Any Suggestions???? - Irving,TX

For a quick jump-start, with real results, I suggest you try the Dr TED diet. Oprah reviewed it on her show last year. I lost 11 lbs the first 2 weeks. I know someone else who lost 20 lbs in one month. If you stick to the plan, you can lose up to one lb a day. There is only one doc in the area doing it - he's in Plano. Yes, it is offered by a real medical doctor. Cost was about $500 for 4 weeks and that includes everything and covers the weekly visit to their office for weigh in and B12 shots.
http://www.planoaesthetics.com/TEDdiet.html

Hi D., i can understand how hard it is when ur own clothes dont fit u!! I have experienced the same thing myself.. ONLY REGULAR EXERCISE will help u greatly.. i have experienced this myself. Be determined to use the gym in ur own apt.,(u must be having one, i hope) daily atleast for one hour. U can see results in one month from now. Pls dont take up any dieting classes and waste money when u can follow it at home urself. Eat heavy breakfast, a little heavy lunch and a very little dinner and that too the dinner u must finish it early maybe around 7.30/8.00.Drink liquids after that or eat a fruit. Get up early in the morning for the next day. Get support from ur hubby. He seems to be very good and all positive so he will definitely help u in losing ur weight. There must be somebody who need to keep us pushing/pampering to do a thing.This is natural human tendency. Regular exercise and proper diet at the right time will help a lot. But u just have to be determined and think positive.Dont keep thinking about ur weight itself, forget it . Divert ur emotions on something very constructive. Iam doing the same thing myself now! Thanks Jaya.

Have you considered a vegetarian diet? People become vegetarians for many different reasons...animal rights, it's better for the environment, and reduces the risk of heart disease.

Check out GoVeg.com, there is a lot of good information there.
A vegetarian diet will help you slim down while saving the lives of an average of 100 animals a year.

100 acres of land will produce enough beef for 20 people but enough wheat to feed 240 people. If we eat the plants we grow instead of feeding them to animals, the world's food shortage will disappear virtually overnight.

I just recommended this to another mom- think about trying this:

http://www.thelemonadediet.com

It is super aggressive and not very easy, but it works.

If you do it for a week or so it will give you a GREAT BIG jump start. When you are finished, start something like the south beach diet and walk half an hour when you have time. You will lose your weight in NO TIME if you stick to it!

At one point in time I lost 90 pounds in less than a year... no diet pills or anything crazy. I did the lemonade diet and then south beach or atkins in cycles. I didn't even work out very much... just simple walking.

YOU CAN DO IT!

Good Luck.

I think that's about it, although I think it can come off pretty fast if you're eating right. I don't exercise much except for chasing my son around so I can't speak to that, but I think the South Beach Diet is closest to healty dieting. It's like a diabetes diet (I went on one while pregnant w/gestational diabetes) - moderate portions, balancing protein/veggies & Carbs at all times. If you want icecream, for example, have a slice of lunchmeat or some cheese first - slows down the sugar absorption into the blood stream. Worked very well for me (I need to get back on it :)

Good luck!

As we all know, eating right and exercising is the only way that truly works. I have gained weight, too, and I hate it. But, I know for me, as soon as I cut out soft drinks, I'll immediately lose 13 pounds. I don't know why 13, but it's happened several times. I love Dr. Pepper's and always go back to drinking them and that's when the weight comes back on. I'll never be the size I want to be again. If you are struggling with wardrobe, you might try Freecycle.org to get some stuff free. I have gotten VERY nice clothes on Freecycle before. Good luck with all of it! I know it's a constant struggle....for me, too. B. P.

I overheard a pharmacist tell a customer that Alli should be sold with depends. (Can cause explosive diarrhea!Yikes!)

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Are you walking or doing other cardio exercise? Are you also doing some weight training? Lean muscle mass will help speed up your metabolism, thus you'll burn more calories. Avoid fast food, processed foods, and especially all types of soft drinks, if you are not already. Eating 5-6 small meals throughout the day, while drinking plenty of water helps keep your engine burning!

2 great books that I recommend are: Living Lean, by Larry North and Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by Winston and Maimes.

I also love www.allrecipes.com for searches of great healthy recipes.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I've studied health, wellness, and Kinesiology for many years and have a passion for helping people change their life.

You CAN fit into your winter clothes by following my suggestions. Believe in yourself! You can do anything you set your mind to! Good luck and God Bless:) And God Bless your husband for his relief efforts! That's awesome!!!