Exercise & Sports
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Weight Watchers Question
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on February 26, 2011
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I have done this program so many times in the 10 years. I do love the idea, the success and the modivation. But today, as all eating lifestyle changes, we tend to go...
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- Oh my... don't you realize by now that as women we comletely fluctaute with our hormonal schedule? What you are describing is most likely due to water retention. You ...
- Hi - I know how frustrating it is to think you've lost or at least stayed the same, only to get on the scale and see a gain! My WW leader told us absolutely NOT to ex...
- You used two different scales. Scales are different. There's no way to know if you gained or lost.
Seeking Best Weight Loss Program for Men
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on December 21, 2007
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My husband needs to shed 30-40 pounds. Like a lot of people, he has really poor eating habits, eats on the go a lot of the time, loves carbs and hates most veggies. He...
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- If he doesn't have discipline eating then maybe a personal trainer could help. My hubby is one and he has helped a lot of people. I know for myself it's all about di...
- First, go to www.foreverliving.com and browse the products in the weight management section. If you'd rather, e-mail me your geographical address and I'll send brochur...
- My husband has been using www.vfl.com for the past 3 months and has lost over 25 lbs. The site will give you meal plans & recipes, allows you to log your weight & bod...
Exercising and Weight-loss
Asked by T.D. from Lafayette
on February 18, 2009
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I have been walking for 4 weeks for about 30 min., 4-5 times a week. I have lost 1 pound. What could be the problem? This has been the most I have exercised... ever! ...
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- are you eating frequently? Are you eating enough? If not, you could have a slow metabolism. Make sure you're eating healthy snacks at least every 4-5 hours. What...
- Sometimes when you start exercising it "scares" your body and it will reserve energy for about a month. The other thing could be that you are building muscle that you...
- It probably is WHAT you're eating. I recently lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks time with the Nutrisystem Woman's Walk excercise dvd. It's really simple to do and it doesn't take...
Thinking About Weight Loss Surgury
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on December 14, 2006
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I am thinking about having gastric bypass surgury. has anyone done it? have any advise? any recommended dr's in the euless area? I do not know where to begin but it i...
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- C.: Please do not think I am being critical, but unless you are morbidly obese and unless your life is threatened if you don't lose weight immediately I would sugge...
- I personally have not done it but my mother has, and I took care of her afterwards. She had the gastric bypass (spelling?) and has had a LOT of success with it. She ...
- It seems that lap band is more popular these days. I don't know the difference but it is worth investigating. I say go for it. You only live once. If you aren't ha...
Gave up Coke - Weight Loss
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on March 16, 2011
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I gave up my horrible addiction to fountain coke for lent. I hope to stay off of it permantely. I didn't drink diet and I would start with a 32 oz which is probably ...
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- Well just cutting coke out of your life is not going to show a significant, visible change right away. Especially since it has only been a week. Giving up soda will...
- You should definitely lose weight, replace the soda with water. If you don't already exercise try walking a few times a week, that combined with taking in fewer calor...
- Just wanted to say GOOD for YOU!! and stick with it you' will see the results!!
Alli Weight Loss
Asked by S.D. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
I am intersted in trying Alli to jumpstart my weightloss efforts. has anyone tried it what did you think? thanks in advance.
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- i haven't tried it but a friend of mine did and didn't like it at all. she had bad stomach and not to be graphic but... well... bad bathroom experiences. you might wan...
- The key to weight loss is PORTION CONTROL, PORTION CONTROL, AND PORTION CONTROL, and eat the right things, and exercise. Since Dec. 11th I've lost 14 lbs. doing this....
- My cousin tried it, and it is only to make you cautious about what you eat or you will have anal leakage. Best to just be cautious on your own without THAT result! I...
Why Is It SO DANG Hard to Lose Weight???
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2011
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Ugh. I'm so mad at myself. Just had 2 slices of pizza and an ice cream sandwich for lunch b/c the school I work at was having a picnic type thing for end of school y...
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- Honey, I wish I knew. I've read the books, many, many books. I've joined the programs, walked until my feet hurt, rode a bike until my knees swelled, put my shoulder...
- My guess is, because right now you really don't want to. Your mind has to be 100% focused on losing weight and right now you haven't made up your mind that you are wil...
- Go shopping when you are full, you wont be tempted to buy lots of snacks. I don't buy soda, chips, cookies, ice cream... any of that. About every other week I'll ge...
Another Weight Loss Question
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on April 15, 2011
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Ok, so I've been keeping my daily calories at 1600 or less. But, does it matter if I have days where I eat garbage, but still make sure to keep my calories at or below...
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- You can for short term but for looong term loss you're better off eating GOOD food. I did lose 5 pounds the week before my wedding 19 years ago by eating only Peanut B...
- In my experience if you have one bad day to keep from going on a sugar binge or give up the diet it is ok. When my husband and I first started our life style change an...
- Yes and no. It doesn't really matter as far as weight loss - that's just the law of thermodynamics - calories in vs calories out. But for overall health, it defi...
SparkPeople.com For Losing Weight?
Asked by L.A. from Minneapolis
on August 10, 2010
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I saw this on a few responses and took a look.
I'd appreciate any feedback on this free site and also what the basic philosophy is. I poked around a little, but wh...
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- SparkPeople put me on too low a calorie count each day (this one is based on calories ... I was given just 1,200 to 1,500 a day). I was hungry all the time but stuck w...
- I love Sparkpeople! Like some of the others said- it is very weightwatcherish but free! When I follow the program closely I do very well- when I don't well... expect...
- My husband lost 50 lbs using Sparkpeople.com. It does work, if you have the discipline to enter everything you eat each day. Personally, I found it to be tedious, and ...
Weight Loss Pill
Asked by B.R. from Houston
on August 13, 2009
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Howdy Ladies, hope ya'll are enjoying ur Fridays!!! I've had about 6 cups of coffee already... Anywho just wondering if anyone has tried Slimquick Extreme and did it...
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- Hi Selina! I tried Slimquick (regular one I guess) and I noticed it suppressed my appetite big time. I was just snacking all day beforehand. The box I got @ HEB h...
- Hi Selina -- I work with a female attorney who has been using something called Isagenix for years and she swears by it. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I have go...
- Hi Selina, I do not know about this weight loss pill, but I do know about good nutrition that will last you a lifetime and you'll feel great in the process! I a...
