Question 1

i am 18, 5'6 and weigh 214 lbs. should i consider losing weight? if so, how much should i lose to be at s healthier weight? am i overweight?

Accepted Answer

Body mass index: BMI or body mass index can be calculated here: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm There is also a BMI calculator app.  Overweight is above A BMI of 25.  Obese is above 30.

Question 2

i need help losing weight?

Accepted Answer

A good tasting diet: Successful dieting requires that a person stick to a plan for months or years, so a good tasting diet is important. She must be happy with the foods she gets to eat. Severe calorie restriction is usually unsuccessful. A person can cut back on calories enough to lose 1 pound a week, and she will be more likely to stay with that modest type of plan. One pound a week is 52 pounds a year!

Question 3

should i stress over losing weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Stressing over losing weight probably wont help you accomplish your goals. It might help to have professional help to monitor you. I wouldnt weigh myself everyday. I would try to learn nutrition from a certified professional dietician, or physician nutrition specialist. Aiming for 5-7 fruits and fresh vegetables a day- not fired, or with oil, is a good way to start your journey.

Question 4

does hoodia help with losing weight?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: It's like most things. It works for some, and not for others. Be sure you are getting the hoodia from a reputable source. The effective dose: some people only need 1, 000 to 2, 500 mg per day while others need 3, 000 to 4, 500 mg per day. I'd recommend starting at the lower dose, and then increase if necessary. You should start seeing a difference within  2wks if you are going to respond.

Question 5

could losing weight cure hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

Losing weight: Definitely not! If you have hypoglycemia you must do everything you can, under instructions form your doctor to avoid hypoglycemia. Losing weight is not the way to "cure" hypoglycemia!  You may also need a number of laboratory studies and xrays.

Question 6

can losing weight cause stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

: It is usually the other way around.  When   you gain weight,  you are  more likely to stretch the skin.  Many times, the stretch marks are not clearly seen until you start to lose weight.  The good news is that at your age, after you lose weight and keep it off, the marks slowly improve.  Good luck!

Question 7

could losing weight changes your life ?

Accepted Answer

If you are obese or: Overweight it could change your life in positive ways by improving self esteem and health.

Question 8

can losing weight cause my skin to sag?

Accepted Answer

Marked or rapid : Weight loss may lead to sagging skin - especially if the person is older or doesn't exercise.

Question 9

is a water diet good for losing weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Water is part of eating a balanced diet and exercising--that is how you lose weight.

Question 10

how can i get focus about losing weight?

Accepted Answer

Process Goal: Focus on process goal - weightloss is an outcome goal - an end result. It is important to have good method or process on how to obtain this goal - so example of process goal is to walk daily or eat vegetables. Process goals can change over time as you achieve them.

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