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Good evening sir/ma'am,
I'm 20yrs old , 5'11" and weight-97kg
Bmi 29.94
Stay in pg and in a situation that can't give time for exercise/gym and also can't do proper dieting (only can eat less and can add one 80-100 gm chicken piece at dinner)
Walks 750m + bus + 200m while going to college and same while coming back to pg
That's why requesting you to prescribe some medicines for fat loss especially belly fat ...
Thanks for your help and time !!
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Your weight is slightly above the healthy range, and lifestyle changes like regular walking and balanced meals can help. Avoid self-medicating for fat loss, and focus on gradual, safe weight management.
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Please consult me for proper evaluation and a tailored plan.
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At 20 years of age at bmi of 29.9 implies overweight
There are medicines for overweight and obesity but they should be taken only under supervison. And 1 st physical activity of nearly 100 -150 min/ week with dietary therapy are advisibe . treatment for obesity involves a multidisciplinary team of nutritionist, physcian, gastroenterologist medical and surgical gastroenterologist and not only by medicines .
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take enough amount of fruits and vegetables and avoid carbohydrate diet.
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aim for gradual weight loss through dietary and regular aerobic exercises therapy and once check for thyroid profile and lipid profile and change the dietary habits
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Lifestyle modification with weight reducing activity
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Hello
First of all, I wanted to clarify one thing that there is a set criteria to prescribe any weight loss medication, and that is either your BMI has to be more than equal to 30 KG per metre square or more than equal to 27 KG per metre, square plus there should be a obesity related comorbidity like diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, etc.
As you didn’t mention any of the comorbidity or any of the other complaints or diagnosis so I cannot get into that conclusion , whether you require weight loss medication or not
Also, you need to be thoroughly investigated in all aspects. For example, your blood works has to be done to properly assess your current health situation before prescribing, and that is not there also.
I know being a student, you would be considering your health as your secondary goal, but let me tell you that incorporating lifestyle modification would be a great help in the long run as number of trials had done on those medications, effectivity, but unlimited trials are there for their side effects, and still, we don’t know much regarding there side effects & long term complications.
My conclusive advice would be to incorporate small changes in your lifestyle like increasing your walk duration also incorporating more protein in each of your meals which could be easily done by tweaking your food options. So start by one change at a time and slowly progress. This is nothing to be achieved in just one day or in few months. This is basically an ongoing process which would take time, but that would be more fruitful.
Thank you
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Adding one lifestyle modification in his routine at a time like he can start by increasing his walk duration to at least 20-30 minutes per day and then slowly progress
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Taking adequate protein with each of his meals
Limiting outside food or fast food slowly from his diet
Start incorporating some physical activity, like for example, walking or playing any sport of his choice
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you need to lifestyle modification
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. Medications have there side effects...you have to do exercise to decrease your weight...
Consult for better and further treatment
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Medicines not advised for weight loss.
Stay active physically, cut down fats and sugary substances in diet, take more of fresh vegetables, fruits. Nuts, drink more water.
Get thyroid profile done and share results.
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• At 20 years, 97 kg, 5’11”, BMI ~30 → this falls in the overweight–early obesity range, but not a condition where fat-loss medicines are the first choice, especially without supervision.
• Targeted belly-fat medicines do NOT exist. Fat loss always happens systemically.
• Most fat-loss medicines (or “shortcuts”) either:
• Suppress appetite aggressively
• Affect heart rate, BP, mood, or hormones
• Cause rebound weight gain when stopped
• At your age, medicines are rarely justified unless lifestyle fails despite proper structure, or there are conditions like diabetes, PCOS, etc.
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What you should do now (practical & PG-friendly)
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• Sleep 7 hours (fat loss hormones depend on sleep)
• Eat slowly (very underrated)
• Consistency > intensity
• Aim for 0.5–1 kg loss per month — this is real fat loss
I understand how frustrating it feels when time, money, and environment are against you. You’re not lazy or failing — you’re simply in a challenging phase of life. The fact that you’re seeking guidance at 20 shows maturity and responsibility. With the right plan, your body will respond, and you don’t need dangerous shortcuts.
If you’d like, you can book an online consultation with me — I can:
• Review your routine properly
• Decide if any medicine is truly needed
• Create a PG-friendly fat-loss plan that actually fits your life
You don’t have to do this alone.
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Heyy,
Usually the first management for weight reduction is diet modification followed by but of exercise like say 30-45 mins brisk walk for 5 days/ week and that should be far better than any medication because it will help for future management.
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for any further idea abt diet and exercise, pls contact :)
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Taking medications to reduce fat will only cause harm to your other body organs,
So my suggestion is to stay focus and reduce sugary abd fried food from your diet and walk 5000 steps initially then progress to 10000 steps daily and eat more protein and high fiber diet and stay consistent. You will surely notice wt reducing day by day
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Hello, at your age resorting to medicines is not an option. Moreover no medicine will work without regular measures such as healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. Please consult a physician for proper evaluation of your current physical condition and further plan and guidance.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult endocrinologist and then start medications
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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