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Husband Weight Issue
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 23, 2010
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I need some advice about my husband's weight. He has gained around 50 pounds over the past 2 years. It is all around the middle. He complains about it. Says he wa...
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- Not sure...I'm having a similar problem. Though I've gained a few pounds over the "child bearing" years, I still dont' have a weight issue. I think if I started workin...
- You are doing all (and actually more) than you can. This is not your problem - it's his. As they say, you can lead a horse to water, but can't make him drink. Until he...
- Has he had a physical lately? If not, schedule one for him, and maybe the dr. will bring it up. Other things to try: start a family walking routine or just exercise...
Workouts for Weight Loss?
Asked by J.W. from Seattle
on April 12, 2011
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I am 24, have 3 kids and they have done a number on my body... I'm a SAHM, but try to get to the gym once a day for atleast an hour. I am pear shaped, so my main probl...
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- My trainer told me the eliptical isnt as effective as the traditional treadmill, I warm up, walk/run on an incline alternating 1 min walk/ 1 min run until i build up t...
- I do not want to shock you. This is the 30th year that I have done yoga. It needs no equipment other than a mat and comfortable clothing without a belt. You can star...
- What are you eating? Are you taking some protein after your workouts? Really focus on what you eat and the portions. Leucine is another ingredient that would help. Co...
Have You Every Been Trying to Lose Weight And...
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2011
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The last two weeks I have really buckled down to lose those "last 10 pounds" that I always complain about but do nothing to fix. I have been steadily losing about a h...
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- It has something to do with the fluids your body retains - I read somewhere that it's common and range between a pound and 5lbs!!! Stay strong...
- Dont let the scale own you.........if you are working out and watching your calorie intake and making sure the calories are from good sources there is nothing you SHOU...
- It does happen. Try not to worry about it... this IS why they say not to weigh every day, or even every other day. It feels GREAT on the days that you are dropping, ...
Need Advice on Weight Loss. Advise on Losing a Large Amount of Weight?
Asked by M.L. from Minneapolis
on May 31, 2011
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I have Multiple Sclerosis. It sometimes limits the amount of exercise I can do. Also, the medications often make me gain.
I would like to lose about 70-100 pounds...
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- I just want to agree with some of the ladies who stated "Don't go on any fad diets". They are exactly right, you lose weight, but you can't keep to most diets FOREVER...
- I lost 75 pounds 4 years ago. I kept a journal of all my foods and kept my cal intake to 1200 a day. I took a nice long walk every day. When I first started my walk...
- Read Mark Hyman's "Ultra Metabolism: The simple plan for automatic weight loss." Everything you need to know about healthy eating is in it. He also has a cookbook th...
Weight Loss Plateaus
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on February 24, 2009
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Hey moms,
Ok I need some help from some of you health nuts, trainers or dieticians out there. I have changed my eating and lifestyle and managed to lose about 20lbs,...
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- I wouldn't know much about the calorie counting, but you do need to eat small frequent meals through out the day. What does seem to help fend off the plateau is to con...
- I dont know if this is a response, so much as questioning. When you say exercise, what do mean? Cardio, resistance training? Both? That has something to do with it. Al...
- Way to go for losing 20 lbs! Plateaus are a natural part of weight loss. Although I'm not a professional personal trainer and I wouldn't consider myself a health nut...
Weight Loss
Asked by N.G. from Allentown
on February 19, 2010
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I was wondering if anyone has tried Alli and what their experience was with it.
I have about 15 more pounds to lose and thought of trying it. I have modified my diet...
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- I use these products faithfully because they work. Try this website www.slimdownwithrobin.com I usually don't promote products but when you come across something g...
- I haven't tried it, but my father did. Basically, its a pill that tricks you into ONLY eating healthy food or you will be in the bathroom all day long. My dads horro...
- Alli will work to block a portion of fat from being absorbed. I believe it is about 25% but don't hold me to that. Fat not being absorbed into your body equals calorie...
Just Started Weight Watchers but on My Own
Asked by M.B. from Buffalo
on April 19, 2012
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I had tried last year to start WW but just couldnt afford the weekly meetings w/being a single mom.. But after seeing my doctor & pictures of myself :( I need to lose...
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- Hang in there! It gets better and like everyone else said protein is key. And you figure out what works for you, what keeps you from feeling hunger pains even if you...
- This is what I have learned about my body. Eating carbs makes me hungry. It's a vicious cycle. I eat something carbilicious and am full and satisfied. The next thi...
- I had the same problem last year when I did it myself. Meetings really are not for me and do not motivate me. What I found is having the normal meals within my range...
Female German Shepard Weight
Asked by T.C. from Atlanta
on July 17, 2009
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We inherited a hyper female german shepard who runs herself thin. She is happy and very active, like I mentioned hyper. We have dewormed, detape wormed, feed her well ...
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- German Shepherds are working dogs, she needs a job and exercise. No not literally a job but a task that she can do to occupy her mind because this breed is super smart...
- Tracy, I have had two GSD and I love the breed. How old is your dog? GSD tend to be one of the worst puppies and usually do not mature till they are about 3 years ol...
- If she's not on a high quality dog food (www.dogfoodanalysis.com) I would recommend switching her to that. Also, adding a 1-2 cup meal just before bedtime will help to...
What Am I Doing Wrong?weight Issues
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on February 5, 2012
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So i'm a little down because for four weeks now i've been dieting, only 1200 calories a day..and sometimes i don't reach that, i'm doing zumba for an hour plus walking...
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- Well, if you are already at or near your ideal weight then you won't lose any more! Tell us how much you weigh, and how tall you are, then we can decide if you NEED to...
- I'll bet you aren't eating enough. You can stay at 1200 calories, but you have to eat enough to burn your calories. Sounds weird, but you lower your metabolism by no...
- You should be eating 1500 calories a day, (eating too few can make your body hoard fat)u also want to eat good calories not empty ones.also keep your workout varied. T...
Seeking Weightloss and Exercise Partners - Chicago Northside
Asked by S. from Chicago
on December 27, 2006
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Hello!
I've always been overweight but since my kids the weight has just PILED on. The ideal would be to lose 45 pounds. Even at that weight, I'd still be overweight ...
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- I would love to get involved, but I don't live near you. I commend you on your effort and good luck.
- I commend you for trying to lose weight. It's not easy working full time and being a M., which both I do too. I need to lose weight too but find it hard. I tried wakin...
- I do live somewhat in the area, near Montrose and Cicero, and I too am trying to lose weight. I however, have a membership at Ballys at six corners. My best friend a...
