Weight Gain: Sam's Club
Results 1-10 from 12 articles
Weight Loss!
Asked by J.T. from Fayetteville
on March 7, 2008
-
I am trying to lose weight. My husband and I are renewing our vows in October and I really need some weight loss tips. My stomache area is where I need the most help.I...
Answers
- I've recently lost 20 pounds from midruff, belly, hips butt. I drink a high protein/high complex carb shake from Max Muscle called Primo Max (http://www.maxmuscle.com...
- check us out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PleasantlyPlumpSupport
- from experice from diet pills.... they may work for the moment.... they are maybe a quick fix.... but they do not encourage a healthy eating life style.... Weight watc...
Looking for Moms Advice, and Experiences with Weight Loss Programs...
Asked by C.C. from Fort Walton Beach
on March 14, 2008
-
I have been struggling with the last 30 lbs of my baby-weight, after my 2nd c-section. To top it off, had to have an emergency partial hysterectomy 3 months ago. Am s...
Answers
- www.sparkpeople.com great communities, and best of all free!
- The sparkteam site is gold! I just signed up and hope to be a weight loss success!
- Hi--I had a problem with baby weight too--I gained over 50lbs and the first 20 camee off fine but then I got stuck. Weight watchers is awesome--really the best weight...
Food Aversion
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on October 26, 2007
-
Ok, so I know this is my 100th post but you girls are just so good at offering advice. Here's another one...
I'm almost 7 weeks pregnant with #2. This past week or ...
Answers
- Are you drinking okay? Have you tried the Ensure-type products for moms-to-be? That's one way to at least get a few calories in your system. What about dairy? Can ...
- Hi... Have you tried any of the morning sickness remedies out there? Morning Sickness Magic is really good and so are the Preggie Pops. It's defenitely worth a shot...
- Ensure or one of the other brands like it. They are meal replacement shakes that people who have trouble keeping solid food down for one reason or another can drink to...
Help with Low Milk Supply
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on January 17, 2010
-
Hi to all you mamas!
My son is 5 1/2 months and we have been breastfeeding from the start. At his 4 month check up, he had fallen completely off the growth chart (in...
Answers
- It sounds like you're mainly concerned about your son gaining weight. I would recommend nursing him on just one side. That way he gets the hind milk or cream that co...
- I tried Goats Rue by Mother Love, it seemed to help me.
- I have also had supply issues with my daughter. It is my understanding that long term use of raspberry leaf might inhibit supply...so you might consider laying off of...
Which Is the Best Stretch Mark Preventative?
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on March 21, 2009
-
Hi, Moms- I am expecting my first baby in August. As my tummy begins to expand, I am wondering if there is a product out there that helps prevent stretch marks. I know...
Answers
- No advice except be sure you do it! I got lazy and didn't use lotions and the last 3 weeks my baby got huge and now I have horrible stretch marks that I will forever r...
- With my first pregnancy, every woman that worked with my husband said to get Tummy Honey Butter and none of them had stretch marks. So, I bought it and I also did not...
- I used the Mustela products when I was pregnant and loved them. Babies R Us carries some Mustela products or you can find them online. I didn't get any stretch marks.
Almost 5 Months Pregnant and Can't Quit Itching.....
Asked by S.J. from Albuquerque
on July 14, 2009
-
I am almost 5 months pregnant, and I itch like crazy. This is my second child and I itched with the first one too, but not near as bad as this. I haven't been sleepi...
Answers
- Hi, S., congratulations. You may be allergic to one or all of your soaps used for clothing or yourself. Try some of our safe and environmentally free products at disco...
- I am sooooo sorry! I had this with my first starting at about 6 months and it got worse closer to the end of my pregnancy. I was told it's hormonal (the word "pupps" w...
- My sister had this problem. Cholestasis is the name I believe. It has something to do with the liver and detox. She had this with both of her pregnancies and it was...
Tea While Pregnant
Asked by S.M. from New York
on April 7, 2010
-
I read somewhere that teas marketed for pregnant woman are actually not good for pregnant woman. I know Green Tea and herbals are out of the question as well. Can some...
Answers
- Please, please, please check with your own personal doctor. I had no problems drinking green tea (decaffeinated) while I was pregnant but I stuck with a domestic bran...
- Herbal teas are not just flavored water. They have medicinal effects on your body. Always check with your Midwife/OB. I've cleared a couple of teas with my midw...
- Substitute, vitamin D more then what is in your prenatal and vitamins in general I have not consumed liquid caffeine in over 6 years and have had no issues with exhaus...
Formula
Asked by K.B. from Lansing
on January 9, 2008
-
I have a 4 year old daughter, and we used Similac Advanced with her. I am currently pregnant with our second child and was wondering if I could get some input. My frie...
Answers
- I was on assistance when getting formula for my daughter, so I had to use Similac, and have no first-hand experience with off-brand formula. However, the FDA regulate...
- K., My advice is to save the money. Our pediatrician says formulas are all the same...they have to be (due to FDA regulations, etc.) The difference between them is t...
- Hi, I think Off Brand is totally fine. Big companies often produce more than they can sell undera certain brand name and just put the same stuff in a container with a...
Help to Stop Smoking
Asked by J.D. from Detroit
on March 8, 2009
-
I really really need some advice on how to quit smoking. I have 2 kids and quit both times I was pregnant and waited to start up until after breast- feeding. So I know...
Answers
- J.; You are on your way!! Sounds to me like you have all the right stuff going on in your head, now you just have to feel it in your heart. After smoking for over 35...
- First of all YOU HAVE TO NOT WANT TO SMOKE! If mentally you are NOt ready it will never happen no matter what you try. Once you have figured that out you can try Z...
- Oh I just saw your response...so I'm adding this part to my original response...the trick to Chantix is (it made me sick too) cut the pills in half. Take one half at a...
What You Wish You Had Known About Being Pregnant...
Asked by J.C. from Boise
on August 8, 2008
-
What do you wish someone had told you about being pregnant? Or what advice helped you the most?
Answers
- Soda crackers at the head of your bed help with morning sickness before your feet hit the floor. Labor is a little more intense than you thought it would be. It's l...
- Congratulations to you J..take very good care of yourself and your precious one you are carrying inside of you. Drink plenty of water. Walk and use plenty of shea butt...
- I wish I would have known with my first how incredible natural labor would be. I had to have a c-section due to my child being frank breech (wish I would have done mo...
