powder and some ice. may also add cucumber or other fruit/veg, a little nut butter if you want. no dairy though.
*whenever you can, walk or bike to destinations instead of driving. try to do some kind of exercise for at least 20 minutes a day. stretch, too.

#22 - sreis - 11/03/2008 - 11:06

Walk on the treadmill and run for 30 min everday and also on empty stomach take luke warm water with one tea spoon of honey with half lime it helps to reduce weight and do it regularly......see the results .......good luck guys!!!!!!!!! Hope it works for u guys who are fat..........cheers

#23 - ttinkoo - 11/22/2008 - 17:26

for glowing, even and cleaner looking skin, every day after washing my face with dove soap i apply the following for atleast 3 hrs. while cooking,watchingTV etc. adn wash off with luke water. thats it, ppl have notice my skin. maybe it might suit u all too, try it for atleast 1 week
1/2tsp-honey
1/2tsp-lemonjuice
1/2tsp-gycerline
mix and apply on full face + neck.
remember tie ur hair up high with hairband also. :-)

#24 - Suraiya - 12/01/2008 - 03:20

LET ME SEE DO NOT EAT AS MUCH LOL WORKS VERY GOOD UST KIDDING WAIT WATCHERS TTYL GUY

#25 - FAT - 01/03/2009 - 01:08

i hate eating tomatoes raw and on its own! would it still work if i add something alongside with it???

#26 - anon - 01/12/2009 - 15:14

eat protein foods for every meal.. its enjoyable too. and for snacks have a protein bar or an apple or a chicken wing or something.. protein makes you feel full and makes your body eat stored fat.. its working alot for me! ! you need to stay on track tho.. and once a week you can eat wjatever you like.. ONCE A WEEK THO. it trully does work.. i was 71.kg 3 and a half weeks ago now i am down too 53.kg

#27 - KiRSTY - 01/13/2009 - 23:07

I have sat around depressed and fat for a couple of years and watched The biggest Loser on tv. I would not go anywhere because I felt uncomfortable in my clothes. 3 weeks before Christmas 2008 I cleaned the webs off my treadmill and set myself a goal to lose as much weight as I possibly could before anyone seen me.
I walked 2 miles in the morning before breakfast at 3.2 (thought I was going to die) but I ignored the pain and imagined myself showing up at Christmas in a great "small" outfit. For breakfast I ate weight control oatmeal with spray butter and waited an hour and got back on the treadmill to try to walk 2 more miles. It hurt like crazy but to imagine myself with a smaller body would keep me going. For lunch I ate one piece of whole grain bread with 2 TBS of peanut butter and a bowl of weight control oatmeal. Then repeated the 2 miles on the treadmill. by the time Christmas came I had lost 18 pounds in 3 weeks. I kept up with my miles on a calendar and DID NOT weight until the day before Christmas. I cried, because of all the hard work I had put in and that I had totally skipped through the 150's all together!
Some people will say that a person shouldn't lose that much weight in that short time, but for me, if I get to a smaller weight where I can feel better about myself then I am happier and will want to work out more! I gained 4 pounds back and have set another goal for March 14 so am back on track. I can walk 4 miles at a time at 3.8 speed with, ok, very little pain.
My belief is this: A person can lose weight by train of thought and a goal. Be stubborn about it and say I will do this!
My family bragged on me the whole time, drilled me on how I was able to do it I found some confidence in this and will set a goal for the next time I see them.
I'm really far away from that outfit I imagined I would be wearing at Christmas BUT I still imagine it so that I can wear it next christmas!!!
Just had to share my journey! thanks

#28 - Rica - 02/04/2009 - 01:36

portion control. i look at what i would normally eat and eat half. once i got that under control i ate half of that at drink plenty of exercise. i walk 30-60 minutes 6 days a week on my treadmill and dance on mondays. i have lost 21 pounds in 30 days and 2 inches off of my waist.

#29 - ty - 02/06/2009 - 17:01

drink plenty of water(not exercise)oops.

#30 - ty - 02/06/2009 - 17:02

drink dr.tea which helps in reducing weight .. n if u stop drinkin it by any chance .. then dont worry ..
:-D

bcoz u wont gain weight again .. u will b in normal weight .. u can buy it online n see results in about a month ..

#31 - Shama - 02/07/2009 - 07:51

None of the tips will work if you dont control your eating. For loosing weight first prepare yourself be determined and start on by exercise, 30 minutes walks and for that we need clear mind lots patience coz gaining is easy but loosing weight is too tough .. make it and face the challenge bravely...

#32 - Vanita Fernandes - 02/10/2009 - 23:44

DRINK A GLASS OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE AFTER EACH MEAL ALL THE WEIGHT WILL GO AWAY. BEDTIME A GLASS OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE AND A HALE LEMON JUICE THE FAT WILL MELT AWAY

#33 - heloris - 04/01/2009 - 10:49

have half grape fruit or grape fruit juice b4 meals..and have honey with lukewarm water or honey by itself b4 going to bed it boosts metabolism while we re sleeping..and the main thong is portion control

#34 - nawaldanish - 04/09/2009 - 13:33

viniger , ajwian and Kalwanji is also helpful to reduce weight .

#35 - fariha - 04/10/2009 - 01:21

Take acup of green tea.............add some lemon juice widout sugar will help u to reduce fat.

#36 - safia Aqueel - 04/17/2009 - 06:41

Always drink warter,sodas have a lot of sugar. Rose 4/25/09

#37 - Rose - 04/25/2009 - 17:42

better way is do exercise atleast 30 minits and avoid fat foods,food control and exercise is excelent solution for obesity.try it and tell me.

#38 - purush - 05/29/2009 - 06:26

Heres a short plan you can follow: The recipes I give you can be eaten along with anything you want, its not just all you can eat is that.

Right when you wake up: One any kind of apple along with water if you want it.

Breakfast: Oolong tea with little pinch of cinnamon and cayyenne pepper.

Lunch: Water mixture with TBL spoon lemon, 2 TSP of any vinegar, 1 teaspoon of each honey and maple syrup.

Dinner: Frozen fruit with milk and honey blended in the blender.
Also a cup of green tea.

Before Bed: One table spoon of olive oil followed by water till your satisfied.

After one week, the major difference will be: You\'ll feel much healthier. Drop some pounds, loose inches and look better.

Along with 45 Minutes of Cardio and 10 minutes of weight training for 6 days a week. Do the cardio before weight training.

#39 - 15YRMediumGuy - 06/07/2009 - 23:25

I'm sure all u know the harmful effects of bieng obese.It even affects u mentally as u won't be able to do the things others do.That time,u feel very uncomfortable inside.No one will know that better than me.For few years i was sitting like a sour loser at home,low of confidence in everything i did.Being slightly physically disabled i was advised to keep my weight to the minimum.I did'nt listen to anyone.I put on 25kg in 5 months. A time came when i was not able to even walk 100 metres continuously.I'm now 29 years old and 5'11".I was 90 kg few years back,sitting at home unemployed and happily eating away,not realizing what my body was going through. My bp shot up.Now i have lost 12kg,and intend to lose more as i have a physical problem.The lesser i weigh,my legs can carry me further and faster.

I would recommend treadmill and cycling.Their is nothing better than cycling.It is the cheapest and best exercise u can do.Just 10 minutes in the morning on a empty stomach and evening, before having your supper.If u can buy a home gym,get it,but don't overwork.Regarding food i would advise u to reduce your rice,sweet,and oily fried food intake.I'm sure within a month u would have shed those unwanted kilos.I'm sure the above can be done and achieved.Its all about ones determination.Best of luck.

#40 - Smith - 06/08/2009 - 06:16

PEOPLE STARVING YOUR SELVES IS NOT GOING TO HELP YOU JUST HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO MIX A FAST CARB FOOD WITH A SLOW CARB FOOD AT EVERY MEAL EAT LESS OF THE FAST CARB FOOD AND JUST A TAB BIT MORE OF THE SLOW CARB FOOD.
FAST CARB (SPAGETTI AND MEAT BALLS)
SLOW CARB (SALAD)
A GLASS OF WINE OR WATER

#41 - TEEIA - 06/18/2009 - 14:40

Eat anything you want and don't exercise----but here's the catch: Drink 2 glasses of water for every hour you are awake. If you drink less than 20 glasses a day you are cheating yourself. I lost 30 pounds in 12 weeks doing this.
4 glasses of water every hour will make you lose weight faster.
Once you achieve your goal you must stick with a high water intake or you will gain all the weight back.
Remember: Pig out and wash down!

#42 - imaphatphuck - 07/12/2009 - 13:52

im 23 and..im 265lbs..my bmi is 48.9% which im concidered morbidly obise I need suppost and help

#43 - ariana - 07/23/2009 - 14:49

hi

the remedy of luke warm water with honey and lime juice works but you can laso try having the below diet with moderate excerice
1) you will fast and drink lot of water the entire day it will de-toxicate the body--------first day
2) dring lot of soup , veg soups or any other soup----second day
3) have as many fruits u can except bannana -----third day
4)have a fulka with baked vegetables with less oil and masala

and u will looose atleast 1.5 kgs

and than u can have a routine
1) morning u have green tea or water with lime juice and honey
2) after half an hour hav oats with any fruits
3) in lunch 2 phulka's with lot of salad and baked vegetables
4) a small brunch , u can have a fruit or juice
4) have ur dinner before 8:00 , which will have lot of salads with a single phulka and small amount of dal chawal
5) before sleeping have a glass of juice or butter milk

have good amount of water the entire day but don't drink water halg an hour before and after lunch or dinner

#44 - shona - 08/06/2009 - 00:58

Ride a bike everyday and you wouldn't be FAT

#45 - bb - 08/07/2009 - 20:30

drink lukewarm water before go to bed and before breakfast. drink green tea twice a day. 3 months ago I weighed 78 kg. now I am weighing 64 kg. feel good ^.^goodluck!

#46 - Kris - 09/06/2009 - 01:48

Drink lemon water, regular water, propel water if you need taste, stay away from breads.. due to this returns to dough inside your stomache, not to mention it packs your digestive tract, eat less of processed foods, in another words: put down the junk food. eat 5 times a day. Eat Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, and then dinner. snacks should consist of fruits and veggies.... stay away from those dang ole Slim Fast.. those are packed with sugar... it is true that sugar has no fat but it has calories and you cells read it as a carbohydrate, your cells with store this. Get plenty of exercise.. walking is free.. if you want to join a gym then that is encouraged as well. When exercising at the gym make sure you drink more water than Gatorade... remember sugar and frucose is not your gym partner... if you decide you want to change to a weight lifters diet while you are at the gym then concider a weight lifters diet: this a diet that concist of high protein and low carbohydrates. And with all health advise on hese forums and websites, please consult your doctor or health proffesional before you start.

#47 - Jayrod - 09/13/2009 - 01:38

I know that the recipe of honey+hotwater reduces weight fastly but problem is t hat whenever i think to do it ma mom tells that my face hair started growing like chin and upperlip hairs.i tried this several times but the condition problem repeats..
I want to know if anybody having this problem too..plz tell

#48 - nadia - 09/30/2009 - 08:07

it really helped!!!frm86 to 59 :-D

#49 - pooja - 10/26/2009 - 11:57

You don't need carbs to live and function. Avoid them at all cost. Your body first burns carbs, then moves on to stored fat and glucose. If you don't take in carbs, you immediately burn stored fat.

Exercise a bit before each meal. Your metabolism will be raised, so you're already burning calories before you even eat. Even if it's 10-20 Jumping Jacks, it'll help.

Drink Warm water in the morning with a bit of fresh lemon juice. This will help clean out your liver.

Search online for an RMR calculator (RMR is more accurate than BMR). This is how many calories your body burns per day just to keep you alive and your organ systems functioning properly. Subtract 1000 from that number and eat less than the remaining number. 1000 cals less per day X 7 days = 7000 calories burned. 3500 calories = 1 pound. Therefore, one burns 2lbs. a week just from restricting calories/dieting. Add in burned calories from exercise and you'll lose more.

AVOID ALL ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS. Aspartame, Spenda, Equal, Stevia, etc are all bad for you. They do NOT help dieting, they make you crave simple carbohydrates, induce hunger, and increase the number of fat cells in your body.

Eat protein after exercise. Use interval training, combination of ruinning and walking for certain amounts of time will increase endurance quickly. Example: 1 minute running and 2 minutes walking. Increase running time and decrease walking time as you become more fit. If you don't understand this google it...

Don't jump into dieting from your normal unhealthy diet. Introduce these tips over a few days instead of all at once. Don't deny yourself, just eat it in smaller portions or take a few bites of it instead of eating the whole thing. Don't forget to weight train. Having muscles helps burn more calories.

I'm a registered Dietician and Personal Trainer and am also going to Medical School. I know what I'm talking about... :-D