Many people tend to gain weight in cold weather, making healthy eating, regular exercise, and adequate sleep crucial to curb cravings and prevent weight gain.
My mother has cancer and is undergoing treatment, but she has lost her appetite and is losing weight. What can be done to alleviate this situation? (Minh Dung, 45, from Dong Nai)
My mother is experiencing obesity (grade one) and is currently following a diet of brown rice instead of white rice, also drinking brown rice water daily. Can eating brown rice help with weight loss? (Ngoc Ha, Dong Nai)
Van, 32, experienced rapid weight gain and fatigue; doctors diagnosed her with obesity co-occurring with diabetes, and she is undergoing treatment for both weight loss and blood sugar control.
My 48-year-old mother, who has been obese for many years and is in perimenopause, was just diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome; is this a cause for concern? (Vo Bich Lien, TP HCM)
Thi, 37, who experienced grade one obesity after childbirth, along with dyslipidemia and fatty liver, committed to treatment and lost 10 kg in three months, resolving her obesity.
Grapefruit, apples, strawberries, and blueberries contain low natural sugar, are low in calories, do not cause fat accumulation, and contribute to weight management.
I am following the 16:8 intermittent fasting diet for weight loss, adhering strictly to the guidelines, but after two months, I have gained weight. Why is this happening? (Ngoc My, 38, Dong Nai)
Chicken breast and asparagus, steamed or stir-fried eggs with vegetables, and salads are rich in fiber and lean protein, promoting satiety and limiting fat accumulation.
After months of failed attempts with carb-cutting and intermittent fasting, Cong, 38, gained more weight. He has now successfully lost 16 kg through a multi-modal treatment.
With a BMI of 38,2, a doctor advised weight management before in vitro fertilization. What are the reasons for this recommendation, and what safe methods are available? (Lan Phuong, Ha Nam)
My family has two members with pancreatic cancer, both of whom have been obese for many years. Are obese individuals more susceptible to pancreatic cancer? (Thanh Hoa, Khanh Hoa)