Overweight or Underweight
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Seeking Advice on How to Tell 6 Yr Old Daughter About Plastic Surgery
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on August 24, 2008
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My sister-in-law is considering breast implants to lift and even out her uneven breasts. Her breasts are noticeably two different sizes which causes issues with bras,...
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- As for explaining the implants to the six year old, I think it is an adult issue that a 6 year old doesn't need to deal with. Explaining simply that mom had problems a...
- I wouldn't address it as a "how I look" issue but a medical issue. She can explain how bras don't fit, etc. and a doctor is going to help her out so that she doesn't ...
- Hi C., I don't think she should say anything. If any questions come up while she's still recovering, then she should tell her she isn't feeling well. When my nephews ...
Controlled Portions for 5 Year Old
Asked by H.D. from Madison
on August 19, 2008
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A good friend of mine has 5 year old twins. The girl is currently 70 pounds and her mom is unsure how to proceed with this subject. Her biggest fear is that her daug...
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- heres an excellent addition to her diet: FIBER! this "magic" nutrient is NOT digested. however, the job it DOES do is important. it holds water. (so drink lots of i...
- I am not sure how your daughter eats,but maybe having a schedule or menue on a board or paper and placed in sight with what you will be having and at what time...might...
- They can try family walks each evening. Mom and daughter walks or other forms of exersize together. Not eating family style meals can control the portions better wit...
A Friend of Mine Child Is 15 Years Old and Is the Same Size as an Adult
Asked by P.B. from Houston
on November 11, 2009
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Her child is very over weight. The child is 5'4 and and weighs 217 pounds. As far as medicines since she is the appropriate weight would she be able to take the same d...
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- Any diet pills are a bad idea. There are really no short cuts to weight loss. She is young, so I would have her checked out by the doctor if she hasn't been already....
- Go by weight! Most meds will have the 12 and over as the max dosage anyway. But, weight is what to go by, the age is just a guideline. But, I wouldn't put her on an...
- call the pedi nurse before giving her the meds. my son was given a med that is fine for an adult but for people 17 and under, whos bodies are still developing, it can ...
Weightloss
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on September 4, 2007
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I have just in the past 20 months had 2 of my 3kids by c-section, and am finding weight loss impossible. I do try to walk everyday wich keeps the weight as it, just do...
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- Hello J., I didn't have a c-section but I did find it hard to loose weight with a new baby and all of lifes stresses. However, I have a few people at my work who are...
- Hi! Walking is great! Measure all of your food, maintain the proper amount of calories to lose weight and lift weights. You can find free weights at Freecycle.com...
- We also can't afford a big gym membership. I am currently trying to lose weight also and I do weight watchers. I don't go to the meetings I just do it online. We get a...
Mother-in-law
Asked by M.W. from Cleveland
on March 23, 2010
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when iam with my mother-in-law i feel like iam not there .and when she dose see it is aways weight
Need Advice on Feeding My Infant
Asked by J.F. from New York
on February 6, 2007
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I need help with my daughters weight gain. She is 7 months old and only weighs 15 pounds. She is very underweight and my doctor told me she needs to gain weight. She d...
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- my son did the same thing as your daughter. he couldn't keep any formula down. so my mom switch him to an old fashion remedy. pet milk,kero syrup and water. it is what...
- J.- My daughter had acid reflux as well. I was very hard to get her to eat. However when she it about 8 weeks I began to put rice ceral in her milk. This helped to ke...
- My daughter weighed 17lbs when she turned 1 and is now still only 23 lbs and she turned 2 last september and the doctors tell me that she is healthy and to just give h...
The 17 Day Diet
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on June 16, 2011
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I have been on this for 2 days and have lost 5 lbs. so far. Has anyone else tried it, and how much weight did you lose in how much time?
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- I'm not on it but interested in it. 5 lbs in 2 days - that's wonderful! How difficult is it? I'm looking on thier website right now but if you could give more of a ...
- What's the 17 Day Diet?
- I am considering it when I move out of my in laws -- food is a HUGE issue in this house, I stopped rocking the boat too much :( IF you want via PM give me the skinny ...
Acupuncture
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on December 8, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has any suggests about getting acupuncture. I am thinking about trying it for pain relief and possibly for weight loss. Did it work for you...
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- Hi S., I did a regular regimen of acupuncture a few years back, and it really helped. I did it mostly to alleviate headaches and muscle aches and to boost my immun...
- Go and try it with a reputable doctor. Mine has cured full-blown migraines inside of 15 minutes! It is a really great treatment if you're wired for it, not everyone ge...
- My husband used to do acupuncture. He suffered from sciatica years ago and would go for that. Unfortunately he got hurt at work and due to the unknown extent, the la...
Hypnosis?
Asked by S.T. from New York
on April 25, 2012
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I'm looking for some real life information from anyone who has had hypnosis to help them overcome a stubborn issue like weight loss, smoking, etc. I'm about 40 lbs ov...
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- i tried it to quit smoking years ago. walked out of the session and lit up. i think hypnosis is helpful for some things, exploring issues and uncovering deeply buried...
- I went to a group session to stop smoking in 1984 and it worked for me. I would only want one if I had a drink and that only lasted awhile.But eating is altogether di...
- There's a woman on the twin board that I frequent that has used hypnosis to lose 50 pounds. She lives somewhere in the midwest (I forget) and the lady who did the hypn...
13 Year Old Daughter
Asked by D.S. from Wichita
on May 14, 2008
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my 13 year old daughter is very over weight (179) and I can't figure out how to help her I have a feeling she's sneaking food. Do you have any suggestions.
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- Hi D. - I have a couple ideas for you to consider. I like the suggestions of the walking videos and doing something together. I think that it is always more fun to ...
- I think the family walking idea is a good one. It gives everyone some exercise without singling your daughter out. If she wants something more that she can do herself,...
- As someone who ate their way thru puberty, I can share that weight and food have been an issue since. Or at least in my mind. Looking at past pictures of myself in HS,...
