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Does regular exercise and cutting back on fatty foods reduce abdominal obesity?

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Published At February 17, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 35-year-old female, and I have grown increasingly worried about my abdominal obesity. I have noticed a gradual increase in the size of my waist, and my clothes no longer fit comfortably around my midsection. Despite maintaining my usual diet and exercise routine, I am concerned about the potential underlying causes of this abdominal weight gain. I am aware that abdominal obesity can pose risks to my health, and I am eager to understand the specific risks associated with my current situation. What strategies and lifestyle changes can I adopt to effectively manage and reduce abdominal obesity? Additionally, do you have any dietary or exercise recommendations that you believe would be particularly beneficial?

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am genuinely sorry to hear about your medical condition. Please do not worry; I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about obesity, the strategies and lifestyle modifications you need to adopt are as follows:

  1. Engage in regular daily exercise.
  2. Limit the consumption of fatty foods or products such as eggs, margarine, burger meals, and beef.
  3. Increase intake of protein-rich foods, fruits, and vegetables.
  4. Consider taking obesity control supplements like tablet Orlistat 120mg once daily.
  5. Avoid eating late at night.
  6. Restrict alcohol, beverages, or excessive chocolate consumption.
  7. Regularly check your weight using a self-purchased weighing scale.
  8. Reduce snacking and replace it with regular water intake.

Please schedule another appointment for follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation.

Thank you for using iCliniq, and have a nice day.

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Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia
Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

General Practitioner

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