Expert: dr meenakshi joshi - 1/29/2012

Question
Dear madam,

I am now 25. My weight is 68. Is the weight correct at this age? Can u tell me some ayurvedic way to reduce fats, My stomach is slightly come out. I want to remain Slim and perfect. Near my hip its fats have got deposited. Can u suggest me some natural way to reduce fats.

Further can u suggest on diet control.

Answer
Dear Dora

There is no such parameters what weight is good for one. there is only a healthy range of weight which again depends on prakruti of the person.in ayurveda according to body type one can have a healthy weight. as you have not mentioned you height so its bit difficult to say if its in normal parameters or not.

if you are happy and healthy and not bulging out you are perfect. but here as you dont seem happy with your stomach and hip area, so we take it as not normal range for you.

for stomach area start yoga and pranayam it will be very effective to give tone to abdominal muscles. in this area it max times it laxity of muscles. yoga will certainly help here. now for diet, make it a rule not to be hungry at any time. but at the same time reduce sugars and carbs and add more vegetables and salads and soups.

try to improve and be careful what we are putting in our mouth. write down to keep a record. some times we dont know but we are eating all the wrong stuff.

basic rule is not to have any thing heavy after sun set. just boiled vegetables or soups or hot milk should be enough. have your evening meal early and light. never skip your breakfast. dont take any thing oily or junk.

you can also de detoxify yourself. after every 15 days for 2 days take only boiled vegetables and soups. drink 10-12 glasses of warm water. dont hurry in losing weight as it will come back with same speed. make healthy routine and diet a long term affair and habit. dont rely on scale too much. listen to your body more.

Health and Peace

Dr Meenakshi Joshi