my friend was once anorexic. now she goes to her doctor for a weekly weigh in and her doctor says she's a healthy weight. still looks underweight?

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My doctor says im underweight for my height but doesn't tell me a way to help me get up to my ideal weight because as much as i eat i never gain weigh?

Answer 1

Anorexia: Glad to hear your friend has made progress. At this point she needs to avoid regression. Weekly weigh ins w/doc is one way to help prevent that. If she want to stop that try to convince her otherwise. Check ups w/doc more important than how your friend looks. Peace and good health.

Answer 2

OTC fertility drugs: The only otc fertility enhancer is dhea which is non-prescription. All other drugs are not otc.

Answer 3

Sorry: While there are many otc 'remedies' available, not one has been shown to be effective. These medicines are sold largely by word of mouth, and there's a reason they are sold otc - (politely) none of them work.

Answer 4

Same as married: Proper diet, prenatal vitamins, normal exercise, & preconception visit with an OB doctor to assess any increased risks.

Answer 5

Yes: The answer depends on your baseline weight but in general a pace of 0.5-2 lbs/week is acceptable and achievable. The most important thing is how you are doing this. Make sure you stick to a program that you know you can maintain lifelong instead of falling for the fad diets/regimen. Good luck to you.

Answer 6

Usually: Recommended rate of weight loss is usually 1-2 lbs per week. So a 25 lb weight loss in 3 months is reasonable. Try not to think of it as going on a diet; rather, make changes in your eating habits that you'll be able to continue for the rest of your life. The hard part comes after you've met your goal and are trying to maintain it. Check out this site for tips: http://www.Nwcr.Ws/stories.Htm.

Answer 7

Healthy takes time!: A belly doesn't develop a "pooch" overnight, and it won't go away overnight. If you have a pooch, for whatever reason, sit- or stand-up straight, suck-in your stomach to strengthen your belly muscles, trade water for soda pop and make good food choices. Your belly will look better.

Answer 8

Spot fat loss does : Not occur naturally. By losing weight in general some will probably be abdominal fat. But, we don't get to choose what area of body fat is lost from. Eat healthy ; be physically active. Calories burned must > those consumed. Tighten ab's: crunches, reverse crunches, exercise ball crunches, pelvic thrusts, lying leg raises, side bridge ; “bicycling” exercise on back. Engage in regular aerobic >.

Answer 9

No: You can still lift weights and exercise as tolerated. You may be limited by discomfort and if your are then you may need to have it further evaluated to determine if you need any intervention.

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