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How can I enhance my metabolism for weight loss through personalized nutrition and exercise?

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Published At April 16, 2024
Reviewed AtApril 16, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 23-year-old obese woman weighing 198 pounds. I have consistently searched for ways to lose weight and often attribute my challenges to a slow metabolism. Please explain metabolism and guide nutrition and exercise routines tailored for weight loss. How can I overcome potential metabolic obstacles for more effective and sustainable results? Also, how does a well-balanced and healthy diet contribute to boosting metabolism? Please help.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

A low-carb diet can be beneficial in many ways. The current food choices are often filled with preservatives, sugar, and salt, leading to high blood sugar levels. Consuming high carbs can result in a quicker deposition of fats in the body, contributing to obesity (a medical condition characterized by excess body weight due to an accumulation of fat) and metabolic disorders such as diabetes (elevated blood sugar levels), high cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). It becomes a cycle where low metabolism can lead to these diseases, further reducing metabolism.

For someone like you, a young woman struggling with obesity, developing PCOS is a concern. However, it is important not to make sudden changes. Start by reducing carbs, changing the type of carbs, and incorporating complex carbs. Sudden drops in carb intake can make your body feel lethargic and may lead to hypoglycemia.

For a customized diet plan, more details like height, weight, age, and medical issues are needed. I suggest to identify hidden sugars in your diet and avoid the following:

  1. Sodas, sweet drinks, and tetra-pack fruit juices.

  2. Refined carbs like white bread, pasta, and rice.

  3. Fruit-flavored yogurts high in sugar.

  4. Sugar-coated breakfast cereals.

  5. Sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, jaggery, and sugar.

  6. Packaged snacks high in refined flour.

  7. Fruits with high glycemic index or load like bananas, chikoo, mangoes, dates, and raisins.

  8. Starchy vegetables such as potatoes, yam, beetroot, squash, corn, and sweet potatoes.

  9. Limit salt intake.

  10. It is acceptable to have two teaspoons sugar in your daily diet in tea or coffee if you can cut down on the above hidden sources of sugar. After making these dietary changes, follow up for a personalized workout plan.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara
Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

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