The Two Pronged strategy
The overweight control mechanism is made up of a two-fold strategy. They are reduction and maintenance.
ROLE OF THYROID GLAND
The thyroid gland is the most important internal organ that determines the formation and distribution of fat within our bodies and also the weights.
REGULARLY PRACTISE HALASANA & SARVANGASANA
The yogic exercises stimulating the thyroid gland are Halasana and Sarvangasana. Regular practice of these two asanas will maintain the correct weight of our bodies. They also control the effective distribution and burning of the fat content in our bodies. You can slowly increase the asana maintenance period up to five minutes each.
18 OTHER USEFUL ASANAS
Surya Namaskars are quite helpful in controlling weight.
Here are the other 17 useful asanas. They break up and distribute fat deposits within our bodies. They also trim up our bodies by stretching and strengthening the flabby portions. Moreover, these asanas prevent the accumulation of fat in the vulnerable fat buffer areas. Thus, regular practice of these asanas reduces fat and keeps the weight in the normal level.
The asanas are Uddiyana, Utkatasana, Sasankasana, Yoga Mudra, Supta Vajrasana, Akarshana Dhanurasana, Janusirasana, Padahastasana, Naukasana, Chakrasana (supine), Dhanurasana, Shalabhasana, Bhujangasana, Sirshasana, and Ushtrasana.
Each of these asanas acts on the glands. They are also ideal for inducing deep breathing and consequently strengthen the weak areas of our bodies. Above all, blood circulation increases significantly.
The combined effect of these factors reduces excess fat deposits, brings down weight if it is beyond the normal stage and keeps the weight at the optimal point.
WHAT ABOUT THE BREATHING EXERCISES?
The yogic breathing exercises should be practised twice daily along with Bhastrika Pranayama. You'd become slim. There are no side effects at all.
OVERWEIGHT & CONSTTIPATION
Since overweight people tend to suffer from constipation, regularly practise the asanas to get rid of chronic constipation. The sluggish bowels will be toned up. Avoid fatty food substances. Never take laxatives.
GO ON FASTING & CURE OVERWEIGHT
Once in a fortnight go on fasting. It will significantly reduce weight. But, frequent fasting just to lose weight will be counter-productive.
IS SKIPPING HELPFUL?
Skipping is helpful in reducing fat and maintaining the proper weight. However, if you have never practised skipping or is trying to do after becoming overweight, don't do it with the skipping rope. Do skipping sans the rope.
WHAT ABOUT WALKING OR SWIMMING?
Do walk long distances. You can also try swimming but under expert eyes.
THE DIETARY POINTS
Avoid fried food.
Don't include starch in your meals. Excess carbohydrate gets converted to fat. This will lead to overweight.
Instead of animal fats, go for vegetable oils.
Replace fruits for sweets, buttermilk for curd and honey for sugar.
Your diet must have a judicious mixture of minerals and vitamins.
The diet must not contain too much of fats, salt and sugar.
Eat moderately.
Avoid overeating.
Don't nibble between meals.
Stay away from biscuits, sweets and nuts.
Remember that the food intake should be commensurate with the energy you spend.