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Does intermittent fasting aid weight loss?

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Published At March 14, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 23-year-old male struggling with being overweight. Despite dietary changes and exercising, I have not seen any progress in losing weight. My doctor prescribed Tirzepatide, but I am still finding it challenging. Could you please offer me advice or additional strategies to help me effectively lose weight? I would greatly appreciate your guidance on this journey towards better health.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.

You are using Trizepetide injection, a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) receptor agonist that stimulates insulin secretion and increases metabolism, leading to weight loss. It will take time to see results. Intermittent fasting means that you do not eat for a period of time each day or week. Some popular approaches to intermittent fasting include:

  1. Alternate-day fasting: Eat a normal diet one day and either completely fast or have one small meal (less than 500 calories) the next day.
  2. 5:2 fasting: Eat a normal diet five days a week and fast two days a week.
  3. Daily time-restricted fasting: Eat normally but only within an eight-hour window each day. For example, skip breakfast but eat lunch around noon and dinner by 8 p.m.

Some studies suggest that alternate-day fasting is about as effective as a typical low-calorie diet for weight loss. That seems reasonable because reducing the number of calories you eat should help you lose weight. Some research suggests that intermittent fasting may be more beneficial than other diets for reducing inflammation and improving conditions associated with inflammation, such as: You can start with the tablet Metformin 250 mg twice a day; it has also been proven for weight loss with benefits. Consult a specialist doctor, and take these medications with their consent.

I hope I have answered your question.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vedprakash Verma
Dr. Vedprakash Verma

General Practitioner

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