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Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Question: Want to loose body fat fast as I mentioned getting married in next two months . Specially on belly /tummy area. Though I have started yoga and gym thought some fat burner medicine might be helpful. Please guide .
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Diet and regular cardio exercises. Better to avoid pills

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic,

To reduce some extra fats on your belly/tummy especially just before marriage, diet and regular exercises would be the best to do so as everyone will want to look best during the wedding day.

Yes, there are several medications available in market but they should be taken under doctor's strict supervision since they have several side effects and withdrawal of these drugs may cause REBOUND INCREASE in weight.

One of them is Orlistat (reshape 60) which might cause some sife effects on liver and should only be given for people who are extremely overweight, in my opinion.(more than 100 to 120 kg)

You have not mentioned your height and weight here.

For an aim to lose extra weight, you must expend calories through regular exercises and eat fewer calories.

When it will be done consistently, you'll end up with a daily caloric deficit and you may reduce weight 4 to 5 kg every month which would be more than sufficient.

For that, I am sure you can find a good diet plan from a nutritionist but here i will give you some tips regarding diet and exercises which will be helpful to you.

1) Avoid high carbohydrates and fatty foods,take high protein diet.

2) Avoid oily sabjies and ghee on chapati.

3) Avoid outside foods and even ice-cream strictly.

4) Take as much as water in a day as it is flushes the all system from metabolic wastes and toxins.

5) If you want to snack, make sure it is healthy, low fat, low calorie snack.

6) Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain products.

7) Do not skip meals, you will end up in overeating later.

8) Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Doing so, will make you feel less hungry throughout the day.

9) Avoid late night snacking.

10) Complete your dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed.

11) Replace coffee or tea with black tea or green tea.

12) Do not use any weight losing pills like Reshape which may cause several side effects.

In case, if you are desperate to take then it is better to see physician and should take under his guidance.

13) Start regular cardio exercises like brisk walking, jogging, tread mill, cycling or swimming for about 30 to 45 mins which is considered ideal for weight loss and to loose extra fats.

You may start with 15 minutes initially and gradually add 5 to 10 minutes every day to reach 45 minutes.

14) Try sit ups and abdominal crunches to tone up the abdominal muscles.

Abdominal wall strengthening exercises can be practiced under professional guidance at the gym for faster and safer improvement.

Hope this detailed information will be helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

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Suggest Ways To Reduce Abdominal Fat

Brief Answer: Diet and regular cardio exercises. Better to avoid pills Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic, To reduce some extra fats on your belly/tummy especially just before marriage, diet and regular exercises would be the best to do so as everyone will want to look best during the wedding day. Yes, there are several medications available in market but they should be taken under doctor's strict supervision since they have several side effects and withdrawal of these drugs may cause REBOUND INCREASE in weight. One of them is Orlistat (reshape 60) which might cause some sife effects on liver and should only be given for people who are extremely overweight, in my opinion.(more than 100 to 120 kg) You have not mentioned your height and weight here. For an aim to lose extra weight, you must expend calories through regular exercises and eat fewer calories. When it will be done consistently, you'll end up with a daily caloric deficit and you may reduce weight 4 to 5 kg every month which would be more than sufficient. For that, I am sure you can find a good diet plan from a nutritionist but here i will give you some tips regarding diet and exercises which will be helpful to you. 1) Avoid high carbohydrates and fatty foods,take high protein diet. 2) Avoid oily sabjies and ghee on chapati. 3) Avoid outside foods and even ice-cream strictly. 4) Take as much as water in a day as it is flushes the all system from metabolic wastes and toxins. 5) If you want to snack, make sure it is healthy, low fat, low calorie snack. 6) Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain products. 7) Do not skip meals, you will end up in overeating later. 8) Start your day with a healthy breakfast. Doing so, will make you feel less hungry throughout the day. 9) Avoid late night snacking. 10) Complete your dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed. 11) Replace coffee or tea with black tea or green tea. 12) Do not use any weight losing pills like Reshape which may cause several side effects. In case, if you are desperate to take then it is better to see physician and should take under his guidance. 13) Start regular cardio exercises like brisk walking, jogging, tread mill, cycling or swimming for about 30 to 45 mins which is considered ideal for weight loss and to loose extra fats. You may start with 15 minutes initially and gradually add 5 to 10 minutes every day to reach 45 minutes. 14) Try sit ups and abdominal crunches to tone up the abdominal muscles. Abdominal wall strengthening exercises can be practiced under professional guidance at the gym for faster and safer improvement. Hope this detailed information will be helpful.Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr.Sandip Kabra