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Calories are simply units of measure. They aren't actually things in and of themselves; they are labels for other things, just like how an inch really isn't anything, but it measures the distance between two points.

So what do calories measure?

Easy: they measure energy.

Yes, the evil calorie - the bane of the dieter's existence - is really just a 3-syllable label for energy.

And it's important to highlight this, because the body itself, despite its vast intelligence (much of which medical science cannot yet understand, only appreciate in awe) does not really do a very intelligent job of distinguishing good energy from bad.

Actually, to be blunt, the body doesn't care about where the energy comes from. Let's explore this a little more, because it's very important to the overall understanding of how to boost your metabolism, particularly when we look at food choices.

In our choice-laden grocery stores, with dozens of varieties of foods - hundreds, perhaps - there seems to be a fairly clear awareness of what's good food, and what's bad or junk food.
For example, we don't need a book to remind us that, all else being equal, a plum is a good food, whereas a tub of thick and creamy double-fudge ice cream is a bad food.

Not bad tasting, of course; but, really, you won't find many fit people eating a vat of ice cream a day, for obvious reasons. So what does this have to do with calories and energy?

It's this: while you and I can evaluate our food choices and say that something (like a plum) is a healthy source of energy, and something else (like a tub of ice cream) is an unhealthy source of energy, the body doesn't evaluate. Really.

It sounds strange and amazing, but the body really doesn't care. To the body, energy is energy. It takes whatever it gets, and doesn't really know that some foods are healthier than others. It's kind of like a garbage disposal: it takes what you put down it, whether it should go down or not.

So let's apply this to the body, and to weight gain. When the body receives a calorie - which, as we know, is merely a label for energy - it must do something with that energy.

In other words, putting all other nutrients and minerals aside, if a plum delivers 100 calories to the body, it has to accept those 100 calories. The same goes for 500 calories from a (small) tub of ice cream: those 500 calories have to be dealt with.

Now, the body does two things to that energy: it either metabolizes it via anabolism, or it metabolizes it via catabolism. That is, it will either convert the energy (calories) into cells/tissue, or it will use that energy (calories) to break down cells.

Now the link between calories/energy, metabolism, and weight loss becomes rather clear and direct.

When there is an excess of energy, and the body can't use this energy to deal with any needs at the time, it will be forced to create cells with that extra energy. It has to.

It doesn't necessarily want to, but after figuring out that the energy can't be used to do anything (such as help you exercise or digest some food), it has to turn it into cells through anabolism.

And those extra cells? Yes, you guessed it: added weight!

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
I lost 50 lbs within 11 months but now hair is thinning on top of head..does rapid weight loss cause hair loss?
Im 26 yr old guy, beginning about 2 months ago for the first time in my life i noticed that i can start seeing my scalp through my hair in the light!!! prior to this i had lost 50 lbs within id say 10 - 11 months..(vigirous excercise, supplements, not eating as much junk, etc). wel i feel great because of that, but now my hair is thinning on the top and im really scared that it wont grow back!

could this rapid weight loss have caused this hair thinning ?? or do u tink i was going to lose my hair anyways and coincidentally it just started showing a few months after all my weight loss??

TIMELINE: (25 years old) i started actively trying losing weight. 11 months later i am 50 lbs lighter (from 185 now at 135). about 3 - 4 months later i start noticeing this thinning on the top of my head (for the first time in my life). ive never had issues with hair thinning EVER before (im 26 now), and i dont know if it runs in my genetics because i was adopted.

So will i be lucky and it will start growing back to its original fullness? or am i SOL?/ im really scared ive always had a full head of hair but now its sort of noticable! it comes out when i am in the shower , shampooing it, running my hand through it..when i go to style it etc..
i have dyed it before on a semi regular basis but now i dont. i also put a little gel in it. but again, ive never had this problem in all 26 years of my life up until 3 months ago when i began noticing this. if this is the sacrifice i have to make for the weight loss..then id rather be 180 lbs like i was b4 and get my hair back!! im 5' 9' and asian too. please tell me that this is only temporary and its going to grow back, im only 26! oh and one more thing i was unders a lot of stress during that time period of weight loss to but i have been stress free for months now ..
i did start eating A LOT less when i was actively losing the weight
yes caliare i am very noticably thinner now. when ppl see me now from before i started the weight loss they are very surprised and tell me i llok to think now
- ANSWER:
  I started losing my hair after a rapid weight loss at about your age and I am female, so yes it can happen. Once I started eating better ( not dieting as much ) my hair came back, but it took a long time
QUESTION:
I lost 50 lbs within 11 months, but now hair is thinning on top of head..does rapid weight loss cause hair los?
Im 26 yr old guy, beginning about 2 months ago for the first time in my life i noticed that i can start seeing my scalp through my hair in the light!!! prior to this i had lost 50 lbs within id say 10 - 11 months..(vigirous excercise, supplements, not eating as much junk, etc). wel i feel great because of that, but now my hair is thinning on the top and im really scared that it wont grow back!

could this rapid weight loss have caused this hair thinning ?? or do u tink i was going to lose my hair anyways and coincidentally it just started showing a few months after all my weight loss??

TIMELINE: (25 years old) i started actively trying losing weight. 11 months later i am 50 lbs lighter (from 185 now at 135). about 3 - 4 months later i start noticeing this thinning on the top of my head (for the first time in my life). ive never had issues with hair thinning EVER before (im 26 now), and i dont know if it runs in my genetics because i was adopted.

So will i be lucky and it will start growing back to its original fullness? or am i SOL?/ im really scared ive always had a full head of hair but now its sort of noticable! it comes out when i am in the shower , shampooing it, running my hand through it..when i go to style it etc..
i have dyed it before on a semi regular basis but now i dont. i also put a little gel in it. but again, ive never had this problem in all 26 years of my life up until 3 months ago when i began noticing this. if this is the sacrifice i have to make for the weight loss..then id rather be 180 lbs like i was b4 and get my hair back!! im 5' 9' and asian too. please tell me that this is only temporary and its going to grow back! oh and one more thing i was unders a lot of stress during that time period of weight loss to but i have been stress free for months now
i did start eating A LOT less when i was actively losing the weight
- ANSWER:
  ok I didn't read all that you wrote but there is no direct link between hair loss and diet if you had a healthy diet ie exercising and eating well.
  If you been starving yourself and eating only poultry it's normal that your body lacking vitamins make you have hair loss. Go get some vitamins at pharmacy, there are special ones for hair nutriments and watch you are eating, don't cut on the red meat, fish, veggies, eggs.
  Oh and I frogot to add that at 26 it's normal to be losing hair already
QUESTION:
Top Ten Foods Diet?
So, I want to try either Lipovox or Orovo weight loss supplements. Both of them just contain extracts of the 10 top super foods, so they don't have anything crazy like Ephedra or anything like that. I have heard that some people have lost 10 pound in 10 days, does anyone have any additional info? I couldn't find any reviews on amazon.

Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  proper and diet and exercise is best
QUESTION:
What are some inexpensive ways to lose weight?
I'm 21 years old, and when I was pregnant with my son I gained a little over 90 lbs. This was 2 years ago, and I'm still really struggling to lose the weight. My weight will fluctuate up or down about 10 lbs. at a time, but it always settles back in the same range of where I'm at.

Everyone I've asked always just says "eat healthier, join a gym, and buy weight loss supplements"...but this advice does me no good. My situation is more complicated than that.

I left my son's father about 8 months ago because he was abusive. As of yet, he's not making his child support payments, which leaves both my son and I a budget of about 0 a month to live off of. After bills are paid, I'm left with about of spending money for the month. Add in the cost of diapers, and I've got about to left to spend.

I live in a very small town, and the only gym in town has a monthly fee, so that's not an option. I can't afford to buy a stroller, so taking my son for runs or long walks is out. I can't afford exercise equipment for at home, and I definitely can't afford to join a program like Weight Watchers or South Beach Diet. Expensive bottles of pills are also not a luxury that I can afford.

On top of all of that, healthy foods here in small town Minnesota are very expensive. Fresh fruits and vegetables are insanely costly, and even simple switches from store brand white bread (89 cents) to whole grain wheat bread (.49) really add up and become very hard on my budget.

What's a girl to do?
- ANSWER:
  Maybe the best thing for you to do is pick up a cheap copy of Nutrition for Dummies or The Everything Nutrition Book or (one more) Total Nutrition. They range in price from .95-.95 and are quite likely the cheapest way to learn how to eat cheaply and healthily.
  
  God bless you for being a single mother. You gals are my heroes.
QUESTION:
Weight Loss Question-Thank You?
Hello. Thank you for answering my question.As a single mom and an effort to speed up my weight loss. I started walking. I walk 40 min every lunch. Speed walking and after work i walk for two hours with weights.
I have weights in my ankles
my wrists
my upper arms and a slimming waist belt.
My question is I have been drinking nothing but water (10 glasses a day)
except if its fresh juice, eating very healthy (1000 calories a day)
no meat (watching what I eat and my calories) I enjoyed top's program at work too.
So sorry my question is i have been doing this for a week and everyday when i finish my body hurts so i make sure to get plenty of rest. I warm up before I exercise. I also do five to ten minutes of jump rope, push ups, and thigh exercise. I am trying to do this for the month of December. I am 5 3 and weight 155. how much pounds do you think i can lose in one month? I take supplements/vitemans also.
- ANSWER:
  Worrying about the number of pounds you can lose a month is a sure-fire way to sabotage a fitness plan. What does it matter if it takes six months, or even a year to reach your goal? You've got the rest of your life to enjoy it!
  
  Does your body hurt in a "good" way? Be sure that this is just fatigue, and not you injuring yourself from overexertion.
  
  Your water consumption is right on. Keep that up. We're a chronically dehydrated people.
  
  If your calorie intake isn't leaving you hungry, stick to that. If you insist on counting calories, you could add another 200 a day and still continue to lose weight. As long as you eat less and exercise more, you need not count calories.
  
  It sounds like a good plan for you. Just remember: it's not a contest. There's no prize for the quickest weight loss.
QUESTION:
Is this helpful at all ? ?!! ( for loosing weight )?
The following diet and health program was developed for employees and dependents of General Motors, Inc. and is intended for their exclusive use. This program was developed in conjunction with a grant from U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. It was field tested at the Johns Hopkins Research Centre and was approved for distribution by the Board of Directors, General Motors Corp. at a general meeting on August 15, 1985. General Motors Corp. wholly endorses this program and is making it available to all employees and families. This program will be available at all General Motors Food Service Facilities. It is management's intention to facilitate a wellness and fitness program for everyone.

This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lbs per week. It will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.

The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the food eaten burn more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.

This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you a feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lbs. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.

During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcohol
You must drink 10 glasses of water each day Day One All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It is strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day. Especially watermelon and a loupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing three lbs. on first day are very good.

Day Two All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.

Day Three A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.

Day Four Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.

Day Five Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10 oz. portions of lean beef. Hamburger is OK. Combine this with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.

Day Six Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your hearts content.

Day Seven Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.

Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lbs. lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like, however, it is suggested that you are allowed two glasses of white wine in addition to the instructions on the program. You may substitute champagne for white wine. Under no circumstances are you to drink any other alcoholic beverages with the exception of beer which is allowed. Any liquor (bourbon,vodka, rum) is forbidden. Cream drinks are especially forbidden. You may have an occasional cordial such as creme de menthe or schnapps, but you must always limit yourself to two drinks. If you wine, drink only wine that day. If you have beer, drink only beer that day, etc. Alcohol adds empty calories to your diet. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.

G.M.'S Wonder Soup

The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtually unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.

28 oz, Water, 6 Large Onions, 2 Green Peppers, Whole Tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 Head Cabbage, 1 Bunch Celery, 4 Envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Herbs and Flavouring as desired.

Additional Comments

Vegetables as may be taken in the form of a salad if desired. No dressing except malt, white or wine vinegar, squeezed lemon, garlic, herbs. No more than one tea spoon of oil.

You have been given a recipe for the WONDER SOUP which can be eaten in unlimited quantities. This soup is a supplement while you are on the program and it should be a pleasure to eat. Not everyone likes cabbage, green peppers, calory etc. This recipe is not inflexible. You may substitute vegetables according to your taste. You may add any vegetables you like: asparagus, peas, corn, turnips, green beans, cauliflower, etc. Try to stay away from beans (lima, pinto, kidney, etc.), however, because they tend to be high in calories even though they
- ANSWER:
  Here's the thing.
  Losing weight is :
  50% diet
  45% working out
  5% genes
  
  That's all you need to know. Do cardio everyday for 30 min or more.
  Then proceed with weight lifting.
  Just stay away from anything with fat. Eat protein and carbs.
  :]
QUESTION:
Anyone out there know about Usana?
Hi. I just have a quick question about this stuff.My boyfriend's friend is an associate of Usana. The package is 0 to help with weight loss. He said that the people he's sold it to have lost from 10 pounds to almost 100 pounds. As an average sized woman (size 11 jeans, medium tshirt, curvy body) i want to try this out, but i know that its hard for women to lose weight. For men its easier, i forget why. but yeah. If i do decide to take this product i'll be going to the gym (im going to the gym even if i don't get this stuff), and i'll see what happens. but my only concern is if it doesn't work. Many people say it works, and according to the salesperson, he said its the top of the line diet supplement right now. Please let me know what you think, and what is the best choice.

btw: here's the website(for the United States): http://products.usana.com/en/products/us/
- ANSWER:
  Hi
  
  I am from Singapore and I have been using USANA products for a year now. USANA products are of TOP Quality.
  
  Supplementation in current days is getting more and more important as our cells are subject to Free Radical attack every second, due to our lifestyle, the food we eat (over-processed food) and lack of exercise. Even when you exercise, there are more Free Radicals attack and your body needs to have the right nutrients to support it.
  
  To achieve a healthy body with desired weight, you need to do some exercise as well. The product recommended could be the USANA RESET. It is full of nutrients and has a Low Glycemic index and will reduce your craving.
  
  I do not believe in Miracles but believe that with the right supplementation and a healthy lifestyle, we will have a healthy body.
  
  Btw, USANA is the only direct marketing company that received 5-star rating in the 4th edition Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.
  
  http://www.comparativeguide.com/default.html
  
  If you need more information, feel free to write to me.
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QUESTION:
Advice for partially erupted & impacted wisdom tooth, swelling of gum's & throat pain?
Finally doing something about a possibly impacted wisdom tooth that's caused me problems for over 2 years now.

I'd like to know a few things if anyone can help, bear with the long description of my situation.

No actual pain in the tooth itself, just the gum surrounding the partially erupted tooth. The wisdom teeth in my upper jaw have came in flawlessly, no problems whatsoever ... except for the havoc raining down from one.

Top left wisdom tooth is so jagged & sharp it's constantly jabbing down on the lower left wisdom tooth & the surrounding gum's, irritating my gums & causing them to swell. Usually the swelling & pain would go away with the proper care (a mix of saltwater gargles & using mouthwash, also I find a tea made from white sage leaves helps reduce inflammation some). Well it's happened again, only this time worse. A larger area of gum-line is now effected, accompanied by a sore throat & slightly swollen lymph nodes under the jawline on the outer left side of my neck ( just under the swollen areas in my mouth ), no fever. Impossible for me to eat just about anything and very hard to open and close my mouth all the way or stick my tongue out. I can tell the lower left tooth is probably impacted, I see the molar just in front of it is raised significantly as if the wisdom tooth was slowly pulling the tooth in front of it outward, so needless to say I will be asking to have it extracted and may ask to have the top tooth shaved a little to help prevent anymore gum irritation.

Been dealing with the pain & swelling since Tuesday Oct 21 & finally got an appointment for Tuesday Oct 28, I hate to wait that long especially since it could be infected but I'll take what I can get.

Now for the question part lol:

What, other than gargling with warm saltwater, are some good home treatments to help keep the swelling & pain at bay until I see the dentist?

Is an extraction my best method for solving this problem once & for all or are there alternatives?

I might get prescribed antibiotics since I'm pretty sure this is an infection, so what are the kinds of antibiotics prescribed for such conditions? What are the names of the typical antibiotics given for gum/mouth/throat/tooth infections?

I have some recent gastrointestinal problems resulting in weight loss & improper nutrient absorption & I take probiotics 2-3 times daily either in the form of yogurt, a probiotic cereal, and/or lactobacillus acidophilus supplements (13.3mg or 2 billion cultures) to help, I'm sure I'll need to up the dosage when taking antibiotics.

When would be the proper time to take probiotics? A few hours before or after antibiotics? Should I take the antibiotics and probiotics with or without food? How long would I need to be on antibiotics before surgery? Is taking antibiotics recommended for someone like me who already has some GI problems?

I've had tinnitus in my left ear for over 10 years & a recently a bout with severe vertigo that left me incapacitated exhausted & starved for a week, I hear that the local anesthetic administered before oral surgery can actually cause tinnitus.

Does anyone know if this is true? Would this irritate my problem ear further?

After vertigo, I don't want to risk using an anesthetic that would irritate my ear more & cause another bout of vertigo, although I am aware that this possible infection could surely do the same thing if it spreads.

Would I be prescribed any post-operative painkillers? If so, I'd like to know what kind of medication is usually prescribed after a wisdom tooth extraction?

Sorry again for the overly descriptive "questions" but I've been worried of this, any advice, tips, or personal experience is greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Namasté!

~ Peace & BaLaNcE ~
- ANSWER:
  Considering it's just your gums that hurt I'm not sure if my advice is going to help but maybe it's worth a shot? I came across this website while suffering through a monster toothache these past few days. What I found that works for me is a combo of Table salt, Black pepper, Cheyenne Pepper, Granulated garlic, and a dash of vanilla extract to form the mix into a paste. I also use a cold compress but every tooth is different so you will have to experiment for yourself. A slice of onion in my mouth also helps the pain a bit which also works to naturally fight infection according to my sources, oh and Garlic is the same as the onion. None of these taste good but when your mouth hurts you will do anything to get relief, mouth pain is the worst. Also with the Cheyenne pepper it's pretty spicy but I think it helps to take my mind off the pain a bit. Good luck I know you are miserable right now, hope it gets better! Go check out this site that I used and find what works for you.
QUESTION:
I found this diet. I was wondering if it works.?
Best Answer - Chosen by Voters
Try this one. It is really effective and I've proven this!

Weight Loss Diet Program:

This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lb per week. It will also improve your attitudes and emotions because of its cleansing systematic effects.

The effectiveness of this seven day plan is that the foods eaten burn more calories than they give to the body in caloric value.

This plan can be used as often as you like without any fear of complications. It is designed to flush your system of impurities and give you feeling of well being. After seven days you will begin to feel lighter because you will be lighter by at least 10 lb. You will have an abundance of energy and an improved disposition.

During the first seven days you must abstain from all alcohol.
You must drink 10 glasses of water each day.

Day One: All fruits except bananas. Your first day will consist of all the fruits you want. It strongly suggested that you consume lots of melons the first day specially water melon and cantaloupe. If you limit your fruit consumption to melons, your chances of losing 3 lb on first day are very good.

Day Two: All vegetables. You are encouraged to eat until you are stuffed with all the raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. There is no limit on the amount or type. For your complex carbohydrate, you will start day two with a large baked potato for breakfast. You may top the potato with one pat of butter.

Day Three: A mixture of fruits and vegetables of your choice. Any amount, any quantity. No bananas yet. No potatoes today.

Day Four: Bananas and milk. Today you will eat as many as eight bananas and drink three glasses of milk. This will be combined with the special soup which may be eaten in limited quantities.

Day Five: Today is feast day. You will eat beef and tomatoes. Eat two 10oz portions of lean beef. Hamburger is ok. Combine with six whole tomatoes. On day five you must increase your water intake by one quart. This is to cleanse your system of the uric acid you will be producing.

Day Six: Beef and vegetables. Today you may eat an unlimited amount of beef and vegetables. Eat to your heart content.

Day Seven: Today your food intake will consist of brown rice, fruit juices and all the vegetables you care to consume.

Tomorrow morning you will be 10-17 lb lighter than one week ago. If you desire further weight loss, repeat the program again. You may repeat this program as often as you like. However, after the first week it will help your digestion and settle your stomach.

Beverages you may consume while on the program:
1.Water (flavored with lemon/lime if desired)
2.Club Soda is ok
3.Black coffee. No cream or cream substitute. No sugar
or sweetness
4.Black Tea = Herb or Leaf
5.Absolutely nothing else except the fruit juices which
are part of day seven. No fruit juices before day seven.

Special Soup: The following soup is intended as a supplement to your diet. It can be eaten any time of the day in virtual unlimited quantities. You are encouraged to consume large quantities of this soup.
28oz water, 6 large onions, 2 green peppers, whole tomatoes (fresh or canned), 1 head cabbage, 1 bunch celery, 4 envelopes Lipton onion soup mix, herbs and flavoring as desired.
- ANSWER:
  This right here, "This program is designed for a target weight loss of 10-17 lb per week.", is not only utter bullshit but is extremely unhealthy and can have serious negative side effects.
QUESTION:
Advice needed on stepping out of a closet meth addiction without jeopardizing my job anymore?
So I have been torn apart by a secret addiction to meth that I just realized has been now 10 months running... I don't need to go into details of what its done to my life, the stories are all the same. Luckily other then the extreme loss of weight, I still appear to be healthy to those around me. This addiction started only two months after a major promotion at work came about for me, and quite obviously I have not maintained my 'a-game' if you will for almost the entirety of my management career. Things go really rough for me nearly two months ago, I didn't have a handle on anything inside or outside of work and in turn became the epitome of a 'basket-case'. To my defense I know through various sources that I actually was far succeeding expectations, however these areas were others then the area I'm supposed to be managing. Long story short, I was out of work for about a month and a half while I was under doctors observation for a medical condition (unrelated) and also to distress and attempt to pump the breaks and make the world stop spinning...

So in my time away from work I was able to sort out, clean, organize (obviously on all) any possessions or belongings in my house. I also started reconnecting with family members which was much needed, and broke out of an amazing relationship that went sour due to the extremist religious practices by one parties family. On top all the good things, I even cut back my use and really tough myself how to in a weird way work the addiction into my life (not realistic). So here is my dilemma:

I return to work next week, and I still want to kick this nasty habit but I have run out of time where I will be free of obligations. My fear is the fact of sleeping too often, too long, mood swings, all that fun stuff. I need to know if its possible to ween myself off like it appears that I have since the early days, and that has always in the past proven to be the most effective way for me.... until I find something new and interesting like this to start all over! Is there any practices, foods, supplements, or activities that can make my transition to being human again a bit smoother? My psychologist is unaware of the events that have taken place and has prescribed my back on to Adderal for ADHD. I know it sounds alarming like I'm getting myself into something deeper, but I was prescribed it throughout grades 4-12 and so on but 14 years in total. So me, the once honor student, said to be 'sharp' kid has been into illegal drug interactions three times prior; all of which proceeded very shortly after I discontinued my use of the prescription(which currently I am off of). Is the fact that it is amphetamine possibly going to help me through this or not? It has been the ONLY substances that I am incapable of abusing. Never tried to, never wanted to, been asked to plenty of time, and not once did I ever.

I suppose I'm looking for a somewhat regimented plan of attack at beating this beast. Does anyone have any pointers on what will help me without taking me out of work longer, or becoming a slug, or just giving up? I really do want this, and I think its safe to say... key word think; that I have been through worse. Thank you in advance for any guidance

Regards,
Not So Sharp After all
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QUESTION:
I lost 50 lbs within 11 months, but now hair is thinning on top of head..does rapid weight loss cause hair los?
Im 26, beginning about 2 months ago for the first time in my life i noticed that i can start seeing my scalp through my hair in the light!!! prior to this i had lost 50 lbs within id say 10 - 11 months..(vigirous excercise, supplements, not eating as much junk, etc). wel i feel great because of that, but now my hair is thinning on the top and im really scared that it wont grow back!

could this rapid weight loss have caused this hair thinning ?? or do u tink i was going to lose my hair anyways and coincidentally it just started showing a few months after all my weight loss??

TIMELINE: (25 years old) i started actively trying losing weight. 11 months later i am 50 lbs lighter (from 185 now at 135). about 3 - 4 months later i start noticeing this thinning on the top of my head (for the first time in my life). ive never had issues with hair thinning EVER before (im 26 now), and i dont know if it runs in my genetics because i was adopted.

So will i be lucky and it will start growing back to its original fullness? or am i SOL?/ im really scared ive always had a full head of hair but now its sort of noticable! it comes out when i am in the shower , shampooing it, running my hand through it..when i go to style it etc..
i have dyed it before on a semi regular basis but now i dont. i also put a little gel in it. but again, ive never had this problem in all 26 years of my life up until 3 months ago when i began noticing this. if this is the sacrifice i have to make for the weight loss..then id rather be 180 lbs like i was b4 and get my hair back!! im 5' 9' too.
i did start eating A LOT less when i was actively losing the weight
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
I lost 50 lbs within 11 months, but now hair is thinning on top of head..does rapid weight loss cause hair los?
Im 26 yr old guy, beginning about 2 months ago for the first time in my life i noticed that i can start seeing my scalp through my hair in the light!!! prior to this i had lost 50 lbs within id say 10 - 11 months..(vigirous excercise, supplements, not eating as much junk, etc). wel i feel great because of that, but now my hair is thinning on the top and im really scared that it wont grow back!

could this rapid weight loss have caused this hair thinning ?? or do u tink i was going to lose my hair anyways and coincidentally it just started showing a few months after all my weight loss??

TIMELINE: (25 years old) i started actively trying losing weight. 11 months later i am 50 lbs lighter (from 185 now at 135). about 3 - 4 months later i start noticeing this thinning on the top of my head (for the first time in my life). ive never had issues with hair thinning EVER before (im 26 now), and i dont know if it runs in my genetics because i was adopted.

So will i be lucky and it will start growing back to its original fullness? or am i SOL?/ im really scared ive always had a full head of hair but now its sort of noticable! it comes out when i am in the shower , shampooing it, running my hand through it..when i go to style it etc..
i have dyed it before on a semi regular basis but now i dont. i also put a little gel in it. but again, ive never had this problem in all 26 years of my life up until 3 months ago when i began noticing this. if this is the sacrifice i have to make for the weight loss..then id rather be 180 lbs like i was b4 and get my hair back!! im 5' 9' and asian too. please tell me that this is only temporary and its going to grow back! oh and one more thing i was unders a lot of stress during that time period of weight loss to but i have been stress free for months now
i did start eating A LOT less when i was actively losing the weight
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  I'll actually answer your question... there is absolutley no connection between weight loss and your hair loss. Just unfortunate timing. COngrats on the weight loss. Focus on that rather than your hair