Obesity is no longer just about appearance — it is one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. Defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more, obesity is now directly linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, PCOS, sleep apnea, and even certain cancers.

According to the World Obesity Atlas 2023, India is among the countries facing a steep rise in obesity, with both children and adults affected. This growing crisis demands urgent attention — not just for weight management, but for long-term health and disease prevention.

Why Obesity Matters

Carrying excess fat — especially around the abdomen — triggers a chain reaction in the body:

• Insulin resistance → leading to diabetes.
• High blood pressure & cholesterol → increasing heart disease risk.
• Sleep apnea → disrupted breathing during sleep.
• PCOS & hormonal imbalance → affecting fertility and menstrual health.
• Chronic inflammation → raising the risk of cancer and liver disease.

Obesity is not just about overeating — it is a metabolic and hormonal condition that needs a root-cause approach.

Why Are Obesity Rates Rising?

Several modern lifestyle factors fuel the obesity epidemic in India:

• Ultra-processed, high-sugar diets
• Sedentary jobs and lack of physical activity
• Chronic stress
• Poor sleep habits
• Environmental toxins and pollution

Together, these factors create a “perfect storm” that makes losing weight — and keeping it off — difficult.

How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help

At Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara, we treat obesity not just as a number on the scale, but as a complex metabolic condition. Using Lifestyle Medicine, our approach focuses on:

• Nutrition: Whole-food, plant-predominant diet tailored to your needs.
• Movement: Sustainable exercise routines, not crash workouts.
• Sleep restoration: Balancing your body’s natural rhythms.
• Stress management: Mind-body practices for hormonal balance.
• InBody 970 Analysis: Advanced body composition scan to track fat, muscle, and metabolic health.

Unlike short-term crash diets or medications, lifestyle interventions target the root causes of obesity — making weight loss sustainable and health transformative.

When to See a Doctor

If you have any of the following, it’s time to consult a physician:

• Rapid or unexplained weight gain
• Waist circumference above 90 cm (men) or 80 cm (women)
• Symptoms of diabetes, high BP, or sleep issues
• Struggles with fertility or PCOS
• Repeated failed attempts at weight loss

Early intervention can prevent long-term complications.

Conclusion: Reclaiming Your Health

Obesity doesn’t define you — but it can affect your health and future if ignored. With the right guidance, reversal is possible. At Kayakalpa Clinic, Old Padra Road, Vadodara, Dr. Shruthi Thennati provides a science-backed, personalized plan to help you lose weight safely, improve metabolic health, and restore balance.

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