Overweight or Underweight: Myself
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Weight Gain
Asked by T.G. from Boston
on November 16, 2008
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Hi there. So, my four month old is not gaining weight like she should be. At her appointment last week we discovered that she is quite long (75%) but very low weight (...
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- Hi T.: So a few things come to mind... First, it seems to me that your daughter is probably putting calories towards her length, which is legitimate, and therefore nee...
- You need to be eating some fats so that there is enough for you and your baby's breastmilk. Fat is good for your baby, especially for brain development. Breastmilk is ...
- Kelli, My first son was BELOW the weight chart or right on the edge till he was 1yr old. Remember there can not be a growth chart with children on each spectrum! Our ...
Child with a Weight Issue
Asked by R.S. from Sheboygan
on September 5, 2006
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I am wondering emotionally how to deal with this...
I have a 3 1/2 year who weighs 48 pounds and is 42 inches tall. She is off the charts in both her height and weigh...
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- Hi R., I read this and I immediately could relate. I have a 9yo beautiful daughter. She also started getting heavier at around age 3 and even though she is 3 years ...
- I wouldn't worry too much about it right now as long as you are aware of the problem and are changing your habits. Hopefully she'll slim right out before school start...
- R., I agree with the other moms who have responded to you. You've already done some great things with looking at nutrition and exercise. Now the biggest thing to loo...
Weight Loss
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on August 12, 2011
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Hello Ladies, Does anyone have a recommendation for a motivational book for weight loss? I know that I need to pull up my boot straps and just have the willpower not ...
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- i don't know of any books, either. but i did sparkpeople.com and i lost 20-25lbs doing it in just a few months. you have stages that you go thru and supportive groups ...
- You're not alone! I can do the excercise, but I never know the right diet eating plan. Curious to see what all have to say!
- you and me both. there are times in my life that I just get motivated - and then there are the stressful times in my life - grrrrr. i'm 52 and my metabolism has slow...
Galining Weight
Asked by D.S. from New York
on April 12, 2010
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I quit smoking over 2 years ago and lost my job about a year ago and have put on weight. about 25 lbs.... my son has recently called my mom and me fat he is 4....whe...
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- We tell our son that "In this culture, that's a word that hurts people's feelings". We define via culture, because he has some friends from different parts of Afri...
- Bravo Riley... excellent answer! In our State as well, so many cultures and "norms" for physical shape... the Polynesian culture for example, thinks that full figure...
- D., My answer: www.SoYouWantToCleanse.com B. Family Success Coach
Over Weight Kid
Asked by M.P. from Santa Fe
on February 24, 2010
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How do i get my 14 yr old son to stop eating for fun not because he is hungry, he used to sneak food but now since we have to litarally lock the fridge and pantry he c...
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- Learn to make healthy but tasteful food. Smoothies are great, taco soup, whole grain pastas, ect. Take out any and all junk food so there isn't any temptation. Buy a a...
- Get rid of all the junk food in the house(chips, pop,non-whole grain bread or bagels, "boxed" foods, etc). Then, find healthy alternatives that he can eat. Maybe he ...
- I agree with the poster who suggested blood tests. While you are at it test for IgE food allergies and IgG food sensitivies. IgG is controversial but eliminating foo...
Child's Weight
Asked by P.P. from Boston
on March 10, 2008
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Hello there! My son recently went to his 9 month dr visit and they said he was extremely underweight. He is 16lbs 4oz and 28 inches long. They say he's in the second p...
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- Hi P., I am a mother of 6, soon to be 7, and my babies have all been drastically different as far as growth. My first was 20 pounds by 6 months, but my sixth is only...
- hi P. ~ Don't worry, all babies are different. I have a 9 month old, too but he is big (22 pounds and 31 inches). Here are some food ideas - We give him 1/2 Yo Baby Yo...
- Is he healthy? Is he active? Is he reaching the normal milestones? Are you or your husband small? If you answered yes to these then he is fine! Some children are ...
I Cannot Lose Weight!!!!!
Asked by B.K. from New York
on May 13, 2012
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To start, I have had my thyroid checked and it was normal. I did lose 10 lbs. about 6 months ago doing what I'm doing now. For about 3 months I have stuck to a 1200 ca...
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- You don't say WHEN you eat these calories, B.. Here's the rule of thumb - eat within the first hour you are awake. Never skip breakfast. Have a high protein food fo...
- As we age, it becomes more difficult to change our bodies (weight loss, muscle building, etc)
- The body has its way to get adjusted to the diet if you've been doing it long enough. The body is smart.It learns how to keep in more calories in if you do "too much" ...
No Weight Gain
Asked by C.M. from Portland
on January 4, 2009
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It has been a while since I have been on mamasource but I need as much advice as I can get now!! My son, almost 17 months, is not gaining weight. At his 12 month che...
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- Hi there, I have heard that some children with Celiac Disease (which is an allergy to wheat and gluten) don't absorb nutrients if they are eating gluten. A friend of ...
- My daughter was also 8.7 when she was born. She looked like a little sumo wrestler compared to the other 6 pound babies in the nursery. She did not gain weight from ...
- My 17 month old daughter is the same as your son. When I took her for her 15 month visit they ran out of 15 month benchmark profiles and so I filled out the profile f...
Losing Weight
Asked by B.M. from Jackson
on March 9, 2008
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i am looking for someone who has had the lap band surgery done. and if so how has it helped you and how did you go about getting it financed or even get started on pay...
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- I don't know anyone who has had the surgery. I know someone who had gastric bypass and almost died. The person is still struggling 3 years after the surgery. Yes, the ...
- My father in law had the lap band surgery feb 06. At first he went to some seminars at memorial to explain everything, you and your hubby need to go together. They tal...
- Hi B. I am S.. I am going to a talk tomorrow on lap band surgery I want the same answers you want. I have been overweight for about 20 years. The most weight I have lo...
Weight Gain
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on January 3, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son. He's on asthma meds. He has difficulty gaining weight. He's 5'3 and only weighs 87 pounds. He eats constantly but still gains like a pound a ...
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- depending on what medications he is on, this may be affecting his ability to gain weight. Steroids, in particular, can affect the body differently and can CERTAINLY c...
- Hi S., I'm sorry- I don't know much about asthma, but I would agree to look into the Singulair. I certainly respect that you don't want him on more meds (antidepres...
- Hi S., Take a look at "The Makers Diet" by Jordan Rubin. In it he tells his story about bringing himself back from deaths door by changing his diet. He couldn't gain...
