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I Can't Lose Weight and I Have a Personal Trainer!
Asked by R.P. from Phoenix
on June 18, 2008
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I have been working with a personal trainer for the past four months. I am paying a hefty amount of money and I have only lost 15 lbs! I have a weight loss goal of 6...
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- It sounds like you may not be eating enough. Limiting calories, will keep your body in "save the fat" mode. Eating every 2-3 hours (at least 3 meals and 2 snacks) is...
- Hi R.! I am not sure what part of town you live in but my husband is a firefighter and does personal training and nutrition counseling as well. He also works as a ...
- Hi R., Losing weight is very emotional for women. Sometimes it's helpful to take a look at what is going on in your life and where you feel "emotional weight". Als...
I Cant Gain Weight
Asked by D.F. from Stockton
on December 22, 2007
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It seems the only time i can put weight on or keep weight on is when i am eaither pregnant or nursing, well i am not pregnant or nursing anymore, problem is i am 100 l...
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- Hi I had a friend like that and she went to na ayravedic practisioner an they help a lot for your body type alsoo try checking your thyroid, an high protein suppliment...
- D., Get your thyroid checked! It is probubily over working. It can be easily taken care of with medication. Thyriod disease runs in my family and I have it, that's how...
- I know exactly how you feel! I remember being stuck around 100 lbs. I now wiegh 125 and I love it. The 2 things that helped me are homeopathy and weight lifting. I...
Need Help Losing Weight
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on May 13, 2010
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I know this question has been asked numerous times and I have read thru some of those but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. Here is my situation..I am 41 yr...
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- www.sparkpeople.com it was mentioned in another post~~its free, you can get a meal plan for your week including snacks that makes sure you are at the calorie intake yo...
- Coming from a former fluffy girl (10 years ago I lost 70 pounds and have haven't gained a pound back, even after having a baby). Here's what works for me (and truly sh...
- That is a busy schedule, hopefully you'll get some good advice from working moms as to how they would manage. As far as the food, it sounds like you are eating pretty...
Weight Watcher Problems
Asked by Y.D. from Dallas
on January 29, 2008
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I started WW's almost 3 weeks ago and I am feeling really discouraged. I am supposed to have 34 points a day, but I lowered that to 30 to boost my weight loss (I have ...
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- Eat the amount of points you are supposed to! The point levels are designed to represent the minimum calories and nutrition that you need for healthy weight loss. If...
- Y., I am on WW and have lost 18 pounds but have about 20 or so more to go. Please go back to the amount of points it says to be on b/c when you don't eat enough yo...
- How did you find out how many points you're supposed to have? did you do the point questionnaire on the WW website - once you're a member you can figure that out. ...
Struggling with Weight Issues
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on February 25, 2009
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I am trying to lose weight, and don't seem to know quite how, and what is the best way.. I did start doing TaeBo which I totally love.. but then I sprained my ankle an...
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- Hi C. ugh, tell me about it... it seems near impossible to squeeze that extra time in the day to exercise... but remember every little bit helps. I am a big fan ...
- I feel for you. I know what you mean. Just can't find the energy to get started. I'm anxious to see what advice you get. The weather is turning nice so that will help....
- I think everyone has been through weight struggles, so you're definitely not alone! A few years ago, I did the Nutrisystem program and lost 20 pounds in 2 months. I ...
Weight Watchers
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2008
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I need some feedback from other moms who have tried weight watchers. I am still breastfeeding my 6 month old son and have every intention of continuing until he's a y...
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- Hi Noelle, I have found Weight Watchers to be fantastic. I do the "monthly pass" which costs about $40 / month and includes the online "etools" which has blogs, re...
- My mom went on WW - it was the first program that worked for her and has continued to work. She lost 80 pounds in the first year (keep in mind, she is obsessive, so sh...
- Noelle, Weight Watchers is probably the onlt thing that DOES work. I have tried almost everything, but none of them are maintainable - so restrictive that it can'...
Whats the Best Possible Way to Help an over Weight Teen Lose Weight?
Asked by U.5. from Wichita
on December 28, 2011
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My stepdaughter is overweight (she lives with us during the week). I want to help her. I adjusted my cooking but beyond this I am not sure what to do. Part of this is ...
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- Make sure that even with healthy food she is only eating one plate of food. If she wants a second one, have her wait 30 mins after her first one. It gives the brain ti...
- Where are the other parents in this? Is her mom the type to sabatage a weight loss program or support her? What about dad? Is there more you can do as a family? Ma...
- Do NOT take her to a specialist, you should not even point out or say anything to her that will make her self-conscious. What you say now will stay with her for life....
Over Weight and Dont Know Why.
Asked by J.M. from Las Vegas
on June 6, 2008
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I exersize all day and dont eat even a whole meal a day, I dont know whats wrong, I had a thyroid test and it was negative, Ive always been pretty thin, and now I cant...
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- Hi J., Do you know that yo-yo dieting can really mess up you BMR. Say you loose 20 by not exercising at all. 10 lbs. is water, 5 lbs. is fat, and 5 lbs, is muscle. ...
- Take the advice given to eat small meals every 2-3 hours (aim for 5-6 minimeals per day), all foods in combination (no carbs alone but always with protein) and exercis...
- you have to eat something every 3 hrs to boost your metabolism, I find low carb diets work best for me and fast too. I am 47 and tried stuff that did not work-then I t...
Small for Age
Asked by B.M. from Phoenix
on October 17, 2008
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Hi ladies -
I have a question about the weight of my daughter and if any of you have gone through this. My daughter is 10 months old. She weighs 15 lbs. At birt...
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- Petite healthy child, dont worry. She's helping the growth chart stay "balanced" when the majority of kids are tipping the scales on the wrong end. My 6yo son is ju...
- My son was the same way. When he was a year old he was anly 15 or 17 lbs. His doctor was always concerned but he is just fine. he eats well, he is healthy and in gr...
- I was really glad to read this. My son is 20 months now and has just reached 20 lbs. He was 7 lbs 7 oz when he was born and grew fine untill he was about 9 months ol...
I Need to Loose 25Lbs
Asked by V.H. from Los Angeles
on September 10, 2008
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Any suggestions, any really good dieta? I excercise 3 times a week and I cant seem to loose anymore weight.
My Dr is checking my thyroid because when I was pregnant ...
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- V., I only have one little monkey, but it took me almost a year to get my 'figure' back. I started with walking around my neighborhood with my son in his stroller, ...
- I did weight watchers. They have it for breast feeding mothers. And the have mommy and me classes. Lost my remaining weight in about 3 months.
- Hi V.; Lots of good advice from everyone. You didn't mention if you are nursing and that will make a big difference in how you approach your eating plan. Whichever ...
