Women S Weight

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What's the difference between men and women weight watchers?
   I'm thinking about joining weight watchers to lose a few lbs. I'm a male, but I'm transgendered, and I want a more feminine figure, not a masculine figure. I already have wide hip bones, but my upper body fat is kind of a problem. Would choosing women weight watchers make a difference?

   • ANSWER:
     There is no man or woman weight watchers its for everyone. Men as a rule tend to lose more body fat quicker than females so I don't know if that helps you out... you can always sit in on a meeting before you decide and talk to someone there to find out if their program is for you.

2. QUESTION:
   How much should a women weight in there early 40's?
   Hi, I am 41 years old and I am keeping a weight log on my iPod Touch. I have looked online for a chart that will show the average weight in my age range. Can someone help me find a good website.......?????? Thanks

   • ANSWER:
     By the age of 41 you should know that your ideal weight is related to your height and bone structure, not your age. Use a BMI calculator instead to find the ideal weight for your height.

3. QUESTION:
   Why do so many fat women tend to accuse normal weight women of being anorexic?
   And when I say fat, I mean fat. Like obese. I've heard these women accuse normal weight women of being "anorexic" countless times, particularly on talk shows. For example, Oprah. Why do they do this? I don't care if they're fat, but it's when they call normal weight women anorexic that gets on my nerves. It's as if they honestly think they are at optimum body weight.

   • ANSWER:
     Because they think they're "CURVY" and that you should be jealous and that THEY'RE the sexy ones and that men want THEM. They only got one thing right. They are curvy, in every way a pile of ripples and rolls can be...

4. QUESTION:
   Why do normal weight women or obese women need to lay down extra fat stores for pregnancy?
   I thought women have the fat they do BECAUSE it’s for pregnancy and those stores are laid down during puberty. Why would you need more? It doesn’t make sense to me. Plus, so many women have a hard time losing the weight they gain. And if they weight was for the baby and presumably the energy is going toward the baby, why would a woman retain any fat at all? I’m pretty sure in our hunter gatherer days women weren’t fattening themselves up to carry a baby.

   • ANSWER:
     SOME women take advantage of the the idea "i'm eating for 2" and therefore gain way to much weight.

     You do gain weight during pregnancy because the baby itself and all of the water weight... a few extra pounds are left over because you need consume more calories in order to maintain milk production for breast feeding.

5. QUESTION:
   What are some stores for middle weight women?
   In every store I look at it's either you have to get super skinny clothing or plus sized clothing and I'm right in the middle so it's so difficult for me to find a place to shop at. Do you have any suggestions?

   • ANSWER:
     Kohls, new york and company, puma, nike

6. QUESTION:
   Why do over weight women feel compelled to wear a bikini?
   It's the summer time and the vast majority of us will go to the beach, lake, pool, water park, etc. I am sick and tired of seeing over weight women in bikini's...their fat rolls have rolls... stomach hanging over the bikini! Damn! It's NOT eye candy...it's unbecoming and unattractive.
   F.Y.I
   I'm 5"9 135lbs. I am fit and toned and would not wear anything inappropriate.
   I'm not watching...some things you can't help but see and this is one of them.
   20/20 vision
   Simple Man is more than likely fat himself, has a fat mother, a fat sister, or a fat wife. Or maybe all of the above.

   • ANSWER:
     Cause they don't know what they REALLY look like. We all fool ourselves by thinking we look better than we do sometimes (espically when we don't want to face the ugly truth).

7. QUESTION:
   What size snowboard is recommended for a 5'11 Woman, weight around 140 lbs, and shoe size around women's 10?

   • ANSWER:
     i would go with a 151

8. QUESTION:
   Why are all women in weight loss food commercials skinny?
   Like Slim Fast and Special K. The lady sitting at the table looks fine, she's a great size, why does she need to eat Special K and loose weight?

   • ANSWER:
     They also advertise about lowering cholesterol, and they're also trying to show she ate it for a week or two, now the pounds are like coming off.

9. QUESTION:
   When a women gains weight is it normal for her breast to get larger?
   My cousin is over weight and she is concerned about the size of her b's and wonders if she looses weight will she loose it there as well.

   • ANSWER:
     yup..she might lose her boobs if she loses too much weight. then again too much fat at the chest aint much help for ya & is a risk factor for other chronic illnesses.. eat right & use BMI to calculate & maintain your ideal weight

10. QUESTION:
    Do women lose weight during their period?
    I've heard that no matter how much women eat during those days, those calories don't count because woman's body looses blood.

    How true is that?

    • ANSWER:
      Not even a little bit true.

11. QUESTION:
    stinging nettle don't put weight on you but saw palmetto do is it safe for women to use saw palmetto?
    I'm a 27 year old women who weight 110 pounds. I've been trying to put on weight all my life and can't I went to the doctor and had a annual done and they said there's nothing wrong with me that's why i want to know is it safe for women to take saw palmetto and does it help put weight on you?

    • ANSWER:
      Saw Palmetto does help w/ weight gain and is used in products to help women increase bust size. It doesn't work on everyone because we have different reasons for inability to gain weight. If it were me, I'd try it for a couple of months to see how it affected me. It is "safe" for women but sometimes has unexpected results because of its ability to affect hormone levels.

      As you say, you've not been able to find a cause for your thinness. Here are some other herbs you might want to consider: Fenugreek seeds, Alfalfa, Irish Moss, Slippery Elm, Agnus Castus, Wild Yam, Kelp. All these have a reputation for weight gain.

      Agnus Castus (Vitex) is also a hormone balancer and I've found it to be helpful in all sorts of (seemingly) unrelated problems, such as PMS, acne, anger.

      If you are often cold or hot when others in the room are comfortable; if you are hyper active or lethargic; sleepless or sleepy all the time; have an increasing list of food allergies, you might want to have your thyroid looked at. In such case, the most helpful herbs would be Kelp or Irish Moss. Irish Moss is also helpful w/ digestive disorders.

      Alfalfa is very nutritious. It has lots of minerals in it and can improve hair and nails. Fenugreek is especially helpful w/ irritable bowel and helps w/ constipation. Wild Yam would be the one to choose if you have immune system problems, as reoccuring infections or rheumatoid arthritis.

      Also helpful is a B-complex vitamin supplement.

12. QUESTION:
    How do women lose weight and still retain their breast size?
    I was very big on top in middle school (a D in sixth grade before I got really heavy in high school). I lost a lot of weight (over 100 pounds in my older teenage years). Unfortunately, I'm barely an A cup now (sometimes a double A).

    I've had two kids and go up to a double D during pregnancy and breast-feeding, but come down to a boyish-flatness afterwards. I worked out and got to an 18.7 BMI with fab abs (I am only 5' 3", but 18 BMI happens at about 125 for me)

    I was not heavy when I initially got my breasts. I even went into a plastic sugeon when I was 12 to talk about breast reduction.

    Is there any way I can control my breast size to keep it larger (my bras are literally every size), but still keep myself muscular and under 140?

    I've tried uping my protein, but it's effect has been minimal. Am I doomed to being flat and thin or curvy and overwhelmingly voluptuous? Is there any way I can strike a middle ground?
    My numbers aren't off at all. I am blessed to be in a 5' 3" body, I am at an 18.5 at 125 lbs if I'm lifting regularly. I'm not complaining there.

    I just want my "boobs" back. No matter what my diet/working out (wether it be predominantly liftin or weight excercises or balancing it with cardio) my breasts are always under a B until I hit 140 in which I don't feel comfortable that I' healthy.

    I just don't understand why I had Ds going into the puberty game while I was thin, I wrked and I worked after being morbidly obese and now I'm flat if I'm at a healthy weight.

    I'm not complaining...just looking to see if anyone has had experience with a solution.

    • ANSWER:
      when you lose weight they are the first thing to go and you just have to be happy with they body you have. do you want to be fat with big boobs or skinny with little ones?

13. QUESTION:
    How much should a woman weight who is 5'3?
    Like a range of healthy weight a women in her early 20's could/should fall in.

    • ANSWER:
      110-130 lbs. would work. body shapes have a lot to do with it.

14. QUESTION:
    i saw a weight loss infomercial today and it was about women losing weight?
    i saw a weight loss infomercial today and it was about women losing weight, the deal is that you'll lose 15 lbs in 30 days, working out 20 mins a day, does anybody by chance know the name of this program? (It's like P90X but strictly for women) its for my mom.

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15. QUESTION:
    Who wants to train with me to lose weight? Women only!?
    I am planning on losing weight(1 and half stone maybe) but need an E-PARTNER I can discuss this with and is willing to be COMMITED! 16's and over only please.
    Please make sure I can email you or IM you

    • ANSWER:
      i'm 18 and definitly up for it, email me, or IM me.
      I dont know how many lbs are in a stone?

16. QUESTION:
    Is it me, or am I seeing more over weight women..?
    I've been noticing more and more women are over weight. Has women these day's given up, on men?
    Could it be the economic times where stress plays a roll of over eating your worries away.

    • ANSWER:

17. QUESTION:
    who wants to train with me to lose weight? Women only!?
    I am planning on losing weight but need an E-PARTNER I can discuss this with and is willing to be COMMITED! 16's and over only please.
    if you want me to train/help you then i need to know how im gonna contact you lol

    • ANSWER:
      wow i am in !

18. QUESTION:
    Why are most female beauty issues concerned with weight?
    When women fret about their beauty, it's usually their weight they want to change (downwards, almost invariably). While thin-to-average women are generally regarded as more attractive than heavy-to-obese women, weight is only one aspect of beauty; and a diet ain't going to change your low cheekbones, big nose, sticky-out ears, boring hair, unsymmetrical face, et cetera. So why the focus on weight? Just because it's one of the more changeable properties of a woman?

    • ANSWER:
      Sadly, it's a cultural thing, and body-hating is passed on from mother to daughter like the plague.

      Stylish body types have changed over the ages. A lot depends on how affluent the society is at the time. For instance, during the middle ages and Renaissance, food was scarcer than it is now, and a fashionable woman was one that we would consider overweight. If you were fat in that time, it meant you were wealthy enough not to have to do any manual labor, and you had enough money to buy any amount of food you wanted to eat. The average person had to work hard for their meager meals, so fat ladies were in style! Fast forward to any post-industrial period, and you will see that thin is in. As soon as food became relatively cheap and available, then fat girls were out of style. Strange, isn't it?

      The pity is that there are all types of bodies. Some women will never be really thin, even if they exercise and diet. And yet, they will torture themselves over it mentally and physically, because society hates a fat girl, and so she must hate herself. Unless she becomes enlightened to the fact that everyone is beautiful, just as they are. Seriously, I love the way bigger women look. Not people who are at an unhealthy weight for themselves, but girls who are luscious and rounded look really nice. If a girl can accept herself at that weight, be comfortable and confident, and dress to accentuate the positive ~ she is usually a knockout even if some people consider her "fat".

19. QUESTION:
    Does Yaz increase women's weight? Is there an effective birth control that is proven to not add weight?
    My girlfriend is trying to lose weight and says Yaz is the reason she's unable to. She 23, really watches her diet, and seems to work out regularly. Is there an equally as effective birth control that is proven to not add any weight to women?

    • ANSWER:
      Yaz made me gain 15 lbs and I had a constant bloated stomach due to water retention so your girlfriend is probably experiencing the same bloated feeling. The water retention is probably also canceling out any attempt at weight loss because even if she did shed a few pounds, her stomach would still look bloated.

      All birth controls have the same effectiveness. However, each woman reacts differently to the pill so it's really hard to guess which one will or will not made her gain weight.

20. QUESTION:
    why do you some women gain weight from using birth control pills?
    does it increase your appetite or something? is there some chemical in the pill that makes you fatter? what's goin' on

    • ANSWER:
      The synthetic hormones that birth control is made from make your body retain extra water. It also decreases your metabolism so your body does not burn fat as fast either. Some people see an increase of appetite but most experience nausea but then overeat when they do munch and crave fatty foods. Its like being pregnant with out the baby inside.

21. QUESTION:
    Why do weight loss commercials only show the most unattractive women with those few extra pounds?
    In those commercials and advertisements, they only show the worsely shaped, most flappy, most cellulite-type women where they mention losing weight and with those before/after photos.

    I don't like those commercials. MOST women with those few extra pounds are actually sexually attractive. I LOVE women in their 140s, 150, 160s, even 170s. Women in their 250s are too heavy and do need to lose weight, I agree, but it's like they seem to want to avoid showing the majority of sexy full-figured women with those few extra pounds because it's like they're afraid that if they show how sexy most women really do look in their 150s or so with that nice big curvy as# and sexy thighs, that they won't be as encouraged to lose weight.

    I think their after pictures are TOO skinny. In those "hydroxy cut" commercials, I found some of those semi-full figured women sexy in the before pictures.

    If I could choose between the woman in her 110s and the women in her 140s, I would defintiely chose the 140s woman. I once massaged the thighs of two women at the same time, one in her 110s and one about 145 lbs., and I perfered the 145 lb. woman by far. I wanted to spend 2/3rds the time massaging her thighs. The 145 lb. woman sexually turned me on more because she had those curves.

    But again, I do have my limits as well with a woman weight. I find 270 lb. women just as unattractive as skinny women, even 200 lbs. is a little too big for me. To me, women are sexist in their 130s to 150s, women in their 170s are full-figured but still sexy, but once they get up to around 200 lbs., they are just a little too big and DO need to lose weight.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdnzpAnhoxc

    • ANSWER:
      THANK YOU! YOU MAKE US WOMEN FEEL ALOT ALOT BETTER! THANKS!

      Dont listen to those idiotic people that only like bones

22. QUESTION:
    average women weight in Canada?
    Can someone provide me with a statistic of the average womens weight in Canada, i heard it was 163 but i thought that was only for U.S ...thank you

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23. QUESTION:
    What's the catch with the women weight lifting myth?
    Alright, I understand that if you type into google anything along the lines of women lifting weights you will immediately find a dozen sites ranting about how a woman lifting weights will NOT bulk up. But I know plenty of real women in my life that have bulkier muscles than I would like to have and certainly do not take any muscle enhancing drugs. So...if it's not the weight lifting, where is the bulk coming from exactly? These women are not overweight, but the only possible explanation all these "myth busting" sites provide is that the perceived bulk is fat rather than muscle. Thanks, but I can tell the difference between the appearance of fat versus defined muscle. Can someone provide a better answer? Thanks so much!

    • ANSWER:
      yes, it's impossible to bulk up simply from lifting. You need an excess of calories as well. Therefore, if you're lifting weights and eating like a horse, then yes you will bulk up. But if you're lifting weights twice a week in addition to your cardio, and eating less calories than you burn off, then it's physiologically impossible for you to bulk up (unless of course you're roiding . Instead, the weight lifting will boost your metabolism and actually aid in your fat loss, instead of causing you to get bigger. I would recommend less weight for girls, and higher reps (3-4 sets of 12-15 reps per exercise).

24. QUESTION:
    Can a women loose weight without obtaining small breast and bottom?
    I've been going to the gym for approx 5/6 weeks.I only want to loose 2stones/28 lbs but so far my breast and my bottom have got smaller-i want them to stay the same.

    I want to loose weight in the stomach area,thighs and arms.
    Is there away

    So far i do cardio exercise,cycle for 30mins, Tredmill, and some step thing (can't remember the name at the moment) it's like skiing but its like your climbing stairs. Anyway i do that for 30mins as well 3times a week.

    i also work on my pecs-reluctantly only because the gym intructor advised me to (may she's wrong). I also tone up my muscles.

    PLEASE tell me the best way to work out with out looking like a flat ironing board

    • ANSWER:
      Along with the cardio, do glute and chest stregnthning excercises. Squats are good, and some of those weights you see the dudes pushing in the gym? Good for you too, 5-10lbs-more about repetition than actual weight-do those and the underlying muscle in both areas should improve giving you a healthy rump and bust.

25. QUESTION:
    what's the best way to lose weight?women help men can answer too?
    I'm 187 5'2 and 24 years old with a medium build. I am a curvy woman and want to define my hour glass shape. I want to have a toned yet soft look, like a HEALTHY model type, I'd like to get down to a size 4/6 in women,5 in juniors. is it possible to lose 3 lbs of mostly fat every 7 days. I mean I'd love to be 128 by Valentine's day but I'll settle for my best for that date. I want my butt and I have a large bust, so I don't want to be too tiny. would want waist to be around 28inches or less and hips 36.not sure how small my bust will get. I lost 47 lbs b-4 and I went down a few bra sizes.

    • ANSWER:
      Typically, mind you typically, women loose fat in there chest and stomach first and there hips and ass last. At 187, 3 lbs a week is probably at first - anything more and your reaching unhealthly levels that won't last. Eventually you should she a consistant 1-2 lbs a week. Also, remember you can't spot reduce. This means you can't just work your ass and expect to loose the weight in just that spot. Overall fat loss is going to happen. Weight loss is only possible when you burn more calories than you consume.

26. QUESTION:
    What is considered a healthy, normal weight for women in Europe compared to the US?
    I've heard that it's not unusual in most European countries to be a lot thinner and not be considered "too thin" while someone at a weight we would consider healthy they would consider fat. Does anyone who's been to/lived in Europe have any input/ know how true this is?

    • ANSWER:
      a size 1

27. QUESTION:
    Why do you women always want to lose weight?
    I know women have this misconceived notion of beauty thrown at them from Hollywood and the Media; but really, men like a little flesh.

    I'm not talking chunky, but between 125-150 pounds is a healthy weight for women, yet you always seem obsessed with turning into a stick figure, or have a flat tummy.

    Did you know men like women who have that little belly? It's curvy. So why do you torture yourselves?

    • ANSWER:
      Because we have been brainwashed and our esteem damaged by all the beautiful and famous women who are thin. But I think looking like a discolored, thin haired, skeleton is going a bit far. Also, it's more rare to be really thin, because of so many overweight people nowadays, and women like to feel special. They don't seem to know that so many other things, including just being them and no one else is, make them special. Did you know, in the 1600s through to the early 1900s, when many people didn't eat as well and lived shorter, being 'healthy, pink, and plump' was considered beautiful, and desired more? That's why women in a lot of old paintings are big. People thought it was prettier, something that would disgust many women nowadays.

28. QUESTION:
    Women: weight lost question?
    One of my friends recently lost what seems to be atleast 30 pounds over a 2-3 period. I see her atleast once or twice a week. I just saw her last night and she looked like she LOST it all over night when I saw her the previous week she looked the same.. Is that normal/healthy? I know she's been working out and eating healthy.

    *Sorry for asking this in here, I couldn't get an answer in weight loss

    • ANSWER:
      2-3 weeks or 2-3 months? That's really excessive in 2-3 weeks. If I were her parents, I might be worried that she's a Type 1 diabetic. While 30 pounds in 2-3 months is a lot, it's at least in the realm of possibility.

29. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to pack a light weight jacket women's so it won't get all wrinkled?
    I am going out of town and need to pack a light weight jacket, skirt, and tee they will be in my weekend bag w/all other clothing, shoes, bath stuff, etc.I need to look presentable not all wrinkled as though I slept in my clothing. Thanks for your suggestions

    • ANSWER:
      Carefully fold it and then roll it up like a newspaper with tissue paper inside. That will be the best way to pack.

30. QUESTION:
    Do women gain more weight during their second pregnancy than their first?
    I've heard that most women will gain more weight with their second or third pregnancy more than the first for a numerous amount of women. I was wondering if it's true or just a myth?
    Did you or someone you know gain more weight with their second or third pregnancy?

    • ANSWER:
      It is true. Because some of your baby fat from your first pregnancy is still there and you are adding on to it.

31. QUESTION:
    With an aggressive diet and a lots of exercise, what the most weight a women can lose?
    how about a men?

    both men and women early 20's and average weight, but both want to weight below average

    so what's the more they can lose in 4/5 days?
    with burning more calories than what they eat.
    THE ONE THAT MAKES AN EDUCATED APPROXIMATION WILL
    GET THE BEST ANSWER

    NO NEED FOR OTHER ANSWERS THANK YOU

    • ANSWER:
      Well if she kills herself in the process I guess she can lose all of it. That would be the maximum.

32. QUESTION:
    Post menopausal women and weight loss?
    Is it true that it is almost impossible for a post-menopausal woman to lose weight? Through 'self-medicating' (food) myself through rough bumps the last 4-5 years of my life I've really packed on the weight. It's starting to affect me, big time. I'm discouraged from all I hear about older women not being able to lose weight.

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33. QUESTION:
    Does Athlean X work for women to lose weight? And what are the basic equipments for Athlean X?
    I'm in the middle of P90X, and I already lost 6 kg in a month (9 kg to go to my target weight). But then I heard about Athlean X and how it's not as time-consuming as P90X. I want to try Athlean X but it's only for men. Can women use Athlean X as a workout and also get the result (lose weight) that she wants.

    • ANSWER:
      Personally Losing wieght has always been hard, but after I saw my sister losing wieght on this new diet program I had to try it, and its been working like a dream... I recomend this program to anyone.

34. QUESTION:
    What's the difference between Shake Weight for Men and Shake Weight for Women?
    I'm asking because the one for men costs 10 dollars more than the one for women. Please provide a source.

    Note: Please do not post immature answers. (ie. inneuendos)

    • ANSWER:
      well honestly i think its a scam... but.. i haven't used shake weight before, so i could be wrong.
      my guess is the mens weight has more weight then the womens weight, therefore; the mens would be more expensive.. i was searching on this site to see what other people were saying, lol

      a lot of people say this product doesn't work and its a waste of money. just watch out lol =)
      i cant find much to help because everyone is being perverted about it lol
      hope this helps =)

35. QUESTION:
    Do taller women carry weight better than shorter women?
    For instance, would a person that's 5'9 look slimmer as size 8 than someone 5'6 as a size 8?

    • ANSWER:
      Ya, I am 5'6 and weigh 165 and look thinner than so short girls who weigh 139

      Because the weigh can be spread out eaily

36. QUESTION:
    Why do you women gain weight & come on yahoo answers complaining about how?
    your husband does not find you attractive or has cheated on you? I feel ALL WOMEN SHOULD LOOK IN THE MIRROR & ASK THEMSELVES "Do I deserve to be my husband's wife?) YOU WOMEN NEED A REALITY CHECK! (btw, I'm so glad I have my Cow wife trained)

    • ANSWER:
      LMAO...is that a picture of you in your XXL Earl shirt, sleeping on the couch again? What we don't see is that Nascar is on TV, and there are empty pizza boxes and beer cans, and potato chips crumbs lying all over the floor.

      I'm not surprised you have a cow for a wife. You kinda look like you attract cattle.

37. QUESTION:
    Can women lose weight during pregnancy?
    Will this affect the baby's growth, health and progression?

    • ANSWER:
      Physically, they can. Women who were overweight at the beginning of the pregnancy but go on a healthier baby-friendly diet can lose at least some weight, as can women who have such severe morning sickness that they find it difficult to keep their food down.

      As a general rule, it's not a good idea. You need to have enough nutrients to provide for both you and the baby, and it can make both of you quite sick if you aren't getting enough to eat. You can generally get away with gaining *less* weight if you're already overweight, but you always do want to put on some.

38. QUESTION:
    I have heard of women gaining weight as they approach their 40's?
    How common is it for women to lose weight during this period in their lives? I have continually lost over the past 8 months and have been under a doctor's supervision. All test results are fine and I am healthy.

    Ladies, what experiences have you had?
    Dramaqueen,
    I wish I had some in my hips and butt. They are practically non exsistant at this point. I am a size 2 and have been consciously eating more to stave off further weight loss.

    • ANSWER:
      Alas, not yours. But if you find out what you have, see if you can pass it on to me.
      Please?

39. QUESTION:
    Curious How Much Weight Women Have Gained So Far....?
    Hey girls,

    Just curious as to how much weight you've gained so far?
    How many week's you are?
    And is this your first baby or not?

    So far I've gained 11 lbs, I'm 22 weeks and this is our second baby.

    • ANSWER:
      Im 25weeks with my second and i must have gained 2stone already.

      I was very active and slim before but due to this pregnancy being full of complications i cant exercise, plus i do love my food lol

      I did gain 4 stone in my first pregnancy by the end not good but lost it all after

40. QUESTION:
    Men, how do you like your women?? Weight-wise?
    Let's assume they're average height so around 5'4:

    A- Under 100 pounds
    B- 110-115 pounds
    C- 120-130 pounds
    D- 140-150 pounds
    E-160-170
    F- 170-180
    G-over 180

    • ANSWER:
      Breathing. H-any of the above.

41. QUESTION:
    Weight gaining supplements for women and/or weight gaining methods?
    Gaining weight has never been easy. I can eat everything and not gain anything so are there any supplements or methods for weight gain? Is Creatine bad for women? I've been looking on websites and almost all say that Creatine will work but actual people say that it's horrible for both men and women.
    Thanks.
    What is loading and washing out phases?

    • ANSWER:
      Dear Amanda,
      Everyone hates you.

      Seriously though, you'll start gaining when you get older, and not too terribly much older!

      So enjoy your inability to gain weight now...you'll remember these days fondly when your a blimp like the rest of us oldsters.

42. QUESTION:
    How many overweight pregnant women have lost weight without trying?
    I want to hear from those of you who have personally experienced this. I am also about 50 pounds overweight from first baby born a year ago and am now 2 months pregnant. No m/s but it seems like weight is slowly coming off. I definitely don't want to diet, but I just wish for it to be natural like some stories I've read and I want to be encouraged by those of you who have been in this particular situation. Wish me luck and thanks in advance for your stories!

    • ANSWER:
      I weigh almost 30 lbs less than when I got pregnant. All of it came off unintentionally. I think a combo of m/s for me and eating healthier. Everything with the baby seems to be fine and my doctor isn't concerned. One of the good things about being pregnant for me so far! Good luck!

43. QUESTION:
    What is the best meal replacement shake for women's weight loss?
    I am trying to lose weight, and I eat really bad during the day, and then I make a healthy dinner because I am also making it for my family. I've decided to give some sort of meal replacement for breakfast and/or lunch a try. This way, I won't just load up on calories throughout the day. Whether it's a shake or bar, I am looking to hear what has worked for you and what tastes good.

    • ANSWER:
      Dear Weight Loss Seeker,

      Lose weight the smart way, not the hard way. Yes, it is possible to lose weight without any diets or exercise.

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44. QUESTION:
    What is the average weight for Women?
    I am wondering if my weight is considered heavy in today's society, and if i need to diet. I am 5'8. Please help

    • ANSWER:
      weight doesn't show whether or not you are healthy. try asking for bmi

      oh and for a range 115-140 is healthy.

45. QUESTION:
    do women gain weight when on their period?
    Also, it's the summer and im hoping to lose some weightt, badly like 10 pounds preferably. I am a tad overweight and i need it gone cuz it wasnt like this last year!
    any tips??
    emailll please!
    I just gained about 2 pounds since about 2 days ago (when my period started) and I'm wondering if it will go away or the 2 pounds r weight gain & i have to lose it??!!
    ~~thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I think most women are emotional eaters and eat or crave something during there periods.For ex:I have a salty tooth so I crave nachos or popcorn which is bad either way..I try to instead go outside and ride my horse or milk the cows instead of reaching for FOOD.

      I think you should find something you LOVE doing like riding a bike or swiminning if you want to lose weight.But always love yourself for who you are and NOT ur body.

46. QUESTION:
    Can men still find over weight women attractive?
    I was just wondering. I recently started working and although my husband says that he is completely secure, still makes little gestures that he is not. I think it flaturing to some degree to think he is a bit jelous, it's more attention than I have gotten in quite some time. I do think it is silly though, I am completely over weight, about 100 pounds (started working again because staying home did it to me, I have lost 25 pound though, yeah!), and do not feel that men would find me desirable. I have a great personality though and make friends easily and he is a bit overwhelmed I think. Can men still find over weight women attractive? ( I wouldn't, that's why I want to fix it, for myself mainly and for my family.) I guess I am having a hard time understanding why he may feel unsecure.

    • ANSWER:
      You're getting attention, plain and simple. He wants to be reassured that you won't leave him for a cutie. Yes, overweight women with great personalities are VERY attractive to men. Reassure your husband that even Fabio couldn't tear you from him. Also, don't tell him about the attention you get.... it's only hurting him.

47. 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!

48. QUESTION:
    Do protein shakes make women put on weight in the right places?
    I have this friend that's obsessed with "putting on more weight in the right places". She claims and believes that if she drinks protein shakes every day and puts more protein in her diet, she'll get a bigger bum and all that. From what I know protein is for MUSCLE gain not fat. So does this mean her strategy won't work? How can I convince her that she's wasting her time and it'll never work. Or am I the one that's wrong??? Help!

    • ANSWER:
      If you consume an excess of protein, that you aren't using for muscle mass via weight training, then that protein will be converted to fat. A calorie is a calorie. Protein has some 4 calories per gram, which is about the same as carbohydrates.

      Now, you really can't control WHERE the weight will go - that is based on genetics. A woman can wish really hard to gain fat in her butt, but her genes might put it all on her stomach.

49. QUESTION:
    With teen age girls and some women constantly losing weight, are clothing sizes going to start coming in Micro
    I am going to use Nicole Ritchie, before pregnancy , for an example. If women are constantly going to be that size, then are clothing manufacturers going to change sizes of women's clothing to Micro. Seeing a woman that size shop in toddler girls is just ... weird.

    • ANSWER:
      well it's a two way situation here, a lot of girls are starting to become thinner because of a minor eating disorder because the media keeps putting out the phrase 'thin is in' like in the 60's. but on the same note, there are way to many fast food places in america with unhealthy fattening food that makes many women in america obese. the manufacturers have made larger clothing sizes for stores to sell because of the growing weight in america but may have to start producing smaller clothing too. I think it would be a stupid idea to sell anything less then an xtra small because you're just promoting that thin is in. they should sell normal sized clothes, with the exeption of a few plus sizes because sometimes people can't help that they are obese.

50. QUESTION:
    Why do birth control pills cause women to gain weight?
    Every female in my family who took birth control gained a substantial amount of weight! That's why I didn't want to be on it!

    • ANSWER:
      Birth control DOES make people gain weight but more importantly its not healthy to be on any medication...it can cause disease in the future (doctors will deny this because they are making money off of everyone who uses drugs) but go natrual! learn your body's signs and you can't get pregnant....read "Taking charge of your Fertility" by tony wechler...it was a God send!!!