Is my weight is OK or I have to reduce it and if I have to reduce it then what I have to do?

Question

Hi,
You are slightly over weight as per your age and height!
It's good to reduce weight at right time as many problems are directly related to overweight!
Remember, there's no magic bullet for weight loss. The key to losing weight is burning more calories than you consume. Choose a variety of healthy foods ? such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein ? and include physical activity in your daily routine.
Go through the following guidelines and implement them in your routine:
Management:
1: Drink plenty of water (at least 2-3 l/d) or other calorie-free beverages.
2: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.
3: Enjoy your favorite foods.
4: Have 6 meals per day - 3 main courses and 3 snack meals (snack meals should be healthy).
5: Do regular exercises daily (start with light and later may be little vigorous). Exercise decreases the stress hormone in your body, burns calories and also increases the blood circulation. Preferably brisk walking, swimming, cycling, skipping.
6: Eat seasonal fruits. Fruit helps to satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to its natural sugars, while fresh vegetables help you fill up more quickly. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber to help you feel full quickly.
7: Eat more whole grains and cut simple carbs. Whole wheat bread, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, sweet potato, and brown rice are all excellent sources of energy and sources of nutrition.
8: Choose lean proteins instead of fatty ones.
9: Cut the salt from your diet. Eating more sodium causes your body to retain water, which can cause you to feel bloated and gain more weight.
10: Don't skip meals. When you skip meals, your body stops breaking down fat and starts breaking down muscle tissue. Muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than other tissues, so you're actually working against your goals
11: Eat at home. Going out to eat makes it too easy to cheat. Food sold at restaurants is commonly much higher in fat, sodium, and other weight-loss killers.
12: Give yourself a treat now and then. If you're attending a party or going out for a special occasion, allow yourself an indulgence. Just make sure that these indulgences don't become daily habits.
13: Go for a health walk. Gear up yourself daily for a health walk which not only shed off your extra calorie, but also reduces the stress levels. 14: Take small frequent breaks for a quick walk in between as sitting for long hours together encourages the accumulation of fat in the body!
Medication:
Take homoeopathic medicine - Schwabe's Phytolacca Berry tablets/ thrice daily 1/2 an hr before the meals for 3 months. Thereafter revert me back for further guidance.
(Slow and steady weight loss is good. As we all know when you lose weight fast, it seems to jump right back on, where as when you lose weight steadily over time because of changes to your diet and balancing your hormones out it tends to stay off.)
All the best!

Sucharitra Picasso · Accepted Answer

Hi,
You are slightly over weight as per your age and height!
It's good to reduce weight at right time as many problems are directly related to overweight!
Remember, there's no magic bullet for weight loss. The key to losing weight is burning more calories than you consume. Choose a variety of healthy foods ? such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein ? and include physical activity in your daily routine.
Go through the following guidelines and implement them in your routine:
Management:
1: Drink plenty of water (at least 2-3 l/d) or other calorie-free beverages.
2: Be choosy about nighttime snacks.
3: Enjoy your favorite foods.
4: Have 6 meals per day - 3 main courses and 3 snack meals (snack meals should be healthy).
5: Do regular exercises daily (start with light and later may be little vigorous). Exercise decreases the stress hormone in your body, burns calories and also increases the blood circulation. Preferably brisk walking, swimming, cycling, skipping.
6: Eat seasonal fruits. Fruit helps to satisfy your sweet tooth thanks to its natural sugars, while fresh vegetables help you fill up more quickly. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber to help you feel full quickly.
7: Eat more whole grains and cut simple carbs. Whole wheat bread, oatmeal, whole wheat pasta, sweet potato, and brown rice are all excellent sources of energy and sources of nutrition.
8: Choose lean proteins instead of fatty ones.
9: Cut the salt from your diet. Eating more sodium causes your body to retain water, which can cause you to feel bloated and gain more weight.
10: Don't skip meals. When you skip meals, your body stops breaking down fat and starts breaking down muscle tissue. Muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than other tissues, so you're actually working against your goals
11: Eat at home. Going out to eat makes it too easy to cheat. Food sold at restaurants is commonly much higher in fat, sodium, and other weight-loss killers.
12: Give yourself a treat now and then. If you're attending a party or going out for a special occasion, allow yourself an indulgence. Just make sure that these indulgences don't become daily habits.
13: Go for a health walk. Gear up yourself daily for a health walk which not only shed off your extra calorie, but also reduces the stress levels. 14: Take small frequent breaks for a quick walk in between as sitting for long hours together encourages the accumulation of fat in the body!
Medication:
Take homoeopathic medicine - Schwabe's Phytolacca Berry tablets/ thrice daily 1/2 an hr before the meals for 3 months. Thereafter revert me back for further guidance.
(Slow and steady weight loss is good. As we all know when you lose weight fast, it seems to jump right back on, where as when you lose weight steadily over time because of changes to your diet and balancing your hormones out it tends to stay off.)
All the best!

Neha Bhatia · Answer

Hi lybrate-user here are some changes to make to improve your eating habits:
- incorporate more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet while eliminating unhealthy foods.
- if you are working or studying away from home, try to pack healthy lunch and snacks for yourself to avoid eating unhealthy food daily.
- don't eat straight from the packet - use a plate or bowl to control how much you eat.
- don't delay or skip meals.
- cut down your consumption of aerated drinks and sodas.
- drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Drink water after waking up and before sleeping. Being dehydrated may make you feel like you're hungry, so it is important to stay hydrated.
- have homemade fruit and vegetable juices
- eat 5-6 small healthy meals every 2-3 hours, every day, instead of having a few big ones. This regulates your blood sugar level and your metabolism.
- don't skip breakfast, instead, make it rich with complex carbohydrates and proteins, so it can provide you with energy to get through the day. Try to include the following as your morning breakfast, oats porridge, eggs on multigrain toast or daliya with sprouts.
- avoid artificial sweeteners in processed foods.
- eat slowly as it takes about 20 minutes for your brain to register if you're full or not. Eating too fast leads to overeating, so chew slowly to digest your food better and control how much you eat.
- use a smaller plate to control your portion sizes and avoid overeating.
- know your cravings and do not snack when you're emotional. It is said that you crave crunchy and savory food when you're stressed, frustrated or lonely. Figure out what you crave and replace them with healthier alternatives.
- do not eat mindlessly; concentrate on your food instead of watching tv or playing with your phone to avoid overeating.