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Weight Loss and Working Out
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on July 18, 2008
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I was pretty slender when I got pregnant with my baby boy because about 5 years prior to getting preggers I did weight watchers and lost around 50 pounds. I was able ...
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- Hi J., You are definitely on the right track. Don't even worry about what the scale says if your clothes fit better and you feel good. A pound of muscle and a pound ...
- I only notice a change in dress size after 4-6 weeks of a consistent cardio workout. Do you feel like your weight training is challenging enough? (a good sweat durin...
- The trainer at the gym should be able to answer this question,
Giving Birth Without an Epidural
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on June 15, 2012
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OK...so, I am due to have my third child in eight weeks and I am getting myself all worried about whether I can do it without an epidural! My husband is self employed,...
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- Yes, I had both of mine without epidurals, but I had short labors, about 5 hours total each time. The last hour hurts, but you know the end is near. I prepared for b...
- You can do it. I did it like 35 years ago and was in another country. The doctor gave me a shot to relax the body and that was it. Yes there is pain but that is par...
- This is a cut and paste (tailored a little...) of my response to a woman who asked almost this same question recently. Sorry for the redundancy, but I don't have much...
I Know Its Vain but I Have to Ask - One of Those Days
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on March 16, 2012
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Please dont bash me for asking this because I do know how vain it is but I would tend to think that most of everyone on this site has had this type of day and these fe...
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- Chalk it up to hormones. I remember doing a happy dance when my jeans fit again (I'm small and had an 8 lb baby so I can relate). And take a look around. Whenever ...
- I have a "flap" of skin that actually hangs about 2- 3inches. Its just skin.. not fat. I have asked my Dr about it and he told me that the only way to get rid of the e...
- Congrats on having a new baby. And you're right, two weeks post partum is not a good time to start being hard on yourself about your appearance. Your body has been t...
Need to Lose Weight !!!
Asked by S.S. from Kansas City
on December 10, 2008
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Does anyone have a good way to lose weight ? I have tried dieting and couldnt do it because I was starving all the time. I am currently on the Depo shot for birth co...
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- Hello, S.. I am having the best success with Weight Watchers. I had been getting heavier and heavier ever since I put on the "freshman fifteen" and that has been...
- Well, I can totally relate. I have been stuck at 174 lbs since my last child was born. Fourteen years later, here I am still over weight. I am totally addicted to t...
- I think weight watchers is a really good program. It's not that expensive, and you get a lot of support... which can be very important. Also, just cutting out sugar...
Help, I'm Leaking Urine?
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on December 16, 2008
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Ok I know this might be too much information but has anyone experienced this, if so what have you learned? I seem to be leaking urine only when I am having my period ...
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- I've never experienced this, and when I asked around nobody else had either. So, my advice to you is definitely talk to your doctor. I even googled it and couldn't...
- My sister suffers incontinence when she sneezes and other times when there is pressure in that area. This is something that happens to women from having children. Thi...
- This is quite common, believe it or not. You should talk to your OB. Kegel excersizes can sometimes fix this, if not - there is a procedure the OB can do to fix it. ...
Zumba or Other Workout DVD?
Asked by N.K. from Madison
on February 11, 2011
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Do you have any recommendations?
I want to start doing some exercise as it is impossible to go out in this Wisconsin winter weather but I do not know where to start....
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- I have never tried the Zumba workout DVD but I go to Zumba classes and love them! If you can find a class where the teacher doesn't mind if you don't do everything rig...
- I spend a lot of time in fitness classes and tried Zumba at my gym and didn't like it at all. I did break a little bit of a sweat but did not feel like it was a good ...
- Do you have digital cable or satelite? There is a channel called "FIT TV" I LOVE LOVE LOVE Zumba, but I do it at the Y. Trying it on tv first might save you some mo...
Exercise Videos
Asked by A.C. from Houston
on December 29, 2009
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I've come to the conclusion that I'll never find the time or money to join the gym. My new plan is to rearrange my schedule and do it at home. I attended Jazzercise cl...
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- Have you tried your local library? A lot of them have dvds or videos to ck out now. If price isn't a concern you can always rent from netflix, they have a 2 wk free tr...
- I hear you! If you have cable/satellite check out Fit TV! I use my DVR to record several different fitness shows from Shimmy (belly dance fitness) to Yoga. I tend t...
- Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred! It's a 20 minute workout with three levels and it kicks my butt! I don't care much for Jillian Michaels but the Shred is awesome! You...
I Still Look Pregnant
Asked by D.D. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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Help! My daughter is 14 months old and I still look pregnant! I have six pounds left to lose to get to my pre pregnancy weight, but apparently those six pounds are a...
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- I saw something on Rachael Ray either this morning or yesterday called the Belly Fat Diet which I'm going to put to the test myself. It comes in a book or you can go ...
- I feel your pain. I have an 8,4,and 2 year old. All of which I walked out of the hospital wearing my size 2 jeans. I now have a 5 month old daughter, and this time I...
- try the 90 day slim and trim challenge www.northbuffalo.jdpremiumproducts.com for more info. Under news & events click on quick links.Our products are GREAT!! WOW wi...
Embarrassing Birth Question
Asked by D.M. from Washington DC
on April 8, 2010
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I am contemplating trying for a VBA2C when/if I get pregnant again and I have been doing alot of research and talking to my husband about what that would entail. He jo...
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- it all goes back the same as it was. after my first child I had a big tear... and a lot of stitches.. I will not lie.. those first 10 days I was in a lot of pain.....
- I have had 3 c-sections and nursed my babies all for a year. My already small breasts are even smaller and they sag and they have that deflated look with stretch mark...
- Okay so this may not make you feel better, but I want to be honest and for you to be aware of the issues. I've never had a cesarean so I can't speak to that aspect. ...
A Little Help here...........please
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on January 5, 2012
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Everytime I cough these days my panties are wet, like it was when I was pregnant. My son is 8 months old, however it just started happening. He was delivered emergency...
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- Work on strengthening your pelvic floor muscles by using the Pelvic tilt excersize, along with Kegles. I had an emergency c-section as well, and at times still ( after...
- Yeah, it's normal. And a weak pelvic floor and weak muscles make it worse. Deal with your cough, first off. Then start Kegal exercises. Do it now before you get ...
- I just had an OB appointment about a week ago and I mentioned that I have that problem sometimes when I cough. She said that if it got too bad and I wanted to do some...
