Question 1

if i eat less, do i have to eat specific foods to lose weight? or will eating less overall cause weight loss? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Yes, smaller portions will help but lowering the amount of carbs will help also.  Do you exercise?  Please see your doctor or a nutritionist for a food plan that is safest and healthiest for you.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

how big is the weight loss difference between eating less calories and eating healthier calories?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Healthy diet still can be rich in carbohydeatas.Try balanced diet.

Question 3

can eating less and/or weight loss cause an increase in vaginal discharge?

Accepted Answer

Detox: As you loose weight you can start to detoxify your body from storage of toxins in fat. Most commonly through bowel and urine, but also through sweat and mucous membrane. So yes it is possible and you should increase water and move bowels regularly to insure removal of toxins.

Question 4

eating less but healthy to maintain my recent weight loss. the volume of my stools are not very large. is this from not eating a lot in general?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the volume is significantly lower then your BMs will reflect thet decrease6

Question 5

eating less carbs can make u feel more hungry and i have heared that carbs slow down weight loss so what i do? iam 115 kg iam in a weight loss process

Accepted Answer

Carbs: impact blood sugar and weight loss process.  Please see your doctor about this but a low car and higher protein food plan can be helpful.  Complex carbs as found in vegetables are fine.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

does topamax (topiramate) cause weight loss due to fast metabolism or by loss of appetite? i havent noticed i've been eating less but seem to be very skinny.

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The mechanism of how Topamax (topiramate) brings the weight loss is not yet understood.  There are several not evidence based  theories. The most popular one is that Topamax (topiramate) may reduce leptin present in cortisol.

Question 7

does smoking cause reduced appetite and weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is bad: Smoking by itself can reduce appetite which is why people can gain weight when they stop.  However, the loss of weight and appetite can also be of more serious concern in those who have smoked for a while.  This is something you should go over with a doctor.  Loss of weight in an adult is something of concern if not from active dieting.  Good luck!

Question 8

i am experiencing  body aches, headache, fever (severity: moderate) , appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , unintentional weight loss, sor...

Accepted Answer

Appointment : You definitely need to see the doctor to be treated properly. Possibly you need antibiotic, but what kind and how long? It's impossible to do it on line.

Question 9

i am experiencing  unintentional weight loss, difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, pain with urination, frequent urination, pain during sex, abno...

Accepted Answer

See doctor: With the symptoms you described, it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Question 10

could eating less and healthy foods make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Excellent approach: Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.  Do both cardio ; weight training.

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Can eating less and/or weight loss cause an increase in vaginal discharge?

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Eating less but healthy to maintain my recent weight loss. the volume of my stools are not very large. is this from not eating a lot in general?

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Eating less carbs can make u feel more hungry and i have heared that carbs slow down weight loss so what i do? iam 115 kg iam in a weight loss process

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Does topamax (topiramate) cause weight loss due to fast metabolism or by loss of appetite? i havent noticed i've been eating less but seem to be very skinny.

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Does smoking cause reduced appetite and weight loss?

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I am experiencing body aches, headache, fever (severity: moderate) , appetite changes (quality: reduced appetite) , unintentional weight loss, sor...

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