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What Food Items Should Be Avoided To Lose Weight?

My GP was lovely enough to prescribe Xenical after I went to see him about my instant weight gain. Over the last two years I've jumped from a slim size 10, 9.5 st to a whopping 11.10 st, size 14 due to having polycystic ovary syndrome.      
My GP has informed me I should aim to lose 8 lbs. over the next six weeks. It's been over a week since I've started taking the tablets and I am facing the common side effects of oily stools etc., bloated tummy etc., all manageable, and not causing any discomfort, however I don't know how effective the treatment is and if it is actually working to reduce my weight.

I'm unable to do any vigorous cardio exercise over the next few weeks as I'm fasting (Ramadan) and therefore have had to put my gym membership on hold for the next several weeks, however I'd really like some advice on what exercise I could do to help keep me fit and ensure the medication works to its full potential. I’m walking as much as possible as it seems the most practical option, however I don’t know how effective it really is.

Also could you advise me on what food products I should avoid eating, e.g., bread, etc.? I've already cut out bread, butter, saturated fats, fried food, confectionaries etc. however I'm finding it difficult to measure the recommended fat intake 30g per day for my meals. I've bought myself some kitchen scales but I’m so confused - how do you measure fat content per meal? Please help???
Mon, 15 May 2017
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I'm glad to know your making an honest effort to reduce weight and doing everything you can do. it will pay off, you just have to be a little patient. exercise in Ramadan is difficult for most of the world since it will be in summers but I'm not sure where you belong to do if you're Ramadan is going to be in summers just add a little jogging after aftari, avoid having aftari with the family to avoid all the fatty food. as for calculation of your calorie intake try online food diaries like webMD, you can Google online food diary and it will give you many options, you can also download one for your phone, it will keep track of how much you eat and already has details of how many calories per serving of a food item are. there are certain food items that might not be on the list but you can always Google the caloric value of that food item.
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What Food Items Should Be Avoided To Lose Weight?

I m glad to know your making an honest effort to reduce weight and doing everything you can do. it will pay off, you just have to be a little patient. exercise in Ramadan is difficult for most of the world since it will be in summers but I m not sure where you belong to do if you re Ramadan is going to be in summers just add a little jogging after aftari, avoid having aftari with the family to avoid all the fatty food. as for calculation of your calorie intake try online food diaries like webMD, you can Google online food diary and it will give you many options, you can also download one for your phone, it will keep track of how much you eat and already has details of how many calories per serving of a food item are. there are certain food items that might not be on the list but you can always Google the caloric value of that food item.