NISHADEVI BALAKANKATHARA THILAGAR,SUREKA VARALAKSHMI,NIRAIMATHI KESAVAN,VIDHUBALA ELANGOVAN
DOI: https://doi.org/Aim:Obesity is caused by many factors like dietary habits, reduced physical exertion, erratic sleep pattern, and stress. These are known to cause many chronic diseases and ailments. A multidimensional approach to weight loss that focuses on all the above factors is needed for weight loss. The present study aims to find the effect of an online weight loss program for women, that combines traditional lifestyle practices with evidence based strategies.
Methods: This is a retrospective study, using the data from a 13-week online holistic weight loss program conducted in the year 2023. The protocol focuses on improving the sleep pattern, eating pattern, wake up timing with caloric restriction, breathing exercises, resistance training and stress management, in addition to online yoga sessions thrice a week.
Results:Of the 45 women who participated in the program, data of 22 women was available for analysis. Statistically significant reduction in weight, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference and abdominal circumference was noted. All participants lost more than 5% of body weight within the 3-month period. The intensity of ailments and the number of ailments also reduced significantly during this period.
Conclusion:Online holistic lifestyle integrated weight loss programs can significantly improve the weight, girth and overall health of obese and overweight women.
