Weight Loss

Weight loss refers to the reduction of your total body mass, which can be either intentional or unintentional. Unintentional weight loss can be due to any underlying health condition like muscle atrophy, malnutrition, cancer, etc. Intentional weight loss is called slimming.

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I am a 35-year-old female trying to lose weight for pregnancy. Can I take kodo millet instead of rice?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 35-year-old female trying to lose weight for pregnancy. I want to stop taking rice as it is rich in carbohydrates and start kodo millet. Is it good to avoid rice and replace it with kodo millet? Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhananjay Tiwari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, it is good to replace rice with kodo millet. Millets, on digestion, release sugar slowly in the bloodstream and helps in losing weight. Also, this reduces your chances of getting diabetes, which is also good for conception and ...  Read Full »

Is a ketone diet good for those who are diabetic?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a question about the ketone diet. I honestly do not understand the benefits of a ketone diet, what are they? Is a ketone diet good for those who are diabetic?  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It aids in weight loss. It takes more work to turn fat into energy than it takes to turn carbohydrates into energy. Reduces acne. It may help reduce the risk of cancer, improves heart health, may protect brain functioning, potentially reduces seizures, improves health in ...  Read Full »

I am a 24-year-old male, and my weight is 104 kg. How can I reduce my weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am male, age 24, weigh 104 kg, and have a height of 5.08 feet. Can you suggest tips for reducing my weight?  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Weight loss diet plan, and alternative foods are mentioned below; early morning, 7 AM, One glass of lukewarm water with half lemon along with one pinch of cinnamon powder. At 7.15 AM, green tea with almonds 4, breakfast at 8.30 AM dal with boiled veg one soup bo...  Read Full »

I am a 27-year-old female who gained weight recently. How to reduce weight?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. My height is 157 cm, my weight is 84 kg, and I am not married. I checked my thyroid, and it is normal. I started to gain weight rapidly around one year back, and I am not eating junk foods. Please suggest me a diet plan for weight loss.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Alternative foods are mentioned below. In the early morning at 7 am- Drink a glass of lukewarm water, half lemon, and a pinch of cinnamon powder. At 7.15 am, drink green tea and almond (four pieces). Go for morni...  Read Full »

I am a 18-year-old and have PCOS, and am anorexic. Please suggest a diet of 300 calories a day.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and have PCOS, and am anorexic. Please help me with a diet of 300 calories a day to cut down my weight from 214 lbs to 84 lbs.  Read Full »


Neha Suryawanshi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest taking a high-fiber, low-fat diet. I would also suggest the following: Drink plenty of water. Take small and frequent meals at regular intervals. One glass of lime water on an empty stomach once you wake up. Have a glass of vegetable juice for breakfast...  Read Full »

I lost 5 kgs when I was prescribed probiotics for dehydration and diarrhea. Can I start taking them again for weight loss?

Query: Hello doctor,I am planning to lose weight, and I was given probiotics for some dehydration and diarrhea three years ago. I lost five kilograms at that time. Now my weight is 79 kgs, and my height is 151 centimeters. I need to lose weight, so can I start taking probiotics again to lose weight? If not...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Probiotics are given post diarrhea to repopulate the gut with good bacteria. According to the studies, obesity and diabetes are linked to the gut microbiome. So, I think there is no harm in taking probiotics, but I cannot comment on whether they will help you lose we...  Read Full »

I have been unable to lose weight beyond 84 kg over the past month, even after proper training and diet. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 16-year-old male weighing 84 kg and 179 cm tall. I have recently lost weight from 92 to 84 kg, but over the past month and a half, I have not been able to lose any more even though I am training properly and on a diet of 1500 calories per day. Therefore, I want to lose weight an...  Read Full »


Sumiya Sulthana

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes one reaches a plateau wherein the weight gets stuck. So you must follow a detoxification diet for two days and then follow your regular diet and exercise regime. A detoxification diet will help to increase blood circulation and improve metabolism. So follow o...  Read Full »

What is the most appropriate macronutrient ratio to achieve a flat tummy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a skinny person with abdominal fat, trying to get a flat tummy. I am trying to figure out the right macros to eat, but there is so much conflicting advice online. I am "skinny fat" because all my fat just goes to my stomach, and I have small, skinny legs, which I am also trying to...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alternative foods are mentioned below. In the early morning, have one glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon juice and one pinch of cinnamon powder. After some time, have green tea and four almonds. Breakfast 8.30 am - Lentils and vegetable soup, one bowl wi...  Read Full »

My currently weigh 71 kg and I want to reduce it to 64 kg. Please suggest a diet plan.

Query: Hi doctor I am a 26-year-old male. My weight is 71 kg, and my height is 5 feet 11 inches. I want to reduce my weight to 64 kgs. So please suggest a diet chart and tell me how many days I have to follow this chart. I do not have any medical conditions, and I am perfectly alright.  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have given you a diet chart for you to follow. 1. In the early morning, around 7 a.m., have one glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon and a pinch of cinnamon powder. Or you can also soak fenugreek seed in one...  Read Full »

I have been trying to lose weight for three years, and my thyroid seemed normal in the blood test. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have been trying to lose weight for three years now, and no matter how hard I try and what I do, I cannot lose weight. I have tried a month of keto. I am also very active. I work out five to six days a week. I also stay in a calorie deficit without losing weight. My doctor took blood an...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some alternative foods are mentioned below: In the early morning: 7 AM - One glass of lukewarm water, half lemon, and one pinch of cinnamon powder. 7.15 AM - Green tea and four almonds. Breakfast 8.30 AM - Dal with boiled vegetables, on...  Read Full »

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