An NHS doctor, has revealed how losing weight around the stomach is the best way to target diabetes and heart disease
An NHS doctor has explained a simple yet effective approach can help individuals rapidly shed an inch from their waistline, simultaneously reducing the risk of severe health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Dr Saleyha Ahsan revealed that an experiment she conducted demonstrated that reducing food intake, rather than relying on exercise, is the most efficient method for rapid weight loss.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Ahsan emphasised that excess fat around the stomach is a clear indicator of potential health issues. She stated: “Belly fat could be a sign that your health is at risk, with Type-2 diabetes and heart disease among the associated dangers. I carried out an experiment with the Trust Me, I’m a Doctor team and a group of volunteers. We found that diet, rather than exercise, is the best way to rein in the belly.”
She said people could use a calculator, which can be found by clicking here, to find out how much they need to reduce their daily intake by and then reduce that figure by 500 calories to initiate weight loss and reduce belly fat.
Dr. Ahsan noted: “How quickly will you lose weight? The volunteers reduced their waist sizes by an average of 1 inch for every 4lb (1.81kg) they lost.”
“So if you lose 1lb (0.45kg) a week you could hope to reduce your waistline by an inch after four weeks. Dieticians advise that if you eat 500 calories less than your daily requirement you will lose about 1lb every seven days (expect some variation from person to person).”
Each volunteer was encouraged to measure portions based on the size of their hands. It told them to aim for a daily intake of: Dr Ahsan added: “Generally, you can eat your usual foods, so long as you reduce the portion size. Avoid or limit sugary and high-fat foods, such as fast foods.”
“The speed of waist reduction varies from person to person, so even if you reduce your calorie intake by the suggested amount, your results may differ. As time passes you will lose weight and you’ll need to recalculate your calorie requirement. At your new weight you’ll find your daily requirement has dropped. So you need to drop again to keep 500 calories below your daily requirement. By recalculating you will keep losing 1lb (0.45kg) a week.”
