Question 1

when losing weight , how to tell you're mind "i'm full" instead of i'm hungry & what are the best foods to eat when trying lose weight atlest 60pounds?

Accepted Answer

It's called: Willpower, and it's something you can learn to do. Don't be a slave to your body and your prior unhealthy habits. There's no way to lose weight without your body making you hungry, but it doesn't hurt you physically or medically, in fact, it's just the opposite -- you get healthier and it gets easier. Learn to eat properly for the rest of your life. It will take a long time to lose 60 pounds.

Question 2

a friend of mine told me that eating sunflower seeds would help me lose weight. is this true?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no food that will help someone lose weight. In order to lose weight a person needs to take in fewer calories and expend more calories, that is, eat less and get more physical activity. A proven way to lose weight is to cut down on portion sizes and empty calories like sodas and walk more. Walking 30-60 minutes a day 5 days a week is recommended. Work up to it gradually but stick with it.

Question 3

what to do to stop getting headaches and restlessness when trying lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Don't STARVE: Yourself! take a more moderate approach.

Question 4

hi doctor. since 2016 have been trying lose weight and gain little muscles. i was weighin 110 now im 96. how can i loose fast and which food its good?

Accepted Answer

Weight Loss: Please see your doctor to make sure any food plan you choose will be healthy for you.  Ask him/her about a low carb/higher protein food plan.  It can put your body into ketosis wherein your body burns fat rather than sugar for fuel.  You can eat lots of good fat such as coconut oil and olive oil which will help prevent craving.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

im a 190 pound fm 52. i just had a baby a month and a half ago. im trying to lose weight but i have afib and cant hardly exercise. if i eat 1350 calories a day will i still lose weight? how long should it take to get down to a normal weight.

Accepted Answer

Rate of weight loss: depends.  It takes about 3,500 calories to burn a pound. Don't know what your normal caloric intake is. Bottom line is that weight loss will be determined by your  calories ingested being less than your calories burned.

Question 6

is it safe to lose weight by not eating if i take multi-vitamins? i am trying to lose weight. if i only don't eat, or only eat one meal a day, will i lose weight and still be healthy? some people say i won't get enough nutrients, so i am taking multi-vita

Accepted Answer

It : It is not likely that you will have sustained weight loss just from fasting. This is because your body will interpret this as starvation and will "hold on for dear life" to the fat in your body to keep you going. Vitamins are not enough nutrition to prevent this problem. Eating only once a day probably also will not be effective. I have heard that sumo wrestlers actually make themselves gain weight by eating only twice a day, getting hungry between meals.
What happens specifically with eating very little (one of the ways the body adapts to calorie restriction) is that your thyroid metabolism changes, so that the T4 made by your thyroid gland converts to reverse T3 (liothyronine) instead of the active T3 (liothyronine) that your body needs to function. This is nature's way of protecting us from starvation. Anything your body interprets as "physiologic stress" will cause this phenomenon, including dieting, depression or illness. This is why an effective diet program must include enough total calories and balanced nutrition (complex carbohydrates, protein and fat) to give your body what it needs while inducing a fat-burning state.

Question 7

what amount of calories should i eat a day and still lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends: To lose weight you must burn off more than you eat. Therefore the amount of activity must be considered.

Question 8

can i eat salad & fruit on the master cleanse & still lose weight?

Accepted Answer

To Lose Weight: I understand your desire to lose weight.
The Master Cleanse has organic lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup mixture that is rich in vitamins nutrients
It is ok to eat Salads and fruits, healthy meals. 
Accept your weight at this time and set small goals at a time to lose weight.
Feel good about your ongoing accomplishments.
See a Nutritionist for caloric intake and Therapist for stress

Question 9

i'm just wondering, if you eat a little bit of ice-cream daily can you still lose weight?

Accepted Answer

It depends . . .: It depends on what you mean by "little bit" and what type of diet you are trying to follow.  If just cutting calories then certainly counting the calories of the ice cream you eat should be taken into consideration of your total daily allotment.  If on a low glycemic index or low carb diet, even a little bit can throw you off due to the sugars.

Question 10

what are some foods i can eat now for weight loss? foods i can eat and still is healthy and can help me lose weight in 3months?

Accepted Answer

: The best diet is one that is healthy and that you can eat for the rest of your life. Low calories diets usually fail eventually. Avoid calorie-dense refined carbohydrate foods (e.g., French fries, sugar-laden cereals).  Focus on vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds,  fruit (in moderation), lean meat, and low-calorie drinks (lightly flavored water drinks can be good!).

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When losing weight , how to tell you're mind "i'm full" instead of i'm hungry & what are the best foods to eat when trying lose weight atlest 60pounds?

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A friend of mine told me that eating sunflower seeds would help me lose weight. is this true?

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What to do to stop getting headaches and restlessness when trying lose weight?

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Hi doctor. since 2016 have been trying lose weight and gain little muscles. i was weighin 110 now im 96. how can i loose fast and which food its good?

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Im a 190 pound fm 52. i just had a baby a month and a half ago. im trying to lose weight but i have afib and cant hardly exercise. if i eat 1350 calories a day will i still lose weight? how long should it take to get down to a normal weight.

A member asked:

Is it safe to lose weight by not eating if i take multi-vitamins? i am trying to lose weight. if i only don't eat, or only eat one meal a day, will i lose weight and still be healthy? some people say i won't get enough nutrients, so i am taking multi-vita

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What amount of calories should i eat a day and still lose weight?

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Can i eat salad & fruit on the master cleanse & still lose weight?

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I'm just wondering, if you eat a little bit of ice-cream daily can you still lose weight?

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What are some foods i can eat now for weight loss? foods i can eat and still is healthy and can help me lose weight in 3months?

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