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My 17 Year Old Will Not Drink Water.
Asked by D.B. from Lancaster
on August 19, 2010
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What is the next best thing to drinking water. My youngest son never like the taste of water. Now he is almost 17 and still doesn't drink water. He's always had pro...
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- There's flavored water. I think some aren't carbonated, some are. My daughter is a toddler and gets runny if she drinks alot of fruit juice but refuses water after a w...
- He's 17-I think he should be able to understand the fact that he needs to have at least one glass a day-as a start. I started making myself drink a glass of water befo...
- I didn't read all of your responses but I wanted to add a few of my opinions from my experiences. I have always HATED water my whole life. I also struggled with consti...
Are You a Hungry Mad Cow When You PMS?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on July 31, 2011
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Oh my gosh! I have been doing so good on weight watchers to lose my baby weight, but this week I majorly blew it and its bumming me out! I am SO hungry! I couldnt ...
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- I am! Lol, of course ice cream is always nice, but I really crave red meat when I am on my period!! I don't know if it is because I am loosing iron or what, but I love...
- Im sending a flower just for postinf this! O yea! I always know because I feel like I could do some evil deeds just to have a snickers!
- Every time I PMS, I crave chocolate, salty food, and fried food. Last night I ate three eggrolls right before bed (the absolute worst time to eat anything fatty and f...
Needin Some Advice for Losing Weight
Asked by K.H. from Portland
on January 3, 2007
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Hello everyone my name is K. and im looking for some advice to help me lose the weight i need to lose. I joined weight watchers sept 19 2006 and as of today ive lost 3...
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- If you are talking about Depo Provera (aka the shot,) that is your problem... It makes you gain weight all by itself. I was on Depo for 4 years and in the first 3 mont...
- You know what I did.. I joined a gym and took Aerobic Kickboxing.. Its really fast and makes u sweat.. Keeps your heart rate up too.. Working out and getting your he...
- Hi K. - One of the things that Weight Watchers and even doctors NEVER talk about, but is so VITAL to losing weight and feeling better, is Candida Albicans. Candida na...
Has Anyone Been Successful with South Beach Diet
Asked by T.T. from Indianapolis
on October 29, 2008
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I have a bunch of weight to loose, my goal is 75 pounds, BMI chart says more… It has been suggested that I try South Beach. I’m concerned b/c I am a picky eater (n...
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- SSSOOOO........did you try the South Beach Diet?? I've had clients who've been very successful with it. I'm a personal trainer and have been for over 30 years.
- I have a friend in the Indianapolis area who has a really great (not too expensive) program that I would highly suggest. There is a ton of Research behind it. It's ab...
- Hi T., I will be happy to help you. I was a "professional dieter" and realize now that diets are not the answer. I conduct Weight Loss Challenges in my area and teach...
Weight Loss for Stubborn Teen
Asked by S.K. from Des Moines
on June 2, 2009
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Any help that any of you can give me would be greatly appreciated. My daughter is 15 years old and we are struggling with her weight. She is gaining leaps and bounds ...
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- Instead of trying to get her to exercise, which can be pretty boring on its own, decide with her on a physical activity that she might enjoy and sign her up for a clas...
- The previous posters have some great advice. One thing that stuck out to me was the "fat camp"...was that her idea or yours? If my parents had sent me to a camp I woul...
- Like you said, ultimately it has to be her choice. As someone who struggles with weight (but am an adult), just having positive support is helpful, any negative suppo...
Weight Gain in My 9yoG
Asked by J.S. from San Antonio
on February 5, 2011
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My husband and I have noticed that my 9 y.o. daughter has been gaining weight lately. She is also starting to look really flabby. We don't say anything to her about it...
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- I agree with Julia and Mallory's post re: food intake. My two cents... My 12daughter is a couch potato but we just got her the game Just Dance and Just Dance 2 for ...
- I would just like to add that I remember being that age and I was always hungry! I was also a very active kid, though, always riding bikes, playing outside, going on w...
- Just a suggestion, in our house we have a 30 minute rule (wait 30 minutes before taking seconds) Often times it takes that much time for the signal that you are full ...
What Can I Do So My Daughter Grows up to Be Happy with the Number on Her Tag??
Asked by V.M. from Cleveland
on July 5, 2011
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how can i keep my young girl from starving herself to please others?
sorry got intrupted, This is regarding the other post about being happy with your size. That...
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- Stop watching t.v. , movies, reading magazines, and using the internet. These are why very few people, regardless of their size, are happy with themselves. Your mo...
- i am happy with my weight. i don't like to tell anyone how much i weigh cause no one wants to hear it. i am on the extreme thin side and it runs in my dads side. if...
- Well, for one, watch what she watches and reads and and listens to. It's been proven that looking at airbrushed models in a magazine can make a women feel badly about ...
Diet Pill Suggestion
Asked by K.L. from Norfolk
on April 2, 2008
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HELP. Ive recently started taking Relacore and it works great for lifting my mood and all that jazz and Ive lost 10lbs. Very slowly. I only take 4 pills a day instead ...
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- Hi K., Save yourself some aggravation. Get yourself a personal trainer to help you along with your jazzercise. Make a schedule for yourself to eat at the same tim...
- Hello, I thought i would put my 2 cents in, i have 2 children and gained alot of weight during my second, i was about 195, it took me about 4 months or so but i lost m...
- Try weight watchers it's great and better for you. People and I have lost 10 to 5 lbs the first week
Peri-Menopause And Hormone Treatment
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on September 5, 2008
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I'm going through lots of changes in the last 2 years, irregular periods, hot flashes, weight gain in upper body to the tune of 25 pounds. I started bio-identical hor...
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- I was in the same boat and had the same weight gain starting at 43 and loss of all natural muscle. One thing my Dr. looked at was thyroid gland but I have managed to t...
- I would recommend reading the book, "The Schwarzbein Principle" by Diana Schwarzbein, MD. You could have a gluten sensitivity. Try avoiding breads for a month or t...
- I am going through the same thing. I have put on and kept on about 30 pounds. I eat well. Oh and I'm fifty. I take fish oil supplements. I do that for my bones, as the...
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...
