Question 1

i'm a 22 year old female, 5"5 in height and weigh 148.8 pounds. what's the safest amount of calories i should eat to lose weight and not get sick?

Accepted Answer

Depends on activity: For a woman your size who is fairly inactive, a 1800 K diet should allow you to lose a 1#/week, or 1300 for 2#/week, which is the fastest recommended.   If you are more active, you may be able to eat more and still lose.  See https://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html for a calculator that estimates calorie needs and weight loss and how exercise affects this.

Question 2

how can i gain weight and keep it? i'm 5'7 & 115 w. symtomatic pancreas divisum. if i get sick, i lose weight. on enzymes & nausea meds. 3ercps so far

Accepted Answer

Have your: gastroenterologist refer you to a nutritionist, who will be able to start you on a diet that is most favorable for your condition.

Question 3

how do i get my husband to lose weight?

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Some ideas: He wants to lose weight. Remember this and don't criticize. You're probably already a good cook; expand your repertoire to yummy things that aren't greasy, salty, or sugary. Start preferring these yourself -- pretty soon the stuff most of us overeat will disgust you. He's likely to imitate you. Explore aerobic fitness options for yourself & work hard at it; again he'll imitate you. Enjoy.

Question 4

how can i get more motivated to lose weight?

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Visualize how you: Will feel & look when your’e at your healthiest.  Also, think about what the issue was that motivated you to to lose weight in the first place. Insure that calories burned exceed calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 ounce glasses of water/day.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 servings of fruit per/day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol & junk carbohydrates. Get.

Question 5

is it harder to lose weight as you get older?

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Yes, it gets harder: As we get older, our muscle mass decreases and thus burns off less energy/food. If we burn less and yet eating/consuming the same amount of food, we gain wt. Also, because physically we are able to do less, we use less energy from foods. So stay physically active as much as you can, eat less junk food, see doc regularly, sleep well, and live well. We all subject to progression of time..Good luck.

Question 6

could i get some advice on how to lose weight?

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Losing weight: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar &amp; junk carbohydrates.  Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda &amp; caffeinated beverages.  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 &amp; weight training.

Question 7

how might you get your girlfriend to lose weight?

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Your girlfriend: Would need to desire to lose weight and be willing to make that committment.  This is  not something you can do for her.

Question 8

i'm trying to lose weight. could i get some help?

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Weight loss tips: To lose weight insure that calories burned &gt; calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night.  Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables &amp; 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol &amp; junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic &amp; weight lifting exercises.

Question 9

please can i get some advice? i am trying to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Consider working w: A nutritionist and a trainer. Engage in regular aerobic exercise (i.e. Running, swimming, nordic track, bicycling, kickboxing, walking, cross country skiing, hiking, etc.). 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.

Question 10

how can i get exercise to lose weight if it is hot outside?

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Exercise when cooler: When the weather is hot, one can exercise early in the morning or later in the evening (be sure to use mosquito repellent spray if mosquitoes are in season). During the daytime, swimming is fine even in hot weather. Otherwise, indoor activities such as going up and down stairs, walking in circles at an air-conditioned shopping mall (without snacking), or indoor ice-skating are all calorie-burners.

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I'm a 22 year old female, 5"5 in height and weigh 148.8 pounds. what's the safest amount of calories i should eat to lose weight and not get sick?

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How can i gain weight and keep it? i'm 5'7 & 115 w. symtomatic pancreas divisum. if i get sick, i lose weight. on enzymes & nausea meds. 3ercps so far

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How do i get my husband to lose weight?

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How can i get more motivated to lose weight?

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Is it harder to lose weight as you get older?

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Could i get some advice on how to lose weight?

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How might you get your girlfriend to lose weight?

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