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Suggest Ways To Reduce Weight
I am a 42 yr old woman who has had my ankle rebuilt and then again havining to have a it repaired, I have been told that my ankle and foot are bone on bone, I also am on antidepressants which have caused me to to gain a substantial amount of weight I do excerise 5 to 6 days a week. Due to the excessive weight and the amount of excerise i do, what other option do I have to loose weight. I count calories watch carbs and avoid sugars.
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
Hello,
If I was your treating professional, and only after a complete assessment, I would probably advise a mixture of fucoxanthin/EGCG, given no assessed drug nutrient interactions, to help with the weight gain caused by the antidepressants. I would combine this with a meal plan (1000 calories less than your assessed need to maintain current weight) for a 2 lb weight loss per week (given a sedentary lifestyle).
Since, you are dealing with an injury and exercise is important for any successful weight loss program, I would encourage: stretching, cardio bed exercises, and any "Sit Fit" video which teaches exercises that can be done in a chair. I would also encourage a Physical Therapy program to help initiate these suggestions.
I would discuss the type of meal plan most desired and explain the advantages of a Very Low Carbohydrate Diet to preserve muscle mass in light of reduced activity and need for reduction in calories.
All these ideas should be discussed with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who can individualize your meal plan, exercise program, supplement program (if any) and provide the guidance, education and motivation for you to succeed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
If I was your treating professional, and only after a complete assessment, I would probably advise a mixture of fucoxanthin/EGCG, given no assessed drug nutrient interactions, to help with the weight gain caused by the antidepressants. I would combine this with a meal plan (1000 calories less than your assessed need to maintain current weight) for a 2 lb weight loss per week (given a sedentary lifestyle).
Since, you are dealing with an injury and exercise is important for any successful weight loss program, I would encourage: stretching, cardio bed exercises, and any "Sit Fit" video which teaches exercises that can be done in a chair. I would also encourage a Physical Therapy program to help initiate these suggestions.
I would discuss the type of meal plan most desired and explain the advantages of a Very Low Carbohydrate Diet to preserve muscle mass in light of reduced activity and need for reduction in calories.
All these ideas should be discussed with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who can individualize your meal plan, exercise program, supplement program (if any) and provide the guidance, education and motivation for you to succeed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Shattler
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