Need Help in Losing Weight

I exercise so much that I should be 90 pounds. I eat good food....only water. No soda. No snacks. I can't seem to lose any of my post baby weight after #2 who was born 3.5 years ago. Struggling. I even paid for a trainer (actually 4 different ones) and worked out with them 3 days a week for almost an entire year.

I have a friend who has lost 40 pounds an kept it off for a YEAR and is doing a weight loss challenge, starting next week. I'm doing it.

Her name is Maria...just e-mail her and ask her for the info. ____@____.com

Hi G.,
I'm in premenopause too. Weight Watchers is the only thing that helps me... actually writing down what I eat. And exercise.

Good luck!

My youngest was born in 1999. I did EVERYTHING to lose the weight (40 pounds). NO really, I did. Atkins, Jenny, South Beach, Master Cleanse, you name it, I put my body through it. And yes, I did the exercise and diet routine. Nothing worked. I thought I was the biggest failure ever.

Why wasn't my body losing weight? Why couldn't I keep it off? Why was I destined to be fat? EVERYONE said...diet and exercise, I DID THAT! Eat "better" they said...I DID THAT! Restrict your calories they would advise...I DID THAT! OMG I couldn't stand it any longer. My child was now 7 and I still was carrying her "baby weight", how embarrassing. I really needed help but truly no one knew what to do. I went to my doctor… that was a joke SHE was about 50 pounds over weight. I went to the local “diet centers” I met people who have been going there for 5, 10 and even 20 years…they lost 30 pounds! (well they lost it then gained it back, then came back then lost it, they gained it back then…) OMG Are you kidding me?????

There had to be a better way…this was not what I signed up for. My friend showed me this: http://liveitdontdiet.isagenix.com/us/en/areyoutoxic.dhtml

AND FINALLY, FINALLY, I KNEW IT WASN'T ME!!!! It wasn’t completely my fault. But now that I knew what it was, it was going to be my fault if I didn’t take action.

So I jumped in. I got a full time coach (she came with the program AT NO COST), I put together my support team and we did it. (I wasn’t doing this alone…i asked 5 friends to join me and 3 did)

I started to feed my body instead of starve it. I started to listen to my body, "I'm hungry" did not mean go grad a cookie, it means "FEED ME SOMETHING GOOD". I learned what that means. Good meant vitamins, minerals and nutrients…the stuff I had been starving my body of for years.

OMG my life has changed. In just a few months I released over 40 pounds, yes RELEASED, I didn't lose it cause I never want to find it again...I released it! (I know that because that was 4 years ago) I have more energy, more clarity, more well days and OMG did I mention the energy?????? I have learned how to eat A LOT, how to feed my body so that my body will do exactly what it is supposed to do: have an abundance of energy, sleep soundly, think clearly, and be lean and healthy! OMG I never knew life could be this good.

And now, well now, my passion is to help others be successful and reach their own weight goals. PLEASE LET ME HELP YOU. I know what you are going through, I have been there.

There is a natural way to rid your body of excess weight and toxins. There is a way to feel good. There is a way to release weight and keep it off. There is an answer. When you take care of your body from the inside out, you will be so surprised with the results you get!

Please let me help you.

B.
Family Wellness Coach
www.HaveItAllUSA.com

Knowing that everything is in balance and working order is the first place I would start. This includes hormones, thyroid, adrenal systems. You need blood, urine, saliva tests to determine the correct numbers and it needs to include breaking down and checking all hormones: the three estrogens, progesterone, testosterone and what is 'free' as well.

When you know that the systems are in balance you can also be working on removing any foods that cause inflammation in the body. For most women as they approach menopause, you will find that removing gluten, all wheat, barley, rye, and most oats, will stop the bloating, cravings, weight gains. So another test or by elimination, find out what those foods are and remove them.

Perimenopause is getting us ready for our 'new' life and getting rid of things that don't work for us anymore. Listen to your body and make the changes for an easier transistion.

Some books that I recommend: anything by Dr. Christiane Northrup and the ones from Suzanne Sommers beginning with The Sexy Years.

Sun Spots - The products that I use and now sell have removed all of my years of sun damage, Sensaria Natural Bodycare. Sea Silk Mask, regular twice a day cleaning of my face, the Vitamin C Rejuvenating Treatment. My skin has never been better and I am now 51, still getting out in the sun too much but it is ok.

www.sensaria.com/J.

Hi G.,

Get advanced stop signs from clinique. I use it everyday. the best. I would also ask do you work out? What is your eating plan? If you need help I can help. I just need to know what your goals are.

Hope this helps.M.

As we age, many changes occur in the body (hormonal and otherwise) that don't show up until later in life. These can come from habits that we have built up over our lifetime, such as what we eat and how active we remain. The body's blood sugar/insulin cycle, if stressed over the years, will cause a build up of weight, especially around the abdomen, resulting from insulin insensitivity. (If not managed, this can lead to Type II diabetes.)
The best way to reverse this is to eat the right type of (low glycemic) foods that reset your blood sugar/insulin cycle, which will cut the cravings and help you take off the pounds, as well as just get healthy.
I recommend the Healthy for Life program (designed by a physician), which gives you online education and support for adopting better eating and exercise habits, and the Healthy Edge program -- a local information and support group that gives you the practical side of proper food choice.
Healthy Edge is starting a new 7-week session in early January. Healthy for Life can be started at any time. Please contact me back if you would like more information on any of these programs.
N.

Dear G. L:

Losing weight can only be resolved if we know the cause of the gain. Usually premenopausal weight gain is a combination of 30% extra water, reduced Thyroid function (medically undetectable), hormonal imbalance, and diet.

You do not want to drive yourself crazy trying to figure out what diet will work. The only thing you need to avoid is SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, and COFFEE if possible. These supplements do not really cause weight gain but they do suppress the metabolism from shedding the weight.

Sweating and hot showers is one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you could go into a steam room once a day you will be pleased after 3 months. Even better is far infrared sauna. It reduces the toxic metabolites that cause the metabolism to slow down. It reduces overall toxins in the body. It reduces the size of your fat cells. It eliminates excess water. It raises cellular metabolism.

There is also a supplement program that really works. It never entirely fails anyone. The minimum results are 75% results in 30 to 90 days. Usually people feel good on the program.

If interested request the program from ____@____.com

Good Luck

S. L.

exersise.exereise and moreexersise it dose work but it is work your guy lives you why do you worry about weight my guess its your own ego good luck A. no hills

Hi G.,
You need to get your hormones in balance or you will get no where with your weight loss. Jillian Michaels new book is great "Mastering Your Metabolism". Most of us are out of balance because of all the toxins in our envirmonment, ie. processed foods. I also like Dee McCaffrey's book & eating plan because it is about getting away from all the processed food & ingredients which are messing up our hormones. http://www.plandee.org/ For more info on premenopause & hormones, check out Dr. Lee at www.drjohnlee.com The sun spots, I'd use Arbonne's Revelage line. Good luck G.!

I don't know anything about losing weight except that I feel your pain. As for the sun spots, you may be in luck. Depending on your skin type, you could get IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments. I have had a freckle face my entire life. IPL erased my freckles after three treatments. This technology really is a miracle. But, I am fair-skinned, and thus a good candidate for IPL. It wasn't that painful either. If you have a lot of pigment in your skin, you may have to research other options. Good luck.

I too vote for Isagenix.... Chat with Barbilee... she is amazing! :) Cindy

Hi G.,
I, too, had major issues losing weight. Throughout my thirties I struggled to lose even ten pounds. I see here you have one vote for Isagenix. I second that. It is an amazing product that cleanses your entire body of the stuff you simply don't need. You'll find that your cravings for sugar and simple carbs will disappear. When you do eat sugar or anything that isn't wholesome after doing Isagenix, you'll notice how your body responds immediately - for the worse, that is. It's not something you'll be on forever - they have cleanses and nutritional support products. I have only used the 9-day cleanse with amazing results each time. Here is a link: http://banishcravingsloseweight.isagenix.com/
Also, for the sun spots, I tried IPL (laser) treatments, over-the-counter creams, Retin A, visits to the dermo. Nothing worked. In fact, the IPL was my last resort and I spent $1000 on the treatments only to have them take "after" pics to see that nothing had changed. They ended up refunding some of my money because they felt badly. Then I heard Dr. Oz talk about how creams will only work if there are three ingredients together. My dr. recommended a cream by prescription that is the only thing that has worked. It's called Tri-Luma and it's expensive. But, after living with sun spots for 12 years, it cleared them up. I've never been happier.
Good luck!
C.

Eat good fats. Coconut oil was given to cows to help them gain weight and they lost weight! Get raw coconut oil, drink lots of water, half your body weight in ounces. Raw butter if you can and lots of vegetables raw and cooked and fruit. No processed food like pasta or breads. Soak oatmeal and grains before cooking to give you more nutrients and body will digest slower, more like a vegetable which have plenty of corbohydrates in them without eating processed food. Then excericse but breathe thru your mouth only.
M. RDH NTP OFM BBE FACE

Hello, First of all, have a physical. I had gained a lot of weight and it turned out that I have thyroid disease. I also joined Weight Watchers. It really works if you stick with it. I lost 85 lbs.
Good luck!
K. K.

Hi G.,

My answer to losing weight is to get a treadmill and start walking. It has worked very well for me. So far I have lost 22 pounds and still have about 20 more to go. Right now I speed walk for 1/2 hour. I dont know anything about sun spots.... sorry.

Many Blessings,
C.

Hey G.!!

I recently lost 170 pounds on my own (no surgery) and now I help others. Please check out my website and let me know if you are interested.

www.HolisticWellnessAndNutrition.webs.com

J.

smaller portions for each meal and exercise on a regular basis. Together, those help keep the weight off.

Hi G.,

I would recommend getting a full physical first. Have you heard of Shaklee? Shaklee is the #1 natural nutrition company in the U.S. and has been around for over 50yrs. They have a reputation for their high standards in safety, efficacy, and purity. They have an inch loss system called Cinch. One shake or meal bar for breakfast and lunch, an afternoon snack of a natural energy tea and a snack bar, and a sensible dinner. Cinch is packed with protein and leucine which helps you to retain lean muscle while you lose fat. It tastes great and keeps you feeling satisfied. The shakes have soy protein in them which has isoflavones that are beneficial to women's hormones. The toxins in our food and environment can negatively effect our health and weight and Cinch is completely free of any toxins. Shaklee also has a line of lightening skincare products called Nutriwhite. They are made from natural ingredients and toxin-free. This line was actually designed for the Chinese culture, but can be used by anyone looking to lighten their skin. You can check out these products and more at www.greennutrition.info or register to win $200 in free products at www.freegreenproducts.info. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!