Can a diet plan, medications, and exercise help lose weight?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My sister is overweight. Her height is 5 feet 8 inches, and her weight is 176 lbs. She has to sit for long hours for her job and has no physical activity. Kindly suggest a diet plan, medications, and exercises to reduce her weight.

Thank you.

Answered by Hemang Sudhakarbhai Jani

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and would be happy to help.

I suggest her the below plan:

1. Exercise regularly.

2. Prefer foods high in protein and fiber.

3. Consume more vegetables.

4. Avoid non-vegetarian foods and cold drinks.

5. Avoid sugary and processed foods.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 2, 2022
Reviewed At July 20, 2023

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Jani Hemang Sudhakarbhai is a Physiotherapist and Fitness Expert with 16 years of clinical experience. He completed his BPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2007. He then did his MPT from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2010. He is also an ICU therapist. He is also an Associate Professor at Harivandana Physiotherapy College in Rajkot.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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