How yoga helps in weight loss and gain

In order to have the perfect body weight, the overweight people like to shed extra body fat using the various diet plans and exercises and the underweight people like to put on weight so that they could look smart and keep fit. Weight loss is possible when one limits the intake of calorie and burns more calories. The activities which can help in losing weight are running, jogging, cycling, swimming or any other cardiovascular exercise which are helpful in fat burning. In this article you will get the information on how to use yoga for weight loss and for those who want to put on weight what are the natural ways to gain weight.

The different natural ways to gain weight are:-

• Take in more calorie than it is burnt. Increase the number of meals to 6-7 times.
• Include foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins in the diet plan.
• Add milk and milk products such as butter, cheese, milkshakes in the regular diet.
• Banana milkshakes are very good way of putting on weight.
• Raisins are also helpful in gaining weight.
• One can boil dates and almonds in milk and consume it regularly.
• For those who want to put on weight the natural ways, adding of fat rich foods is necessary.
• One should take germinated seeds, nuts etc. to put on weight.
• Protein like poultry, fish, eggs, beans, milk and other milk products are helpful in putting on weight.
• Fish has omega-3 fats which is good for the body so fish should be part of the regular diet plan.
  

One has to keep in mind that natural ways to gain weight are to have healthy and balanced diet but under no circumstances consumption of sugary and deep fried foods should be encouraged. Keeping healthy by following a balanced and healthy diet is what a better attitude towards healthy living is. There are many ways using which weight can be lost quickly but it is always advisable to go slow to get the body accustomed into the habit so that it becomes part of the lifestyle. One can practice yoga for weight loss on regular basis and it aims at increasing the body awareness and helps one to develop one’s attitude towards mindful eating. Most of the people keep on eating when they are not hungry or when they are depressed or excited which results in overweight. Yoga helps the persons to keep a check on these habits.