Staying Motivated
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Losing weight....online Programs, Jillian Michaels, Etc....?
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on June 2, 2010
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Has anyone had real success with online weight loss programs? 10 years ago I did eDiets before I had my 1st child, and I did ok with it, but it was fairly time consum...
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- LOVE LOVE LOVE SparkPeople.com Free online weight loss program that has meal plans, food tracking diary, fitness minute tracking as much or as little support and moti...
- Hi A., Shaklee has a wonderful, safe inch loss program called Cinch. There is alot of online support. I am a personal trainer and would be available to help you if ...
- I love Sparkpeople.com too. Now pregnant I'm on their related website Babyfit, but Sparkpeople is great with tons of forums, motivational info, articles, diet/food tra...
Losing Weight
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on June 20, 2008
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OK! I need some major help! After having my 2nd child (now 2) I cannot seem to lose all the weight! Plus I am over 30 now so I'm sure my metabolizm has slowed. I am re...
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- Weight Watchers worked great for me. What is great about it is you are eating regular food and learning portion sizes. You can also eat things you like in moderation a...
- Hi there, I know how tough it is! If you can do this for 2 months, you will not only lose 20 pounds, but you'll drop about 2 clothing sizes because of the inches that...
- I'm in the same boat as you. I lost 40 pounds last year doing Weight watchers online. It took the entire year, but meetings were out of the question with husband's ...
Weight Loss - What Is Your Story?
Asked by C.M. from Cincinnati
on November 16, 2011
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I must lose weight, and I am working on slowly making changes. As such, I am looking for ideas and inspiration to help me along the way. So.... What is your weight l...
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- I also did Weight Watchers for awhile and lost close to 20 pounds but for the life of me I couldn't hit my limit. I his a plateau and couldn't lose anymore but you kno...
- I am very different than a lot of these moms on this board because I don't just have 30-50lbs to lose. I have 200. OOF. Two years ago my husband and I decided to st...
- I have been successful on WW for most of my life. 8 years ago I lost 37 Ibs but over the years it came back. I now have been working towards it again since last Jan...
Need to Lose Weight
Asked by R.O. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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Hello Moms! I am trying to shed some pounds but I can't seem to stop eating! I know diet and exercise is the best thing to do but I just don't have the motivation ri...
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- I liked the book French Women Don't Get Fat. Only because it isn't really a diet book but talks more about lifestyle adjustments that are quite achievable. Basic tips:...
- OTC weight loss products do not help, in fact it will mess with your metabolism causing you to gain weight later on and will wreck havoc when you go through menopause....
- Jasmine's right on the money. Sure some pills work. But, when you go off the pill/drug/wacky-quacky program, you will most likely gain the weight back and then som...
Need to Lose 20 Pounds
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on June 5, 2008
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I would REALLY like to lose 20 pounds by October. Maybe less, but would at least like to look OK in a swimsuit as we're going to Florida. Does anyone have any "tried a...
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- Mt suggestion if you are a control freak and internet junkie like myself is to join weight watchers online. My sister and dad just had their one year anniversary (she'...
- WEIGHT WATCHERS! I have battled to keep the weight off for years. I lose a pound hear or there, but never alot. I've had a great deal of success with WW. I lost ov...
- Losing weight is not always easy, but after I had my son this is what I did for a couple of motnths and I had lost more than I weighed before I had gotten pregnant. If...
Help Losing Weight
Asked by J.S. from Little Rock
on March 2, 2009
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Has anyone tried Lipo 6? If so, what formula did you use and what were your results? I am thinking of trying Lipo 6 to help lose weight but I am not sure which formu...
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- I'm also a stay @ home mama/aerobics instructor/personal trainer.....I have tried Lipo 6 almost 4 years ago and still take it off and on now. The original formula, not...
- I've been on many diets & never heard of Lipo 6. Would love to hear more about it. Sorry I can't help you other than saying to count calories & stay away from fat, g...
- Hey J., sorry I have never used that product, but I will tell you what works best for me. Adipex works good although you have to get it from a doctor. Also with the di...
Exercising at Night After the Kids Go to Bed
Asked by T.S. from Boston
on February 17, 2009
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Hi! I am a working mom , married with two small children taking care of every day tasks, cooking dinner, laundry, etc. You all know the routine :-) Typically my day st...
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- Try yoga its very relaxing.
- I am in the same boat and looking forward to what other mamas say. I don't work, but my boyfriend works 3rd and sleeps all day (where the treadmill is). I try to do ta...
- Hi T., I am also NOT a morning person, at least as far as exercise goes. Because we eat our dinner a bit later, I try to do Pilates, which is great for the body but a...
Juice Fast
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on April 23, 2011
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Has anyone ever done a juice fast? My husband and I have hit a plateau in our weight loss efforts and would like to do a 2 or 3 day juice fast to try to get things ju...
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- It's easier just to eat the fruit rather than juice it. Add some extra cardio rather than playing with what you eat, otherwise it will be for nothing. Watch your cal...
- If you do a juice fast of course you will lose weight - because you are cutting calories and depriving your body of much needed energy. Of course this kind of risky m...
- I have heard about this diet and it is not the best. My sister and I have just tried the hcg diet. I really thought it was a fake but I am pleased with the results. I ...
Not a Kid Related Question...
Asked by O.R. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2011
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I have been battling with my weight for the past few years and after I had my twins I was the heaviest I've ever been. I began working out slowly, walking, elliptical,...
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- Weight Watchers! It is wonderful, it teaches you what to eat, how much to eat and is a great motivater to get moving! If you can't get to the meetings, you can do on...
- O R - As a lot of people on this website know, I have BEEN there mama!! I am there now. About a year and a half ago my husband and I decided to be "healthier". I ...
- Well I am cheering for you. My advice is to let yourself splurge regularly. Actually put a days on the Calender and give the diet a day off every so often. We are n...
Developmental Milestones
Asked by K.B. from Jacksonville
on June 2, 2009
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My daughter is 7 mths old today and she is not moving around on her belly at all. She will sit for few minutes unattended but when she falls over, which she still does...
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- Hey K.. I have a beautiful 18 month old girl. I know you have already received alot of good responses to your concern. It is totally normal to worry about how your chi...
- Just to let you know that my daughter did not crawl at all and just went into walking. All of my friends children were moving around and she stayed where she was. She ...
- Use different toys to encourage her to reach while laying down, tummy down and on her back. Maybe she's a little lazy. If still in doubt, check with your pediatrician....
