THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START A WEIGHT LOSS REGIME

Medically reviewed & authored by Dr. Avinash Tank MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS) Liver, GI & HPB Surgeon · Director, Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad

25+ yrs experience 10,000+ surgeries Trained: SGPGIMS · Japan · Korea

• IAGES
• ASI — Association of Surgeons of India
• SAGES
• International surgical societies

Overview

Obesity is the root cause of multifarious diseases and people are becoming aware about it. These days people they take obesity very seriously and do everything they can to lose weight. There are numerous weight loss doctors in Ahmedabad providing quality treatment to their patients suffering from excessive body weight.

Getting rid of excessive weight brings a number of benefits inclusive of improved health, reduced risks of health issues such as Type 2 Diabetes and heart diseases. Besides, it helps improve self-esteem as well. It is a good idea to start a weight loss plan, but there are certain things you need to keep in mind. Let’s take a look-

1. Get a Customized Plan from Your Doctor First up, get in touch with a good weight loss doctor in Ahmedabad and get a weight loss plan chalked out. Discussing with a professional weight loss doctor is the best thing to do. They will tell you what to do and what not to do. Your BMI (Body Mass index) will be taken into consideration apart from many other factors. On the basis of that a customized plan will be given to you and you should follow it to the “T”. Consulting a gastroenterologist in Ahmedabad is a good idea.

2. Nutrition You should be careful about the consumption of food and nutrition. You must eat fewer calories than your body will use to lose weight. Eating more calories than your body can use will increase body fat. You should never skip your meals. Doing that on purpose will not result in weight loss, infact it will make you hungrier after some time and you will end up overeating. Stay away from processed foods and foods which are high in fat and sugar. Keep your body hydrated at all times and consume plenty of fluids. Getting a diet plan from a weight loss doctor in Ahmedabad is the key.

3. Exercise Regular physical activity is necessary for a healthy body. Follow a good exercise regime. There must be at least 10 minutes of work-out on a daily basis. Brisk-walking and yoga are highly recommended. Make it a habit to use stairs instead of elevator. You can use pedometer or an activity tracker to monitor the number of steps you walk on a daily basis. Gradually increase the number and you will see significant results.

4. Reduce Online Activities Reduce your online activities such as playing video games, time spent on social media and television. It should not be of more than 2 hours per day.

Hope you found the tips useful. For more information related to weight loss, feel free to contact us.

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Dr. Avinash Tank — MCh Surgical Gastroenterology

Super-specialist GI, bariatric & cancer surgeon. SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Read full profile →

Last reviewed: July 2026