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Is Dr. Bernstein S Diet A Good Idea To Reduce Weight?

i am 63 years old and I am overweight by 30 lbs. I am just under 5 feet. I am thinking of going on Dr. Bernstein s diet. Other then arthritis and knee pain, I do have any health problems. I am on weight watchers on my 3rd week and have lost only 3 lbs. I would appreciate your feedback please. Thank you very much.
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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hi im dr.hema physiotherapist.i understand your concern.The Dr. Bernstein diet no doubt works to lose the weight in most, I’ve met lots of people who have lost the weight on that program but I was concerned with theirmetabolismand activity level after the program.Before considering the above diet I want you to consult a dietician and get a proper diet chart and to follow for 6 to 8 months.Along with a proper diet,a proper set of exercises should be advised by a physical trainer with supervisionwith simple like swimming,, cycling limited painless walking.......add strenthening exercises to your knee and take precautions to pain related activities like climbing,long standing,sitting down.consider physical thearapy pain management if reguired.The Dr. Bernstein diet secret is the B6 and B12 shots. These shots help your body go into a state where you burn fat . There is a problem with a long durationketonestate which can actually start other problems. Metabolism is the body’s caloric expenditure rate which is effected by a lack of nutrition, exercise level, genetics and many other factors. The diet doesn’t focus on exercise. If you are considering this diet please bring up the exercise point and ask if there is a personal trainer to see that they recommended.In doubt get back with us.
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Is Dr. Bernstein S Diet A Good Idea To Reduce Weight?

hi im dr.hema physiotherapist.i understand your concern.The Dr. Bernstein diet no doubt works to lose the weight in most, I’ve met lots of people who have lost the weight on that program but I was concerned with theirmetabolismand activity level after the program.Before considering the above diet I want you to consult a dietician and get a proper diet chart and to follow for 6 to 8 months.Along with a proper diet,a proper set of exercises should be advised by a physical trainer with supervisionwith simple like swimming,, cycling limited painless walking.......add strenthening exercises to your knee and take precautions to pain related activities like climbing,long standing,sitting down.consider physical thearapy pain management if reguired.The Dr. Bernstein diet secret is the B6 and B12 shots. These shots help your body go into a state where you burn fat . There is a problem with a long durationketonestate which can actually start other problems. Metabolism is the body’s caloric expenditure rate which is effected by a lack of nutrition, exercise level, genetics and many other factors. The diet doesn’t focus on exercise. If you are considering this diet please bring up the exercise point and ask if there is a personal trainer to see that they recommended.In doubt get back with us.