I have difficulties losing weight. I work on the computer all day and I don't have the energy to go to the gym.
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- First of all, to lose weight, either you decrease your intake or you increase your activity, or both! No need to join a gym and spend long hours; choose something you like: dancing salsa? walking the ... Read More
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How can I stay in shape during Ramadan given that iftar is at 8:00 PM and I'm too bloated to work out after?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Eating in small increments upon breaking your fast, and not all in one shot, is key to avoid getting bloated. This also applies to drinking water and fluids upon iftar, which could pose a problem give... Read More
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I weigh 66 kgs and i'm 169 cm tall. is it good? i have fats on my body.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- What do you mean by you have fats on your body? Do you mean to say that you have excess fat deposits over certain areas of your body? Because we all have fat in our bodies and this is very normal.&nbs... Read More
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I'm 32 years old, I weigh 43kgs and I'm 162cm tall. I've always been skinny and I don't know how to gain weight.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You should consult a dietitian on how to enrich your meals with nutritious calories. For instance, you can add extra cheese to your spaghetti dish, or nuts to your fruit cocktail, or turkey slices to ... Read More
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So which one is more effective and let lose weight faster??
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Such question cannot be answered before you get an adequate assessment of your current health status (in term of heart function, blood pressure, lipid profile, liver function) and extent of weight pro... Read More
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What do you think about Dukan diet? Any side effects other than possible fatigue and constipation?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- The Dukan Diet is a weight loss plan that primarily focuses on eating lean protein and restricting carbohydrates. Invented by French doctor Pierre Dukan, the plan is comprised of four phases that can ... Read More
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I have a non alcoholic fatty liver. It appeared on ultrasound.I don't drink alcohol. I don't have cholesterol.I usually eat healthy food, but I also eat sweets in moderate quantities.I have 10kg extra
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Fatty liver in a non alcoolic man is usually because of obesity. You have to lose these extra kilos and the problem will be better.
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Any meds for fatty liver? I don't drink alcohol, I eat healthy food, exercise and I have no Cholesterol. But I have some 12 kg extra weight. Any meds or vitamins in addition to fruits and veggies?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- There are several causes for fatty liver ranging from toxic to pancreatitis. In your case, obesity is the cause and it recedes with weight reduction.
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I'm on a diet. Using an app to limit calorie consumption. I'm eating a fair portion not deriving myself. I should consume 1200 per day but I'm only eating 1087. Is it good?
Dr. Beatrice Khater,
Family Medicine
- It depends on the level of activity you have during the day.
But eating 100 calories less per day is like eating one apple less!
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