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What Causes Difficulty In Losing Weight Despite Doing Regular Exercises?
Question: I'm 5'2 and 1/2 and I weight 143 pounds. I have been going to the gym now almost daily for two weeks, the elliptical machine says I'm burning 500-600 calories everytime I go. I haven't lost any weight. This is very frustrating. I'm eating like I usually do (2000 calories/day), I don't understand why I'm not losing weight. In the past two years I've gained approximately 20 pounds, I really don't know what to do. My blood work is completely normal.
Brief answer....explained below
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
First of all I would like to mention is that it takes sustained efforts in the form of caloric restriction as well as regular aerobic exercises for several weeks before results start showing. 2nd important aspect is to look for any medical cause like hypothyroidism,for your weight gain.
What to do,in nutshell...
Consult your doctor and get yourself investigated for medical causes
Take the help of a physical instructor at the gym ,who can guide you the proper exercises as well as regarding your food and calorie intake.
You may even consult a dietician and ask for a proper diet chart according to your food preferences and likings.
Remember,it is not easy to loose weight.
Only a sustained,regular and disciplined approach to your exercises and food intake would make you achieve your target of weight loss.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern.
First of all I would like to mention is that it takes sustained efforts in the form of caloric restriction as well as regular aerobic exercises for several weeks before results start showing. 2nd important aspect is to look for any medical cause like hypothyroidism,for your weight gain.
What to do,in nutshell...
Consult your doctor and get yourself investigated for medical causes
Take the help of a physical instructor at the gym ,who can guide you the proper exercises as well as regarding your food and calorie intake.
You may even consult a dietician and ask for a proper diet chart according to your food preferences and likings.
Remember,it is not easy to loose weight.
Only a sustained,regular and disciplined approach to your exercises and food intake would make you achieve your target of weight loss.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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