Obesity self-test: Which type are you?

1. Abdominal obesity

2. Irritability and dry mouth

3. Poor sleep and frequent dreams

4. Irregular menstruation, scanty or heavy menstruation, and sometimes even amenorrhea

5. Good appetite and strong taste

6. Swollen eye bags and severe dark circles

7. Dull complexion and lips

8. White tongue coating and occasional abdominal distension

9. Fear of cold

This type of obesity is mainly caused by liver qi stagnation and blood stasis. The key to weight loss is to regulate qi and promote blood circulation.

Damp-heat obesity

1. The lower body is prone to edema, especially in the afternoon

2. Loose stools and easy diarrhea

3. Yellow face, often with spots, and frequent skin diseases

4. Eating too fast and having a strong appetite

5. The face turns red easily

6. Narrow shoulders and small chest

7. You get thirsty easily

This type of obese people have heavier moisture in their bodies, so the focus of weight loss should be on clearing away heat and removing dampness.

Phlegm-dampness obesity

1. Chest tightness and nausea

2. Heaviness of limbs, fatigue and weakness

3. Heavy burden on the heart

4. Lethargy

5. Lower body obesity

6. Strong appetite and strong taste

7. Like to eat fatty and sweet food

8. Too lazy to exercise and like to stay at home

This is the type of person who will gain weight even by drinking water. The focus of weight loss should be on resolving phlegm and reducing fat.

Qi deficiency obesity

1. Irregular diet and poor spleen and stomach

2. The face is prone to swelling

3. Shortness of breath, less talkativeness, and easy fatigue

4. Not active, lying on the bed or sofa

5. Poor physical condition, easy to get sick, difficult to recover after illness

6. Poor appetite and picky eating

7. Sweating

8. I am not overweight and the flesh on my body is very soft.

This type of obesity is typical pseudo-obesity, and the focus of weight loss should be on replenishing qi.

Constipation-type obesity

1. Dizziness and headache

2. Strong appetite

3. Frequent thirst

4. Like to drink cold drinks

5. Abdominal bloating

6. Constipation

Obesity is caused by constipation, so the focus of weight loss is to regulate the body and alleviate the severity of constipation.