Weight Gain: Tween
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Baby Weight Gain and Something Else...
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on August 19, 2010
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Okay...please forgive my ignorance...I'm a first time mom and I'd ask my sister, but she likes to exagerate everything and scare me. My two questions are:
1) My son i...
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- If you are exclusively breastfeeding, any bleeding in the first 48 (or 50? or 56?) days postpartum is considered lochia and not menstruation. Even if you stopped ble...
- My kiddo gained weight like that too, but the reason she couldn't be satisfied is because she had reflux, and the eating soothed her esophagus, so keep an eye out for ...
- My son did that, so what i did was give him rice cereal and he kept it down, his body was trying to tell me he needed something with more substance. I .know many of yo...
Lying About Your Weight....
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 16, 2011
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The other day I posted a question about lying about your kids age to get them a free kids meal. The resounding response was absolutely not. (Thank you for all your ans...
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- I don't lie about my kids age OR my weight or own age. No double standard here :) To answer your last question about the waitress thing... I think the bigger probl...
- I think it's kind of silly to lie about weight. I mean, if someone tells me they weight 110 pounds and they clearly don't...it just seems desperate and delusional. I d...
- Believe me or don't - but I have honestly never lied about my weight or the ages of my kids. Neither has ever crossed my mind. And I do see your point - valid. =)
Weight Loss
Asked by A.C. from Rockford
on September 17, 2009
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Hello,
So I am struggling with losing weight. I lost already 30 pound by exercise and watching what I eat but now Im stuck Im 150 pounds and my goal is to get to 130 ...
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- A., I have found an amazing program called Core 4. It is four products that work together and me and my husband have seen great results. I have lost 8 pounds and my hu...
- You have gotten great advice so far. I used turbo jam after my son was born. I was up one morning nursing at 4:00 am and bought it off an infomercial (which I never ...
- I agree completely with response from M R! I've been listening to a podcast put out by Fat to Fit radio and they have a ton of great information. They have a websi...
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...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
Need to Loose Weight
Asked by S.J. from Philadelphia
on May 3, 2007
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Please Help! I am 29 years old and had a child 3 1/2 years ago. I had many complex issues during my delivery which has given me tons of weight problems. I just had my ...
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- try signing up on weightwatchers.com... after being on the program for 3 monthes, i lost 30 lbs. and keeping the weight off was easy as well. good luck!
- I suggest walking, everyday, even if it only 15 minutes! 30 - 40 minutes at a good pace will really start to get your body going. I would also say drink lots of wate...
- Hi S., My friends and i started an online support group and you are welcomed to join if you want. Everyone is far away from each other to email is the best source for...
Seeking Weight Loss Buddies
Asked by J.M. from Buffalo
on May 6, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I have finally hit my all time heaviest weight ever! It has been effecting my marriage, and actualy my whole life. I am finally willing to admit to m...
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- Hello J. I would love to join you on your weight loss journey. I totally understand I reached that point in my life around 13 years ago. I was at 230 pounds and still...
- I needed to lose 80 lbs as well - I am already 15 pounds down - but more importantly I have lost over 5% body fat - built up more muscle mass and lost 5 inches off my ...
- Good for you for being willing to be honest about your health and happiness. Your daughters will no doubt look up to your positive choices as they get older! I have s...
Helping a 10Yo Lose Weight
Asked by D.D. from Cleveland
on July 26, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had some good ideas on how to help a 10yo girl lose weight. She just needs to lose a little but lately instead of losing she seems to be gain...
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- Eating healthy food as a family will help. No processed foods (especially boxed foods). More veggies, whole grains, and beans, less fatty foods, white bread, and sug...
- D., I know you have received alot of responses about your daughter. I do believe that receiving optimal levels of balanced nutrition is huge. I attached a link to our...
- We found that it was easier to not discuss weight at all. We eliminated salty (chips et.) and sweets(cookies, cake) from our house and replaced them with more fruits, ...
Not Gaining Any Weight During My 3Rd Trimester
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on July 1, 2008
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Hello, I am 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I went to the doctor yesterday (I am now going every 2wks) and I have been at the same weight for my last 3 appointmen...
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- A., Don't worry too much. It is normal to not gain weight at the end or during. With my first baby I lost weight in the first trimester and never gained it back. ...
- I gained all of my weight with my son in the first 5 months and then just basically stayed within 4 pounds of that weight. He was fine.
- I haven't read the responses, so I may be repeating, but I think the baby consumes more calories at the end than any other time and it's normal to not gain or even los...
Baby Weight
Asked by T.D. from Louisville
on September 20, 2006
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i gained about 65lbs while i was pregnant. I had my little girl about 8 weeks ago and am wondering how to get my body back to normal faster. any suggestions of good r...
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- T., Breast feeding helps you lose weight faster bc you're expending more calories than you're consuming (hopefully). Also, my understanding is it takes about 3 mon...
- First on the stretch marks. I had terrible stretch marks, it looked like a tiger had clawed me on both sides of my stomach. They were about 1-2 inches wide and about...
- I too gained about 60 # with my son. I was 117# pre-pregnancy(19 yrs old), and now, almost 2 1/2 years after having my son, I am just now back at 122#. I had a c-secti...
