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Suggest Remedy For Severe Weight Gain In Legs Causing Tired Legs While Walking

I have gained wei ght over the past 5 years...I am 55....and even though I am quite active my legs are storing an awful lot of fat...cellulite as if I weighed twice my weight....my legs also get super tired quite easily when I am walking or exercising and again I do not just sit around.....my thyroid has been tested and levels appear normal
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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HI

Thanks for posting your query .

I need to know your height and weight to determine how much over weight you are . You are gaining weight because your physical activity is not adequate enough to burn the amount the calories you consume every day . So each day that extra amount of calories is getting stored in your body as fat .

Excess weight gain puts pressure on the legs , as they are the weight bearing parts of the body . So day by day the stress on your legs increases and you feel lot of ache in your legs ( especially at the end of the day )

Also added to that at your age there is a possibility of calcium/ Vitamin D deficiency which can make your bones ( including leg bones ) weaker and hence more strain on legs .

So the solution is simple . Weight reduction . How?
1. Low calorie , low cholesterol diet : Avoid Sweet , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food and fast food .

2. Aerobic Exercise : Do Brisk walking , Jogging ,Running on treadmill or cycling at least 30 minutes a day everyday .

Also get your Serum Calcium and Vitamin D3 test done and revert back with reports.

Any clarifications or doubts feel free to ask .
Happy to answer.
Regards ...
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Weight Gain In Legs Causing Tired Legs While Walking

HI Thanks for posting your query . I need to know your height and weight to determine how much over weight you are . You are gaining weight because your physical activity is not adequate enough to burn the amount the calories you consume every day . So each day that extra amount of calories is getting stored in your body as fat . Excess weight gain puts pressure on the legs , as they are the weight bearing parts of the body . So day by day the stress on your legs increases and you feel lot of ache in your legs ( especially at the end of the day ) Also added to that at your age there is a possibility of calcium/ Vitamin D deficiency which can make your bones ( including leg bones ) weaker and hence more strain on legs . So the solution is simple . Weight reduction . How? 1. Low calorie , low cholesterol diet : Avoid Sweet , Carbonated beverages , Non Veg food and fast food . 2. Aerobic Exercise : Do Brisk walking , Jogging ,Running on treadmill or cycling at least 30 minutes a day everyday . Also get your Serum Calcium and Vitamin D3 test done and revert back with reports. Any clarifications or doubts feel free to ask . Happy to answer. Regards ...