Lost Weight

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   lost weight?
   my dog is a jack russel shih tzu mix and she lost almost 2 pounds in the last 2 months and she was never overweight. she used to weigh 11.5 pounds but now only weighs 10 pounds. she hasn't been spayed and so that is one reason why she stays slim. we just got a goldendoodle puppy in the beginning of august could he have anything to do with her weight loss?
   i dont think she thinks she will be replaced due to the fact that she is used to other dogs and animals being around and still gets lots and lots of attention
   also when we first got the puppy my other dog didnt like him but then when the puppy smell went away and she realized he was here to stay, she began to like him... a little too much. she would keep being a little too friendly if you know what i mean but after a little while that stopped and now they just run around and play with each other

   • ANSWER:
     She is probably just playing and running around more with the new puppy. If she is eating, pooping, peeing like normal, I wouldn't worry unless the weight loss continues. It wouldn't hurt anyway just to have the vet check her overall health if she hasn't seen a vet in awhile.

2. QUESTION:
   Lost Weight?
   I Am 17 160 Pounds I Wanna lost weight and come really skinny just like when i was more skinny i dont wanna hear its not good i know could u just help me and tell me how to do this get skinny but im kinda cut like my abs and my arms and stuff if i loss weight will i lost that to thank you

   • ANSWER:
     I've lost weight by staying away from carbohydrates; (rice, bread, potatoes, corn, and sugar mostly). It is hard to do, because 'carbs' are everywhere, but it worked for me.

3. QUESTION:
   Lost weight?
   My husband is in the miliary and deployed and since he has been gone we had another son and I have lost about 65 lbs and look like a different person. Will he still love me and like my new look, and I havent sent him any pictures of me for the past few months because I am wanting to suprize him he knows I have lost the weight but not what I look like. What could I do when we pick him up from the air port? Thank you

   • ANSWER:
     well, if he's not due back for a while, then i would definetly have some photos taken. send them to him. he'll know what he has to look forward to. good moral boost. if he's due home soon, i wouldn't dress up to much when you go to the airport. be yourself. just a little sexier. if you look to different, it may come as a bit of a shock. i'll bet he wants to come home to his wife and family, not a stranger. i'm sure he'll love you even if you wear a burlap sack. congrats on the new baby and the weight loss and tell your husband "welcome home" from all of us.

4. QUESTION:
   LOST WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
   okay well i used to run a lot...and eat a lot like run marathons.. and stay the same size... now i kinda quit running. and walk around a bit and im losing weight and dont ever feel that great always get stomache aches. and for some reason im always looking! tired, but im not. I wanna gain my weight back but i wanna stay healthy and not eat 100% mcdonalds and stuff ( im not anerioxic or belemic.)

   • ANSWER:
     you are likely to be malnourished. eat 6 balanced meals a day and start working out again.

5. QUESTION:
   What kind of weight is lost when you minimize fat and calorie intake?
   Individuals require a certain amount of calories a day, right? If you want to lose weight, can't you just eat under the required amount? So what kind of weight is lost? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

   • ANSWER:
     You will lose weight. Your body will learn to manage on less calories which could make it easier to gain weight in the future,

     If you eat a lot under the required amount your body will burn muscle as well as fat for fuel and this can be dangerous. The heart is a muscular organ. It can be permanently damaged if this goes on over a long period.

6. QUESTION:
   Who has lost weight on a vegan diet?
   I've been a vegetarian for a while, but I have just made the switch to vegan. I'm doing it for all the health benefits, but I was just curious to see who has lost weight and what other benefits did they get after becoming vegan. Please share any information about making the switch, if you lost weight, how fast you lost it, what you ate, etc.

   Thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     I have. Twelve pounds to be exact in two months. But I stopped for health reasons as well. I lost my gall bladder last year and when you start losing organs because of the foods you have eaten it gets scary. I eat mostly raw food now and my skin has never looked better and I feel energized. Cooked food has lost all its nutrients. Therefore you body tells you its still hungry wanting those nutritients. I am not saying go raw, but it worked for me!

7. QUESTION:
   Can I start exercising less after I have lost a bunch of weight and still maintain my weight?
   Ive lost about 35 pounds. At the minute i am 145. I am a 16 year old male 5'10 in height. Ive been losing weight for about the past 6-7 months and ive tried to run everyday. I was wondering if it is possible after losing 35 pounds and exercising for 6-7 months that i am able to run a little less ( maybe 5-6 times a week) and still lose weight or just atleast maintain it.

   • ANSWER:
     As long as you remain <9 carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control, and shouldn't gain weight no matter the amount of calories.

     You can lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep the calories high and the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

     The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise your body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition and although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier for you to accumulate fat in the future (since you don't have all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories). Your body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow your metabolism to compensate and store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering your calories, it will continue lowering that set point, til you can survive off nothing and store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of food.

     Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) and exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

     The core of the Atkins program is converting your body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). You need to keep your fat levels at >65% of your calories, if you don't your body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

     It takes minimum of 3 days to convert your body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis) you will probably feel sluggish the first week but most people feel better than ever thereafter.

     Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

     Simple carbs are addictive and can be disastrous to our health. The best way to break the addiction is NO carbs for 3 days. Make a huge batch of deviled eggs and eat one every time you want "something" have huge omelets for breakfast, with bacon, a lil onion, peppers, mushrooms & cheese. Pork chops for lunch. Get pork rinds and eat them with tuna salad. Steak for dinner. Make a huge sugar free cheese cake for dessert. Eat so much you won't feel deprived of anything. By the fourth day, your addiction will be gone and you can start making healthy choices.

     High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger and unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.

     Ground flax seed (2 Tbsp) 1/4 cup of water, cinnamon, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle and nuke for 1.5 min. for hot cereal or 2 min. for more of a muffin type thing. Great low carb, high fiber treat. Suggested for daily fiber needs.

     The first 2 weeks you can have several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce and celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers and more variety of vegetables thereafter add 5 grams per day additional (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) every week til you gain weight, then you subtract 10 carbs. That would give you your personal carb level (everyone is different and it depends on how active you are.) Start with meat & fats & salads for a couple of weeks and then you can slowly add in every week more green veg, fresh cheeses, nuts & seeds, berries, alcohol - if you drink, legumes, other fruits, starchy veg and lastly whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

     Many people gain weight on high carb, then switch to low carb to lose weight & then are shocked when they return to high carb that they gain weight. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar and maintain weight or health.

     Dr.Atkins was a cardiologist, low carb was a health plan easier sold as a "diet" Read any of his books for easily understandable science. Normalizing blood pressure, blood sugar, insulin, cholesterol, triglyercerides and hormone levels are all bonus features of doing a low carb way of eating. Lutz "Life without Bread" & Taubes "Good calories, Bad calories" are excellent books that disp

8. QUESTION:
   What would happen if a diabetic lost weight and became healthier?
   ...Without knowing they had diabetes?

   If a person had type 2 diabetes and didn't know it, but suddenly decided to become healthier by loosing weight and eating healthier, what would happen? Would they eventually face complications that would make them go see a doctor even once they've lost all the weight and stay fit?
   I understand that. But would it be unhealthy for them to do so without medications?

   • ANSWER:
     Life-style modification is often the first step in treating type 2 diabetes. This would mean a low glycemic index diet with little to no refined carbohydrates, weight loss if you are over-weight or obese, and regular exercise. The exercise does not need to be any more complicated than walking 20 to 30 minutes daily. If a type 2 diabetic follows the above carefully they may postpone or avoid the need for diabetic medications. There is reason to believe however that if a type 2 diabetic's glucose is well controlled by life-style modification that they still have an increased rate of cardiovascular complications. Unfortunately data in this regard is limited. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless.

9. QUESTION:
   What is the best and fastest way to lost weight?
   Im tryna lose weight so I can have my perfect body shape for when my birthday come and I can look good. I don't wanna take no pill, and I can't sign up at no place like bally's or Curves because that stuff cost money that I dont have.

   SO my question is really how can I lost weight. What kind of exercises can I do? And how long should I exercise every day? And the last thing is do I need sweat in order to know that i'm doing something?

   • ANSWER:
     Good for you to not take the diet drugs. Exercise and healthy foods works everytime. The main thing is you need to exercise at a pace that your body will start to burn the fat. This means cardio and resistance exercise. A good routine is key. Here is some more information on exercise you may want to read. You can do it.

10. QUESTION:
    how much weight will be lost if you ran throughout all four weeks?
    I'm planning to lose weight and getting exercise. How much weight will bel lost if I ran every day for 4 weeks?

    • ANSWER:
      Running is a great way to get in shape and lose weight! In fact, it has been proven that running burns almost 50% more calories than walking. An individual burns roughly 100 calories per mile that is run. To obtain a more accurate calculation of the calories you are burning per mile that you run, you may use the following formula:

      Total Calories Burned per Mile= 0.75 x your weight (in lbs.)
      For example, in an individual who weighs 130 lbs., he/she burns 97.5 calories per mile run (0.75 x 130 lbs. = 97.5 calories)

      It is estimated that an individual needs to burn about 3,500 calories to lose one pound; therefore, burning 500 calories per day would allow an individual to lose approximately 1 pound per week. Losing 1 pound per week may seem small, but it is a both a healthy and attainable weekly goal.

      Therefore, for the 130 lb. individual in the above example that burns 97.5 calories/mile, he or she would need to run a little over 5 miles per day (500 calories/97.5 calories = 5.12 miles)

      After applying this information to your workout routine, you can expect to lose about 1 pound per week, and therefore 4 pounds over your 4 week time-line. However, if you cut additional calories from either your diet, or increase the amount of daily calories burned, you can lose even more weight!

      Good luck!

11. QUESTION:
    Does weight lost from a fruit and veggie fast stay off?
    I'm planning on doing a 5 day fruit and veggie fast, eating only fruits, veggies, organic sunflower and pumpkin seeds, organic raw almonds, organic apricots, water, baking soda and green tea. Trying to lose weight AND detoxify myself. Gonna exercise 1.5 hours average on the 5 days everyday. Will the weight lost stay lost or will it come back after I start eating normally?? thanks.

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12. QUESTION:
    Can you gain back the weight you lost if you lost it through exercise alone?
    I have heard that if you lose weight too quickly, you will usually add it all gain and even more when you go back to your old diet. Is this true if you were to lose it all through exercise? So if I started doing lots of exercise and lost weight and then stopped when I got to my target would I gain it all back?

    • ANSWER:
      U will maintain what u lost providing u eat the right diet.... An providing u maintain most of your exercise leveal..no worries

13. QUESTION:
    How come I lost weight slow metabolism on anorexia recovery?
    I have been recovering for 2 years now and my weight sort of stabilised after I gained nearly 3 stone! This year I have been eating lots more and higher in fat and carbs so how come I've lost weight -5lbs also my metabolism is extremely slow from eating disorder but gradually picking it's self up

    • ANSWER:
      Have you been taking walks? I do I go to the Paul A.Young shop and back with some chocolate for whatever cooking I do. Hon I'm recovering too email me at pookytheawesome@yahoo.com you aren't alone in this someday we will both get through!

14. QUESTION:
    What is the fastest way to lost weight?
    I have 3 weeks. I need to lost weight off my theighs, hips, and stomach. need to drop at least 10 lbs, 15 would be ideal. but 10 for sure. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Lose Weight Fast - Six Sensible Tips for Long Term Weight Loss
      1. Drink water.Water is quite possibly the single most important catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off longer term.Water acts as an appetite suppressant by keeping your stomach full and fending off dehydration which can lead to false cravings/hunger.2. Eat regularly.This means eating 5 times a day and the most important meal is breakfast.Make sure you fuel your body first thing in the morning to avoid hunger pangs later in the day.When you eat 5 times a day you will never feel hungry, make sure the total calories consumed are sensible and don't over eat in any of the meals learn portion size control!3. Eat lots of fibre.Eating adequate fiber foods to help keep things moving through your bowel. And like water, fiber rich foods bulk you up and make you feel fuller for longer.4. Consume more good fats.There are good fats and bad fats.Good fats provide you with essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) needed for normal reproduction and growth, as well as for production of prostoglandin, a hormone like compound that regulates blood pressure, prevents blood clotting and lowers the risk of heart disease.6. Carbohydrates can help you lose weight.A diet containing good carbohydrates such fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and moderate in fat and calories, will result in weight loss.Good carbohydrates will also help you combat hunger pangs as they are slowly realized into the body.When eating carbohydrates eat them "from the earth" with no refining or processing.These include whole grains, vegetables; fruits and beans.

15. QUESTION:
    How many of you gained weight during your first couple months and how many lost weight?
    I know a lot of women have lost weight during the first couple of months of pregnancy due to nausea, etc. How many people gained weight?

    • ANSWER:
      I gained a pound or two, then didn't gain or lose anything until about 16 or 17 weeks, Everyone is different.

16. QUESTION:
    How do I calculate my pregnancy weight gain if I lost weight in the beginning?
    I am overweight and I lost 15 pounds in the first trimester, and I have just now gotten back to where I started so do I count that as a gain of 15 pounds, or do I say I netted 0 weight gain?

    • ANSWER:
      generally we're adding weight we've gained onto our pre-pregnancy weight so in your case
      you haven't gained a thing, which is probably just fine considering you were overweight to begin with

17. QUESTION:
    Has anyone ever lost weight by physiologically changing their feelings about hunger?
    What I mean is I know someone who insists he lost a lot of weight by convincing himself that when he felt hungry, it was actually his body burning fat. So over time, he actually enjoyed the feeling of being hungry, and ended up eating a lot less food.

    If this possible or is this guy just a freak of nature? If possible, how does one do it?

    • ANSWER:
      I guess it is possible but it doesn't sound healthy if its taken to extremes and you end up starving yourself. Your body will burn more when you eat more otherwise it will go into starvation mode and everything goes to fat. Exercise also helps speed up your metabolism especially when you build muscle.

      They have done studies involving visualization that showed effects of people visualizing themselves exercising actually increased weight loss. You could use meditation and visualization too for focusing on eating a better diet.

      I lost a lot of weight over time just by listening to how my body felt when I ate food. Noticing that my body felt better while eating good foods and how it felt repulsed when I ate junk food. It helps to focus away from your mind chatter and actually feel your body.

      Another thing I changed within myself too was not focusing on eating food as bad. If I did eat something bad I didn't dwell on it. I didn't put myself down about it. I think fretting about your weight and dwelling on eating does affect your metabolism and how your body deals with food. By thinking something will make you fat makes you fat.

      I hope this helps.

18. QUESTION:
    Is there a website for donating clothes to people who have lost weight?
    Hi! I'm currently in the process of losing a lot of weight. I am looking for somewhere where I can donate my old clothes that are now too large to people who are also losing weight. I'm also looking for somewhere where I could get donations of clothes for myself since buying new clothes with every 10 lbs lost gets really, really expensive. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      You can Google it. Your best option will probably be finding a family service center in your area.

19. QUESTION:
    How many people have lost weight drinking green tea?
    I have been told by several friends that they lost weight drinking green tea. Does plain old green tea work or do you have to get a certain brand?
    I know that diet and exercise are the way to lose weight. I am just wondering if there igreen tea helps.

    • ANSWER:
      I did try it but nothing but it made no difference at all apart from having to force down a drink I did not like!!
      I think it's yet another scam to get money out of us- after all- if all it took was green tea to be slim there would be no overweight people around!!

20. QUESTION:
    Has anyone lost this much weight in their first trimester?
    I am 6 weeks pregnant and have lost 10 lbs within the last 2 weeks. I have not vomited and have been eating fine. Has anyone lost weight like this under these circumstances? With my last pregnancy 2 years ago, I gained all along and ended up gaining 50 lbs!

    • ANSWER:
      Yup i lost 20 lbs and im now 6 months and havent gained at all..lol..its ok dr said babys fine..as i was alittle chunkers before her..lol

21. QUESTION:
    How do you know when you have lost enough weight?
    I have lost 70 lbs and was an 18 and now a 6. I feel like I keep trying to lose weight but my body has just stopped. I am 5'4 and 138 lbs. Is that a healthy weight or do I need to lose more. I have been stuck at this weight for about 6 months. I eat healthy and have really stepped up my exercise. I havent lost a pound.

    • ANSWER:
      Contrary to a prior reply, your body won't plateau for as long as 6 months. It appears you may have reached the weight which is what it should be for the size of your frame. I have a, very, small frame (my wrist is a bit less than 5-3/4 inches), am 5'4", 112, 36 bust - it's the wrist measurement which determines the definition of your frame. If your wrist measures 6-1/2", you have a large frame. I have a friend from Holland who is 5'5" - her wrist is 6-3/4" and she weighs 142-144 ... she isn't overweight. As a size 6, assume your bust measurement is about 36 - 37 which is perfect for your height - you couldn't, possibly, look fat so think you should keep doing what you're doing to stay healthy and fit! One can become addicted to dieting and lose perspective as to what is a suitable weight - remember that men prefer curves to bones. The fact that you've lost so much weight is terrific ... if you can maintain for 2 - 3 years it's, very, unlikely, you'll have a weight problem again.

22. QUESTION:
    How many of you who have been on thyroid medicine have lost weight?
    I have about 30 lbs to lose, and I have been on thyroid medicine for a few weeks and have lost about 2 lbs. I exercise regularly and try not to eat excessively, (about 1600-1900 calories a day, and I'm moderately active). Has anyone had luck losing weight after being diagnosed with a thyroid condition and starting on medication?

    • ANSWER:
      My sister had very good luck. Just have some patience.

23. QUESTION:
    How many women have lost weight before going into labor?
    I'm curious to know how many mama's out there lost weight before going into labor? And how long after losing the weight did you go into labor? I'm 38wks 1day and when i went to the dr. yesterday i lost 4-5lbs!! So i'm curious to know; i do have two other children but went into labor right before next dr. appointment and can't remember if i lost some weight before going into labor with them or not. thanks for all your answers!

    • ANSWER:
      I read in a medical book that if the mom-to-be suddenly drops a few pounds as she approaches her due date, she can expect to go into labor in the next day or two. (It happened to me, too.)
      Congratulations, I wish I had three children!

24. QUESTION:
    What excercises can make me lost weight and not gain muscle?
    I want to lost weight in my legs and butt but I don't want muscle because they are already huge! I don't have my liscence yet so I can't get to a gym, and my mom won't let me go running alone outside. So I need some inside ideas! Thanks!!!!!!!!

    • ANSWER:
      well if you like working out with weights, try doing squats, lunges but keep the reps high.15-30. they help you tone them up and not add as much muscle..

25. QUESTION:
    What is the most amount of weight you have lost, and how?
    What is the most amount of weight you have lost? How did it happen (through diet/exercise…..diet pills…weight watchers…..personal trainer…….sickness…etc) How long did it take you? And have you kept the weight off?

    I’m trying to get motivated and lose weight.

    • ANSWER:
      I lost 200 lbs of dead weight last year. I did it by walking out on him.

      Seriously though, I've lost 60 lbs before on the Atkins diet. Granted after 4 years of the above mentioned dead weight, I gained it all back and then some. I ate junk food and didn't exercise, so it was my fault.

      I'm starting back on it on Monday.

26. QUESTION:
    What if i lost weight would my tattoo get epically distorted?
    A friend is thinkin bout getting his chest tattood and if he was 310 pounds then got his chest tattood and then lost weight to like 150 pounds would it be distorted? if so how bad and please provide pictures if u can

    • ANSWER:
      Possibly but that area doesn't change in shape, just size.

27. QUESTION:
    Why do people who become anorexic and have lost weight suddenly become secluded from people?
    I've noticed that most people who have developed an eating disorder (mostly anorexia) lose weight and become secluded from people. Why? I mean they have already lost weight and know they lost weight... shouldn't they be more confident about themselves and want to be with people more? I know they don't want people know about their eating habits, but are there any other reasons other than trying to hide their unhealthy eating habits that make them want to be secluded from family and friends?

    • ANSWER:
      Well, the reason I have, is so people don't notice that I dont eat and because I have lost so many friends through arguing about eating.

28. QUESTION:
    Has anyone ever lost weight on Phenphedrine weight loss pills?
    I am interested in taking these weight loss pills, but before I waste my money I want to hear some results. Has anyone lost weight on any other weight loss pill?

    • ANSWER:
      Dear, exercise is the best and natural way to loose weight. Don't try to use any pills without consulting your doctor because it may harm you.

29. QUESTION:
    How many of you have lost weight with Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred?
    I am curious to know if many people have lost a decent amount of weight by using her workout DVD of the 30 Day Shred. If so, how much weight? How long? What did your diet consist of? Also did you do any extra workouts besides the the DVD?

    Thanx!

    • ANSWER:
      im on day 28, lost about 5 pounds but i feel stronger and more lean, i also did 30 mins of cardio on my gazelle after, been eating healthy

30. QUESTION:
    I lost weigt but now I'm on a plateau. How do I continue to lose weight and get in shape?
    I recently started working out and lost about 8 pounds from March to April. I do about 10 minutes of lunges, crunches, jumping jacks, and arm work with 5 pound weights. Then I jog on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes, or 1-2 miles. The weight isn't coming off as easily as before. I went from about 145lbs to 137. I'm 5'4, and I really want to lose about 10-15 more pounds and get my abs in shape. I have a gym membership, but its a lot easier for my to jump on the treadmill or bike at my house. What can I do to jump start my workout again?

    • ANSWER:
      Hello! When you say you do ten minutes of lunges, crunches, and so forth, do you mean this is the amount of time it takes to complete it all? Do you just pick an amount to do for each exercise? Are you using external weight, or body weight? Based on what you've provided, it sounds like you 1) may need to increase your cardio time to 30-45 minutes. One great way to challenge BOTH energy pathways is to do an interval training program. I have seen great results with this; 2) may need to increase your weights for upper body. There are a variety of exercises you can do, but some muscles may need more or less weight, and I'm sure that 5 pounds can't be challenging every single area. This, of course, depends on what your overall goals are.

      You've done well; you are losing about 2 lbs. per week! Also, make sure you are eating clean: lean meats, veggies, fruits, carbs and very little fat and sugar. You must create a deficit of calories in vs. calories out. Continue changing your exercise program every 4 to 8 weeks to keep from plateauing again. I hope this helps you! Feel free to email me.

31. QUESTION:
    How much weight could be lost on a 10 day "Master cleanse" diet?
    How much weight could be lost on a 10 day Master cleanse diet for someone who weights 80 kg/176lbs. I asked the same question for a water fast (drinking only water).
    My goal is to cleanse/detox my body and lose weight (fat and water, since you rarely lose fat without water weight).

    Thanks ahead.

    • ANSWER:
      your body needs neither cleansing nor detoxing, and fasting will make you put on weight even faster as soon as you stop. Of course if you don't stop fasting you will die. 'water weight' is nonsense.

      no 'cleanses', no 'water fasts', no pills, quack remedies, magic spells. If you actually want to be thinner, you need to eat less, eat healthily and move more. There are no quick fixes but there are a lot of scams and a lot of ways to make things worse.

      think how you got like this - what do you eat? How much exercise do you do? Do you use quack remedies?

      you know what you have to do.

32. QUESTION:
    My 8 yr old cat has lost a lot of weight and is loosing fur. What could be wrong with him?
    He has lost weight in just a couple weeks. He went from having a sagging belly to having nothing. I haven't changed his food or anything.

    • ANSWER:
      The first thing that leaps to mind is overactive thyroid, but there are many possibilities. The truth is, you will only get an accurate diagnosis from a veterinarian. More importantly, the vet. is the one who can provide treatment for this. So, come the morning, get this cat to the veterinarian.

33. QUESTION:
    Were you overweight and lost a huge amount of weight?
    I would like to know how was your workout schedule, how much you lost and in what amount of time. I am trying to lose weight myself and i am in the process but i need to know what worked for you. I will appreciate any help, tips or advice you can give me. Thank you in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      No cakes, no Pepsi, no steaks, have vegetables, walking fast 1 hour every morning, take a bath not shower make me 30 pounds a month.

34. QUESTION:
    Why has my horse lost weight rapidly and have diarrhea?
    I am planting new grass in my pasture and had my two horses off of it for 4 weeks. They are getting plenty of grain sometimes twice a day and plenty of hay. One horse has lost a large amount of weight and is showing several ribs. The other is not. They both now have diarrhea for the past 3 days. They have finished their last salt block 7 days ago and have plenty of water. Why has one of my horses lost so much weight? He had his teeth filed about 2 years ago.

    • ANSWER:
      did you put them in sand paddocks? If you did I would make sure your guy doesn't have a ton of sand in his system.. You can check by putting a handful of fresh manure in a clear jar filled with water.. You want to mix up the poop well and then let it sit overnight.. If you have sand in the system it will be at the bottom of the jar..

35. QUESTION:
    What is the easiest and quickest way to lost weight.?
    I am going on a cruise with my husband in a couple of months and I want to lose weight. I am working two full-time jobs and i also sale avon and scentsy so i don't have time to go to to the gym and work out. Does anyone know the easiest and quickest way to lost weight?

    • ANSWER:
      There is no easy or quick way to lose weight......You didnt put it on over night, dont expect it to come off quickly either........>

      Losing weight consists of eating proper food and exercise.....>
      You say you are short on time...I would recommend 10 minute trainer by Tony Horton......or if you can find a little more time go for the Power Half Hour.........>

36. QUESTION:
    Has anyone actually lost weight cutting out sodas from their diet?
    I look skinny, but am technically about 15-20 pounds from my ideal weight for my size. I've recently made the decision to cut out all sodas from my diet, where I have been drinking 4-5 Caffeine Free Cokes a day, and try to just drink water. Has anyone actually done this and lost weight, and if so, how much and how quickly? Thanks for the help!

    • ANSWER:
      to tell you the truth im 5,7 i weighd 186 now i weigh 157 for just cutting off sodas and fast food and excersising i would loose 3 to 4 pounds a week so i was shocked but im happy now .

37. QUESTION:
    I've lost weight, now how can i start to consume more food without gaining weight back?
    I've lost 40-45 pounds through exercise and greatly restricting my diet. I am 16 years old, 138 pounds and 5'10. I haven't been consuming very many calories for a long time now. ( 7-8 months of 3 meals and nothing else maybe a total of 1000-1500 cals.) How can i begin to eat a larger amount of food without gaining weight back??

    • ANSWER:
      You should eat alot of fiber rich foods beacause it fills you but your body doesnt digest it so it doesnt have much calories.

38. QUESTION:
    What is the fastest you know that a person who gained a lot during pregnancy lost the weight?
    It took me six months to lose 60 pounds. A friend of mine said their mom lost 55 pounds by their six week postpartum checkup. Do you know of anyone who lost weight just as fast?

    • ANSWER:
      I did, I gain a lot of weight while pregnant. (I've had three kids) With my first I gained 50 pounds and lost it all within the first month, with my second I gained 25 and lost is all within the first week, with my third I gained 49 lbs. my daughter is two months right now and I've already lost 69 lbs. aiming to lose another 29 lbs within the next month or two.

39. QUESTION:
    Where can i get free or low cost weight lost surgery options?
    My last doctor told me that I would probably never lose weight because both of my parents were heavy and genetics will always supercede my efforts.

    I'm severly in debt with doctor and hospital bills from my failed efforts. My insurance doesn't cover weight lost surgery, and because of my debt, I don't qualify for a loan to pay for it myself.

    • ANSWER:
      Check out: www.gottalosemybellyfatnow.com

40. QUESTION:
    How is lost weight expressed from the body?
    I'm starting a diet/exercise regimen, and I'm just curious as to how, on the chemical level, fat is actually processed and leaves the body. I know how glucose is broken down through the Krebs cycle and exits the body as CO2, but...is that really it? Is lost weight exhaled?

    I guess I'm just wondering where the fat that gets burned actually goes.
    I know how the energy is expended, but the physical mass of the fat is still present after the energy contained in its bonds is expended, so I'm wondering how all that carbon gets removed.

    • ANSWER:
      Much of it goes into the energy that makes your body move--analogous to burning coal to run a steam engine, the coal turns into steam and ash, but the steam turns the wheels. That's why people usually do better on diets if they combine that with exercise--which builds muscle. Muscle tissue needs energy so it draws on fat reserves.

41. QUESTION:
    What was the time span for the people who lost weight on the biggest loser?
    they lost a lot of weight man...but they never tell how long it took...that is a importAnt part of the program!!! Does ne one have an idea?
    and pls explain how u know this for sure!

    • ANSWER:
      it's at least a couple months

      we had family friends on that show once

42. QUESTION:
    How were you treated when you gained or lost weight?
    I read that when people lost alot of weight they got a different treatment from others, job, and romance....also for those who gained alot of weight how has life become for you?

    • ANSWER:
      well im naturally really thin and have been made fun of. ppl always assume i dont eat, and some random boy called me an anorexic b*tch. some people can shrug it off, but it was like someone calling me fat.so there was a time where i tried to eat a lot hoping i would gain weight. then my mom sat down and told me that i should be thankful for being slim+healthy because as you get older, you gain weight and its hard to lose. i got over it, but i still would love some curves. most boys dont like me because im too flat but whatever lol. all that matters is if your healthy-be happy with who you are.

43. QUESTION:
    Have you lost extra weight or gained health benefits from green tea?
    I know you can't lost weight by just drinking green tea, but I've heard it can help boost your metabolism and HELP you lost weight. I drink it for caffeine purposes. I also stay to on a controlled diet, and I exercise, so I'm not looking for a quick fix.

    • ANSWER:
      Green tea Leaf ( Camellia sinensis ) is high in antioxidants and surprisingly low in caffeine - in its most effective form as an extract taken in a high potency tablet can provide 2750 mg - giving 250 mg of the correct balance of the active ingredient catechins - taking Green tea extract as a supplement is endorsed by expert herbalists - there are health benefits and can boost your metabolism when you take regular exercise - the truth is there is only one way to loose weight and that is to eat fewer calories than your body needs - your body will then burn fat to make up the difference.

44. QUESTION:
    How do you lose weight, or at least look like you lost weight in TWO DAYS?
    Say I had two days before I had to get into a bikini, and my dietary and fitness habits hadn't necessarily been the best lately. How would I be able to at least reduce bloat and maybe drop half a pound before then? I realize any weight lost would be superficial, but I'm not looking for anything permanent.

    • ANSWER:
      Try massaging your partner. This is a fun way to lose weight. It is something that can give your partner a lot of pleasure and at the same time can give you a lot of exertion there by leading to weight loss. The attitude over here should of course be you scratch my back I will scratch yours. It should not be a one sided effort or else the interest will soon dwindle. In fact it is a good idea if couple takes up weight loss routines together. They can keep watch over each other, help control those urges to eat and motivate each other to stick to the routine. There are a lot of things that couples can do together that can help them to keep physically active.

45. QUESTION:
    How do I get rid of loose skin from lots of lost weight?
    I've been exercising and on a diet for some time now, and I've lost a lot of weight and the skin around my belly is loose. Will this go away eventually if I continue my diet and exercise or should I consider surgery?

    • ANSWER:
      It may tighten over time. The best thing you can do is toning exercises to tighten up the skin. No, do not consider surgery, at least not for a while. Give it time and work on it. It may tighten slower then if you just did surgery, but I wouldn't suggest that. Just exercise more often then you currently are, and your body should react accordingly and tighten.

46. QUESTION:
    How to lose weight AFTER weight was lost?
    I lost 20 pounds in about 2 months but now i have been the same weight for a couple weeks not even a pound is being lost what can I do to keep putting the weight off?

    • ANSWER:
      Congratulations on your weight loss so far that is terrific. I myself have llost 40 lbs myself. I walk almost everyday at least 45 minutes and I have drastically changed my eating habits. I have heard that drinking a green tea helps to lose weight. I found a free trial offer online that seems like it might work. I have looked at the ad and it seems to be fortified with extra ingredients. You can check it out at: http://Eating.health-sex-money.com

47. QUESTION:
    What is the fast way that you have lost weight?
    I am trying to loose some weight before a birthday coming up and I am just curious what is the fast way people have lost. I know diet and exercise, slow and steady is the best and most effective way, but I just need a little boost for the party. Thanks for your answers!

    • ANSWER:
      it's really unhealthy,

      but one time i lost four pound in like five or six days when i only ate one South Beach Diet granola-type bar in the morning and drank whatever i wanted for the rest of the day.

      it worked well. i don't know why though. i drank soft drinks...

48. QUESTION:
    How can I cut back on carbs and sugars? I talked to this person who has lost weight just by not eating sugar?
    I talked to this person who lost weight just by not eating sugar and carbs. Is it easy to cut back and how can I get started and stick with it?

    • ANSWER:
      The best way to break your addiction to carbs is for 3 days eat nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter a lil cheese and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). When your addiction is gone, it will be easier to make healthy choices. After that add small salads to every meal for 2 weeks. After that add in green vegetables.

      You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you'll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

      If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn't get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn't slow your metabolism down to compensate for lowered calories.

      Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.

      High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.

      Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!

49. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to put weight on a small shetland pony that lost weight due to shipping stress. needs abo?
    the pony lost weight during shipping. He is a little over 12 hands and very thin. vet said he needs 75 lbs. i'm getting mixed advice, worried about laminitis. Just giving him unlimited chaff for now.

    • ANSWER:
      when we got ours she was severly underweight. My vet came out and did a nurtition consult.her advice to us was keep a mineral salt block in pony's stall in the morning 1 flake orchard grass or other quality grass hay, at night 1 flake of alfalfa, 1lb oats (plain) until the weight is put back on then phase out oats. I was FREAKED about laminitis too and she has never ever been harmed by this. she gained all the weight within 2 months so we just cut out oats. never had a problem just might want to get a vet out to make sure but that is what my vet had us do and it worked well. OH and deworm after the first week of the new diet and then again when pony is back to regular size. goo dluck

50. QUESTION:
    Has anyone else out there lost weight when they stopped biting their cuticles or nails?
    It's the weirdest thing, I lost five pounds after I stopped biting (eating, I guess) my finger nails and cuticles. Do you think there's a connection???? Did this happen to you? I wonder if they are connected somehow, that stopping my nervous habit somehow encouraged weight loss. Anyone know anything about this or have experienced it?

    • ANSWER:
      You probably are less nervous, which causes you to stop biting your nails and also means:

      You may be snacking and otherwise eating less
      You may have lower cortisol (a stress hormone) levels

      both of which would tend to cause weight loss.

      You also might be (even slightly) more physically active, making you lose weight and also be less nervous and just don't realize this.

      Biting one's nails doesn't directly cause intake of any significant calories.