Food Cravings & Aversions: Weight Watchers
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Pregnancy and Weight Watchers
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on June 27, 2008
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Hey guys,
I'm so excited!! I found out I am pregnant. But I'm keeping it on the down low from everyone because I miscarried last time and just want to play it s...
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- Congrats! I know WW has a breast feeding points guideline, but not sure about pregnant guidelines. My suggestion would be to try to eat every few hours to keep your b...
- Hi N., Weight Watchers will not let you be "on program" while pregnant because of the risk. They do have a program for nursing mothers that you can follow once your ...
- They give nursing moms 12 extra points on the WW program. I wouldn't stick to the program while pregnant, but if you eat more of the foods on the core food list (They...
Pregnancy Diet...
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on July 6, 2010
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I am looking to keep my weight gain at 20-25lbs this pregnancy but also feel sick if i dont eat often or nutritiously Did anybody have good success with a diet that I ...
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- Lots of good suggestions here. The other thing I will suggest is continuing to work out at as much as, or the same intensity as you did pre-preg. I'm 34 weeks with my...
- I don't think dieting while pregnant is ever a good idea, but I totally understand wanting to keep the weight gain to a minimum. The best thing would be to eat healthy...
- Go to Weight Watchers online and use their guidelines for pregnant diet. Eat a lot of fresh raw veg. and salads and low fat foods. Watch carbs and walk every evening a...
Are You on a Low-carb Diet? What Do You Eat?
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on December 27, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
So, I am borderline Type 2 diabetic. I received this news after having gestational diabetes with my third pregnancy. I've been told that if I lose 25 lb...
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- I recently read an article in Life Extensions that new studies have determined that adding good oils to your diet like omega 3's, fish oil, etc will help control diabe...
- I'm afraid a low carb diet won't work if you can't gain any self control over portion size. Eating and weight gain/loss really does boil down to a balance of calories...
- Due to issues with PCOS, I've been trying to stick to a low-carb diet as well. I've found some good dinner recipes on www.eatingwell.com. (The Maple-Chili Glazed Por...
Seeking Advice on Handling Depression and Weight Gain
Asked by S.G. from Phoenix
on June 30, 2008
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I'm hardly sure where to begin, but I guess my goal in writing this request is to find out whether others have experienced anything similar, and if so, how did you pul...
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- Bewtween the birth of my 3rd and 4th children I was diagnosed as Insulin Resistant and with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. However, if you've been diagnosed estrogen dom...
- I highly recommend trying the Paxil. It has helped many people I know in a variety of situations. I have problems with depression and weight gain and hormone related...
- Hi S., I would recommend getting your thyroid checked. Hypothyroidism can lead to intense and rapid weight gain, exhaustion, depression etc. Hang in there, you wi...
South Beach Diet - Has Anyone Tried It and Successfully Lost Weight?
Asked by R.H. from Spokane
on March 13, 2007
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I still have around 8 pounds of pregnancy weight to lose. It just won't budge!! I'm curious about the South Beach Diet. Is it an easy diet to follow? I would love ...
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- I'm another living testimony of the South Beach! I lost almost 50 lbs. after my daughter was born! If you can be strict with yourself...it will work. I think that's...
- Hi R., Yes, it works if you are strict with yourself. My husband and I both lost a lot of weight on it. In 6 months, he lost 60 pounds and I lost 40. I'd be happy t...
- Hey, I just wanted to say that I've been hearing all sorts of things lately about cutting out trans fats. I know this isn't South Beach talk, and I'm sorry, but I rea...
Weight
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on November 3, 2010
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I can tell that I am lonely traveling in another city because I feel like people aren't asking questions fast enough, and I have like 20!
I've never had a great bod...
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- Google Couch to 5K, it is a running program. I wasnt a runner before I did this and I'm not a huge runner now but it really did help. Also try taking white foods out o...
- I don't know if I really have advice other than to say I can completely sympathize. I am about 30-40 lbs over what my healthy weight should be. I can't blame it on ...
- We started Weight Watchers at work in April and I am 55 pounds down, now keep in mind that I started at a weight of 340. We did not get enough people to sign up for a...
Weight Loss
Asked by A.T. from Jackson
on October 21, 2008
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Before I got pregnant I lost 20 pounds just by diet and exercise. Well, not really dieting just by cutting back. Since my baby was born 11 months ago, I have lost 40...
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- Are you breastfeeding? I was so hungry when I was breastfeeding.
- What we hear about not eating simple sugars (white flour, white potatoes, white rice, sugar, etc.) is so true. When we eat those it just makes us hungry for more. If...
- Congratulations on getting within 5 pounds of your goal. My guess is that your body is craving something it's not getting. I find that I do better when I'm taking my A...
Wanting to Lose All Baby Weight Including 3 Yrs Ago Baby Weight HELP
Asked by H.A. from Amarillo
on April 20, 2009
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Hello I am a mother of a 3 yr old and expecting my second. I have finally reach my max in weight i think. My first pregnancy i gained 80 pounds sitting around all day ...
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- You can follow Weight Watchers while breastfeeding. It focuses on eating healthy, portion control & exercise...you don't have to buy "special" food....they teach you h...
- H., This is really hard and I understand what you are saying! With my first I didn't do anything to loose the weight and I thought it was going to just go away, wel...
- H. - There are only two things that have worked for me and I lost over 130 pounds. A program called CEA-How. It is free, the website is dallasceahow.org. It is a 12...
Need to Lose 60 Lbs in 4 Months!!!!
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2008
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i had a baby three and a half months ago, before i got pregnant i was 20 lbs over my ideal weight. i gained 60 lbs during the pregnancy (which was weird because i was ...
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- S., It costs more than the gym you speak of but you'll get great results! www.strollerstrides.com This offers a great cardio/strength training workout. I think i...
- I could write a book on this but in short.... - I have to caution against fast weight loss b/c you will almost certainly just end up gaining it all back. - But if y...
- It's awesome to have a goal, but be sure it's a realistic one so you don't get discouraged. eDiets.com is a good reference and it's free. Good luck to you!
Diet
Asked by P.S. from Flagstaff
on December 19, 2006
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i am a breast feeding mother what kind of diets could i get on to loss weight with out harming my baby and my milk supply?
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- I gained 55 pounds when I was pregnant with my son. After I had him I breastfed as well and I just made sure to eat healthy and did alot of walking. I lost most of i...
- i work in the vitamin inderstray there is not much supplements you can take but they dont really worke just eat healthy exersie and it will come off you can try fish ...
- I do Weight Watchers and I know that they have a special version just for breastfeeding moms. Check it out!
