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"Carbohydrate Addicts" Diet.... Anyone Tried This Diet?
Asked by K.C. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2007
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I have about 20 pounds to lose, and I've been trying to find a diet that works for me. I tried the Atkins diet- 20 carbs a day for 2 weeks, but it was too difficult f...
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- so much advice, where do you start? patience, you didnt gain it fast, you wont lose it fast. Eat right, exercise and forgive yourself for anything in between! I h...
- Ive been on the Medifast diet since sept and have lost 49 lbs so far. I would recommend checking them out! Feel free to email me for questions :) their website is ...
- Hi K., I am a nutritionist and I would be very happy to give you a free evaluation. We can see what your lifestyle and nutrition habits are and we can, also, do a ...
Alternatives to Diet Pop
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 13, 2011
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So I have a bit of an addiction... Diet Coke. I do not drink coffee, smoke, or do drugs, so I've always felt like it was ok to have just one little bad habit. But I ...
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- I have started buying flavored sparkling water for me and my kids. Walmart carries a large selection and they're pretty cheap. My kids call it "soda" because it has ...
- I'm cutting down on my diet soda consumption. So I make myself drink more water. I may think it's "blah," but I drink it anyhow. I have cut down to one pop a day, b...
- My husband is diabetic and we drink cystal light lemonade....definately better than pop, which stains and rots your teeth.
Good Way to Lose Weight for Mom Who Is Still Nursing Her 1 Year Old?
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on August 31, 2009
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I'm over 40, so I know it will be challenging. I've tried South Beach before and it worked, but not sure I'm ready to do that one again. The first phase is kind of bru...
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- Hi M., You might try CINCH after nursing and Shaklee's regular protein now. Using Cinch after you finish nursing will not only help you lose weight but takes inche...
- Losing weight is very hard - even if you're not nursing. I lost 30-35 lbs within a year after each one of my babies. What I did wasn't one of the special diets. I st...
- Weight Watchers has a special program for nursing moms. It makes sure you get enough calories and nutrients to produce enough milk, while still losing weight yourself....
Seeking: Weight Loss Results
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on August 18, 2010
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I have set the goal to lose 20-25 pounds this fall. I plan to run and work out 5 days a week and to eat more healthy--I try to go with a moderate diet--reducing fat a...
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- Hello! Well, I also wanted to lose 15-20 pounds and fast! I like to see results fast as well...it's discouraging if not. I took the EXTREME route. I did the hCG die...
- Hi J., between having two babies in my forties and "forgetting" to stop eating whatever I wanted when I stopped breastfeeding, I found that the scale had tipped to 10 ...
- I can only imagine you'll get a million different answers. Here's my take on it, and I apologize in advance for being long-winded. You lose weight when you put o...
Nutritional Impact on Infant When Mom Has a Sweet Tooth
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on April 6, 2008
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Is there a negative impact on baby if I have a sweet tooth and consume too much sugar while nursing? I have always had a sweet tooth and am now trying to eat natural s...
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- hi J.! i know how you feel! i share that same sweet tooth. i know that too much sugar can contribute to candida (yeast) overgrowth. also, chocolate can have an i...
- Hi J., I don't have any advice b/c I too have a sweet tooth. I just wanted to say thanks for asking. I learned a lot, and will start watching myself. I'm nursing an al...
- Sugar is very bad for you and your baby. If you stay away from sugar for two weeks, you should stop craving it. I use stevia in my coffee. I like the liquid stevia, no...
Should I Cut Out ALL Sugars or Only Junk Foods/treats?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on March 18, 2011
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I am looking to get back into shape and lose a few pounds (aren't we all - LOL), but I'm wondering what you think about cutting back on sugar. It is BY FAR my biggest...
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- I went on a "no sugar, no white flour" diet a few years ago. It was VERY difficult the first week (due to your body's addiction to sugar), but then after that was very...
- I've noticed that when I eat whole grain foods and stay away from the white stuff, I'm satisified with normal portions and don't have any cravings -- it's easier to ea...
- Switch the bread to multi whole grain. Still yummy. Keep pasta to a minimum-making the veggies and sauce and salad the biggest portions on the plate with a little bi...
Hard to Loose Weight After 2Nd Baby
Asked by L.H. from Spokane
on February 19, 2008
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I have always weighted roughly 125 and after my son and breastfeeding I found it was very easy to get my weight off. I had a baby girl about 8 months ago and although ...
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- I had to lose 20-25 pounds after having each of my kids. I did it in 9 months - 1 year. Started by keeping a food journal for 2 weeks (writing down everything i ate/...
- Hi L., I too am having a hard time losing weight after my second child. I am retaining water... A LOT of water! I haven't lost 1 pound since I had my son 7 months...
- I do weight watchers and it is really the best thing out there, you can eat whatever you want. You just need to be accountable for it. I am also a 30 almost 31 year ...
Need Nutritious Snacks and Meal Ideas for Growing 12 Year Old Boy
Asked by J.J. from Pocatello
on June 17, 2009
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Hello! I have a big and tall barely 12 year old son. He is 5'6" amd 196 lbs. We recently took him to the doctor for a scout physical and 7th grade immunizations. The d...
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- Hi J.. A great alternative to soda is 1/2 juice with 1/2 seltzer water, sparkling water or club soda. I do this for my kids birthday parties as a special treat. T...
- The Walmart brand of crystal light is cheap and delicious. Tastes better than Kool-aid I think.
- I am reading a great book called Healthy for Life by Dr. Ray Strand. In a nut shell, Americans eat way too much processed food and sugar. He goes by the glycemic i...
Help Me Lose Weight
Asked by C.H. from Denver
on April 30, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had any good tips on shedding the baby weight. I gained a lot with both my pregnancies(like 40 lbs). With the first though it came off very...
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- Hi C., I am an Arbonne consultant and Arbonne offers some fabulous weight loss products that are easy to use and are all pure safe and beneficial. Just a few of th...
- Hi C., I've been following a program on-line at a website called "Spark People." www.sparkpeople.com It's really fun and free! Good luck! P.
- I am a stay at home mom also and I love to snack. I would recomend weight watchers It works for me. You can even go on-line to their website and buy the stuff so you...
How Is Wheat Allergy Diagnosed?
Asked by M.G. from Omaha
on December 23, 2008
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My step-son's mom took him to see an allergist today. He's always sneezing, etc. His mother left us a msg and said that he is allergic to all the typical things that...
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- One of my daycare kids has a wheat allergy so we had to do the two week test. Her main symptoms were ezyma, really dry flaky skin on her legs and arms. Luckily the all...
- None of my children have a wheat allergy, however, some good friends of mine had a son who is. I remember him being sick all of the time after eating anything with wh...
- Celiac can be diagnosed with a blood test. I'm not sure of all the symptoms, but some can be constipation, behavioral issues. I would ask for a blood test to find ...
