Weight Management
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Diet
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on March 6, 2010
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Has anyone tried "alli" for dieting and what has been your experience? My doctor recommended that I try it for one month. I've never tried any diet pills and she said ...
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- I have had a few friends that have tried Alli. Yes, they lost weight but, they all experience bad stomach pains and the poops. Some of them even wore depends because ...
- i haven't tried it but a friend has. she had a bit of the uncontrollable bowel thing for about a week or two. after that she was fine. she has lost quite a bit of weig...
- Hi Momma- I do not reccommend Alli. A friend of mine tried it to shed a few extra pounds, and she had the uncontrollable bowel. She was walking down the hall at work ...
Shrinking Thighs
Asked by D.W. from Jacksonville
on July 14, 2009
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What is the best way to shrink my thighs?? I work out 5-6 days a week. I do cardio, usually running, 30-45 minutes (depending on the day) and then do strength traini...
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- My upper/outer thighs popped out overnight when I was 13. I have run the gamut of weight from 150 to 90 pounds, spent time obsessing about them (via an eating disorde...
- Hi D., You didn't say if your weight loss or your body was evenly proportioned. Unless you are doing too much to build thighs the rest of the exercise should shrink...
- I hate to tell you this but the running can make your thighs bigger as you build muscle. Also working out can do the same. My duaghter is very small and when she start...
Did Slim-Fast Work?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on March 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if the Slim-Fast diet actually worked for anybody? I'm worried that I'll start the diet and be so hungry through out the day that I'll fail the di...
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- Slim-Fast shakes have a really high sugar content. If you want something drinkable that will keep you from being hungry, try Spiru-tein (available at co-ops) mixed wit...
- I agree with most of the other posters. I have tried Slim Fast and found it to be "interesting," not especially flavorful (although those peanut butter bars are yummy)...
- I haven't tried but my understanding is 95% gain there weight back in one year and in two years 97% do. The only real way to lose weight in get into shape is to chang...
Belly Fat Relacore
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on March 8, 2007
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does relacore really reduce belly fat or what can i do to reduce belly fat
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- i tried relacore once (mostly tried every diet pill once..lol) thought it would be great for stress and belly fat... but it wasnt.. thought it was a waist of my money..
- I agree with Cristina below. There is no other way to lose weight and get into great shape unless you eat right AND excercise. Just like anything else, if you want som...
- N., I have had two babies in the past 5 years. Belly fat has always lingered until I tried the Abs Diet this January. What a miracle. I got back my slim belly an...
Bored with Dinners and Would like to Give Try Menu Planning
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on January 14, 2009
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I have been reading the other posts lately about menu planning to save money and thought it was time to try it at my house. I am very tired with our meals and would l...
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- Hi, I plan by the meals. I find recipe books and some one bought me Rachael Rays mag. last year. I like that. I am a working mom with two kids and a tight budget. I...
- You might want to give Dinner By Design a try. No, I do not work for them and I am not trying to sell you anything! I don't get any sort of referral for it, so you k...
- I'm a huge fan of Kraft.com -- very easy, fast and tasty meals. Some give you the option of preparing them with less fat/calories than what is in the main recipe. ...
Newly DX with High Blood Pressure
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on March 8, 2009
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Hey ladies,
I went to the drs on Friday just for a check up and some other meds to kick my anixety. Well my blood pressure was 160/100. He immediately told me I had t...
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- Hi P., There is much misinformation about the causes of chronic conditions like high blood pressure in conventional medicine, and misguided treatment programs whi...
- You've already received good advice, but I'll add one thing. Start paying attention to your sodium intake. Salt is bad. Processed food usually has a very high sodium ...
- I would recommend to take the meds to reduce your blood pressure then start your effort of a more healthy lifestyle. My husband we put on meds for his blood pressure t...
Low fat/Low Calorie Recipes
Asked by K.L. from Spokane
on February 21, 2007
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My husband and I are making a lifestyle change, and we are trying to eat healty. We have 2 little ones and we want to make sure they stay as healthy as we can. I was w...
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- The site ava gave below is the one I recommend as well. http://www.allrecipes.com is a WONDERFUL site. Most recipes tell you the nutritional facts for that meal, you...
- You should go to allrecipes.com; they actually have a healthy eating category with recipes of every kind imaginable!
- You really do not have to CHANGE anything you eat. You just have to adjust the recipies you already have. Turn all of your carbs into whole grains. Even pastas and ...
Hey
Asked by Z.M. from San Francisco
on May 17, 2011
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how do i looes my baby wight any ideas
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- Eat cooked vegetables, fresh fruits, and 2 servings of meat per day, only the size of your palm. Eat fiber filled foods, no sweets, and whole wheat bread. Drink skim...
- Do what others suggested, but most of all, STAY MOTIVATED. It's so easy to lose motivation when you're a mom. Find several things that motivate you: I want to get h...
- Weight gain/loss has to do with hormones - your insulin. You want to eat to keep your insulin at an even level (this has nothing to do with diabetes - it's just how o...
What Type of Foods Will Cause You to Bloat?
Asked by A.!. from Detroit
on May 10, 2011
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Mama's doing a personal survey on myself and starting to track the type of foods that will cause my stomach to bloat and become gassy.
So far it is fruit for me, wh...
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- Sugar gives me gas. No doubt. That's why I rarely use it. Organic sugar use at best. And there are natural sugars in a lot of fruits, so that could be your catalys...
- Salad & brocolli....two things I love. I use to eat a salad every day for lunch. Now I eat one on the weekend and the bloating doesn't really happen. I miss the s...
- I'm so glad you asked this, i have been complaining about the same thing...Its driving me nuts !
Best Body Shaper?!
Asked by J.R. from San Antonio
on May 2, 2009
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Hi-
I am in need of a great body shaper for my sister-in-law's wedding. Baby #2 is 10 months but my tummy looks like she's still in there! :) Any great brands yo...
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- I too have been fighting the battle of the tummy. I have 3 children and could never lose it between them but I tried something after my last baby who I had 7 months ag...
- I bought a spanks shapewear it was nice control with out killing u. They also have a infomercial now about losing several sizes and its a awesome looking girtle that c...
- Dillards have some good ones and different styles.
