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Why am I not losing weight even after exercising and eating only fewer calories?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a female, who weighs 155 lbs, and I am 5.7 feet tall. I cut off the muscle weight because I have a lot of muscle, including the muscle, my weight is 160 lbs. I have been trying to lose weight for the past two months, but nothing has seemed to work. I go to the gym almost every day, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Losing weight sometimes is tricky, especially, if you are trying to body sculpt. How long are you on the treadmill and elliptical? How many calories are you burning? Are you found of core strengthening exercises, abdominal crunches, massage, etc.? Sometimes, you need... Read Full »
I am a 24-year-old and weigh 88 kgs. Kindly guide me on how shall I lose extra pounds?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old weight around 194 lbs, and height 5 feet 8 inches. I am regularly hitting gym but unable to see any effect which can motivate me. I am looking forward to have some fat burner so I can achieve my goal. I just want to know weather it will be safe to do so while doing t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Basics of exercise to lose weight are as follows: Burn more calories than you eat. Check on if you eating more than you burn during the work out. Keep a record of all you eat including sugary drinks, chocolate, alcohol.... Read Full »
How can I get rid of male breasts?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanna get rid of man boobs. What should I do? I do not even have time to go to the gym. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once established these will require surgical excision. This can be done through the infra-areolar incision or liposuction. You can try to lose weight and go to the gym to improve your pectorals to see if that is acceptable to you. Otherwise, surgery is the only opti... Read Full »
Why am I not losing weight despite exercise and diet?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old male and have been going to the gym for the past year. I was 91 kilograms when I joined. Now I weigh 86 kilograms from the past three months. Unfortunately, I am unable to reduce my weight now. My daily food intake is as below: Breakfast: Four eggs omelet, and half ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Have you calculated your calorie intake and spent in the gym? Weight loss will likely not happen after initial weight loss as the muscles replace the loss and weight more than fat. I suggest you to follow a few thing... Read Full »
What is the simple formula used to reduce weight?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. I want to reduce my weight soon. My height is 5 feet, and my weight is 74 kilograms. What are the procedures followed to reduce weight? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A simple formula is followed to reduce weight. You should eat foods with reduced calories. You should take fewer calories when compared to the calories burned through the exercise. Do a workout for 45 minutes every day. You should have a good sleep for seven to eight ho... Read Full »
Query: I need to lose 7 kgs. My main concern is to lose upper body fat especially belly fat. I want to know some at home exercise and very normal diet plan. I have gained weight and I want to get my previous weight soon. I have not taken medications for this problem. All the lab tests was found to be norma... Read Full »
Answer: You cannot lose fat only from one part of the body but help one part lose more than the rest You need a regular exercise plan which should be done 45-60 minn a day 5-6 days a week This should include both aerobic and weight training. Aim to burn more calories than you consume. Keep you calorie in... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 43 years old weighing 211 pounds I lost my fiance in the past. Since then I gained weight. I went from a size 36C to a 36HH bra. I eat normally. I drink a lot of water. No coffee or tea. I walk 3000 m four times a week on my treadmill. I started to get white spots on my hands and c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Conventional medicine and thought process for losing weight is based on input and output. Have you calculated the daily calorie intake how much you lose in a day including the treadmill exercise? If you hadn't to lose w... 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 »
My weight is the same despite a healthy lifestyle. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I started the ketogenic diet a few years back, which was very successful, as I lost 40 lbs. My weight has been stagnant for the past three months, and I am on a low-carb diet now and consume less than 1000 calories daily. I am currently 192 lbs and 170 cm in height. I want to lose 12... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. BMI (body mass index) is an official indicator for calculating the ideal body weight for a given height. Your BMI is a shade over 30, and you seem to be doing all the right things. You can increase the exercise duration... Read Full »
What is the role of hydration in weight loss?
Query: Hello doctor, What is the role of water intake in weight loss? Do dieters tend to overlook one of the easiest weight-loss techniques i.e. drinking enough water? What is the role of hydration in weight loss? Is taking eight glasses of water necessary and suggest a way to help the people to adopt smar... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hydration is important as the body is made of 60 to 70 % of water. Intracellular hydration is very important and it is often ignored. It can lead to cell death and takes longer recovery times in long term injuries of tendons and ligaments. Drink enough water to keep ... Read Full »