Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Introduction: Today, obesity, in spite of all advanced technology is an epidemic disease. In today�s fast moving life we have totally forgotten the bodily requirements and depression, skipping of breakfast, late night dinners� increases weight over the period. A total 400 working women with BMI�s between 35-40 were included in the study, of which 78 dropped out, 68 could not follow and remaining carried out. Method: A performa was developed including history, diet recall, medical history, physical activity and any specific disease associated with obesity. BMI was calculated and biochemical tests were performed. Total cholesterol and triglycerides were examined with present problems associated with weight gain in relation to depression. Results: Reduced BMI�s don�t have to undergo sleeve gastrectomy. Balloon blowing & walking helps to lose weight in people not taking breakfast, having late night dinners, and low HDL and low energy levels. Those having good breakfast and early dinner will have weight loss as well reduced depression. Diet plan of dry ginger powder and Curcuma longa, Phyllanthus emblica, increased lime intake in a meal at 7 pm was introduced.

Biography

Ushakiran Sisodia CDE, R.D (Registered Dietician 1995), MSc (Foods &Nutrition) Gold medallist (1986) Rajasthan (INDIA) is an NE member IDA, also a Joint sec. of IDA 2006 & Active L.E.C member, years 2001 -2005. She has published articles on all kinds of health issues in Marathi news paper/Indian express/Sakaal from Pune/Navbharat times/Hindustan times from time to time. She has presented Research paper in ICDA, 2008 Yokohama, Japan & EFAD conference 2005 Geneva Switzerland. At Present she is an HOD, Nanavati superspeciality Hospital (Mumbai) India, since 14 yrs.

Email: usha.sisodia@gmail.com