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Is this the right kind of diet?
Okay I have a question. I started seeing this Weight loss doctor and I get a "Diet Shot" but the only thing that he says I can eat is some vegtables, Tuna 3 oz., Chicken breast 3 oz., Shrimp 3 oz., Turkey breast 3 oz. I can only drink water, crystal light, & diet drinks. The thing is I'm having a problem sticking to this diet. Most of the stuff he has listed I don't like. So recently what I've been doing is not eating all day long and eating a little bit @ 5:30 or so. I don't know what to do I really want to loose weight but this just isn't working for me. I was thinking maybe you could give me some tips on the eating part. He also has me on vitamins and supplements along with an appetite suppressent. Oh yeah and the only exercise he says I can do is walking and that's only for 15 min. a day. I lost 6 lbs the first week going to him. This is my 2nd week. Please give me your advice!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I do not know what type of doctor gives a "diet shot" and prescribed appetite suppressants. These are medication for diet control and research has shown that when you stop taking them you would gain back the weight loss. You do eat a variety of foods from your description. It is recommended to exercise 1/2 hour a day which can be walking and eat 5-6 small meals a day. The food you eat should come from all the food groups including multi grains, fruits and vegetables. Portion control is important and here some general tips = ½ cup for all starches and vegetables; one piece of fruit or ½ cup of small fruits; 1 cup for low fat dairy products, and only 3oz of low fat meat a meal (only 6ozs total a day). 5-6 small meals a day equals a small breakfast, lunch, dinner, and small snacks between.
Weight loss can be a slow process but the slower you loss, the higher chance it will stay off. Think of this new way of eating as your new healthy lifestyle and not as a diet. That will help you to keep your weight off and keep your body healthy. Hope this helps!
Weight loss can be a slow process but the slower you loss, the higher chance it will stay off. Think of this new way of eating as your new healthy lifestyle and not as a diet. That will help you to keep your weight off and keep your body healthy. Hope this helps!
it sounds like your doctor has you on a modified Atkins diet. i'm curious to hear more about this "diet shot" you referred to. it's hard to make a judgment from one paragraph, but enough of what you said raises a red flag in my mind to prompt me to suggest you look to a different person for nutrition and weight loss advice. have you tried reducing your overall calorie intake slightly and exercising more? many times, people find it easier to go on a very specific diet if they have had a string of failed attempts at losing weight the old fashioned way (diet and exercise).
although weight loss is actually much more complicated than just "calories in, calories out", it helps to think about your body like this: the food you eat counts as the "calories in" and it's best to keep your calories at a happy medium (not too many, but definitely not too few) and keep a good balance of the types of food you eat. this means no eliminating entire food groups (like whole grains, fats and fruits, in your case). the "calories out" part of the equation comes when you add up all the energy your body expends during the day. some of it is used in activities like keeping you warm, pumping your heart, allowing your food to digest, etc. we call this your basal metabolism. these are the calories you lose without even trying to, all day long! the other part of "calories out" is the exercise component. this part is the one you have the most control over, so it's very important to take advantage of this and exercise a few times a week! it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive to work out. you can begin by taking a fast walk for 30 minutes - just enough to make you a bit out of breath, and work up from there.
what's most important, though, is to make sure you understand what's going in to your body. this means figuring out exactly what's in that shot and it means understanding how the foods we eat affect our health. as i said above, it's very hard on our bodies when we eliminate large chunks of food from our diet. it's hard because our bodies need those calories to function and it's hard because our bodies are designed to run on a variety of nourishing components (fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, water). if you base your diet on a variety of healthy foods like whole grain bread products, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, a few servings of healthy fats (olive oil is a good example), a few servings of lean meats like the ones you're already eating, and some low fat calcium foods (milk, yogurt, etc) you will find that you feel better and are treating your body better overall.
above all, remember that healthy weight loss happens slowly. it's not good to drop a lot of weight very quickly (though it sure can feel good to see the numbers change!). take your time and don't expect yourself to lose more than a pound or two each week. some weeks you may not lose anything, and that's ok too.
although weight loss is actually much more complicated than just "calories in, calories out", it helps to think about your body like this: the food you eat counts as the "calories in" and it's best to keep your calories at a happy medium (not too many, but definitely not too few) and keep a good balance of the types of food you eat. this means no eliminating entire food groups (like whole grains, fats and fruits, in your case). the "calories out" part of the equation comes when you add up all the energy your body expends during the day. some of it is used in activities like keeping you warm, pumping your heart, allowing your food to digest, etc. we call this your basal metabolism. these are the calories you lose without even trying to, all day long! the other part of "calories out" is the exercise component. this part is the one you have the most control over, so it's very important to take advantage of this and exercise a few times a week! it doesn't have to be complicated or expensive to work out. you can begin by taking a fast walk for 30 minutes - just enough to make you a bit out of breath, and work up from there.
what's most important, though, is to make sure you understand what's going in to your body. this means figuring out exactly what's in that shot and it means understanding how the foods we eat affect our health. as i said above, it's very hard on our bodies when we eliminate large chunks of food from our diet. it's hard because our bodies need those calories to function and it's hard because our bodies are designed to run on a variety of nourishing components (fats, protein, carbs, vitamins, minerals, water). if you base your diet on a variety of healthy foods like whole grain bread products, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, a few servings of healthy fats (olive oil is a good example), a few servings of lean meats like the ones you're already eating, and some low fat calcium foods (milk, yogurt, etc) you will find that you feel better and are treating your body better overall.
above all, remember that healthy weight loss happens slowly. it's not good to drop a lot of weight very quickly (though it sure can feel good to see the numbers change!). take your time and don't expect yourself to lose more than a pound or two each week. some weeks you may not lose anything, and that's ok too.
No the doctor that I was going to only wants his patients to walk. I like all kinds of Food. Steaks, Chicken, Hamburger meat, Pizza, Pasta, Potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, cabbage, bread, cereal, ect. There is alot of foods that I do like it's just the list he gave wasn't much to choose from. Also I like most fruits too. Thanks for helping me!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Thank you for your weight and height. You are overweight, however, you seem to be interested in trying to loss the weight. It is recommended that for affective weight loss is to have a combination of eating healthy foods and exercise. Exercise should be 1/2 hour a day. You stated you could only do walking. Is there a medical problem that stops you from doing other forms of exercise? What foods do you like, from the list the MD gave you; and fruits, vegetables, and bread/cereals you like? Sorry about all the questions, however, I need additional information to help you. Thank you.
Thank you for your advice. Well I am not under 18 I am 26, 5'5", 176lbs.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It is good you are thinking about your health. I suggest you do not skip meals. When we skip meals, our body goes into a "starvation mode" in which it saves fat because it does not know when food will come again and weight loss usually does not occur. I would appreciate if you would give me your height, weight (in kg or lbs.), and age if you were under 18 years old so I can better assess your situation and dieting recommendations.
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