Older Child: Weight Watchers
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Weight Watchers
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on May 9, 2008
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I exercise regularly and have a pretty healthy, balanced diet but run into trouble with portion control. I think I just need a bit of education and a kick in the pant...
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- Hi C.- My name is B.. I'm a wellness coach and a med. prof in heart surgery area. I'll tell you- the first thing to your complete success is your mind- you have to ...
- Hi, I did weight loss...my goal was 20-30 lbs, not sure what yours is. It worked for me. I went to the meetings in person (with a few friends-they help motivat...
- I did WW a few years ago, and it worked -- temporarily. I think it just didn't fit my personality, but that it would/does work for other people. Did you go to meet...
9 Year Old Daughter Gaining Weight
Asked by D.C. from Hartford
on June 27, 2008
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My beautiful 9 year old daughter seems to be adding on weight in her stomach area over the last 6-9 months. I am concerned about it becoming an issue. The problem I'...
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- it's puberty.. she's filling out which girls do first before their bodies decide where the hips and waist should go! just keep offering her healthy and don't dwell on ...
- Hi D., I think it's important to teach our kids how to eat healthy and the value of eating healthy. That said, I was the 9-11 yr old that got really chunky around t...
- I too have noticed this with my 8 year old daughter. Your story mimicks mine greatly. I have had to get over the family members also doing the same and remember that...
Seeking a Post-pregnancy Weightloss Program Where You Still Eat Meals You Cook
Asked by C.S. from Miami
on June 13, 2011
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I had my 2nd baby almost 10 months ago and am still breastfeeding him. I plan to continue as long as he wants but I would really like to try to loose the last 10 poun...
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- My husband and I have been doing The Abs Diet (created by the editor of Men's Health magazine) and i've lost 6 pounds and he's lost 15 in two weeks. We like it becaus...
- I've done a few different things-Medi Weightloss Clinic (lost weight, but too restrictive), Dukan Diet (sooo boring eating protein only every other day, no variety in ...
- You dont need to buy and eat any "Weight Watchers" meals. You follow their plan and advice and make regular meals for the whole family and then use some self control w...
Weight Loss - How Did I Let Myself Go?
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on June 23, 2011
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I am a 32 years old and 5 foot 7 tall. About 9 years ago my weight got up to 238 pounds. I went on weight watchers and started working out and lost 83 pounds. Now I...
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- ..My advice is to be consistent with eating right and working out... and reward yourself with chocolate once a week... don't overindulge in food... its mind over matte...
- S., if you go to www.livingpremium.com and look for the B-Slim plan, you will see what me and my husband have used with great results. All natural and easy to use and ...
- I went to WW for a month and lost 20lbs. I stopped going because I can weigh myself at home and buy their little snacks from the store. So why keep paying my money to ...
Older Child with Encopresis
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on March 3, 2009
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When my son was 3 years old & starting preschool he began suffering from encopresis. His pediatrician put him on Miralax, and although it helped the constipation, he c...
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- I had a friend whose child had this - even at age 14 the child was wearing adult diapers, having bathroom emergencies & accidents, and more. She was doing what you ar...
- R., This is from a natural/alt health perspective, but it's possible your son also has candida/yeast overgrowth which can case the smearing. An easy thing to do is...
- I don't have personal experience with this but I am a nurse. I would take him to see a Gastroenterologist if you haven't done so already. After you give miralax you sa...
Weight Loss Issue
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on January 13, 2008
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Ok Mama's I need some help on loosing weight. I'm about 5'8 250-260lbs and I HATE it. I have two kids, so that doesn't help much. I would like to get down to 175lbs i...
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- Like most mommas have said, watch the amount of calories and drink that water. Maybe you can get 2 year old to exercise with you in the mornings (start good habits ea...
- I did WW once I stopped nursing our first kiddo. I gained about 60 lbs. while preg with my son, I lost a little bit after he was born. The last 50 lbs. stuck like glue...
- Go dairy free and soy free. I had to because my son (whom I nurse) is allergic. I was prepregancy weight at 4-5 mo (I went on the diet when he was 2 mo) and was 20 l...
Husband Needing to Loose Weight
Asked by B.J. from Rochester
on March 6, 2009
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My husband and I have a wedding we are going to be in. It is next May and I want to make sure he looses some wt for the wedding. He has tried a few diets. Manly trying...
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- i wish i had some good advice but i also have this problem. i will be reading the advice you get :) good luck
- 1) Eat a well balanced diet, rich in fresh vegetables (not doused in butter and salt), whole grains (not chips--more like bulgur, quinoa, and other grains), lean meats...
- Hi, Go to http://www.myfooddiary.com It costs $9 a month to belong and everything is done online. I love it. You can go there and check it out, look around and dec...
Is It Normal for a 9 Yr, Old Girl to Be Concerned About Her Weight?
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on November 5, 2009
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I am a nanny caring for two children, one of which is a 9 year old girl. She is of average weight and height, but I am very worried about some comments she has made ov...
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- I think you could have written this about my family. I am in WW. My daughter is getting a bit chunky (age 9) I beleive it is pre-puberty.She is beautiful, outgoing and...
- Yes definitely say something to her mother , he mom is probably making comments about her own size/weight in front of the girl and not realising just how much she take...
- I'm sure the mother doesn't realize the message she is sending her daughter. My mom did the same thing. I distinctly remember when I was 10 years old she was calling...
Found a New Meal My Family Loves! Care to Share?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on February 8, 2012
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Tonight I tried a new Weight Watchers meal with my family. I didn't ask what anyone wanted, I just make it. AMAZING! It's called Cheesy Taco Pasta, and is 9 PPV for 1 ...
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- Tonight I made chicken adobo and it was sooooo yummy! I made it once about a million years ago and forgot how good it was. It's super easy and there are a million re...
- Look up online the Cook Yourself Thin Skinny Spaghetti and Meatballs, Mini Turkey Meatloaves, and the Chicken Enchiladas - if you can not find them online PM me and I ...
- I got this from allrecipes.com & made changes to my cooking preferances. This is super yummy served w/a veggie medley of pea pods, carrots, broccoli, red peppers. I'm...
Weight Gain in My 9yoG
Asked by J.S. from San Antonio
on February 5, 2011
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My husband and I have noticed that my 9 y.o. daughter has been gaining weight lately. She is also starting to look really flabby. We don't say anything to her about it...
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- I agree with Julia and Mallory's post re: food intake. My two cents... My 12daughter is a couch potato but we just got her the game Just Dance and Just Dance 2 for ...
- I would just like to add that I remember being that age and I was always hungry! I was also a very active kid, though, always riding bikes, playing outside, going on w...
- Just a suggestion, in our house we have a 30 minute rule (wait 30 minutes before taking seconds) Often times it takes that much time for the signal that you are full ...
