My understanding on weight reduction (based on my experience, thoughts and self interpretation - need
not be correct):
1. We can’t reduce our weight overnight. We abused our body
by having so called enjoyment for years and in return gained the weight.
Therefore, we have to work for getting rid of the same. It will take less time compared
the period of weight gain.
2. Exercise should not be thought of as a painful activity.
Initially, it may look so, but I started liking it and got addicted later.
3. Fast reduction in weight may lead to gain in weight also,
if we stop working for it.
4. Our body should be coached / tuned gradually about our
intentions by diet control and exercise. I mean this as slowly reducing the
stomach size by reducing our intake very slowly. If we start starving, we may
eat more also thus opposite consequences will be there.
5. Dieting does not mean fasting.
6. Fasting may lead to acidity and other problems.
7. For weekly fasting, if being done, we can follow what our
ancestors advised i.e instead of keeping empty stomach, we can fill it with
fruits like watermelon, papaya, banana, apples, etc
8. Taking only water instead of food is not correct method
of weight loss programme. It may lead to calcium loss resulting in weak bones
and joint problems.
9. There may or may not be desired reduction in weight or
there may be short / long periods of little or no change in weight inspite of
our best efforts. But, we should not get despaired. I underwent this
experience. I had weight stagnation durations for 30-45 days, sometimes,
particularly in the range of 75-77 kg. But, we should continue our efforts and
we can definitely reach our goal, if not in the desired period, but somewhat at
a later period. Heavens will not fall as already we have carried our weight for
much longer periods.
10. We need not try all available methods learnt from
internet/experts/friends/ books, simultaneously. This may lead to unknown
complications. Better to consult a doctor, before starting a method.
