1. Posted by B on Wed, Sep 12, 2007, 11:59 am PDT

need diet information for men aswell

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2. Posted by Janie V on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 9:56 am PDT

Wow. This is all good info and very true. Thanks for posting this online.

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3. Posted by lets_rumble_in_2003 on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:00 am PDT

I found these tips to be of great use. But, I agree with the writer relative to the water issue. Too much can be detrimental to your health. Thanks for the great tips!

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4. Posted by deyana j on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:00 am PDT

could be nice to get some tips to lose wgt around 10 kgs a month...possible? i do yoga .....

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5. Posted by Rachael P on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:03 am PDT

Good points made here, especially about what we drink. Cutting out alcohol can make a world of difference!!

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6. Posted by akflashtaz on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:07 am PDT

I live in Alaska, and during the winter it is very hard not to pack on the pounds, it's like no matter what you do you still end up with a layer of fat to keep you warm. I try and stay away from the no-no group of foods, but the long cold dark winters nights are no match for me, you give in because there is nothing else to do. I now have learned how to keep the weight down, I run a chain saw and swing an 8 pound maul, to split my wood to keep my house and family warm, that keeps me from snacking all day and I sleep better, I don't snack at bedtime.

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7. Posted by rnlgh4 on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:29 am PDT

Any suggestions for a quick start to loosing weight. I have alot to loose, and could use some pointers.

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8. Posted by skloack on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 10:55 am PDT

Great ideas - I found watching my carbs also helps expecially for a quick start on weight loss. However, I am older and have a very slow metobolic rate, even though I excerside 3-4 times a week I can't seem to shed that extra 10 pounds - guess I need a choke treatment for my system. Quick start diet - 1200 calories then work back up. be sure to excersize daily.

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9. Posted by cafin2 on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 11:16 am PDT

Great tips but I need help to lose weight. I do ok except when I'm stressed then its pass the chocolate and soda time. Any tips out there? My metabolism is alot slower these days, too, so that doesn't help. It seems like the weight just hangs on.

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10. Posted by aquarius_aquariums on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 11:28 am PDT

Stop counting calories! Eat what you want. Cut down on your portion size and don't eat 3-4 hours before bed time. That's it! You will lose weight with NO excercise. I lost 22 lbs in four weeks. No pills, no excercise.

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11. Posted by Ron S on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 11:33 am PDT

Use a Kettle for hot water. I like using a coffee thermos and fill it with steaming hot water from the kettle. Then at work can make a bowl of oatmeal and coffee relatively easily...

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12. Posted by Profundit on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 12:17 pm PDT

Not bad in general however leave the non-fat low fat milk out of the cereal and us water, also drop the added sugar! Use whole grain oats and not oatmeal, wheat or rye berries, tritcal or a blend. Oz and Real Age are not the best experts on this, neither is Bob on Oprah. They go for Splenda which is similar to DDT and commercial foods with lots of additives. At least 8 glasses of water is a minimum in spite of what some studies say, and use only water. Coffee, tea, juice, soda don't count. Drop all the diet foods, cook real food and skip the microwave cooking because it causes nutritional deficieny and raises cholesterol.

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13. Posted by fay w on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 12:23 pm PDT

I weighed 235 32 years ago and lost down to 140. A year ago i had tacacardia attack. Dr. put me on coreg this stuff made me gain 40 lbs so far and i am short of breath. I cannot loose a pound even if i go on water i will still gain weight . the dr says its all in my head and will not listen to me. SOooo any sugestions out there!!!

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14. Posted by Sing-Sangha on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 12:26 pm PDT

These are great suggestions, but I'd have to disagree about adding 1/3 cup of your favorite juice to 2/3 cup sparkling water. WHAT?!? Does the writer not know how high in sodium sparkling water is? High sodium intake can make you totally bloated--not to mention make you crave more sugar! One serving is probably not that bad, but who stops at one serving when trying to re-hydrate? The best thing is to drink 100% natural juice that includes pulp and fiber to buffer the sugar--NOT colored sugar water--that's been flash-pasturized to keep most of the beneficial nutrients.

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15. Posted by fay w on Thu, Sep 20, 2007, 3:16 pm PDT

I weighed 235 32 years ago and lost down to 140. A year ago i had tacacardia attack. Dr. put me on coreg this stuff made me gain 40 lbs so far and i am short of breath. I cannot loose a pound even if i go on water i will still gain weight . the dr says its all in my head and will not listen to me. SOooo any sugestions out there!!!

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16. Posted by dee on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:26 pm PDT

fay w- google "raw food diet" or http://www.welikeitraw.com/rawfood/before_after/index.html or http://www.ibeatobesity.com/ do your research - this will work for you- if you have questions you can email me at dee66044@yahoo.com

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17. Posted by bettybullard on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:50 pm PDT

This is bull! There are times you have a problem because if you take a lot of meds, like I do, then it is twice as hard. I exercise everyday, I walk between 1-4 miles a day. I am very careful in what I eat. I stay on a 1800cal. diet. I see my doctor every three months. So please don't lump us all in one bunch. I get very upset when I read stories like this one. Give Us A Break!!

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18. Posted by C & R F on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 2:54 pm PDT

I am always hungry. I take Sequorel med's and i have gained mega lbs: I am 53yrs, my weight is 240lbs: I have severe Arthritis and pains all over in my joints and my body: I wish that I didn't like food. My biggest fall back is CHOCOLATE: I have a hard time moving since I had knee surgery 1 yr ago: Can someone suggest what I can do: I also would like a Friend to help me lost weight with:

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19. Posted by sassy252 on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 3:10 pm PDT

Meds are notorious for weight gain and those who don't have to deal with it are usually the ones who say that meds don't cause weight gain... Meds and age also make a difference when i started 20 yrs ago on one med i kept the weight down but as I have aged it is getting harder aND HARDER TO STOP IT.

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20. Posted by niawest on Wed, Sep 26, 2007, 4:08 pm PDT

If you can't lose weight, you may have a slow metabolism, or been on so many yo yo diets that your body is holding on to your fat for dear life in order to protect you from starvation. step one, check your bmi and bmr to find out how many calories you need...i won't explain just google "bmi calculator". Step two, look up superfoods and then eat them. Step 3 get moving!! Don't rely on doctors, they are "practicing" medicine, and they're in the pockets of pharmaceutical companies...synthetic pills aren't always the answer...consider doing a detox cleanse to get your body ready to except nutrients, you'll look and feel years younger. Good Luck!

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21. Posted by fay w on Sat, Sep 29, 2007, 6:02 pm PDT

hi cnrf send me your e-mail address so we can jabber/ im intrested in your problems thay sound like mine i need knee surgery on one of my knees also. I can not walk 4 miles like some people i have had 4 back surgerys and 2 neck surgerys and im full of titanium . and the heart problems is another story and the heart problems are heriditary. swo some people are very lucky thay can exercise and enjoy life walking also the drs left my last surgery go to long and i have a numb right leg . thanks for listening fay

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22. Posted by oldbird51401 on Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 12:14 pm PDT

I'm dealing with post menapause and I've been retaining fluid. Do you have any suggestions what I can do?

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23. Posted by robinholleman52 on Sun, Sep 30, 2007, 3:29 pm PDT

Fay W I feel your pain I have somthing wrong with me too. I think some of the medicines I am taking are slowing down my metabolism. Because so many people must lie about what they eat even when you keep an accurate diary of your food for a week nobody believes you. It is frustrating.

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24. Posted by fay w on Fri, Oct 05, 2007, 1:52 pm PDT

thanks ! when i started on coreg i was having problems that i never had shortness of breath and weight gain and i kept telling the dr. and all he said was its your emagination.Well my emagination H--- I went to the comp and looked it up and sure enough there it was. Now not only do i have one med to give me the weight i have 2 coreg and Advair that i can breath which is a steroid. So isent that cool. And for you all out there that are sayin oh she smokes NO WAY!!!!!

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25. Posted by fay w on Fri, Oct 05, 2007, 1:55 pm PDT

After keeping my weight off for 32 years and this is happening to me i could just frooooup.

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26. Posted by daria_if on Tue, Oct 09, 2007, 6:51 am PDT

cool good tips

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27. Posted by SJ on Wed, Oct 17, 2007, 2:45 pm PDT

This is all fine and well, but what about those of us who aren't overweight, and want to trim up? I eat breakfast, hate soda, don't drink, and sometimes excercise. I eat healthy food and park farther away from stores to walk just a little more. How do I loose that extra 5 or 10 pounds?

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28. Posted by fay w on Fri, Oct 26, 2007, 8:41 am PDT

that 5 or 10 lbs are the worst to get rid of. you almost have to quit eating all together or get on the tread mill and go for it and it will also trim you up also a high protein diet for 5 or 6 days will do it also. also the book called "Dr. Gott's"no flour,no sugar diet is a great way to go.my husband and son are on this and this is the way i cook thay have lost . my problem is still meds. Darn

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29. Posted by leej c on Tue, Apr 01, 2008, 6:13 pm PDT

i came from the Philippines and everyday i really sweat back home, coz of the weather. but here in the US everyday is freaking cold (coz im not used of the weather) but since i was here i keep on exercising, jog, run and walking. My food would be, green leafy veggies and some tea at night which is sooo good...

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30. Posted by kayla s on Tue, Apr 01, 2008, 7:17 pm PDT

Cool tips. I tried them and they actuly work. I Have a hard time dealing with chocolate though. Im only 24 and so far i have had 1 neck surgery, a fake hip, 3 leg surgerys, and a heart sergy.You rude people are complaining about how running and excersizing is horribul, yet im in a wheelchair and long to do bolth!

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