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Trimming the "BELLY FAT"
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on July 30, 2009
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Hey there moms!
I am in my early thirty's, have 3 kids and have always been a bit athletic. I eat healthy and like to splurge in yummys from time to time. I have de...
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- Good Morning C., How about getting a Belly Dancing DVD and have a blast. It works the tummy, abs, thigh everything.. Those snake rolls will get ya going for sure. Th...
- ZUMBA!!!! I am also a mom in my 30s and a "little athletic." After knee surgery, I found yoga to help strengthen and rehab the knee. Yoga was great for stress relie...
- 20 minutes of cardio at least 4 days a week. Does NOT have to be running.
Picky Picky Picky Eater
Asked by S.E. from Minneapolis
on December 5, 2008
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My son is so picky, unusually picky I would say. He won't eat bread, meat, cheese, noodles or anything "regular kids" eat. He won't even try a bite, let alone touch ...
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- Yep, we're right there with you. My 3 year old has autism and food sensory issues. He won't eat meats (except chicken nuggets and hot dogs occassionaly) or veggies. ...
- I was some what picky as a child as well. The doctor told my mom to stop giving me only the things I would eat. I had to eat what I was given. He said a child wont ...
- It may sound odd but my nephew was a really really picky eater only cheese and chicken nugget the dr said to feed him the canned protein drinks becasue wouldnt eat any...
Seeking Healthy Snacks to Loose Weight During My Day
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on June 16, 2009
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I have been exercising 4x a week - weight lifting and step classes, but i have not been loosing weight. i need some tips so i can eat easy healthy snacks during the da...
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- I completely agree with SH. You need to look at how your clothes are fitting and if you are losing inches vs. lbs. I was a gym rat before having my children, but aft...
- E., Agree with Susan and Jennifer S, on this one. Eat more meals during the day, but portion control is so important. I lost 30 pounds by doing this with a combo of...
- If you aren't losing weight then it's your overall diet, not just snacks. In fact, losing weight is 80% diet and only 20% exercise, not that exercise should be avoided...
How Often Do Your Children Eat Candy?
Asked by N.V. from Dallas
on March 24, 2009
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I am a mother to 3 girls ages 13, 11 and 8 and was wondering how often you let your kids eat candy? My daughters have been eating candy whenever they want and I think...
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- We limit candy in our house too. Sugarless gum is allowed daily as a reward. We do give "prizes" that are candy, but not everyday. How to put a stop to it - stop ...
- I have a 14 yr old daughter. I keep a good stash of candy (and junk) in my house. Most of the time, her friends will eat some of it but I have found that none of them...
- not that often! once a day would be too much for my liking, as the sugar would make them bounce around. i don't buy it unless it's a special occassion, then i hide i...
Seeking Help with Kids on Opposite Ends of the Food Spectrum
Asked by J.R. from Indianapolis
on October 9, 2006
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My kids are nine and seven. Both have been diagnosed with ADHD, after extensive testing. My daughter is nine, and weighs between 45 and 50 lbs at any given time. My so...
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- My name is E. and i know where you are coming from i have a son thathas ADHD. and yes he was a little overweight but the meds took the weight off him to fast and he ne...
- My 9 year old daughter weighs only 42lbs and my 7 year old daughter weighs 63lbs. I am in the same boat as you. I believe as long as they both are happy and have great...
- The main thing you need to do is make sure they are both eating healthily, not make sure one is eating a lot and one is eating a little. Sugary things and caffeine wil...
Seeking Health Help
Asked by M.K. from San Francisco
on January 13, 2008
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My daughter isn't very healthy. She's become a vegetarian and is sticking to that well. However, she's only expected to grow to 5" when she's older and she isn't getti...
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- I agree with other mom's that many 7th grade kids aren't fond of exercising & don't choose the best foods out there. I would recommend checking into food allergies & ...
- What does it mean that she is not very healthy? What about trying probiotics daily? The kind I recommend are by Enzymatic Therapy. Also, go to Pharmaca in Sonoma ...
- Hello M., It's been a while since you posted your question, but can't help but adding some advice... Being Vegetarian is ok...as long as you supplement with high qua...
Too Early for Peanut Butter?
Asked by T.T. from Denver
on March 1, 2008
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My son is almost 18 months old, and I am really wanting to try peanut butter with him. Our doctor had said to wait until he is 3, but I think that is a little crazy. M...
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- Hey! My doctor told me two years old, but that most mom's usually do it by 18 mos. I think you are fine to try it. My son is 18 mos old too, and he has tried it, bu...
- I love peanut butter and eat it a lot. My third child that was born this past September and would just scream after nursing and her face was all rashy. Someone suggest...
- If you have ANY food allergies in your family history WAIT! It is not worth it to take the chance! The earlier a food is introduced the more likely a food allergy wi...
9-Year Old Son Is Becoming Overweight
Asked by K.W. from Eugene
on November 27, 2006
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Hi all.
I have a 9-year old son, our youngest. He's always been a big kid- he's about 4'8" and (don't have a scale at home) probably around 100, 110 lbs. He's been i...
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- Hi K., I see you also try to maintain a "so-so healthy diet" that we moms try to incorporate into our lifestyles. I often wonder how I made sure my children...
- Hi K., Adderall is actually a stimulant and it could cause weight loss. As far as your husband drinking soda that his his choice to ruin his teeth and and drink all ...
- You might want to avoid products with high fructose corn syrup. When I moved down to the US from Canada, I put on about 50 pounds in a year without having changed my ...
