Pediatrician: Weight Watchers
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Help Please!! Jenny Craig Vs. Weight Watchers Vs. South Beach Diet??
Asked by Y.D. from Santa Barbara
on January 10, 2009
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Hello to you all!! I gave birth to my lovely little angel 4 months ago on September 1st, she weighed in at 9lbs 4oz 22in long. Throughout the pregnancy I gained 60 pou...
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- Weight Watchers worked best for me. You eat real food with no restrictions and you learn about proper food choices and portion control. However, Weight Watchers is not...
- It is not safe to diet while breastfeeding. It is important to eat healthy and drink lots of water.
- I lost all my pregnancy weight and then some doing the lactating weight watchers. Most important is the maintanence once you lose. and be easy on yourself.
Doctor to Assess and Make Recommendations on Daughter's Weight Problem
Asked by D.L. from Seattle
on July 3, 2008
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I'm frustrated and worried about my 12-year-old. With all the panic about anorexia in teenage girls, I am a bit apprehensive about addressing the opposite problem...my...
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- I was anorexic, and worry about how I talk to my daughter all the time, not wanting her to follow in those footsteps at all! I would just keep the focus on exercising ...
- Have her thyroid and adrenal levels checked. If either of these are out of whack, they can also cause weight gain.
- Please be certain that the doctor will be sensitive to her and strongly consider a children's counselor who specializes in girls' puberty and body image issues. If she...
Pediatrician Wants Oil in My Son's Diet
Asked by M.B. from Rochester
on September 12, 2008
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My son has been, apart from teething, needing a diaper, hungry, or tired, a happy little boy. I still can't believe how happy he is and has been. He is very active, an...
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- My son is breastfed too and he is on the small side too, but I'm only 5 ft tall and my husband and I are both thin so he is just taking after us. Plus he is very activ...
- The therapist we have for our younger son has to do the same thing for her twin 5 year old girls. Whole cream, olive oil mixed in with foods, etc. They are having is...
- M., I'll keep it simple. You need a new pediatrician. Garbage for advice from this one. Your child is just fine. S.
Safe Herbs to Use While Nursing
Asked by C.F. from Philadelphia
on March 27, 2009
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Hi I am looking to jumpstart my diet using the Dr Oz suggestion (Acai Berry Supplement with a Colon Cleanse supplement both of which are natural but you never know) th...
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- Hi C., I also considered trying the Acai Berry supplement and the colon cleanse supplement however I wanted to tell you, if purchaseing it online do not buy from Natu...
- I agree with everyone..hold off on the herbs (btw, great job for nursing this long!) I have always been warned not to diet while nursing...BUT I was also told that ...
- It was my personal opinion that no herbs were safe while nursing. Since they are not regulated I feel that you truly do not know what you are getting in that bottle. ...
Can't Loose Baby Weight and I Breastfeed - ALOT
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on January 25, 2011
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I feel so discouraged! My baby turned one last week, and I cant loose my baby weight. I breastfed exclusively, and pumped at work. I produced TONS of milk but was rave...
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- I have had three children via c-sections. I began pregnancy #1 at 5'3" and 130 lbs. I jazzercised about four days a week up until week 37. My total weight gain for ...
- Replace your foods for big glasses of water with a little lemon squeezed into it. Drink a glass before you indulge in your food craving... this will either eliminate ...
- Well, I lost weight while breastfeeding but the weight did come back. I recommend examine what you are eating. Eat foods that are going to stick with you full of whol...
4 Year Old Is Always Hungry & Eats Wierd Things
Asked by V.G. from Grand Rapids
on July 14, 2008
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Okay, ladies I'm not sure what to do about this. Both of my daughters hit their normal growth spurt during the Winter - usually the first of the year. I could set a ...
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- Hi! I haven't read your other responses, but wanted to quick share with you that although every kid is different and you need to do what is right for you personally, ...
- Kids grow at different rates. My 4yr old son is large for his age also (size 6). My six year old daughter wears size 8 clothes. When my kids were babies they went t...
- If she is hungry, feed her. Make them healthy snacks. My kids went through that time and time again, and then they would have spurts when I couldn't get them to eat ...
Need to Change to Healthy Eating, but Unsure Where to Begin
Asked by K.P. from Springfield
on September 27, 2010
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Recently, my husband, age 33, was told that he has high cholesterol. He is not overweight, but he has a terrible diet that consists of potato chips, pizza, chicken nug...
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- I love Cooking Light - the magazine and the website. They provide a lot of info on how to read nutrition labels and great recipes that are good for you. They do a sect...
- A friend of mine is a doctor in East Greenwich...check out her website. She is wonderful. She can help you whether you for sure. call Carol or Gina ###-###-#### for d...
- weight watchers is a great start, now remember this if it comes from an animal it has cholesterol, If you heat it up and it liquifies, and then cool it of and it solid...
Help-What Can I Eat That Is Healthy While Breastfeeding Under These Conditions?
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on April 10, 2008
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Ladies
I just got back from the ped and found out my 8 week old had blood in his stool and after testing it they determined he has a milk allergy.
He is a breast f...
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- YOU CAN DO THIS. I have kids who are lactose intolerent so I don't do dairy while nursing. I have been pg or nursing since August 2002 so I get it. BTW Oreo's ar...
- T., I think that it is great that you want to continue breastfeeding. I too am a mother of a 7 month old who has a milk and soy allergy. I choose to continue breastf...
- I am sorry to hear that I know it is a very hard diet to stick to. I was just wondering if they did a blood test on her on as well as the stool test? They thought my...
My Daughter Is Having Issues with Weight and Her Self Esteem...
Asked by L.T. from Portland
on June 8, 2009
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I have posted on here before and it was very helpful, so thought I'd give it a try again.
My 10 year old (going on 11 next month) is so concerned with her weight and ...
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- Let her know she has the power to change how she feels about herself, it is her choice and the conscious choices she has been making are what make her feel the way she...
- I struggled with eating disorders in my youth also, but in the teen years. But, from what you have written here, it sounds like you are doing all the right things. It...
- Have you had this discussion with her doctor. How many calories should she be eating in a day. How many grams of fat should she be having. Get a calorie book and ke...
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 ...
