There is a general confusion between weight loss and fat loss. Extreme case of misunderstanding. A healthy person needs certain amount of fat in the body. This Fat is stored under the skin and is a store of energy in our body. High fat loss from the body can be fatal.

Men are who have over 25 of fat. Relating to this fact it can be concluded that 60% or more people cross this border line.

To cut down excess body fat we need to first cut down intake of excess calories which result in excess fat deposition in the body. Secondly the excess fat stored needs to be burned off. Favorable results can be achieved by observing proper eating habits and disciplined following of various exercises.

It should be noted that weight loss programs also should necessarily include correct exercises. Exercises tone up our body muscles in addition to burning the stored fats by increasing the metabolism rate of our body. Here it should be understood that a muscular body burns fat more than a lean and thin body.

We should observe healthy eating habit and eat "good" proteins, "good" carbohydrates, and "good" fats.

Low fat milk products such as skimmed milk, cottage cheese, Pulses, yogurt as well as fish are rich in proteins but are low on fat. So they can be considered good proteins. Proteins are essential in building and repairing muscles.

In the same way carbohydrates are essential for the body as source of energy. People who do physical labor need more carbohydrates and still remain normally healthy and fit. While fruits, vegetables, and cereals supply carbohydrates to the body and are also natural hunger-suppressants as body consume them slowly. They also have moderate calories and fats.

Certain fatty foods are also very helpful for the body. Fatty acids the body gets from fish such as Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines and Herrings help regulate blood pressure, they also lower risk of heart failures, and prevent clotting of blood.

Fiber foods contribute few calories, but they are filling. These are natural hunger suppressants. Moreover they are not digested by the body and while passing through the body undigested they help in carrying away some undigested fats and proteins. Fruits, green vegetable and salads contain good fiber content. Eat adequate fiber food. Fibrous food also helps keep our digestive system clean.

While trying to lose fat from the body, drink plenty of water - especially ice cold water. Water is a natural appetite suppressant and it is essential in the process of burning up the stored fat. Why? Because as cold water reduces body temperature, body increases metabolism burning more fat in order to increase the body temperature to normal limits. It helps weight loss naturally.