A Bong's Kitchen

Let's face it, our physical appearance often determines how we would be treated by others! People often get discriminated because of their over-weight. Suppose I was very over-weight and I was applying for a particular job. Irrespective of whether I possessed the requisite skills or not, my flabby shape would have created a negative first impression on the interviewers and the chances of me getting rejected would have been high. Because sadly the society judges us based on our outer looks. A plump, over-weight person is often regarded as being lazy and indisciplined. But it's not just due to the pressures of our society that we should be serious about acquiring and maintaining a lean and fit body. Rather it should be for our own well-being. A person who remains physically active and has got a lean body will most certainly be healthy too and so can easily minimise the risks of many chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure and even some cancers whereas an over-weight person always remains at a risk. Thus everyone who is over-weight wishes to shed off the excess fat as quickly as possible. However losing weight is easier said than done. Because most people these days are not only leading an inactive, sedentary lifestyle devoid of any physical exercise but they are also eating mostly junk food and aerated drinks that contain lots of sugar and calories. As a result, they are bound to add up more fat to their bodies. 

Most of them aren't patient enough to try losing weight gradually and steadily. Instead of choosing to cut down on sugar intake, altering their unhealthy eating habits and embracing a suitable exercise regimen, they fall for the temptations of immediate results and so choose the quick fix solutions. They do not hesitate taking drastic measures like crash dieting wherein they subject themselves to intense fasts or they survive on only liquid diets. Such starvation techniques may give one fast results and may succeed in making one lose weight in just a few days, however they aren’t healthy. What people don't realize is that such crash diets can have serious negative consequences on their health. By severely restricting the food intake, not only does it slow down one's metabolism considerably resulting in even further weight gain, but also as a result of being deprived of many essential nutrients, one feels very weak and low on energy most of the time. When the metabolism slows down, the body starts storing fat instead of burning them. Not only that, such crash diets can also increase the risk of dehydration and so also can weaken one's immune system. One also experiences depression, mood swings and lethargy.

Thus it is important to try losing weight in a gradual and safe manner. And the best way to do that would be to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. One's diet should comprise of mainly the whole grains, pulses, fruits, vegetables, fish, and toned milk, so that she continues getting vitamins, minerals and fiber and maintains optimal energy levels throughout the day. 

One can also include honey in their dietary plan to fasten up the weight loss, while still without any side-effects. One tablespoon of Honey when taken with a glass of warm water, it helps in stimulating and improving the metabolic rate in the body. One can also mix a tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture as it contains lots of Vitamin C, which spurs the liver's metabolism function and thus the excess fat get burnt off. It is also often advised to take a spoonful of honey before going to sleep at night. Not only does honey improves the digestion but it will also relieve the liver of the stress hormones because of which the liver will be able to function properly.

I have seen positive results myself and have benefitted a lot by replacing sugar with honey in my sweet dishes, be it in desserts or cakes. I use honey even in tea and coffee. Even while having cornflakes for breakfast, I add honey to the milk instead of sugar. Not only have I succeeded in losing my extra flab around the waist area after starting this honey diet, but I also feel energetic all day long, unlike the crash diets which make one feel weak.