Obesity is a global matter of concern. An individual is considered obese if he/she weighs more than 20% of their ideal body weight.Causes could be many but the most common ones are: Overeating or unhealthy eating habits, Genetics, sedentary lifestyle or physical inactivity, medications, psychological factors, hormonal imbalance, stress. It should be understood that obesity is not only an aesthetic concern but also a serious medical condition which increases the risk for chronic diseases like Insulin resistance, Diabetes, Hypertension, Stroke, Dyslipidemia, certain types of Cancer, Gall Stones, Osteo arthritis, Sleep apnea etc.
The key towards lowering these risk factors is reducing Body Fat. Because excess body fat is linked with major health threats like heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Whether it is a specific part with stubborn fat or you need to treat the entire body, excess fat is a common problem.