Trying to Gain
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Pregnancy Weight Gain.... Blowing My Mind!!
Asked by N.A. from Dallas
on November 27, 2011
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I am 15 weeks pregnant and have already gained between 12-15 pounds!! I am so NOT proud of that and trying not to beat myself up about it. I am not sure what is going ...
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- Drink a lot of water. It sounds like you might have a lot of bloating. Believe it or not, drinking water will help flush out the toxins and fluids in your body that ...
- I gained alot too. Alot of it is water weight that your body retains. As much as you hate it, don't worry about it until after the baby and you can cut ally do somethi...
- Well think about this, if you do remain small that means your baby isn't gaining weight (which is where some of the increase is coming from) and there is a lack of nut...
Not Gaining Weight
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on October 16, 2007
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Hello all. My 1yr went for his check-up yesterday and the doctor is concerned about his weight. He weighs 17.9lbs and has not gain any weight since his 9mo check up. ...
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- if your child is healthy, lively & active, and eats well, he may just be lighter-weight for his age than the pediatric charts calculated. my daughter was always at the...
- Hi, My daughter had the same issue around 6 months. She too ate like a pig. She ate very healthy foods though. By the age of 1 yr, she weighed 16 lbs. I kept a...
- K. My daughter's weight gain really slowed the last few months that I breastfed her. After she weaned at a year and started on whole milk she gained much more quic...
Baby Needs to Gain Some Weight
Asked by R.N. from Provo
on April 6, 2010
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Hi Moms, I hope you can help me. My baby is almost 13 months old and has always been a picky eater. Even nursing,he would never nurse longer than 5 minutes at a time E...
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- talk to your doctor about adding zinc. My daughter was underweight with reflux, and it helped. But I agree, check with your dr to see if she is concerned. good luck.
- I am in this spot right now w/ my son, who was 17 lbs at his 12 mo appt. The ped. said he needed more fat for his little brain to develop. Whole milk of course (I just...
- I know what you are going through. My first only weighed 15lbs. at 12 months. My third was the same way, but I had a friend tell me to give her pedisure in the morning...
I Can't Lose Weight!
Asked by E.B. from Phoenix
on April 22, 2008
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Ok, so since I had my twins I dropped most of the weight except for those last 5-7 lbs. I've been working out for the past 6 months, about 3 times a week. I do cardi...
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- E., Don't worry I am not going to gang up on you about wanting to loose weight. Weight is a personal thing and it sounds like you are healthily concerned. Could ...
- Hi E.! How YOU feel about your body is more important than how others view it. Personally, I’m more comfortable on the thinner side. People tease me about being...
- Maybe you need to change your routine. Try a different method like swimming, hiking, rock climbing, or dancing. Kudos for losing all your weight so quickly. I have twi...
Poor Weight Gain???
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2009
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Well the story is a long one but here are the basics.
Daughter was born 7.7 healthy.
Is now 14 months and has been labeled "failure to thrive" from doctor.
Doc...
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- My daughter was the exact same way. Was tested for CF, Celiac, growth hormone deficiency,etc. She pretty much only ate avocado, blueberries and cheese. At 18 months sh...
- You might consider in addition to her primary care Western medicin physician, taking her to a Doctor of Chinese Medicine as they look at things from different perspect...
- Homeopathy. Good Luck V.
Weight
Asked by J.V. from San Antonio
on November 18, 2011
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Ok. I know we're all busy Mom's. I was wondering if anyone out had a good weight loss strategy. I would like to lose between 20 to 50 pds and am not sure where to st...
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- I have am a full time working mom of two. Also, my husband is out of town for the next year so I definitely have no time but.... I have been working with a nutrition...
- Weight Watchers on line is easy for me to do and with all the fruits and veggies being zero points I can fill up on them during the day and that makes it easier. Just...
- When I am having motivation, I use myfitnesspal.com It lays it all out for you and you can add your food and exercise, it will tell you what you have left for the day,...
Weight Loss
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on February 25, 2011
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Help!!! It seems like the more I try to lose weight the more I gain... What is going on????? I try so hard to count calories, don't drink pop, and yet I see the scal...
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- give us some more info so we can help you better...what are you eating daily? whats your exercise routine like? my trainer suggests cutting out all breads and sugars f...
- There is not quick fix, no miraculous diet for losing weight. The mathematics of losing weight is quite simple: taking in less calorie than spending them. The only hea...
- Also, try and keep a WRITTEN food journal. it's hard to really keep an accurate count in our head as to what we really consume..as Weight Watchers will indicate, all t...
Weight Loss
Asked by A.L. from Wichita
on July 23, 2011
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Hi I was wondering if anyone could help me out a little. I am wanting to lose some of my baby weight from after having my daughter. I was in the best shape of my life ...
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- When I need to shed a few pounds or inches, I first cut out drinking my calories. I drink only water. You'd be surprised how many calories juice, soda, etc. add to a d...
- I was in the best shape of my life before I got preggers with my third child...and I have yet to take the weight off, but I can tell you how I lost the weight prior to...
- Hi A.---Just be sure you are eating mostly fruits and veggies, particularly veggies, whole grains, beans and legumes with some nuts and seeds (sparingly). These group...
Tantrums, Unexplained Weight Gain, Skin Issues, Constipation-what's Happening?
Asked by T.L. from Burlington
on September 14, 2009
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I have a 5 year old daughter. She had severe constipation from the day she was born. The screams were unbearable and eventually we took her to the ER and she was put...
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- I feel as though I'm in your skin! in many ways, we went through the same. please, please try going gluten-free - it might change your life. Our son has had GI issues ...
- Hi T., I understand how you may feel. My sister-in-law always struggled with very similiar situations growing up. She was always very sensitive to anything not going ...
- T., What you are describing in appearance and behavior really seems like an allergic reaction to something she is eating. I would have her tested. Has her dr tested...
Need 13 Month Old to Gain Weight
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on March 2, 2012
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My 13 month old has lost some weight due to being ill these last few weeks. His doctor suggested toddler formula but he won't drink it. He has always been in the 25-5...
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- Sounds to me like your ped is a proud supporter of formula. My baby is 10 months old, breastfeeds, eats what I eat yet she is only 16 lbs 2 oz. My concern for her lo...
- You could add milk to soups, like homemade cream soups. Add cheese to his scrambled eggs. Add cheese to his veggies. Cream to his oatmeal. Just enrich his ...
- He'll probably start gaining weight naturally as his appetite returns. I think you're giving him plenty of opportunities to eat healthy foods. If he's lost a ton of ...
