Weightloss a heavy subject and a topic which concerns a lot of people. While everyone wants to have a chiselled and ripped body, no one wants to put in effort for it. It has been clearly established that people with a healthy body have a better quality of life. While you don't have to be “Tom Cruise” or “The Rock” to live a healthy life, doing a bare minimum would also help you in the long run. 

Let's get the fundamentals straight, a healthy person should have a BMI ≤25. Though even a BMI <30 is ok in the long run. For people whose BMI is ≥30 it is a serious issue and they should take their health more seriously. The BMI doesn't take into account the muscle mass of the body, so muscular people can have a high BMI. Though for the general masses it is a good scale to measure themselves.

BMI = Weight(kg)/ Height(m^2) 

BMI < 18.5 - Underweight

BMI 18.5- 25 - Normal weight

BMI 25- 30 - Overweight

BMI 30+ - Obese

You can calculate your BMI using the above measurements and start your fitness journey. 

During weightloss you have to be on a constant calorie deficit of at least 200-300 calorie. Calorie intake is the amount of food you eat. While calorie burnt is the amount of calorie burnt during exercise or workout. The difference between both should be at least 200-300 calories. The amount of protein intake should also be increased as it increases your metabolism which in turn helps you burn more calories. Protein rich food entails Chicken, Fish, Prawns, Pork, Meat. If you are a vegetarian you can go for Paneer, Moong dal, Beans, Milk, Cheese etc. The intake of water should also be regulated as it helps the body in digesting protein and also boosts weight loss. 

Due to the ongoing Pandemic we can't exercise in gyms or outside so it's best to help out on household chores as Jhadu, pocha are great exercises for weight loss and can help you reach your calorie goal. Also running in the morning can also help you loose weight. It is a great exercise and it also freshens you up for your day. Sleep is another very important factor in your weight loss journey as it helps your body recover from exhaustion and helps in building and repairing muscle. You should at least sleep for 6-8 hrs a day for effective fat loss. 

Follow these tips to begin your weightloss journey.