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Please suggest diet chart or tips to lose weight soon.
Query: Hello doctor, My weight is 178.57 lb and age is 18. I always try my best to lose weight but I cannot. I joined a gym today and really do not have any knowledge about nutrition. So, it is my request. Please suggest a diet chart or tips on how I can lose weight as soon as possible. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Without prior knowledge of your dietary patterns, lifestyle, existing health conditions and family history, it is difficult to suggest a diet plan that is perfect for you. I will give you a set of tips. Always keep these in mind and continue your gym routine. You will ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 5'61", 38 years old, and 176.37 Ibs weight. Since the last one to five months, I have left wheat 80 % from my diet and following on average 1000 to 1500-calorie diet every day. Initially, I lost weight from 176.37 to 171.96 Ibs in two weeks, but now I am stuck at 174.16 Ibs weight... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Many persons on the 1200 calorie diet face a similar issue. Here are the tips to lose weight : You should eat small healthy snacks between main meals. Do more cardio exercise. Avoid eating carbohydrates after 7 PM. Good sleeping hygiene (sl... Read Full »
I am 26 years old with a weight of 80 kg and and a height of 163 cm. How do I reduce my weight?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 26 years old. My height is 163 cm, but I weigh 80 kg. How to lose weight? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below: 1. Start your day with half a liter of warm water, followed by eight to ten soaked almonds and raisins. Never start your day with tea or coffee. 2. Do simple exercises like walking or... Read Full »
Can losing weight help keep my blood sugar in control?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old and I weigh 100 kg with a height of 168 cm. I am a pre-diabetic. I m taking Metformin these days. If I lose like say 25 kg then can I stop taking medicines and control my blood sugar normally? Can this diabetes be cured? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Changing your lifestyle by regular exercise like walking at least half an hour every day and weight loss of say 30 Kg can help regulate your blood sugar levels. Also, you should follow a healthy diet by avoiding complex sugar and decrease carbohydrates consumption, ... Read Full »
Are the values in the trainer watch to monitor my calories reliable?
Query: Hi doctor, I bought a trainer watch to monitor my bpm and calories burned because I started exercising at home by doing fast dancing. I am 36, height 5'1, and weigh 150 lbs. My goal is to lose 20 pounds in two months. I have done two days of workout, and the calories I have burned are the following:... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. On average, a woman needs 2000 calories intake in a day; if you minus the energy expenditure by your daily work out 1400 calories, that is pretty good; but if you mean you are aiming to lose weight, then work out and diet have to go hand in h... Read Full »
What exercises can I do to reduce weight without any equipment?
Query: Hello doctor,I am overweight and want to reduce my weight. Please tell me what are the exercises I can do to reduce weight without any types of equipment. I have slight back pain. So, kindly suggest accordingly. I want to become slim in every part of the body. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no magic formula to lose weight. You need to observe the following points to reduce weight: Eat 1500 to 2000 calories a day. Exercise for 45 minutes to an hour every day for five days a week. Include aerobics and weight training. Sleep for seven t... Read Full »
How to get a flat stomach fast?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24 year old female. I am 5'6" tall and I weigh 62 kg. For the past one year, my abdomen and belly size has been increasing. Kindly give tips for a flat belly. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are no medications that help in reducing weight. Start morning walk for about 45 minutes daily. Start exercising for about 30 minutes daily. First, you have to limit the intake of sugar and carbohydrates. Try to add more protein to your diet. Chicken, f... Read Full »