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I weigh 120 pounds what should I do to lose weight
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I weigh 120 pounds what should I do to lose weight - #22620

Wyatt
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Dear Doctors! I can't lose weight. I'm always hungry, my wife tells me I need to lose weight. But food is the essence of my life.....

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Avoid oily, packed and processed food. Regular exercise. Use boiled water for drinking. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Garcikin 2-0-2 before meal

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hey dear, Some home remedies - 1.Soak 1 tsp cumin seeds in a glass of water overnight. Boil and drink on an empty stomach. 2. Soak 1 tsp methi seeds overnight. Chew them in the morning before breakfast. 3. Mix 1 tsp Triphala in warm water and drink before bed.

4.1 tbsp apple ceder vinegar in a glass of warm water, 30 mins before lunch/dinner.

Include low-calorie foods in your diet that fill your stomach without overloading on energy. Eg.Swap rice with steamed vegetables + dal + millet, and you can eat more but still lose weight. 2. Time Your Meals – Not Starve

Eat 3 regular meals + 1 snack—no skipping.

3. Add Protein & Fiber to Every Meal,These two nutrients reduce hunger naturally.

Try: eggs, dals, paneer, chana, tofu, sprouts, oats, fruits with skin, nuts 4. Mindful Eating

Sit. Eat slowly. Chew. Enjoy.

You’ll feel satisfied with less food, and still feel the joy of eating.

5. A 30-minute walk after meals can help digestion and fat burning,Or dance. Or do yoga.

Bonus Tip for Cravings:

When a craving hits, try this:

Drink a glass of warm water with lemon

Wait 10 minutes

If you’re still hungry, eat something light and whole (fruit, nuts, chana) Medication if needed- a. Medohar Vati (Patanjali / Baidyanath)

Dose: 1–2 tablets twice daily after meals

b. Triphala Guggul-

Dose: 1 tablet twice daily with warm water c. Ayurslim Capsules (Himalaya) Dose: 2 capsules daily after meals Dashmool kwath- 15ml with luke warm water.

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Hey wyat I tell you a miraculous home made drink to loose your weight …

Take white gourd juice =20 ml mixed with apple cinder vinegar=10ml and 1/3rd tsp of olive oil and take empty stomach twice daily mixed with 50 ml of worm water

You loose atleast 5-10 kg per month

Not take sweets/cheese/ red meat/

Take plenty of salad /cucumber/onion

3-4 litres water consumption per day

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Go for a panchkarma treatment

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For weight loss, diet+ exercise gives best result , you can take tablets but will be like supplements. AVOID : 1) Sugary foods like: sweets, chocolates, pastries, cakes, 2) Maida / white – flour foods like: bread, pasta, noodles, burgers, etc… 3) Fruit juices, aerated drinks, ice-creams To have : (Any Two) Breakfast: steamed foods like idli / dhokla / dosa(oil- free) / utthapam(oil-free),etc… Lunch: roti / Rice, +veg,+ dal /non-veg, + salads+ buttermilk Dinner : No Roti or rice, can have soup (veg/non-veg),+salads,+ Dal / non-veg,+ vegetables. Some Tips : • In-between have warm water as many time you feel thirsty. • Fruits preferably: apples/ papaya / pear / strawberries / cherries / plums / water – melon etc. • In- between feel hungry can have kurmuras plain with cut vegetables like cucumber + tomatoes + carrots + onions. • Tea, coffee, milk to have without sugar can add stevia / sugar-free. / aspartame. / stevia(if prefer sweet)

Take medohar guggul 2-2-2 with wram water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-0 after food with water, will help balance hunger . Gokshradi guggul-2-0-0- after breakfast Triphala juice 20ml. twice with warm water after food.

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Hello Wyatt

Hello

• Overweight & Obesity related to Improper Diet Sluggish Metabolism Hormonal issues Stress related disorder and Sedentary lifestyles Lack of Physical Activities Exercise Stress Overeating Craving Disorders etc

" IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN THE BEST PROMISING RESULTS WITH COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS "

" Indentify Weight Gain Reasons and Correction + Proper Diet Plan + Yoga + Exercises + Lifestyle Modification + Stress Management + Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detoxification "

(All Above done together properly will surely help you )

• FEW PARAMETERS TESTS TO CHECK AGAIN

Kindly Confirm Again with * Total Lipid Profile levels * Thyroid Levels * Fatty Liver

• 100 % WORKING RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES ( Craving will Reduce Effective Weight Loss seen )

• Cap.Fat Melt ( Pure Nutrition Pharma) 1 -0- 1 Before Food • Tab. Aarogyavardhini Ras ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food • Tab. Medohar Vati ( Patanajli Pharma) 1 -0 - 1 After Food

ADVICES :-

• DO’S : All Alkaline green leafy vegetables Fruits Salads Sprouts Green Salads Nuts Milk Daily Products

• DON’T s : All Acidic Oily fatty Fried processed Junk Maida Udad Excess Processed Sweets food Curd afternoon sleep Sedentary lifestyle Stress

• EXCERCISE & YOGA

Walking ( 8000 Steps / Day ) Jogging Ujjayi Bhastrika Bhramari Surya Namaskar Walking Jogging Aerobics Gymnastics Zumba Meditation Dhyan etc

• DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

* EARLY MORNING (7 AM ) Fat Reducer Juice ( Baidyanth Pharma) 20 ml on empty stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water

* BREAKFAST ( 8 - 9 AM ) Broken Wheat Porridge (Veg dalia) / Veg Semolina (veg upma) /Oatmeal/ Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) DRINK - Sugarless Green Tea/Coffee 1 Cup Or Vegetable Soups

* MID MORNING ( 11 AM ) Fruit Juice / Green Juice/ Coconut Water

* LUNCH ( 12.30 PM - 1 PM ) 2 Rotis Multigrain/Jwar Bajra /Chapati Wheat + Green Salad Mashed /( Rayta ) + Leafy Vegetables Methi/Palak etc + Vegetables like Brinjal /Lauki etc + Rice 100 Grams + Rasam Curry + Fresh Butter Milk 1 Full Glass

* EVENING ( 5 PM ) Herbal Tea / Red juice / Sprouts

* DINNER ( 8 PM ) Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Khichdi / Dalia / Sabudanakhichdi/ Vegetable + Dal + Salad

* BED TIME (9.30 PM) Triphala Churna 1 Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me.I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option here.

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When it comes to losing weight through Ayurveda, its essential first to understand your doshas, as they significantly influence your body’s characteristics, including appetite and metabolism. You mentioned food being the essence of your life and feeling constantly hungry; this might indicate an imbalance that needs addressing. Let’s look at some practical recommendations that could help you in this journey.

First, examine your dosha. While Pitta dosha types may experience intense hunger, a Kapha imbalance might lead to persistent hunger without an actual need for more nutritional intake. Start each day with a small piece of fresh ginger with a sprinkle of lemon and salt 30 minutes before meals to stimulate digestion and balance your agni, or digestive fire, with your Ayurvedic constitution.

Diet is crucial in Ayurveda. Try incorporating light and easily digestible foods that are predominantly Sattvic in nature like, fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid heavy, oily, and processed foods to prevent further aggravation of Kapha. Make meals at regular intervals, and drink warm water throughout the day to help keep the digestive system functioning optimally.

Practicing mindfulness can help with the emotional attachment to food. Start focusing more on the act of eating by sitting down in a calm and pleasant environment, chewing food fully rather than rushing through the meal. Yoga and pranayama can greatly benefit here; practicing Sun Salutations and Kapalabhati can help invigorate and balance energies in your body.

Lifestyle changes are equally important, though the body must keep moving to maintain balance of weight and energy. Take up a form of exercise you enjoy, maybe walking or cycling, integrate it as a routine, preferably in the morning when Kapha accumulation in the body is at its peak.

Consider herbal support. Ayurvedic herbs such as Trikatu, a mix of black pepper, long pepper, and ginger, have been known to increase metabolism. However, it is essential to consult with a practitioner before adding any herbal supplements to ensure safety and efficacy for your individual needs.

Change doesn’t need to be drastic, start with these small, sustainable habits. Always maintain awareness of your body’s state and seek guidance when needed, to harness Ayurveda’s potential fully. If you’re constantly feeling hungry despite these approaches, it would be wise to seek further personalized advice to rule out any underlying conditions.

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