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Should I Be Worried I Have A Lot Of Belly Fat That I Want Gone?
Posted on
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Question : I am 5'5, but I am 296 pounds. I have a lot of belly fat that I want gone, and I would also like to get down to 200 pounds (or at least 230 pounds). I am 33 years old, but I want my old body back that I had when I started college. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercising is best way to shedding pounds.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Diet and exercises is the best way to shedding pounds.
Limit pure and complex carbohydrates.
Limit fats especially dairy products and red meat. Limit wheat bread and other wheat flour products.
Choose low fat milk and yogurt, white meat especially chicken and fish,increase using fresh vegetables, green leaves vegetables, legumes,and fruits.
Don't use carbonated drinks, sweetened drinks, fruit juices.
Increase physical activity 1-2 hours every day. Start with walking in fresh air, running and lifting weights.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Diet and exercising is best way to shedding pounds.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Diet and exercises is the best way to shedding pounds.
Limit pure and complex carbohydrates.
Limit fats especially dairy products and red meat. Limit wheat bread and other wheat flour products.
Choose low fat milk and yogurt, white meat especially chicken and fish,increase using fresh vegetables, green leaves vegetables, legumes,and fruits.
Don't use carbonated drinks, sweetened drinks, fruit juices.
Increase physical activity 1-2 hours every day. Start with walking in fresh air, running and lifting weights.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercising is best way to shedding pounds.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Diet and exercises is the best way to shedding pounds.
Limit pure and complex carbohydrates.
Limit fats especially dairy products and red meat. Limit wheat bread and other wheat flour products.
Choose low fat milk and yogurt, white meat especially chicken and fish,increase using fresh vegetables, green leaves vegetables, legumes,and fruits.
Don't use carbonated drinks, sweetened drinks, fruit juices.
Increase physical activity 1-2 hours every day. Start with walking in fresh air, running and lifting weights.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Diet and exercising is best way to shedding pounds.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
Diet and exercises is the best way to shedding pounds.
Limit pure and complex carbohydrates.
Limit fats especially dairy products and red meat. Limit wheat bread and other wheat flour products.
Choose low fat milk and yogurt, white meat especially chicken and fish,increase using fresh vegetables, green leaves vegetables, legumes,and fruits.
Don't use carbonated drinks, sweetened drinks, fruit juices.
Increase physical activity 1-2 hours every day. Start with walking in fresh air, running and lifting weights.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Since I have a job, 1 - 2 hours a day seems a bit excessive for working out. Can you recommend some workouts for a heavier person like me to begin making a little progress?
Since I have a job, 1 - 2 hours a day seems a bit excessive for working out. Can you recommend some workouts for a heavier person like me to begin making a little progress?
Brief Answer:
Do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You should do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising. Walking or running in fresh air is recommended.
Having 1-2 hours is ideal but if not possible do at least 20-30 minutes every day.
Also, you can do physical exercises for legs and abdomen increasing their intensity progressively. Pilate exercises are easy to be done and suitable for you.
You can find those exercise tutorial videos online.
Regards
Do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You should do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising. Walking or running in fresh air is recommended.
Having 1-2 hours is ideal but if not possible do at least 20-30 minutes every day.
Also, you can do physical exercises for legs and abdomen increasing their intensity progressively. Pilate exercises are easy to be done and suitable for you.
You can find those exercise tutorial videos online.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You should do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising. Walking or running in fresh air is recommended.
Having 1-2 hours is ideal but if not possible do at least 20-30 minutes every day.
Also, you can do physical exercises for legs and abdomen increasing their intensity progressively. Pilate exercises are easy to be done and suitable for you.
You can find those exercise tutorial videos online.
Regards
Do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
You should do at least 20-30 minutes of exercising. Walking or running in fresh air is recommended.
Having 1-2 hours is ideal but if not possible do at least 20-30 minutes every day.
Also, you can do physical exercises for legs and abdomen increasing their intensity progressively. Pilate exercises are easy to be done and suitable for you.
You can find those exercise tutorial videos online.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
When you say "20 - 30 minutes of exercise", does that mean 20 to 30 minutes of exercise OR 20 to 30 minutes of exercise with a sustained rapid heart rate?
When you say "20 - 30 minutes of exercise", does that mean 20 to 30 minutes of exercise OR 20 to 30 minutes of exercise with a sustained rapid heart rate?
Brief Answer:
Alternate increased heart rate with a low heart rate.
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you do intense exercising with an increased heart rate. If you can't stay all 20-30 minutes with an elevated heart rate you can slow down and then start again.
Sustained rapid heart rate may be difficult to have since the start of the exercising but you can increase the time of rapid heartbeat.
Regards
Alternate increased heart rate with a low heart rate.
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you do intense exercising with an increased heart rate. If you can't stay all 20-30 minutes with an elevated heart rate you can slow down and then start again.
Sustained rapid heart rate may be difficult to have since the start of the exercising but you can increase the time of rapid heartbeat.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Alternate increased heart rate with a low heart rate.
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you do intense exercising with an increased heart rate. If you can't stay all 20-30 minutes with an elevated heart rate you can slow down and then start again.
Sustained rapid heart rate may be difficult to have since the start of the exercising but you can increase the time of rapid heartbeat.
Regards
Alternate increased heart rate with a low heart rate.
Detailed Answer:
It is good that you do intense exercising with an increased heart rate. If you can't stay all 20-30 minutes with an elevated heart rate you can slow down and then start again.
Sustained rapid heart rate may be difficult to have since the start of the exercising but you can increase the time of rapid heartbeat.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I live in the southern United States, where it is hot and humid this time of year. I would prefer to initially start losing weight through diet. The weather here is more conducive to outdoor exercise in the fall, and I won't be going to a gym due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Based upon my situation, can you provide me with a total calorie amount that I should be consuming per day that will allow me to lose a few pounds of fat a week?
Based upon my situation, can you provide me with a total calorie amount that I should be consuming per day that will allow me to lose a few pounds of fat a week?
I live in the southern United States, where it is hot and humid this time of year. I would prefer to initially start losing weight through diet. The weather here is more conducive to outdoor exercise in the fall, and I won't be going to a gym due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Based upon my situation, can you provide me with a total calorie amount that I should be consuming per day that will allow me to lose a few pounds of fat a week?
Based upon my situation, can you provide me with a total calorie amount that I should be consuming per day that will allow me to lose a few pounds of fat a week?
Brief Answer:
Try to have less than 2000 calories a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you find it not possible to go to gym or exercising outside you can do some exercising at home.
Simple exercises such pilates at least 20-30 minutes combined with low calorie diet will make you loose pounds for sure.
You may need to have 2000 calorie per day or less in order to loose one pound a week or more. Remember to drink more water to keep hydrated and help weight loss.
You can have two scrambled eggs and a glass of low fat milk in morning.
Then 2-3 hours later a cup of coffee without sugar.
You can have chicken breast and steamed veggies for lunch.
A cup of coffee or tea 2-3 hours later.
A cup of yoghurt with oat XXXXXXX and a fruit for dinner.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Try to have less than 2000 calories a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you find it not possible to go to gym or exercising outside you can do some exercising at home.
Simple exercises such pilates at least 20-30 minutes combined with low calorie diet will make you loose pounds for sure.
You may need to have 2000 calorie per day or less in order to loose one pound a week or more. Remember to drink more water to keep hydrated and help weight loss.
You can have two scrambled eggs and a glass of low fat milk in morning.
Then 2-3 hours later a cup of coffee without sugar.
You can have chicken breast and steamed veggies for lunch.
A cup of coffee or tea 2-3 hours later.
A cup of yoghurt with oat XXXXXXX and a fruit for dinner.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Try to have less than 2000 calories a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you find it not possible to go to gym or exercising outside you can do some exercising at home.
Simple exercises such pilates at least 20-30 minutes combined with low calorie diet will make you loose pounds for sure.
You may need to have 2000 calorie per day or less in order to loose one pound a week or more. Remember to drink more water to keep hydrated and help weight loss.
You can have two scrambled eggs and a glass of low fat milk in morning.
Then 2-3 hours later a cup of coffee without sugar.
You can have chicken breast and steamed veggies for lunch.
A cup of coffee or tea 2-3 hours later.
A cup of yoghurt with oat XXXXXXX and a fruit for dinner.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Try to have less than 2000 calories a day.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you find it not possible to go to gym or exercising outside you can do some exercising at home.
Simple exercises such pilates at least 20-30 minutes combined with low calorie diet will make you loose pounds for sure.
You may need to have 2000 calorie per day or less in order to loose one pound a week or more. Remember to drink more water to keep hydrated and help weight loss.
You can have two scrambled eggs and a glass of low fat milk in morning.
Then 2-3 hours later a cup of coffee without sugar.
You can have chicken breast and steamed veggies for lunch.
A cup of coffee or tea 2-3 hours later.
A cup of yoghurt with oat XXXXXXX and a fruit for dinner.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Pilates sounds great, but my issue is that workouts like pilates, yoga, etc. can cause a lot of soreness. I don't necessarily want to stretch or build muscle. Rather, I want to do something that will cause my body to dissolve some of this fat, so I can wear smaller clothing, sit in smaller chairs, etc.
Do you have any "light" cardio workout recommendations that will accomplish this?
Do you have any "light" cardio workout recommendations that will accomplish this?
Pilates sounds great, but my issue is that workouts like pilates, yoga, etc. can cause a lot of soreness. I don't necessarily want to stretch or build muscle. Rather, I want to do something that will cause my body to dissolve some of this fat, so I can wear smaller clothing, sit in smaller chairs, etc.
Do you have any "light" cardio workout recommendations that will accomplish this?
Do you have any "light" cardio workout recommendations that will accomplish this?
Also, I am willing to only eat 2 meals a day if necessary. Do you recommend skipping the third meal?
Also, I am willing to only eat 2 meals a day if necessary. Do you recommend skipping the third meal?
Brief Answer:
any physical activity is good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you want to skip the third meal and if you are comfortable doing do you can avoid it.
Doing physical activity is good because it will help with weight loss. You can do any physical activity you want and that you are comfortable too.
If you are comfortable with cardio you can do it.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
any physical activity is good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you want to skip the third meal and if you are comfortable doing do you can avoid it.
Doing physical activity is good because it will help with weight loss. You can do any physical activity you want and that you are comfortable too.
If you are comfortable with cardio you can do it.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
any physical activity is good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you want to skip the third meal and if you are comfortable doing do you can avoid it.
Doing physical activity is good because it will help with weight loss. You can do any physical activity you want and that you are comfortable too.
If you are comfortable with cardio you can do it.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
any physical activity is good.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
If you want to skip the third meal and if you are comfortable doing do you can avoid it.
Doing physical activity is good because it will help with weight loss. You can do any physical activity you want and that you are comfortable too.
If you are comfortable with cardio you can do it.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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