Does it feel like an endless struggle to reduce overweight?

Read on to get rid of excess fat and reduce your risk of serious illnesses including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, developing high blood pressure, and more.

Overweight is a weight above what is considered healthy, often measured using body mass index (BMI). It means a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and a BMI of 30 and higher is considered obese.

Sometimes, you may unintentionally gain excess weight without increasing food intake or decreasing physical activities. The common causes of weight gain may include genetics, pregnancy, certain medications and diseases such as hypothyroidism and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

If your excess weight (BMI 25-29) is left untreated, it can lead to obesity that causes a number of life-threatening complications- says Dr Godavarthy Ram Mohan, one of the experts of weight loss treatment. Fortunately, there are several natural methods that have actually been proven to work to reduce overweight.

Worried about extra weight and wondering to lose weight with home remedies? Here is a list of ways to lose weight naturally.

1. Drink lots of water

   Drinking lots of water will not only help with your digestion but it will also boost your metabolism, cleanse your body of waste, and reduce bloating. Also, drinking more water helps your body stop retaining water that leads you to drop extra pounds of water weight.

2. Improve your protein intake

   Adding protein to your diet is one of the quickest ways to get rid of overweight without additional exercise. This is because protein can help maintain optimum levels of blood sugar by lowering the production of insulin, a hormone that contributes to store fat in the form of adipose tissue.

3. Opt for Green tea

   Green tea is a rich source of catechins and caffeine that speed up your metabolism and aid in burning fat. Therefore, the regular intake of green tea helps you burn more calories and lose weight as well as maintain a healthy weight.

4. Incorporate coconut oil in your diet

   Unlike vegetable oils, coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which makes it an effective weight loss remedy. These MCTs are easy to digest and also stimulate your body’s metabolism which helps to lose belly fat naturally.

5. Apple cider vinegar

   Drinking Apple cider vinegar every day can boost your health and also obtain weight loss. This is because apple cider vinegar consists of acetic acid that exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity activities that promote weight loss.

6. Lemon and Honey

   The mixture of lemon juice and honey to a cup of warm water is a popular remedy for weight loss. The vitamin C present in lemon helps in fat oxidation and the honey exhibits lipid-lowering activities. Not only does lemon and honey helps in weight loss but also improves immunity.

7. Garlic

   Garlic, a natural herb is responsible for boosting energy levels, burn calories and keep you fit. It is also known to improve metabolism, further helping you lose weight efficiently. Garlin is an appetite suppressant that stops you from overeating and prevents weight gain.

8. Cinnamon

   Cinnamon has its own ways to help you combat obesity and reduce weight. It is a great remedy at controlling blood sugar levels in the body. Cinnamon also boosts your metabolism and helps your body use carbohydrates, which would otherwise turn into excess fat.

9. Get enough sleep

   Research studies have shown that sleeping six to eight hours every night will keep your insulin and cortisol levels in check. Moreover, allowing yourself enough sleep at night will give you the energy to burn calories and lose weight during the day.

Sometimes you need better and professional guidance more than home remedies for weight loss.

Consult Dr Ram Mohan, the top bariatric surgeon at Inodaya Hospitals for better advice on weight loss surgery.