Q. Question? Hi. Im 14. I weigh 8 stone 9 pounds and I would guess my height is about 5:2 am a overweight? Or big/fat? Whatever.
Since last year when I started to wear size 10 jeans I have been so depressed, i am the same size as my mum & weigh more than her. She assures me that I am not fat but all mothers would say that wouldnt they? I'm not asking for weight loss tips or anything or looking people to reassure me. I just want HONEST opinions. Thank You
there are 14 pounds in a stone btw.
for anyone who doesnt know
& a size 10 in america is like a size 8 here btw

A. Best Answer: Darling you are only 14, any weight you think you are bearing is just puppy fat, when i was 14 i was 4 ft 11 and weighed about 9 stone, i constantly got teased for being the small fat one. your mum is right, you aren't fat. it's just puberty and eventually your hormones will sort themselves out!!

if you want to get fit try getting a hobby that is fun e.g. swimming and get mates involved, make sure your mum gives you plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables,


and smile!!

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Q. Question? I have lost 3 stone but am finding it a struggle as the weight loss has gone really slow. I have another 8 stone to lose and now I may have to have an operation so it would be beneficial if I could get the rest of the weight off quickly.
I know Cambridge Diet & Lighter Life are very speedy weight loss systems and I am willing to do it but I want to know how fast they are but more importantly how much they cost? I have a family so my budget is very limited and I have heard that Lighter Life is in the region of £60 per week which is totally out of my price range.
Is there a cheaper alternative?

A. Best Answer: The cheaper alternative:-

Breakfast. Oatmeal. It's low GL so releases eneregy slowly and keeps you fuller for longer. Make it with water, add a little honey to sweeten. CAn add on a small handful fresh chopped fruit too.

Lunch. Grilled fish. Veg. Small boiled / jacket potato.

Dinner. Grilled fish / chicken / pork. Salad. Small amount brown rice.

SNACKS.
Fresh fruit. Handful dried fruit. Handful nuts. Raw veg - carrot and cucumber sticks.

DRINKS.
Water, water and more water!

NO:-
Reformed meats.
White bread, white rice, white pasta.
Packet & microwave foods.
Low sugar foods - this contains more fat to make it taste nicer.
Low fat foods - this contains more sugar to make it taste nicer.
No fizzy drinks.
No artificial sweeteners.


PORTION SIZE.
Protein - lean, not reformed. Should fit in 1 cupped palm.
Veg / salad - fits in 2 cupped palsm or over 1/2 your plate.
Carbs - 2 cooked level tablespoons.
Bread - no white bread, have rye. Again, low GL.

FEELING HUNGRY?
We constantly have ready access to food and often mistake thirst for hunger. So, feeling hungry - have a glass of water and wait 10 mins. Still REALLY hungry? Then eat a piece of fruit.


The Cambridge and L.L. diets are *extreme* 500cals a day diets and should only be done under medical guidance. I know the LL diet involves eating their foods and then being weaned back on to regular food. Just eat wholesome, nutritionally dense and low G.L. foods (Google Low GL Foods for a list of what's what) and this'll do the job.

Good luck and sorry this is such a long read!

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Q. Question? K, so i am currently 154 lbs (am 5'5 by the way) and am a little bit overweight. I want to reach 133 lbs. Can anyone tell me any good tips they have for weight loss? I have lost 1 stone 4 lbs since I started the diet in January and am hoping to loose24 lbs by the end of september. I exercise at least 1 hour a day and keep my calorie intake to about 1,600.
Oh, and I have checked with online height and weight charts- 9 stone 7 lbs (my goal) should be healthy for my large frame and pear shape... right?!
Thanks to everyone in advance for reading and answering this question :)

A. Best Answer: Its what you feel happy at hun carry on your diet till you feel good in your own skin that what i am aiming to do i have lost 2 stone over a year.

I wouldnt put to much pressure on yourself either i aim for a1.5lb to 2lb loss a week xx

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Q. Question? About 2months ago i joined a gym and i am on a diet, iv cut out alot of junk food and go to the gym about 3times a week.

But im still gaining weight and my clothes are getting tighter.

Is there anything anyone can surgest that i can do to get fitter and loose wieght? Im 20, 5'6 and weigh about 13 stones.

Please can someone help me?

Thanks
x
This makes me very depresed aswell, is there anything my doctor can do to help me?

A. Best Answer: Hey, I'd suggest joining a weight loss club like weight watchers... It's worked wonders for me, so far I've lost 50lbs, dropped 2 dress sizes (almost 3!!) and am very healthy now - I'm 5'9" and weigh 10.10, when I started I weighed 14.4 so it definately works!!!!

To lose weight in the beginning I'd suggest more cardio and a small amount of resistance to help build up your muscles. Try the classes at your gym, I'd recommed a body combat or body attack class. I also used to do pump which is a more resistance based work out, but found that after a whiel the only way to get results from it is to increase your weights, and I didn't want to bulk up.

And make sure you're eating enough... it could actally be working against you! But seriously check out weight watchers or slimming world. You'll also get a lot of support and pointing in the right direction, and remember that healthy weight loss takes time, you should only be aiming for 1lb a week, and I know that seems like a long time, but it does add up in the end. Good luck and if you need any more advice or help contact me! x

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Q. Question? I've been working out and eating healthily since Jan this year and have lost weight, but not on the scales as I have replaced fat with muscle, but my clothes are certainly looser and my stomach is flatter. My one problem though is fat on my hips, I can't seem to shift it from there. I can visibly feel the fat so I know it's not the actual width of my bones. I run 3-4 times a week and also do spin classes and work with weights 2-3 times a week. Any ideas on how to shift this fat from this area? Thanks

A. Best Answer: Running will shift that..trust me..3 -4 times a week

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Q. Question? How long if i start smoking and only drinking diet soda today will it take to start seeing results?

A. Best Answer: as soon as the diet soad har rotted your teeth away. diet soad had less sugar, but still all the acid. the acid is what causes your teeth to rot away. so when your teeth become too fragile to eat and you have to get dentures then you probably will loose alot of weight cause you cant eat without dentures.
smoking - its a myth that you loose weight. infact its just something that replaces snacking. yes there are tiny amounts of something that acts as an apetite suppressant, but the taking up your time instead of snacking has more of an effect.

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Q. Question? My BMI is 20.4, which is fine. However, I'm not as toned as I used to be and would like to remove the tiny bit of fat around my stomach. What sort of things should I do?
I know it's probably impossible, but is there anything I can do that only tones and doesn't make me lose weight from all over my body? I've dropped 2kg (I took chocolate out of my diet and the weight loss was inadvertent) but it mostly went from my boobs, which was annoying, cos they weren't big to start with!
Thanks :)

A. Best Answer: Pilates or yoga, with an instructor.

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Q. Question? Hi, After hearing, and reading all the horror stories about the Mirena coil i'd be interested to hear from anyone who LOST weight when using..... I'm into my 2nd month and have lost weight, this could be water retention... My moods are more balanced, my periods have already virtually vanished and my bloatedness has gone........

A. Best Answer: Mirena not only acts as a reliable contraceptive, but is also used to help both menorrhagia and PMS. Weight loss is recorded, but is frankly very uncommon.

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Q. Question? Hi everyone
I know that weight loss is all about calorie burning.
I want to ask that how do sugar affect weight loss?

And I drink 1 litre fruit juice everyday. The juice contains about 17g sugar per 200ml.

Will it affect weight loss? Is it no good?
85g sugar from fruit juice, is it a lot?

Thanks

A. Best Answer: That amount of sugar WILL affect your weight loss - in a bad way.

When you think of sugar, think of it leading to fat - as this is what sugar does, leads to fat.

85g is so much it makes me cringe!
Try having just one glass of fruit juice with your breakfast - then drink only water.

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