7 simple habits to fight obesity and stay healthy

Want to lose weight sustainably? Following these daily rituals will not only help you achieve your fitness goals but also prevent your from chronic diseases. Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, Director, Department of General Surgery and Minimal Access Surgical Sciences at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital offers tips.

Updated on Mar 05, 2022 07:00 pm IST 8 Photos
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Losing weight is not about meeting some quick targets and following drastic measures like going on an extremely low-calorie diet. To shed calories sustainably, one needs to adopt lifelong habits that not only prevent you from the dangers of obesity but also sustain your mental health. Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala, Director, Department of General Surgery and Minimal Access Surgical Sciences at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital offers tips.(iStock)

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1. Set a “5 Meal Ideal” plan: One of the major reasons of being overweight is wrong consumption pattern. Having 5-6 meals a day at regular intervals of 2-3 hours and in small portions keeps your metabolism running and you feel ‘full’ throughout the day.(Pixabay)

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2. Get a good night’s sleep: Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between inadequate sleep and increased BMI (Body Mass Index) or obesity in people. Make sure you get a minimum of 6 hours of sleep daily to have a healthy body and mind.(Pixabay)

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3. Move more: It is a well-known fact that working out helps stay fit, but for the ones who don’t or cannot hit the gyms, just being active can go a long way. This includes taking the stairs instead of escalators, walking to nearby places instead of vehicles and standing instead of sitting.(Pexels)

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4. Pick real over processed foods: Processed foods are packaged, ready-to-eat foods that have been treated with preservatives to endure a shelf life due to which they are rich in fats, carbohydrates and sugar which is a recipe for obesity and diseases.(Pexels)

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