Can smoking and alcohol be related to weight loss?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 20-years-old male. My height is 5 feet and 11 inches, and my weight is 62.4 kgs. Recently my body has become more skinny, and my weight was 66 kgs around seven months before. The weight loss is visible on my face and arms. I do not have any other issues or symptoms. I have started a frequent workout and walk ten to 15 thousand steps every day. Lately, I have been smoking and consuming alcohol, not too much but quite a lot. My mother has thyroid, but I have never seen any symptoms till now. My sleep pattern is from 3 A.M. to 12 P.M. I take brunch at around 1 P.M., and my dinner is at 7 P.M. I have only two meals per day. I do feel tired at times and also had a few exhausting trips. What do you think is the issue, and should I be worried?

Answer 1

Hi,

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Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, including pumping blood, digesting foods, breathing, stable body temperature, growth, etc. BMR is also known as your body’s metabolism; therefore, any increase in your metabolic weight, such as exercise, will increase your BMR. As per your information, your body mass index (BMI) is 19.11, and your weight is 62.14 kgs, within the normal range. Your BMR is 1810 Kcal per day. Your total daily energy requirement is 2175 Kcal per day if you have a sedentary lifestyle.

You may use natural protein and reduce carbohydrates in your daily diet. Awaking in the morning, yoga, and aerobic exercise in your daily routine will help you to improve your present mobility and endurance level. Add natural antioxidants, multivitamins, spirulina, omega-3, baked green vegetables, peanut butter, etc., for healthy living.

Regards.