HOW IS IT TREATED?
  1. Maintaining a healthy diet and balanced calorie intake

    2. To lose weight at a safe and sustainable rate of 0.5 - 1kg / week, it is advised to reduce the energy intake by 600 calories / day

    Men: not more than 1900 calories / day

    Women: not more than 1400 calories / day Eat More of:

    1. Fruit and vegetables
    2. Choose wholegrain varieties of food
    3. Moderate amounts of milk and dairy foods
    4. Moderate amounts of meat, fish and other non-dairy sources of protein
    5. Reduce food and drinks that are high in fat and sugar
    6. Completely avoid foods that contain high levels of salt
  2. Regular Exercise and Avoid Being Physically Inactive

    3. Reducing the number of calories in your diet will help you lose weight, but maintaining a healthy weight requires physical activity to burn energy. Make a start today – it's never too late!

    Moderate-intensity activity: (150 minutes a week is recommended)

    1. Brisk walking
    2. Cycling
    3. Swimming
    4. Dancing

    Vigorous-intensity activity: (75 minutes a week is recommended)

    1. Running
    2. Taking part in competitive sports
    3. Circuit training

    Strength Exercises and Balance Training: (2 days a week is recommended)

    This could be in the form of a gym workout, carrying shopping bags, or doing an activity such as tai chi.

  3. Avoiding Weight Regain

    4. The more you lose weight the lesser calorie your body will need. Always ensure that once you have reached your ideal healthy weight, remember to stick to the diet and continue to follow the meal plans accordingly. Increasing physical activity to up to 60 minutes / day will also help to maintain and prevent weight regain.

  4. Orlistat Medication

    5. Please remember to use this medication only if prescribed by your doctor. Orlistat is not usually recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

    Orlistat works by preventing around 1/3 of the fat from the food you eat to be absorbed. This undigested fat will not be absorbed and pass out in your poo. Please also note that this medication will help in avoiding you to gain weight (preventing fat absorption), but it will not help you lose the weight. Orlistat is best taken as an additional aid only when you have made significant effort to lose weight to diet and exercise.

    Orlistat is only prescribed if you have either:

    1. (BMI) ≥ 28 and + other weight-related conditions (High blood pressure / Type 2 diabetes)
    2. BMI ≥ 30
    Useful TIPS To Tackle Obesity!
    1. Learn to set realistic weight loss
    2. Try to eat more slowly and be mindful of what and when you're eating - Eg: Eating while watching television without stop
    3. Avoid situations where you will be tempted to overeat
    4. Involve your family and friends on your weight loss journey as a motivational drive towards your goal
    5. Ensure to monitor your progress in a journal or diary