Staying Motivated
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Hypothyroidism & Losing Weight
Asked by S.F. from Jackson
on June 9, 2008
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Hello all,
I am 39 years old and was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when I was 17. I have a 3 year old son and I am very unhappy with the way I look. About 1 1/2 year...
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- Hi S., I have read all the responses and they are all very good. However, I think your main request was how to find and keep motivation. Like me you may already know...
- Your situation is frustrating for sure. Have you heard of Arbonne? They have a website www.gofigure8.com that has message boards (where you can find an accountabilit...
- Hi S., Good Morning!! Sorry to hear about your problems,but i'm in the same boat as you...I have a hernaited disk plus other problems plus I had a heart attack last...
Can PPD Come Before the Baby Is Born?
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2010
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I don't know for sure that I'm depressed, and maybe what I'm feeling in normal, but lately I feel so out of it, I'm starting to ask myself, Am I depressed? Or is this ...
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- depression during pregnancy is a real thing. talk to your ob now. Major risk factor for ppd. Get help now.
- It can't technically be PPD until you've delivered the baby. Postpartum depression is generally caused by a combination of factors, most of which are hormonally rel...
- Your doctor can probably give you the best advice. They will know exactly what to look for. Trust and believe that when I was in my 8th month I was exhausted. And a...
Turning 50 & Not Happy
Asked by D.Q. from Utica
on March 13, 2008
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Well ladies this is a pivotal year for me, I will be turning 50 and don't know how to handle it. Over the years, I have focused my life around my child and husband. I...
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- Hi D., While I may have suggestions and opinions of my own, they really don't matter much in this situation. What does matter is what you think, who you want to be...
- Bah Humbug.. Being happy has so much more to do with love relationships and health than just clothes size.. You could change your clothes size but your would still be ...
- I understand exactly how you are feeling. I turned 40 in November, and for weeks before I was depressed. I also have one daughter (6yrs old) and I have gained weight o...
Workout Buddy!!!
Asked by C.N. from Dallas
on July 8, 2007
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Hey! I am REALLY needing someone to workout with and who can help me get started and to stay motivated!!! Someone who I can relate to and who has at least close to the...
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- wow you are an ancwer to a prayer... I am in need of a buddy too. I am a SAHM with 2 Boys. I am over weight and need someone to push me and I help them to. I would ev...
- You Guys!! I been looking for workout buddies too.."Help"! I need to loose weight to I live close to the 24 hour fitness in Western Center let me know.. Just like you ...
- I live near with a 24 hr day care at home. I would like to join but never have worked out. My neighbor joined and she may be interested. I see that business is booming...
Idea's on Excerise and Health
Asked by A.L. from Killeen
on November 16, 2006
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Hello my name is A.. I have a 6yr old that goes to school and a 4 yr in school. My youngest child is 10 1/2 months and is home with me all day, basically I'm a stay ho...
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- Hi A..... How about yoga? I am a yoga instructor and give private sessions to my clients at there location. So, I can come right to you! Yoga has so many wonderful...
- Try StrollerFit! I have been going to our local Strollerfit classes since my daughter was 7 weeks old and now she's 6 months. The classes are great and you don't hav...
- A. - I have lost 25 lbs of pregnancy weight during the last 3 months, by doing two simple things: DANCING and cutting out all sugar. Kids love music and they ...
Very Tired All the Time/ Possibly Depressed
Asked by J.L. from Atlanta
on January 20, 2008
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Anyone dealing with this type of problem? Ever since my son was born all I want to so is sleep. And I do when he does. But, if I don't, I feel like I am going to j...
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- Hi -- you may want to have your iron levels checked. I was so darn tired for awhile it was miserable...I would fall asleep at my desk. Are your nails really brittle or...
- You need to rule out any health condition in which you could need medication like thyroid as Jennifer has said. You may now need to consider vitamins you could also ne...
- Johna, I agree with all the other Moms about seeing a doctor, but if you live close to Smyrna and would like to have a cup of coffe (with the kids), I will try to talk...
Aerobic/Exercise Dvd's for Children
Asked by S.S. from Raleigh
on October 16, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions on dvd's pertaining to an invigorating workout that is geared for children 6+. My almost 3 son has been all over me while I work out and ha...
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- There used to be a children's exercise video put out by sesame street. I believe it was called Elmocize or something along that line. My sister-in-law used to do thi...
- go play soccer in the park or just go walk in the park no need to spend money on something he will get tired of change it up each week, soccer basketball Frisbee ect
- you going to laugh, but i'm going to say tae bo or any cardio workout that doesn't involve push-ups. they don't really do workout dvds for kids that young, instead the...
Feeling Down
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on July 25, 2010
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In January I turned 36 it got me really depressed first time my age bothered me. It was hard for me to get up in the mornings to get the kids ready for school. It wa...
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- You need to go back to your dr. and tell him/her that you are still feeling a little bit depressed. You might need another antidepressant to take along with the one, y...
- Yes. If the meds worked for you then try them again. If you can do it naturally try that as well. Especially when you stop exercising, doing fun things and just sleepi...
- I know you may be depressed, but take this for what it is worth. I have three aunts taking chemo, my uncle was just buried last Saturday from a short battle with canc...
Weight Watchers
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on January 23, 2012
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Hello to all. I am thinking of joining weight watchers online program and I thought I would ask if any of ya'll have tried it. If so, what were your thoughts? It it...
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- Hi there, I tried it and if you stick to it, it works. I lost a few lbs but then fell off the wagon but while I was on it, I was losing. I'm doing this other thing n...
- I have done WW several times and just started again after Christmas. I am really enjoying the "freedom" of eating whatever I want. However, this time I have really mad...
- LOVE, LOVE Weight Watchers Online! I am just like you in the way that I could never stick to any diet for long enough to lose anything or be motivated, BUT.... I start...
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...
