Pregnancy Medications: Curves
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Exercise / Weight Loss During Pregnancy
Asked by T.R. from New York
on February 10, 2008
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I recently joined Curves and then found out we are pregnant with our third child. I was in the process of losing the last 20 lbs from my last pregnancy and would like...
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- First check with your dr to make sure it's safe for you to be exercising. I know that walking is the safest and great way for both you and your unborn baby. Asd your d...
- Hi!!! I went to the gym throughout my pregnanacy. I belong to Lucille Roberts. The trainers have knowledge about exercising during pregnancy. I wore a heart monito...
- You should not exercise more than you did before pregnancy but walking is great if you weren't doing anything. So is swimming. Don't try to loose any weight. If you ea...
Possible Sinus Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by C.D. from Springfield
on January 6, 2007
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping we have a nurse or doctor lurking around here. My OB's office is closed on the weekends and only takes emergencies on weekend calls. I'm 15 wee...
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- Hey Catherine- I'm not a nurse, but I am a sonographer at one of the local OB offices (SOGA). Unfortunately there is not much that they will let you take over the cou...
- Have you heard of Nasopure? Its a saline lavage. I think that is the safest and possible the most effective thing you can do. If Nasopure is not available, you can jus...
- I realize this is a little late and that you've probably already treated the infection...but when I was pregnant, my doctor told me I could use Robitussin. He advised...
How Long Will the After-pregnancy Belly "Hang Around"?
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on May 31, 2008
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Hello ladies!
I just had my second child last week, another C-section. My first child is 3 1/2 years old and I cannot remember how long it took my uterus and belly ...
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- I don't know how long it takes, I think it depends on each pregnancy...with my son I gained a ton of weight and it took me a year to get it all off and my belly never ...
- I just started to fit in my loose jeans at 7 weeks post partum and I have been walking/running a bit. I think strength training with cardio is the key - you need both....
- I have heard after having a c-section it takes about a month or so to get everything to look unpreggo. I havent had one I have had natural but I have a girlfriend who...
Diet Supplements?
Asked by J.H. from Myrtle Beach
on January 25, 2007
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I'd like to hear any experiences you have had (good or bad!) with any diet supplements. I've never taken any before and I am working out three times/week at Curves bu...
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- I use slim fast. It has worked for me but some of the meal bars are not very taste and they look small but they feel you up. And they also have snacks. Only thing it c...
- J.: I am 49 years old, in the middle of menopause, single mother, registered nurse, and always on the go. I have found some nutritional supplements that have helped m...
- Water is good for you but come on, I'd have to drink like 16 glasses a day. I'd be too full for food and I'd float away, lol. On a more serious note. Doesnt seem like...
Seeking Moms Who Love Their Post-baby Bodies for Magazine Article
Asked by K.W. from New York
on February 21, 2007
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Hi,
I'm working on an article about women who LOVE their post-baby bodies. Maybe you love the extra curves, maybe having a baby inspired you to get into better shap...
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- Hi my name is D., I just had my son in oct 2006, im slowly losing the weight, the pregnancy has been extremely hard I am a recovered bulimic of 2 years and to see your...
- I teach pre-post natal classes & am in great shape with an 18 month old...never was really in bad shape even though I gained 45 pounds for both of my pregnacy the weig...
- Hi K., I have a 4 month old & would have to say I'm extremely happy about my post-baby body! I'm 35, well I'll be 36 next week, and was terrified that I wouldn't...
Seeking Diet That Works
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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Hi tho all the moms,
I'm desperate! I need a healthy diet that works. I don't believe in quick weightloss since you only pick everything up in no time! I love go...
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- Read "Fat is a Feminist Issue" this is the sanest of diet books.....We can give up many things, but we must develop healthy attitudes towards food and ourselves.
- You can do Weight watchers. They have an online program. This is real food, not thiers. I have lost with this program in the past. It is not a quick weight loss, but r...
- Weightwatchers online is a great tool to help track what you eat, your exercise, weight etc. Like the others have said, it is with real food you would buy at the stor...
Weight Loss - Discouraged
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on February 3, 2009
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I have been trying to loose weight forever and have never had success! I have tried:
*interval training/running on the tredmill (been doing that for 1.5 months - no r...
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- S., I had my first child 18 months ago and had gained 60 lbs with my pregnancy! I was always someone who could eat whatever they wanted and stay around the same wei...
- Hang in there, it may take a while. Have you taken a closer look at the things you are eating. Processed foods are not good for us and are hard for the body to break d...
- S., I have 5 children and in between babies #2 and #3 I went on a no flour no sugar diet and I lost a lot of weight and I lost it pretty quickly. Which helps to ke...
Help Losing Stubborn Weight
Asked by J.C. from Tuscaloosa
on March 8, 2007
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I have had a weight problem since my pregnancy with the twins. I went from a size 8 before pregnancy to a 16W afterwards. I gained 70 pounds and only lost about 20 aft...
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- There are a few things you can do to help. First of all don't look at the scale it just lies to you. Well, not really but a scale should not tell you anything it shoul...
- J. C, Try going to www.sparkpeople.com it is a great free site that helps lose weight at a healthy pace. Jen My spark id is jennip1
- Hi J., My son is 3 and I am in the same boat as you. I have tried everything I know to try and I have about 40 lbs I need to lose. I don't eat alot and what I do eat i...
Do You Wear a Bikini?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 12, 2011
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Ok, so that qusetion is pretty self explanatory. LOL
With summer fast approaching (can you say YIPPEE!!!), it is time to dust off our swimsuits... GASP... I know.
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- I am all for other women wearing bikinis - I think they are cute. But I don't like to wear one myself. I just don't feel comfortable in it. I never have been comfortab...
- I think you (and people in general) should wear whatever you are comfortable in. I find it obnoxious and rude for people to presume that if they don't want to look at...
- http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/11009910364602236929 We just talked about this recently ... many say it's a personal choice ... mine is tankini, in the plus sizes ...
Help with Sister
Asked by T.H. from Topeka
on September 22, 2008
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Hi Ladies! Please don't judge me but here is my problem. I have a sister whom I love dearly. She is the nicest person & greatest aunt to my kids. She has been married ...
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- Kudo's to you for wanting to help your sister, and kudo's to all of you out there who seems to think that a 16/18 isn't THAT fat. New's flash, most, although not all,...
- You are not a horrible person for wanting your sister to be healthy. To be honest. I don't have a real sister, I have a brother. But, if I did I would tell her straigh...
- Good Morning T.! First NO your not a horrible or bad person for wanting to encourage your sister. Bless you!! The problem though (in my mind) your sis will have to ...
