Negative Result: Weight Watchers
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Asked by A.P. from Detroit
on March 9, 2009
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Hi, I am 2 days late for my period, and I have pretty careful. I did 2 pregnancy tests and they both came up negative. I did start Weight watchers for a week, but I go...
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- Can't comment on your pregnancy question, but just want to say that I've been successful on Weight Watchers 6 months today and am very happy with the program. I am so...
- i noticed that your daughter is only 10 months old. when my daughter was 7 months old, my period was 15 days late! i was starting to panic! i think it was just hormo...
- A., You could be pregnant and its just too soon for the pregnancy tests to be able to detect the pregnancy hormone in your urine. I was told by my doctor that with...
Dieting and Frustrated
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2009
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Hi Moms... I started Weight Watchers about 5 weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs total. I'm following it to a tee and I do some form of exercise almost every day. I do pilat...
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- I am using this: www.providia.com/makeover. When you buy the kit, there's a bit of work to do, so set aside 2-3 hours just to go over the whole kit. I've been prett...
- It sounds like you're on the right path. Have you tried stroller strides? Great community orf Mothers and I hear women really lose the baby weight. If you want recip...
- Hi R., I too am with Weight Watchers. I know for me I must, must, must exercise. I have to at least walk for 30 mins. and at least 30 minutes of cardio/weights. It...
Need Advice on Weight Loss Motivation
Asked by N.M. from New York
on July 1, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm not even sure why I am writing... maybe to have someone to tell my troubles to, but mostly to see if any of you out there have ever been in my shoes an...
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- It sounds to me like you are depressed. Have you considered seeing a counselor for a little while? Sometimes having a professional to talk to is a big help. Also, you ...
- Hi N., It sounds like you are in a really icky place right now and you just want to hide out at home where no one can see you. I can totally relate, as can much of...
- Hi N., I teared up after reading your post because I know exactly how you are feeling. I battled an eating problem in my early twenties. I say "eating" problem inst...
Failed Gestational Diabetes Screening
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on March 4, 2009
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I took my 1-hour gestational diabetes screening test and was elevated with a 154, and told that I would need to take the 3-hour glucose tolerance test. I'm very worri...
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- If I were you I'd probably stop worrying about whether you have a GD diagnosis or not. I was diagnosed with GD with my second baby after failing the first test. My OB ...
- L., I know exactly how you feel. With my almost 4 yr old I passed the 1 hour with flying colors. Then with my 20 month old twins, I didn't pass the 1 hour. But I we...
- I failed the initial screening with both of my pregnancies and passed the 3 hour test. After a while, you start to feel like a pin cushion. I hope that you are able ...
Baby Weight
Asked by M.T. from Chicago
on May 1, 2008
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I had my baby girl 6 months ago and the love of my life. I gained 80 pounds during pregnancy, and in the first 3 months of her life I lost 60 (from nursing). I am no...
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- Both moms who responed have really hit it on the head...eat more small meals, lots of fruits and veggies, and get sleep! I joined Weight Watchers when my son turned...
- If you are not taking in enough calories throughout the day, your body will go into "starvation mode" and hoard whatever calories it does consume. If your still nursi...
- Hi M. T, I always shed a TON of the baby weight right after delivery but by about the 3 month mark i start gaining some back, though usually not more than about 7-...
Over Weight and Dont Know Why.
Asked by J.M. from Las Vegas
on June 6, 2008
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I exersize all day and dont eat even a whole meal a day, I dont know whats wrong, I had a thyroid test and it was negative, Ive always been pretty thin, and now I cant...
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- Hi J., Do you know that yo-yo dieting can really mess up you BMR. Say you loose 20 by not exercising at all. 10 lbs. is water, 5 lbs. is fat, and 5 lbs, is muscle. ...
- Take the advice given to eat small meals every 2-3 hours (aim for 5-6 minimeals per day), all foods in combination (no carbs alone but always with protein) and exercis...
- you have to eat something every 3 hrs to boost your metabolism, I find low carb diets work best for me and fast too. I am 47 and tried stuff that did not work-then I t...
Weight Loss
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on March 26, 2009
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I need some help. I am over weight and have high BP. I have walked 3 to 4 miles a day for over 4 months, 4 to 6 times a week. I watch what I eat and make healthy choic...
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- J., I am a 37 year old SAHM with a 19 month old son. During pregnancy, I gained 60 pounds that HAD TO come off after birth. Due to a c-section, this had to wait 8...
- J., I hear your frustration! Your body is too accustomed to walking and will not respond. You need to strength train. The more muscle you have, the more calories you w...
- Hi J., I have not had a chance to review everyone's responses so I am sorry if I repeat. I would take the following steps: 1. Keep a food journal, loosing wei...
Not Knowing You Were Pregnant Until You Deliver
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on December 2, 2011
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There was an article on this today. A woman in Portland went to the hospital thinking she had appendicitis and instead delivered a baby. She said she was told she coul...
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- I have wondered the same thing. I can totally understand not knowing you are pregnant until the second or maybe the third trimester (especially if it is your first an...
- I have friend with a friend who was pregnant THREE times and never knew. Some babies don't move that much, or if there's a placental issue, they may not feel the baby ...
- I have not had this happen. However, my cousin had a condition where there was too much fluid and had to have regular checks because she couldn't feel the baby nearly ...
Am I the Only One?
Asked by C.W. from San Antonio
on October 14, 2008
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Afternoon Ladies,
I have only talked to three people about this problem and wondered if this is normal.
I am in my mid 30's (but my kids think I am 28) I am going ...
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- Yes I would get a different gyno but I would definately go see an endocrinologist first. They are the ones that deal with hormones and different glands of the body. If...
- You might try going to people's pharmacy and talking to the pharmacist there they have alt of natural way's to help when conventional meds do not help. I was having ba...
- You should check into being tested for PCOS-Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (http://www.pcosupport.org/). It sounds like you have hormone imbalances that you are sufferin...
Not Losing Any Weight!!!
Asked by A.N. from Albuquerque
on November 30, 2010
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Ok I stopped eatting red meat (hamburger,steaks, bacon, ham etc.) and only eat chicken or fish and cooked healthy no breading no frying. My stomach hurt before all the...
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- Since you are exercising and eating healthy, one suggestion would be to count the calories you eat on an average day. There are a few free websites that will tell you,...
- I know you are focused on losing weight at the moment, but I am concerned that you stopped having a period. Have you taken a pregnancy test? It is possible to get pr...
- There IS an actual condition where you wont loose weight, and can actually gain weight. It is called cushings , and it causes your adrenal gland to put out high amount...
