Because of different constitutions, the causes of obesity will be different. If you don't lose weight from the root cause, sometimes you can't achieve the ideal weight loss effect. So what is the root cause of obesity?

The first type is qi deficiency type. This type is mainly due to their lack of vitality, which generally leads to shortness of breath and weakness of limbs. Then, obese people with qi deficiency can lose weight by starting with qi. Usually, you can eat more herbs with the function of invigorating qi, such as Radix Astragali and Radix Codonopsis. In diet, we should also pay attention to try not to overeat and eat less high-oil and high-energy foods. At the same time, we should also pay attention to gradual exercise, and we should not carry out high-intensity exercise at the beginning.

The second type is yang deficiency type. Because the body's yang is weak, the body's metabolic function gradually begins to weaken. It looks strong on the surface, but it is not very healthy in fact. Such people need to pay attention to tonifying yang. Foods such as cinnamon are helpful to tonify fire and strengthen yang, dispel cold and relieve pain, warm channels and activate collaterals, and are more suitable for obese people with yang deficiency. When you exercise, you can do some aerobic exercise such as jogging, or simply breathe.

The third type is phlegm-dampness type. This type is mainly due to the dysfunction of zang-fu organs, which leads to problems in the operation of qi, blood and body fluid. Mainly manifested as puffiness, lethargy after meals, tongue hypertrophy and so on. Such obese people want to lose weight, and the most important thing is to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. You can eat more foods that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and eliminating dampness. Try not to live in a humid environment in daily life, and it will be better to get more sunshine.