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Please suggest a diet plan to lose weight.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a gastric problem. Can you suggest a diet plan to lose weight with consideration of my gastric problem? Please specify any precautions to be taken and mention the source of the food. I am attaching my medical reports, which I have done for the past six months.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You need to follow a high-protein, low-calorie, low-fat, and balanced diet. Do not skip your breakfast. To control gastric problems, you need to take food at the proper interval. Do not let your stomach empty for a longer period of time. For hypertension, avoid table salt i... Read Full »
Does Orlistat help in losing weight?
Query: Hi doctor,I am an unmarried 23-year-old female. My height and weight are 5 feet 6 inches and 231 lbs, respectively. Till now, I do not have any medical issues. Since childhood, I am a bit fat. So I would like to know, is there any tablet that can help me lose weight along with my diet? I heard that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case in detail. 1. First of all, Orlistat (Xenical) is a drug that may be useful for you. But, initially, I would recommend you go under natural treatment, better to say meal planning or a proper diet chart. 2. Pills have a lot of side effects, ... Read Full »
I am 18 years old, and I feel like I am slightly overweight. What should I do to regain my fitness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, and I feel like I am slightly overweight. I am going on a trek next month and want to get fit for it. I am planning to gain my stamina by jogging and exercising, and I wanted to ask what I should do other than this to regain my fitness. Can you please suggest me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.No need to worry about your weight as your BMI (body mass index) is normal. Your plan to increase your stamina with jogging and exercise is good. You can increase protein intake and good fluids in a day. This will help to imp... Read Full »
Why are Clenbuterol and T3 not helping me lose weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 61 kg now, and I have been taking Clenbuterol and T3 together to burn the fat, but I have not even reduced one kg until now. I have been working out only a little and following a proper ketogenic diet. What is the issue that the most potent medicine is not working for my body? Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are overweight for your height by 7 kg (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You are pretty young. If you follow a regular healthy diet with exercises, you can quickly lose weight. I do not advise a ketogenic diet for weight reduction. It may or m... Read Full »
How often should I do my cardio workout in a week?
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to lose stubborn fat around my midsection and thighs and tone up. My height is 5 feet 10 inches and I weigh about 226. I do strength training first for about an hour and then 30 minutes of walking (Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays). On Tuesday and Thursday, I do core work for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information which you have sent me. According to your height, your weight is comparatively high. Your normal weight should be at least 70 to 80 kg. Regarding your concern about cardio workout, whatever you are doing is well enough, but you ... Read Full »
Please guide on calorie intake to reduce around 100 pounds of weight.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old male who has spent the last three years severely overweight. I had a sports injury and I packed on a lot of weight afterward. In total around 100 pounds. I felt fairly healthy at 6'1 280 pounds I was playing collegiate rugby. I decided to make a change in the last... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, yes gradual loss of weight is always advisable for your health. It will be difficult but needs patience over time. You can continue with the amount of items taking but do jot skip any meal. Always have a natural source of multivitamins like fresh fruits or vege... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Kindly provide me some information about the keto diet.1. Is it safe? Or unsafe?2. Is it a good way to lose weight? Or a terrible way to lose weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keto diet is a diet alteration with an increase in fat and protein and a decrease in carbohydrates. These diets were altered to treat epilepsy. This diet will help to manage the weight reduction as it substitutes while changing the metabolism and force to work for with... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, In two months, I am going to be 24. My weight is 52 kg and my height is 5 feet 3.5 inches. I want to lose some weight, especially belly fat and side fat. Please give me a solution. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your question. I can see your BMI (body mass index) is 20.0. This is quite standard as per your weight and height are concerned. For losing weight, you should go for meal planning that is diet. Maintain disciplined lifestyle, rest and also daily few fr... Read Full »
Why am I not able to lose weight even after dieting?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old and I started dieting early last year. But it seems like my weight plateaued. I have been eating a low carb diet during weekdays and on Sundays, I eat the carbs that I want to eat. I work out 3 to 4 times a week. I sometimes sleep late. I have been on this schedule f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, eating only low carbohydrate will not help. Follow a protein-rich, low carbohydrate, a fiber-rich diet that will fulfill the purpose. Have three small meals per day with lots of water. You can cheat sometimes with healthy junks. Exercise regularly with walk in ... Read Full »
How can weight be reduced in a thyroid patient?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a thyroid problem. How can I reduce my weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best way to reduce weight is vigorous exercise. Go for morning or evening walk (30) minutes. If possible go in the morning and evening also. Do jogging, skipping, swimming if possible as it is a wholesome exercise. You can also do aerobics with music (45 minutes), i... Read Full »