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Why Am I Having Trouble Losing Weight Despite Diet And Exercise?
Question: HI this is XXXX,
so I tried a low carb diet and exercising and its been 5 days since i started.I weighed myself this morning but i haven't lost a pound. Im going too keep going though because although i haven't lost anything i feel really good.I have more energy my acne is clearing and i think im getting toned at least from exercising.But i still need to lose weight in my lower body.Could you tell me what to do?
so I tried a low carb diet and exercising and its been 5 days since i started.I weighed myself this morning but i haven't lost a pound. Im going too keep going though because although i haven't lost anything i feel really good.I have more energy my acne is clearing and i think im getting toned at least from exercising.But i still need to lose weight in my lower body.Could you tell me what to do?
Brief Answer:
I suguest diet,exercise and patience.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome...
I understand your concern.
To lose weight, you should take in fewer calories than you expend.
Losing weight is a gradual process, you should be patient and not expect to lose too much weight for a short period.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Eat a high-protein breakfast. Breakfast is very important to low Your symptoms seem to be low your intake during the day.
-Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice.
-Drink water a half hour before meals. This will help you feel full and eat less.
-eat slowly
-Drink coffee or tea. This will boost your metabolism.
-Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods.
This diet combined with exercises will help you in long terms.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
I suguest diet,exercise and patience.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome...
I understand your concern.
To lose weight, you should take in fewer calories than you expend.
Losing weight is a gradual process, you should be patient and not expect to lose too much weight for a short period.
Some advice that I can give to you is:
-Eat a high-protein breakfast. Breakfast is very important to low Your symptoms seem to be low your intake during the day.
-Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice.
-Drink water a half hour before meals. This will help you feel full and eat less.
-eat slowly
-Drink coffee or tea. This will boost your metabolism.
-Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods.
This diet combined with exercises will help you in long terms.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Kind regards!
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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