Weight loss, Nutrition FAQ

Effective Tips for Slimming Arms and Belly While Losing Weight

Weight loss! Thank you for your suggestion. I will give it a try. Also, could you please advise on effective methods for slimming the arms and abdomen? If I lose weight, will my face also become slimmer?

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Generally speaking, weight loss occurs throughout the body because the body contains fat cells. When the calories burned exceed the calories consumed, the body metabolizes and breaks down fat from its fat cells to meet its energy needs. As a result, the fat cells gradually...

How Many Minutes of Exercise Should You Aim for Daily Weight Loss?

Weight loss Hello, you are indeed not very satisfied with your body! I have used the standards you provided, and they are correct (I am approximately 167 cm tall and weigh about 67 kg). However, I still feel a bit overweight in appearance. May I ask how many minutes of exercise p...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Depending on your age, there may still be room for growth. Regular exercise not only helps with weight loss but may also promote height increase (to reiterate a previous point, it is important not to consume additional food after exercising, as the calories consumed may ex...

Can 30 Minutes of Hula Hooping a Day Help You Lose Weight?

Weight loss Is it possible to lose weight by hula hooping for 30 minutes a day?

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! Hula hooping is considered a light exercise, with males burning approximately 120 to 300 calories per hour and females burning about 90 to 210 calories per hour. To achieve weight loss, it is essential to maintain consistent dietary control and exercise; one should not ass...

Effective Diet Control and Exercise for Weight Loss: Key Insights

Exercise and Diet Hello, what is considered an appropriate amount for dietary control? Is it eating until 70% full at each meal? Additionally, if I do hula hooping for 30 minutes daily along with dietary control, is it possible to achieve weight loss? Can walking also contribute ...

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! If you are inquiring about weight loss, it may be due to dissatisfaction with your body shape. However, considering your age is in the adolescent stage, it is essential to first assess your body composition. If you are within the standard range, there is no need for weight...

Nutrition Questions: How Much Meat Should You Eat for Weight Loss?

I would like to ask? Hello, nutritionist: Last time I followed your advice… I made sure to have breakfast and ate three meals regularly, but… recently I returned to eating three meals and stopped snacking, and I only drink unsweetened beverages, yet… I have unknowingly gained 1 k...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Normally, it's recommended to consume about 4-5 servings of fish, meat, beans, and eggs per day. Of course, eating too much meat, which is higher in fat, can lead to weight gain! Ideally, each meal should contain about 1 to 2 ounces of meat. For weight loss, it's...

How Many Calories Are in a Boiled Egg White? Nutrition Insights

What is the calorie content of boiled egg whites? The calorie content of a boiled egg white is often reported to be around 17 calories per large egg white, which typically weighs about 33 grams. Therefore, if you have a boiled egg white weighing approximately 40 grams, it would c...

Dr. Liu Qiaoyun Reply:
Patty: Hello. A 40-gram slice of bread has about 100 calories, raw lettuce has almost no calories, a boiled egg is about 70 calories (one egg without oil is considered to be 70 calories), 10 raisins plus a little ketchup can be counted as about 20 calories, and a 100cc cup of uns...

Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipes for Easy Dinner and Weight Loss

How to make vegetable soup? Hello, Nutritionist: You mentioned that breakfast is important, but I usually sleep until after ten and I'm not hungry when I wake up. By the time I feel a bit hungry, it's already noon, so I end up having a brunch. If I eat breakfast, I find...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Dear Yun! For breakfast, you can choose some simpler foods, such as a cup of skim milk or a slice or two of toast. There's no need to have a lavish meal; if you eat too much, you won't be able to eat at lunch! Remember, don't wait until you feel very hungry to eat....

Understanding Nutrition: Can Eating Only Apples for Dinner Help Weight Loss?

My question..? Hello, nutritionist: I am currently a student, so I usually sleep until after 10 AM and I don't feel hungry when I wake up, so I skip breakfast and just drink one or two cups of water. I only start to feel a bit hungry around noon. For lunch, I eat normally, a...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Your current weight is at the upper limit of your ideal weight, and it is acceptable to lose a few kilograms, but it is not recommended to go below 53 kilograms. Regarding your current weight loss method, there is an issue with irregular meal patterns; skipping breakfast c...

Effective Weight Loss Strategies for Busy Professionals: A Guide

How to lose weight? Hello, Nutritionist: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask some questions regarding weight loss. Here is a description of my current situation: 1. I am 175 cm tall and weigh 115 kg. 2. I work as an engineer, primarily managing construction ...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Based on your current height, your ideal weight range is between 60 to 74 kilograms. According to your statement, irregular meal patterns are a significant obstacle to weight loss. Irregular meals can affect your metabolism, and when your metabolism is compromised, it beco...

Effective Weight Loss Tips for Teens: Nutrition and Diet Insights

I want to lose weight! Dear Doctor, I am 16 years old, 165 cm tall, and weigh 61 kg. My goal is to reach 45 kg. I don't have a genetic predisposition to being overweight. After graduating from junior high school and through the end of my first year of high school, my weight ...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Yuan Yuan, Hello… 1. Your height is 165 cm, and your ideal weight range is between 54 to 65 kg, which is considered normal within this range. 2. Most weight loss diets achieve their goals primarily due to low-calorie intake or imbalanced nutrition. If this diet has low ...

Is My Weight Loss Plan Healthy? Expert Advice on Nutrition and Diet

Will this affect my health? I'm sorry! I'm 21 years old this year, originally weighing 58 kg and standing 158 cm tall. I feel like I'm a bit too round (possibly due to family genetics or my own eating habits, plus I tend to eat flavorful foods), so I want to lose w...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Hello: 1. At a height of 158 cm, your ideal weight should be 55 kg. 2. Since I am not aware of the contents and portions of your meals and meal replacements, I cannot estimate your daily caloric intake. However, maintaining a daily intake of around 1350 calories during your weigh...

Effective Weight Loss Meal Plans and Exercise Routines for Recovery

Weight loss Hello Doctor: I am 175 cm tall and weigh 95 kg. I have been in a car accident and injured my back. I am feeling better now and try to walk for exercise. My diet is okay. I work a regular schedule with weekends off. Could you please recommend a good weight loss meal pl...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! Your current body mass index (BMI) is 31, which falls into the category of moderate obesity. Dietary control and exercise are the standard and healthiest methods for weight loss. Regarding meal plans and exercise schedules, it is recommended that you have a detailed discus...

Understanding Muscle Weight: Why Am I Not Losing Inches?

Could you please provide more details regarding your question about muscles? I would like to ask a few questions regarding muscles. I have been exercising to lose weight, and my weight has decreased from 100 kg to 80 kg. However, I feel that my muscles are making my body appear w...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello Ken! Exercise can increase your muscle mass, but there is one condition: sufficient caloric intake. When your exercise leads to weight loss, it indicates that caloric expenditure exceeds caloric intake. When your weight stabilizes, it means you have reached a caloric balanc...

Post-Surgery and Chemotherapy Diet for Colorectal Cancer Patients

Diet after Colorectal Cancer Surgery and Chemotherapy Hello, my family member underwent surgery to remove a colon cancer tumor a month ago. The hospital dietitian advised us to consume only strained fruit juices and many foods are restricted. As for fish and meat, they can only b...

Dr. Huang Shuli Reply:
Acute Gastroenteritis: Hello! The main purpose of a low-residue diet is to reduce the volume of stool. I would like to know if your family member has a colostomy after surgery. If not, and it has been over a month since the surgery, a low-residue diet is no longer necessary. If t...

Understanding Tuna Belly: Weight Loss, BMI, and Digestive Health Concerns

Weight loss issues? Hello! I am 16 years old, male, with a height of 181 cm and a weight of 74 kg. My BMI is in the "normal" range, but I still have some "pouch" or "belly fat." I believe this may be due to my previous weight of 90 kg before losing w...

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear, your weight is normal, but it is still possible that your body fat percentage is too high! I recommend measuring your body fat. In terms of diet, focus on reducing sugar and oil intake, which should lead to improvements. Localized fat accumulation may be due to insufficient...

Understanding Malnutrition: Impacts and Nutritional Supplement Recommendations

Malnutrition Hello, my father-in-law is 65 years old and undergoes an annual health check-up, which always shows normal results. However, since being diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago, he has been controlling his diet. Eight years ago, he started a vegetarian diet and has beco...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! You are truly a caring daughter-in-law, showing such concern for your father-in-law's diet. Regarding his dietary intake, based on the meal times and quantities you mentioned, it seems insufficient. According to the dietary reference intake published by the Department...

Why Do My Cheeks Stay Fat While Losing Weight?

How to gain weight only in the cheeks? How can I prevent my cheeks from losing weight while I am trying to lose weight overall? I have consistently had fuller cheeks and would like to know what might be causing this.

Dr. Shi Guimei Reply:
Hello! In nutrition, there is currently no known dietary method specifically for "fat face." Weight loss generally involves a reduction in the size of fat cells throughout the body (unless there is a specific focus on exercising a particular area). Therefore, if there i...

Why Did I Gain a Kilo in Two Days? Understanding Weight Fluctuations

Gained one kilogram in two days? On the first day, I weighed 42.1 kg, but within two days, I didn't eat much more than usual. One day, I had a late-night snack, which was a 250-calorie pack of cookies. I maintained my caloric intake between 800-1000 calories. The day after t...

Dr. Cai Xiuwen Reply:
Hello! According to your statement, your average caloric intake is around 800-1000 calories. Generally, to gain one kilogram of body weight, you need to increase your caloric intake by an additional 7700 calories. Of course, individual factors such as basal metabolic rate, age, a...

Effective Weight Management Strategies for Alcohol-Related Weight Gain

Hello! How can I assist you? Hello! Currently, I am 174 cm tall and weigh 78 kg. Due to long-term alcohol consumption and lack of exercise, I have become overweight and have a significant beer belly. I have stopped eating dinner and only eat breakfast and lunch, but my weight sti...

Dr. Ke Qiuliang Reply:
Hello, A-Zai: Based on your height and weight, you are currently classified as overweight. Are you still drinking alcohol? Have you started exercising? To maintain a healthy body, we all need to put in some effort. I recommend the following: 1. Maintain a regular diet: Pay attent...

Struggling with Weight Loss: Effective Strategies Beyond Diet and Exercise

Weight loss I eat very little. I exercise three days a week, for an hour each time, doing yoga. I have taken weight loss pills, but most of them have been ineffective and have side effects. I have also visited clinics, but nothing seems to work. I don't know what to do.

Dr. Xie Huimin Reply:
Dear Mei: Based on your exercise levels, it seems that you are exercising enough. However, you should also consider varying your workout routines to reduce your body's adaptability and achieve weight loss results. Regarding your diet, it may be necessary to consult a profess...

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