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How can a 46 yr old male lose weight. i wiegh 225 pounds i am 5'9 and really need to lose weight

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See an MD: who specializes in wt loss or your personal physician so that you can get some baseline tests to look for causes of wt gain or for reasons why it is difficult to lose wt. Need to check your thyroid and testosterone levels, and need to make sure your BP and heart are healthy enough to exercise, because any successful wt loss program will involve some exercise! Wt loss is a marathon, not a sprint!

Answered 1/21/2017

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight loss: Hi, with motivation and dedication weight loss is possible, you need to eat a well balanced diet, decrease calorie intake and increase activity to increase calorie consumption, to lose 1 pound of fat you need to burn 3500 calorie or decrease 3500 calorie, by decreasing 500 calorie a day and exercising 30 minutes a day you could lose 1-2 pounds a wk, u can check out Atkin website, weight watcher

Answered 12/20/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Is totally possible!: Work with your doctor to set up some weight-loss goals that are achievable and easy to do. Make sure your Dr. Refers you to a clinical nutritionist. So you'll be on a customized diet, nutritional program, that involves lots of fresh veggies and fruits, with some protein and lots of hydration. Also exercise is a huge component of this, and where it takes more disciplined to do it 3 times a week.

Answered 12/1/2014

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