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How To Reduce Weight?

Hi Doc. My age is 23. I weight 83 kgs. My height is 163 cms. I am a female. According to BMI i should be weighing 63 kgs. I am a pear shaped body and have heavy weight on my hips,thighs and butt. Please help me reduce weight. My food intake is normal.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,

First of all, please do not be in a hurry to lose weight.
Intake of medications for the same interfere with the normal metabolic rate of the body & causes a number of side effects
Before choosing any such medication, it is advisable to consult your family physician once.

For effective weight control, equal importance should be given to both diet & exercise.
So, a low calorie low fat diet and regular exercise should be followed such as:

1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level.
2. It is better to have complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice.
3. Consume low fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods.
4. Have a diet rich in low calorie protein foods such as egg whites, skinless chicken, fish, etc.
5. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories.
Instead, drink large amount of water (about 6 to 8 glasses) throughout the day.
6. Dietary fiber such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet.

If you still find any difficulty, kindly get certain investigations like estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & Lipid profile to rule out any pathological cause.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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How To Reduce Weight?

Hello dear, First of all, please do not be in a hurry to lose weight. Intake of medications for the same interfere with the normal metabolic rate of the body & causes a number of side effects Before choosing any such medication, it is advisable to consult your family physician once. For effective weight control, equal importance should be given to both diet & exercise. So, a low calorie low fat diet and regular exercise should be followed such as: 1. Avoid eating white breads, rice and pasta. They have high calories and increases the blood sugar level. 2. It is better to have complex carbohydrates such as whole wheat bread, oatmeal and brown rice. 3. Consume low fat versions of milk and cheese and avoid oily foods. 4. Have a diet rich in low calorie protein foods such as egg whites, skinless chicken, fish, etc. 5. It is better to avoid soft drinks and fruit juices which are rich in calories. Instead, drink large amount of water (about 6 to 8 glasses) throughout the day. 6. Dietary fiber such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts can also be included in the diet. If you still find any difficulty, kindly get certain investigations like estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels, Thyroid profile & Lipid profile to rule out any pathological cause. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.