Question 1

why do i gain water weight as i diet?  my weight stays steady until my period, then i lose 5 lbs in a week, even though i diet and exercise all month.

Accepted Answer

Depends on your diet: Review your diet with a doctor or a dietitian.

Question 2

i've been yoyoing in weight from 101 pounds to 104 for the past month. is there something i should do to to consistently lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Water and clothes: can make your weight fluctuate like that. If you are doing it without shoes, and clothes, drinking water, hormones around your period can influence it too. That is not shocking to be vacillating 1-3 pounds in weight. That is a normal finding. Vacillating 10-30 pounds would be of concern. This isn't the case.

Question 3

have been losing my balance(without dizziness)randomly but consistently for about six months. what is a good starting point, medically, to address/dx?

Accepted Answer

Imbalance: Symptoms persisting over that period of time, along with trouble swallowing/choking and dropping things could be symptoms of something pressing on brainstem. See a neurologist, who might recommend an MRI after examining you.

Question 4

does metformin lose effectiveness over time? is it better to take it twice a day or is it once a day okay? i'm more consistent with once a day dosage.

Accepted Answer

Kind of...: Type ii diabetes is a progressive disease, as the Insulin producing beta cells eventually go through apoptosis/cell death.  So most people will need to add additional medications as their body produces less and less insulin.  So metformin is still doing it's job, but the body isn't.  This beta cell death can be reduced with good diet and weight loss.

Question 5

i was on cymbalta (duloxetine) for a year and since then i haven't been able to lose hardly any weight. any suggestions? i have a steady diet and workout

Accepted Answer

Consider change: Consider a consultation with a psychiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation;
 Hypothyroidism may need to be ruled out;
 switching to another medication is an option to be considered;

Question 6

how to make a 15 year old girl lose weight consistently?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Most important in any weight loss program, assuming one is overweight, is consistent frequent exercise. Then comes eating in a healthy manner (low saturated fat, low processed foods, low simple carbs, no fast foods, and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables).

Question 7

can seroquel (quetiapine) xr 200mg lose its effects after 4 years of consistent use?

Accepted Answer

Seroquel (quetiapine) lost effect:  seroquel (quetiapine) XR 200 mg does not technically "lose it's effect" Pts with anxiety, OCD, or other condition for which seroquel (quetiapine) is prescribed, often find that after years of treatment with the same drug an dose, a slight change in their underlying illness occurs. This requires an adjustment of their meds to achieve the same benefits. See ur doc if u're sxs r worse &amp; discuss the next steps for you.

Question 8

what would cause someone to have increased appetite that causes me to constantly crave food? i was dieting and losing weight slowly but consistently.  then i started this food craving and i could almost eat constantly.  i have never been like this before.

Accepted Answer

Not : Not sure. Many factor affect appetite. Inadequate sleep can increase appetite. I wonder if you are losing weight with this increased appetite. Try increasing the protein in your diet and eat the protein first in the meal. That cuts appetite by increasing the substance that increase satiety, satisfaction. Also increasing exercise (aerobic) may reduce your appetite.
Good luck. See the link below for additional thoughts.

Question 9

my weight has been consistent the last 4 days. it fluctuates by 0.4 oz. day-by-day. one day i will lose 0.4 oz. and the next day i gain 0.4 oz. i regularly do cardio and lift up to 20 lbs. why wouldn't i see a drastic change?

Accepted Answer

: You need to burn 3,500 calories more than you take in to lose one pound of weight. 30 minutes of cardio exercise can burn 150 to 300 calories. If you burn/reduce intake by 500 calories per day you will lose a pound per week. Combination of diet and exercise.

Question 10

if you consistently eat 1500 calories a day when will you stop losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on your metabolism and degree of physical activity. A basic rule of thumb is:  weight in lbs x 10= calories needed to maintain that weight with sedentary activities.  In this case 1500 calories = about 150 lbs.  This is very variable with a 15-20% range either way.

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Why do i gain water weight as i diet? my weight stays steady until my period, then i lose 5 lbs in a week, even though i diet and exercise all month.

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I've been yoyoing in weight from 101 pounds to 104 for the past month. is there something i should do to to consistently lose weight?

A member asked:

Have been losing my balance(without dizziness)randomly but consistently for about six months. what is a good starting point, medically, to address/dx?

A member asked:

Does metformin lose effectiveness over time? is it better to take it twice a day or is it once a day okay? i'm more consistent with once a day dosage.

A member asked:

I was on cymbalta (duloxetine) for a year and since then i haven't been able to lose hardly any weight. any suggestions? i have a steady diet and workout

A member asked:

How to make a 15 year old girl lose weight consistently?

A member asked:

Can seroquel (quetiapine) xr 200mg lose its effects after 4 years of consistent use?

A member asked:

What would cause someone to have increased appetite that causes me to constantly crave food? i was dieting and losing weight slowly but consistently. then i started this food craving and i could almost eat constantly. i have never been like this before.

A member asked:

My weight has been consistent the last 4 days. it fluctuates by 0.4 oz. day-by-day. one day i will lose 0.4 oz. and the next day i gain 0.4 oz. i regularly do cardio and lift up to 20 lbs. why wouldn't i see a drastic change?

A member asked:

If you consistently eat 1500 calories a day when will you stop losing weight?

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