My weight loss journal: case 2

Dr Cheung who once weighed 200 pounds was determined to get rid of the belly fat for health and for his family (left). Dr Cheung loses weight successfully and picks up his hobby of hiking again (right).

Doctor walks off 13 pounds in a year

Dr Edward Cheung
Associate Consultant of Department of Medicine and Geriatrics
United Christian Hospital (UCH)

Peak: 200 lb
Now: 163 lb
Height: 167 cm
Insight: Go to work by fitness walking

When one reaches middle age, maybe it is time to make some changes in life. Dr Edward Cheung, a father of two, made a resolution to get rid of his belly fat on his 39th birthday two years ago. After a year’s effort, his wish came true. “I lose weight by fitness walking to work with brisk long strides as an aerobic exercise. At first, I walked from Kwun Tong MTR station to UCH, passing upward slopes and some 200 stairs on the way. Later, I had to drop my son off at school. I started walking for about 50 minutes from Yau Tong to the hospital. Sometimes I even depart from home at Tseung Kwan O, trekking for 75 minutes through mountains to hospital. Spending time in nature is also refreshing.”

Dr Cheung lost 13 pounds after walking to work for six months. He also started a ketogenic diet to reduce consumption of carbohydrates, such as rice, noodles, congee, cakes and desserts. He only has home-prepared meals with vegetables and lean meats like chicken, fish, beef and pork. After three months, his weight further dropped from 187 pounds to 156 pounds.

“One has to stay healthy to take good care of his family. Keeping fit is a way to live up to your responsibilities. What inspires me from losing weight is that ‘taking action’ is crucial. Once you get started and achieve outcome, you will reach your target through continuous reflection and improvement. And I also rekindle my interest in hiking!” adds Dr Cheung.