Weight loss is a diminution of the total body weight. There will be loss of fluid and body fat in our body. There will be loss also in bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue of our body. This will be a serious disease if one gets it unintentionally and is termed chronic (Being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering) or acute (Lasting short period). Seriousness is due to the reason that this weight loss, if accompanied by insatiable thirst, hunger and fatigue is an indication of a life long disease diabetes mellitus. Other serious infections such as HIV which alter metabolism in our body lead to weight loss. Hormonal disruptions, in addition, such as hyperthyroidism, exhibit as weight loss.

The positive side of the weight loss is that it improves fitness, health, and/or appearance. To decrease the likelihood of developing serious diseases, therapeutic weight loss is the only solution for the Individuals. Individuals who are overweight and obese face a greater risk of health conditions. Of course, for therapeutic weight loss, a Physician has to be consulted to develop weight loss plan that is suitable to the Individual.

· Techniques advised by Physicians

Dieting

Patients are mainly advised to adjust their eating patterns and increase their physical exercise. In eating pattern, the reduction of the caloric content of the diet will be stressed. These diets restrict the intake of specific foods, or food in general, to reduce body weight.

Use of Drugs

Physicians prescribe certain drugs and supplements which will decrease appetite. These medicaments will also block fat absorption and reduce stomach volume.

Surgery

This is the last option for the cases of serious obesity. They do bariatric surgery to reduce the size of the stomach, limiting the intake of food energy. This is the last option because this may have serious side effects.

· Commercial Weight loss industry

Daily in the advertisements, people will see the products that promise to make weight loss easier, cheaper, more reliable and even less painful. Varieties will be depicted like books, lotions, creams, pills and so on. Fitness centers, food products and supplements, personal coaches and so on will also be there advertised. Under physical activity, aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise and strength training can be seen. In dieting sections of the advertisements, carbohydrate restriction, protein restriction, fat restriction and combination restriction will come. So, the choice will be on the Individuals, depending upon their site of weight reduction.