I weigh at least 50lbs MORE than most people would ever think - including my doctor & spouse.  Pls Help.?
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There is no quick fix, diet, pill or powder that will give you safe, long lasting results.\n\nYou say you eat less than most people, but are you sure? Get a small notebook and write down everything and I mean EVERYthing you eat for a week. Even the bites of cheese while making dinner, the sips of lattes on your way to work. You may be surprised to find your consuming many more calories that you think.\n\nYou say you've tried everything, but nowhere do you say you've exercised. You need to get a flow of energy in, energy out with your body. Eat 6 small meals a day, get at least 30 minutes of exercise and this will show your body that A. It's not starving and B. It needs the food to burn during exercise. This should kick your metabolism into gear.\n\nCleansing and detox are only going to make it worse for you.
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You need to call your doctor again and ask what your actual weight restriction is.  If the docs office vague again SPEAK UP and ask how many pounds specifically am I allowed to lift and how long is this weight restriction for.  You are the patient so if you don't get the answers you need the first time speak up and ask again.  Do not let the docs office give you vague answers about anything you ask whenever you speak with them.  Speak up and ask them to be specific.
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I feel for you, my friend.  My husband has cancer, so we know some of your pain.\n\nYOu have lost a lot of weight.  I'll give you a few weight gaining strategies that might help if they are ok with your doctor.\n\nEat frequently and eat as much as you can.\n\nEat calorie dense foods such as dried fruits, starchy vegetables, dense whole grain breads and cereals, hearty bean soups, nuts, etc.\n\nMake your beverages count - whole milk, fruit juice, shakes, instead of low cal drinks.\n\nAdd lots of extras.  Don't eat anything plain.  Use olive and canola oil, peanut butter, avocados, wheat germ, honey, dried milk powder, soy protein powder.\n\nDrink whole milk and use all whole milk dairy products. \n\nSnack on sports bars, breakfast bars, granola bars.\n\nI hope these suggestions are of some help to you.  Our thoughts are with you.
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EAT LESS, MOVE MORE . SIMPLE AS THAT! I USE TO WEIGH 210, I AM NOW 110. I TRIED IT ALL BUT FINALLY WENT THE COMMON SENSE WAY . I PRETTY MUCH EAT WHAT I WANT, JUST NOT A LOT OF IT.GOOD LUCK TO YOU!
1096855
you sound healthy to me.... I'm six feet and weigh almost as much as you and I think I look quite healthy and I feel healthy.  don't worry about hte numbers on the scale too much.
37595
Some of us have that problem of gaining weight, and others have trouble loosing. It certianly has little to do with how much you eat, though a doc friend has told me the amount of times I eat and what times I eat. Finaly I have gained weight, my wife too.
818224
For one thing, stop comparing yourself to everyone else and second, you sound pretty darn perfect to me. I am 40 years old and 5"4ft and weight 113 pounds, I have weighed this much since I graduated from high school. Some people just grow faster than others and then a lot of catching up will happen. Just think how much healthier you are than they are. All that junk food will eventually catch up with them and they will be the ones saying they wish they looked like you!! Just be happy with yourself now because I bet you are way prettier than they are.
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Do what you normally do...try to live a normal life, continue moderate exercise, stop smoking if you smoke though and drinking, and no heavy lifting...20 pounds shoulf be your limit!!  The more normal you live, the better you'll feel!
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You weighed 255lbs when you married your husband obviously  found you attractive...It doesn't really seem like he is being a pig but more or less supportive. I applaud you for trying to lose weight because that is extremely difficult especially when you feel as though your husband is losing interest. My fiance and I have been together three years and in the beginning we had sex everyday now maybe twice a month. It's not that we aren't attracted to each other anymore but with stress, work, family and alot of other things we are just to tired. Stay motivated your husband just doesn't seem to know exactly how to encourage you without you becoming discouraged. If I tell her she needs to diet then she'll feel unattractive but if i tell her she is fine the way she is then I am not being supportive of her diet. Basically he's trying and so are you...Good Luck!
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Hi \nFirst u should be happy for what you are. It normal for women to put on weight after pregnancy. What you think is what u gets it all in mind. You’re taking it too seriously.\nAs your message tells you have tried all kind of health, excise and diet books. You need \nSomething else that is “YOGA” it as helped a lot of people from getting out off this kind of problems. It will help you…\n\nHey my personal word “please don’t feel low…everything is  goanna be OK…:-)"
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Sorry to say this, but if you ask the question, you must suspect the answer.\nI would say yes, but that's an answer best handled by your Doctor.\nI'm 5'10" and weigh 153 lbs, so that will give you some idea.\nJust remember, that weight isn't a permanent thing, it's something you can change. Not always easy, but  with a good diet, a sensible diet I might add, and excercise, they can do wonders for you.\nBeside they will give you more energy, and a better feeling of self.\nAt your age, now is the best time to start on a healthy lifestyle.\nAs you are asking this question, it means you are already on the right track. \nGood luck hon,:)
632884
It's actually a common problem for anyone who has had a dramatic weight loss. The part your doc went wrong was not making you aware of this in the beginning. My sister went in for gastric bypass surgery, and the first thing they told her about was the excess skin. She's currently saving up for cosmetic surgery. I had the same problem after I had my second son. My chest was 32c before I had my son, and by the time that he was born they were a 42DD. After I stopped producing milk, they shrunk back to their old size only they hung like two water balloons in tube socks lol. I did have surgery done to bring them back up. It took me a year to save up the money for the surgery. But I couldn't be happier. So try throwing all your extra change in a coffee can, cut out the unnecessary things in your life (like I cut out my Starbucks coffee and cigarettes) and put that money in the can. Before you know it you'll have the money to get it done.
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Sophie, that is a really difficult question for people to answer. You are obviously fit as you ride and walk a lot. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you may weigh more that some people and still not be fat. I am the same height as you and when i was your age i was fairly slender and about 8 and a half stone. I am now 49 and i weigh about 11stone and although i've got a bigger tummy than i'd like and probably need toning up i am still not fat.\n\nThe most important thing is to stay active, eat sensibly but allow yourself some treats, and don't worry about what you actually weigh. If you truly think you are under or overweight, then see a doctor for proper advice. However, i'm sure you are fine.\n\nKeep happy and healthy. Life is not about what you weigh, but about being a nice person!\n\nLove,\n\nFaith x
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you should not worry so much what other people think, if you like her and she is beautiful to you, forget what other people say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.   and like you said, she is working on her weight, I myself used to carry around 20 pounds too much and lost them, with the help of my fiancee....but we worked together and had fun doing it together...but I did it because I want to be healthy and have a child.  don't make someone do something because you feel uncomfortable around them, good luck to you...God Bless.
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Im in FL so, but most of the Dr's here have payment plans, but still very expensive, 17,000 - 24,000.  try a teaching hospital.  mean while try to help yourself lose weight. I am morbidly obese so I can talk.  weighed 278, down to 234 since Nov.  doing weight watchers.  The Dr's at the hospital I work at have seminars and get to gethers in the community.  Call the local hospitals and see what they have available, you might work out something.  good luck!  Its hell being fat!
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this is an sensitive subject so ill try and be as gentle as possible depending on your body mass and  If you are normally sedentary and are extremely overweight seek medical attention I personally have lost an considerable amount of weight but I still have a ways to go.  Back to you I say seek help because if you are extremely overweight there are certain health risks that have to be weighed before starting any diet and exercise regimen such as general health and ability you should be able to tell if you do to much but in some cases you cant don't play games with your well-being the most important thing is to believe in yourself and to understand it takes as long to take it off as it did to get it there so try not to get discouraged I at present have hit a plateau in which my weight loss has stopped but I'm still trying never give up only you can control your own weight and it is not necessarily how much food you consume but the types and when and how often you eat I learned that by eating foods high in protein and restricted my intake of fatty foods and certain types of carbs I was able to lose my weight 120 pounds so far and counting but if you feel the need there is always bariatric surgery its a little scary to me but it still comes into my mind when i think about my other obesity related health problems Just a little something to think about hope I helped a little instead of just sounding like an babbling idiot
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Many times, when 1 person in a relationship is overweight, it is not what the "thin" person thinks as what the overweight person thinks about themselves. If someone is not happy with their physical appearance it shows in their actions. The way they dress, how they act in bed, and in public. \nIf that is not the trouble, it could be many things. Some people would never admit that the relationship is in trouble because of a weight issue. Unless your husband is a very honest person he might not come out and say, hey..it's because you've gained a few pounds. Lack of sex can be a sign of depression, general disinterest, or even an affair. \nI suggest you seek marriage counseling.