Weight Management
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HCG Diet
Asked by K.M. from Oklahoma City
on December 28, 2010
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I'm interested to know of any experiences with or opinions of the HCG diet. My first thought was it was just another fad diet, but I read the "Pounds and Inches" manus...
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- they actually just released a big study on the biggest fads of 2010 and whether or not they were real or scam. The HCG diet and the shake weight were some of the bigge...
- Skip it. Sure you'll lose weight. Anytime you cut your calories dangerously low your body has to rely on fat stores in the body for energy just to survive. Of c...
- I was just reading an article about "The Most Dangerous Diets." I wish I would have saved it. Many very well respected doctors (I know Dr. Oz feels this way) have spok...
Seeking Advice on Diet Pill Adipex
Asked by A.M. from Jackson
on April 15, 2008
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I am considering trying the diet pill Adipex. I was just wondering how bad the side effects were and if anyone would recommend this pill. Thank so much!
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- I have been on and off Adipex for years. It does work for losing weight! I take just one a day and it suppresses my appetite so much I have to remind myself to eat. I'...
- I did a google search - lots of stuff here: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=SKPB,SKPB:2006-46,SKPB:en&q=adipex Your best bet - if you ...
- Don't do it. It can effect or create heart arrythemia. Also if you are an emotional person...your buttons are pushed a lot quicker.
Taking Back My Health Since I've Become a Mom 9 Yrs Ago...
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on May 9, 2008
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I need some advice: I'm only 44 but feel 60 and I want to start being healthy again. I have started riding my bike but I'm sensitive to the sun, I think, as I get migr...
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- Hi A., I can relate to feeling older than your age. I, in many ways, feel better (at 42) than I have since I was a teen. I have 4 children--motherhood does take its t...
- Many people are sun sensitive, including myself, and that does not mean that you can't enjoy working outside and riding your bike! Here are the things that I have fou...
- i've lost 100 pounds by doing this: 1. pray for help. i have been guided how to eat and exercise via inspiration. 2. drink 8-10 glasses of water, or what your body ...
Meal Analysis
Asked by C.M. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2009
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I got a strange question. I am trying to eat better and keep track of my daily calorie intake. The problem that I am having is that I actually cook a lot and website t...
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- www.Sparkpeople.com is it. Their companion site that allows recipe building is www.sparkrecipes.com
- Get the "Cook yourself thin" cookbook. I lost 11 pounds and my husband lost 25 in just 6 weeks. The portion sizes are very reasonable and most are under 500 calories a...
- Spark people does have a recipe builder as part of the program. That will work great and it's free. Good for you taking this step. I have done so well when I was ...
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...
