I am 33 yrs old with 4 kids,11,8,3 and 1, I weigh 137, 5'1,i nurse my 1 yr old, do I need to lose some weight?
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Hell no, girl!  You are fine the way you are.  KUDOS to you for still nursing a 1yo...you are braver than me...I stopped at 6mos, when he began to bite.  You have 4 kids!  You can't realistically expect to be thin.  I am 4mos postpartum with my 2nd and weigh 180 and am 5'8"...I feel fine.
772312
Well eventually if we live long enough old age gets us all. You seem concerned that your Mommy is overweight -180 lbs and she is 5'5"  although that is quite a bit of weight  she can still be healthy. You state that she exercises a lot and has  a lot of muscle-muscles actually weigh more than fat  . You also say she is active.  which is very good.  I wouldn't worry too much for as long as she is active and has a lot of muscle she'll be just fine.You do not give your age but it would probably be fun if you and your Mommmy  had some quality time where you two exercised together for you could be learning  now a healthy life style and I bet you get the benefit of your Mommy being active for active Mommys do things that are fun/active with their children. Relax-besides you are a kid  and not responsible for your Mommy-she is responsible for herself and sounds like she is taking care of herself. If her weight really worries you more than it should talk to your Mommy and explain how you feel  for there are many things that make a person unhealthy , not just weight.
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depends on how tall she is. I am 4ft 11" and I am 27. Most kids that age are about my height. ( I know its sad)  I should weigh between 100-115. :) Hope this helps. Or you can make a doctors appointment and discuss it with the doctor.
733389
I think that is awful and people like them don't need to have kids because part of being a good parent is making sure your kids are healthy and eat right. I would try to tell the parents that their kids health is going to suffer greatly if they don't get them to a pediatrician and to a weight specialist. You can also look on line and get info on weight loss camps for kids. They have them all over the country. If that is not possible, tell the parents you will watch the kids a few times a week and take them to a gym or YMCA where they have personal trainers. Most gyms and the YMCA have weight loss programs for kids. Good luck!
636427
Listen I have had two kids and both girls with horrible hormonal pregnancies. I couldn't lose any weight with my first but was sooo determined with the second and I now weigh less than what I did when I feel pregnant with the second. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me happy to help in any way am now studying personal training. \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
65029
If you are 5'3" tall and weigh 53 pounds you don't need to lose weight.\n\nIf you mean 53 kg, that is 116 pounds and you don't need to lose much if any.
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no you shouldnt your only 14 wait until your 16-18 and you know your overweight 5'4" and 118 is not overweight and if your going off of a Body Mass Index chart then that is BS also because according to a BMI my ideal weight is 200 lbs at 6'2" but I am 260 lbs I work out 4 days a week and run 6 days a week so im not overweight. What you could do now though is start running nothing wrong with that but dont worry about losing weight it will just happen naturally while running.
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Well I had the best of both worlds as I took a year off work to get to my ideal weight. I have had two children and after my first child couldn't lose the weight. I was so wanting to get back to my ideal weight that after my second child I started going to the gym 6 times a week for at least 1.5hrs & really learning about it all. \n\nI am now studying to be a personal trainer and have combined work and ideal weight together. My aim is to maintain my weight for life with healthy eating and exercise routines. Here is the plan I followed: \n\nIf you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. Stop making some major mistakes wake up earlier and get active earlier your metabolism is sluggish and needs to be woken up this is half your problem. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - multigrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.
1046747
Goodness!!!  NO!!  I'm 36, I used to weigh 140 (down to 132) and even though I wasn't comfortable (weighing 110 all my life), I hardly felt I was fat!  And plus, you have an inch in height on me!\n\nSweety, you are ONLY 13.  A lot of girls seem to put on a little weight around that age, and then blossom when they get to be about 15-16.  \n\nIf you are uncomfortable, speak to your doctor about losing weight, but do not try to deal with it by yourself!  Take up some gymnastics or dance.  It will make you feel better.
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Oh!  Sweetie!  Wouldn't that be wonderful!  You CAN'T!\n\nFor every 3500 calories (less) we eat, you will lose 1 lb.\n\nYou can exercise 3500 calories off also.\n\nDrink more water, eat more vegetables, cut down on refined sugar and yes, you must exercise.\n\nGood Luck
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My first son, I lost the weight easily...with my second son it was harder. I cut my portion sizes down a little, drank alot more water, and did alot of walking (cause that was easiest for me...just put the kids in the stroller and go). It give you time with your kids and it's the best to get back to pre-baby weight. You can try sit ups in the evening before you go to bed to tighten your tummy. I did alot of this and was back in my old jeans before my son turned 9 months old. It's not fast, but you do see results after a few months. I didn't have the time to keep a regular workout.
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NO!\nI'm 33 5'3 and weight 117\nYou need to eat. a person still growing eats more then a adult man. Or is suppose too. by not eating you are messing your body up and you'll get older and blow up like a balloon!\nWhen I was your age I weighted 133 and wasn't fat by far.\nGO eat. :)
116092
Hi.  I've been battling with my weight since I was your age, I'm 21 now.  The biggest piece of advice I could offer you is to get moving.  Find some way to exercise everyday.  If you have a dog take it for a walk.  Or if you have younger siblings take them to the park and play with them.  There are so many things you can do to get moving.  And exercise is essential to weight loss.  For instance, take the stairs instead of the elevator or walk to school.  Whatever you do, though, don't do anything drastic.  Starving yourself or making yourself sick is not the way to go about getting rid of the weight.  Another thing, get support.  Talk to your parents, friends and teachers and let them know that you want to lose weight.  Get them to encourage you and help you as much as possible!\nYou can lose those pesky pounds! Good luck!
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I wish I was 128 again sweetie! I know how you feel though...when I was in highschool I swore I was overweight at 125 lbs and the same height as you. Now...after having a child I have gained and am 150lbs. I know I am overweight now. I would give anything to once again be that skinny 125! You are fine the way you are!
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Losing weight is all about your frame of mind. If you are willing to do it you will. You just need the four D's.\n\nDrive\nDedication\nDeterimination\nDesire\n\nI have used Hypnosis to help me lose weight. It was a one on one hypnosis session where I could bring a casette tape home and listen to it in your sleep. After having a baby less than 3 months ago I already weigh less than I did before I was pregnant. Don't make ""losing weight" an issue the issue is really about feeling good about yourself.\n\n If you concentrate on feeling good by eating healthy you will lose weight and keep it off. You will learn to love your new and healthy lifestyle. Diets dont work because you loose weight too quickly and then you end up gaining more weight in the long run.\n\nBelieve in yourself or no one else will.
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Hey Dale Im in the same predicament I am 260 and Im only 5'8 so I need to loose about 120 pounds.  Now tomorrow I am going to begin with my diet which includes counting calories under 1200 a day but you just need to make sure you eat three healthy meals a day and dont waste them with stupid stuff like sweets or eating fast food. I dont know how much exercise you get a week but try to get some walking, jogging and if possible about 15 minutes of aerobics every other day.  Its good that you quit the soda now make sure drinking lots of water....Good luck maybe we can motivate each other Richtorres_2000 IM
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definetly NOT. I think it sounds like you weigh the absolute perfect amount for your age!! Now you need to be sure you stay healthy