Dr Vivek Baliga's 3 Tips For Extreme Obese Women Or Men

The vast majority of our population is overweight, at least a little.  To determine 'how overweight' someone is, we commonly use a body mass index, or BMI.  Anyone who has a BMI of over 39% is considered morbidly, or extremely, obese.  Everyone knows that having excess body fat can cause a myriad of health problems, and the more overweight you are the more severe and frequent your health problems will be.  But don't give up, even extreme obese women can find the help they need to get their weight under control, once and for all.

Before you decide which type of weight loss plan is best for you, don't overlook your emotions.  Many people will 'emotionally eat' or eat when they are upset or depressed.  Recognizing your bad habits is the first step to changing them and adopting new, healthier, habits.

Here are some steps that can help you get back in shape:

1. The first step anyone who is obese needs to take is a trip to their doctor.  You are far more susceptible to heart problems so you need to find out if you are healthy enough for exercise.  Exercise and diet is the best way for anyone to lose weight.  No, it's not quick or easy, but it's a lifestyle change that can help you keep the weight off permanently.

Start off easy by taking short walks.  Other great ideas are non-impact activities such as swimming or biking.  You will have to start slow and that is fine, but as long as your doctor says it's ok, you need to start.  Hiring a trainer to help you modify exercises for your specific limitations is another good idea (they can also help you stay motivated).

2.  While not as highly recommended as step 1, medication can help some people who are extremely overweight.  It's still not a quick fix and the medications will need to be prescribed, and monitored, by your doctor; but using medications for a short time might be a good way to kick start your weight loss.  It's not recommended that you use these medications for extended periods of time due to the number of side effects, so if you decide to go this route think of it as only a temporary thing to get you started.

3. There are now some surgical remedies to obesity.  Bariatric weight loss surgery has helped many morbidly obese patients lose all of their unwanted weight and by doing so has allowed many of them to completely reverse some negative health issues that they were dealing with.  This surgery is expensive though and as with any surgery, there can be complications.

All in all, it's best if you can make lifestyle changes with your diet and by adding exercise to your daily routine if you need to lose weight, but if you need extra help their are other things that you can do.  The most important thing that extreme obese women need to remember is that it's not so important which method you choose, just choose one and stick with it.  You deserve a long, happy, healthy life, and only you can make that happen.

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Emergency Weight Loss Plan That Works: Vivek Baliga

 Have you left it a little late to lose those pounds? Try this 2 day slim down but please remember that this is an emergency weight loss plan and not one that should be continued for any length of time. Your health is far too important and you should respect it. Long term weight loss is a great plan but gradual and slow should be the name of the game. However for those last minute panics, these tricks will work.

The first day of your plan should be a juice only day. This means either pure water with a squeeze of lemon or some home made unsweetened fruit or vegetable juices. The latter will help to give you some key nutrients to keep you going. A day drinking just juices will not cause most people any health issues but it is definitely not suitable for those who are pregnant, already underweight or have any existing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease or kidney problems.

When making vegetable and fruit juices, try to use organic produce where possible. Always wash the items carefully before preparation. This is particularly important if you cannot afford organic as you want to get rid of as much of the preservatives as possible. When using celery and other root vegetables include the stalks and leaves in the juice as a lot of the nutrients are contained here. If not using organic, it is best to remove the roots, stalks and leaves and dispose of them.

Try combining carrots and apples or raspberry and peach. Just juice enough for one serving and drink immediately as the nutrients start to disappear very quickly. You can drink as much as you would like but aim to consume at least 1.5 liters of water so you do not dehydrate. Water should be filtered and not carbonated or flavored.

On day two you can add some fruit to your diet. Fruit has a laxative effect so will help you to continue to lose weight by making your bowels move. It will stimulate your colon and so will increase the amount of waste eliminated by your system. Watermelon is a diuretic so will speed the passage of fluids through your system. Pineapple and Mango will help to stimulate the growth of good bacteria in your gut while grapes will help to counter the production of mucus which can clog your tissues.

Be sure to get plenty of rest and relaxation following this plan and you will probably want to stay close to home in case the laxative effect comes on rather suddenly. Following this 2 day slim down diet will help you to lose water weight and bloating, both of which will make you look slimmer.

The next stage it to cheat on the day in question. Dress for success and use whatever tricks you can find to make yourself look slimmer. This includes standing straight as correct posture makes us all look less weighty. Wear the right size clothes in colors that flatter your shape and draw attention to the good bits rather than the bad. Like our page for more updates on health https://www.facebook.com/Drvivekbaliga