Yoga for weight loss

Have read of many yoga asanas for weight loss.

Some of them are (you can search for these on google/youtube):

- Kapal Bhati pranayam 
Lots of folks are hooked on this. It does have a good effect.
I haven't been able to do this for a longer duration since I have a strained back.
However, I intend to keep on working on this and will update back.

- Dwichakrikasan
This is reverse cycling while lying down. Very good for weight loss.
A minimum of 25 times reverse cycling and 25 times forward cycling (for a couple of months).

- Chakki chalasana (churning the mill)
Apparently this helps a lot in reducing belly fat. Its a pretty simple exercise mimicking the churning of a mill.

- Kati soundarya asana
Works on reducing deposits of fat in hips, waist and stomach

Purified Cow Urine - drinking benefits

Can anyone drink purified cow urine? ewwww

Yes, its recommended for folks to drink purified cow urine.

Have I tried it? Yes I have.
Have I benefited? I have to say that I felt good after some time. I used to have some gas issues, which definitely stopped for me.

Now, please do realize that I am not a certified doctor or practitioner. As mentioned in my home page, I am writing down what I have read, seen and followed (most of them).

So, as per readings, drinking purified cow urine can help to reduce weight.

Advantages of drinking purified cow urine (these are what I have read and not experienced):
- Weight loss
- Reduction in cholesterol (please check with your doctor)
- Benefit in heart blockage issues (please check with your doctor)
- Beneficial in liver related issues (please check with your doctor)
- Very good for digestion/constipation

How to drink this purified cow urine?
4-5 tea spoons in hot water early in the morning on an empty stomach. One can add honey as well (if needed).

Can only drinking this help me?
One needs to look at his/her diet and keep on regularly exercising.

Water for weight loss

Water is a miracle potion.

It has multiple health benefits which include:
- Increasing metabolism
- Very good for folks to avoid kidney stones
- Weight loss (by keeping the stomach full)
- Keeps one hydrated, thus folks can avoid skin issues
- Very good for folks with urinary tract infections

How much water should one take for weight loss?
Ideally 8 glasses of water is good. However, one should keep track of your urine color. Transparent color is ideal, else you know you are dehydrated.

Should one drink water in the morning after getting up?
Yes, its recommended to drink water as soon as you get up since the body has been dehydrated for the whole night?

Should one drink hot water?
Yes, its recommended. People claim that by drinking hot water for a month (all the time when you are thirsty), will make you lose upto 2KG a month. I am still trying this out and will update :-)

Weight Loss basics

What is the basic premise of weight loss?
In simple terms, weight loss occurs when one burns more calories that he/she consumes.
So, one can reduce his/her intake of calories and/or burn more calories via exercises.

The main key to success is determination and will power to adhere to making changes in your diet and continue with the physical exercises.

There are lots of Diets available on the internet.
However, one needs to ascertain if he/she can continue with the same diet for a prolonged period of time. If not, its better to look for a proper change of lifestyle which will have long lasting effect.

Are there any simple ways to lose weight?
I will try and jot down what I have learned and hope it will help the readers. I would encourage folks to put down their experiences so that all of us can learn from it.

To lose weight, one needs to ensure that they:
- Drink more water and be hydrated
- Count your calories intake. Once you start noting down the food eaten, with their calories, you will automatically be able to reject some of the higher calories food
- Include some aerobic exercise
- Include some strength training exercises
- Reduce oil in your diet
- Reduce salt and sugar
- Please refrain from all soda/aerated drinks
- Repeat the above cycle all the time

I will add more articles and hope it helps us all.