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I am 22 and almost obese. i haven't had a regular exercise program before but i like swimming. what do you advise for losing weight and being active?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Active lifestyle : Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Swimming is great ! Do both cardio & weight training.

Answered 8/24/2014

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Support: Support is at hand. Ask your PCP to recommend a Nutritionist who can help you balance your diet and life style. You'll see marvelous results.

Answered 8/17/2014

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