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Obesity can be treated by making healthy lifestyle changes, such as: Eating healthy: Eat a balanced, calorie-controlled diet. You can use the DASH Eating Plan to help you set goals and find out your daily calorie needs. Exercising: Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. This can include activities like jogging, swimming, tennis, or fast walking. You can also try to increase the number of steps you take each day. Getting enough sleep: Experts recommend getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Managing stress: Try to manage stress. Talking to a doctor: Talk to your health care provider about whether weight is a health concern and what level of physical activity is right for you. A 5% to 10% weight loss can significantly improve your health and quality of life. Some people may be able to trace their obesity to a medical cause, such as hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, or Prader-Willi syndrome. Certain medications, such as steroids, antidepressants, anti-seizure medicines, diabetes medicines, antipsychotic medicines, and some beta blockers, can also lead to weight gain.