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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's experience at the Paris Olympics, where she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the 50kg-weight limit, has brought attention to the unique challenges women face when trying to lose weight quickly compared to men.. Dr Arpana Jain, Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Fortis Hospital Shalimar Bagh, told IndiaToday.in that rapid weight loss can be particularly challenging for women and is not always advisable...
While some women might see quick results through strict dieting or intense exercise, it's crucial to remember that sustainable weight loss is usually gradual," she explained...
But, throughout the day, food and fluid intake, along with fluctuations in water retention and digestive waste, can cause an increase in weight by the evening," said Dr Anish Nagpal, Laparoscopic Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon & Gastro Surgeon, Shalby Hospital SG Highway, Ahmedabad...
Dr Jain cautioned that rapid weight loss could harm women's health, leading to muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and a slowed metabolism, making it harder to maintain weight loss in the long run...
Registered dietitian and wellness consultant Neelanjana Singh warned that if consuming certain diuretic foods, like coffee, tea, watermelons, cucumbers, and lemons, helps shed weight by removing excess water from the body, this isn't sustainable...
