Archive for October, 2008

How do you get a reluctant Doctor to prescribe weight loss medications?

Monday, October 20th, 2008

sinistersister69 asked: I am 5ft2 and almost 200 pounds. I have a hard time losing weight through excersise because I have severe Fibromyalgia. I eat a very good diet of 1,000 calories a day but although I am not gaining I am not losing either. My doctor says he doesnt ...

Holistic Weight-loss Program – Take Control by Developing a Holistic Weight Loss Program

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Carmellita Brown asked: One of the first questions a Nutritionist, Wellness Coach, or Fitness Trainer usually asks his or her client is: How many weight-loss programs have you tried over the years? Well, lets take that a step further and ask: How many of these weight-loss programs have taken a ...

How can i spread the word to people about my Medical Weight Loss experience?

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

luckystarkc asked: I had a horrible experience with the Medical weight loss clinic (in romeo, MI) and i want to spread the word about it. What would be a good way to tell people? I want them to know about the bad serivce, the high expenses and more.Jessica

Can i prevent getting flabby skin after weight loss?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

abbiedarlin1 asked: I'm planning a 100lbs weight loss over the next year or so. I'm scared of getting flappy skin after tho. I'm 20, so i'm still fairly young and should (hopefully) have elastic skin. But just in case, are there any products i can use to ...

What is or was your greatest weight loss story?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Ugogirl asked: I am 5'3 at 135 lbs. I want to lose 10-20lbs. I would like to know who has been successful with their weight loss goals. Please tell your starting weight, describe your exercise regimen, what you ate, and your ending weight. And most importantly, if you maintained it, give ...

Can someone help me figure out what my average weight loss should be in the plan below?

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

mk_german asked: I'm 5'9 (female) and am currently tyring to get into better shape. I know that I should weight between 125-165 pounds. I'm currently on the higher end. I've got an athletic build and am trying to trim while tone but I want to know what I should aim ...

Weight Loss Pills – How to Gain and be Safe

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Lesley Lyon asked: Weight loss pills have become popular in the past several years. There are two basic types of diet pills or weight loss pills - ‘prescription’ and ‘non-prescription’ pills.Prescription Pills :Prescription weight loss pills are treated like drugs. They require FDA approval and are closely regulated. Some examples ...

How much weight loss causes sagging skin?

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

toolgirl_75023 asked: I'm expecting to lose about 40lbs, but I'm worried about saggy skin. Some people have to have extra skin removed from major weight loss. Can that happen after losing 40lbs?Paula

Do the weight loss side effects of topamax usually wear off after a while?

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

spinacheater asked: I was just curious because someone told me that they lost a lot of weight at first, but then the effects wore off. Is that a normal phenomenon? The wearing off, I mean. I'm not on the medicine for the purpose of weight loss at all. I'm on ...

How to i continue from being on a weight loss plateau?

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Becca M asked: For the past 6 monthes, i totally changed my life style. I eat very healthy and have a lot of self control. I work out as much as i can in addition to sports games and practices and i have dropped my weight from 178 down to ...