what are the physical consequences (if there are any) of semi-frequent weight loss/gain. last summer-189, winter-168, this summer-184, now 174. thanks?

Question

Why am i gaining weight? I've been trying to loose weight for a while now. I started being more physically active with my kids and maintained a steady loss of weight for a while, but never changed my diet. After a while i got stuck at a certain weight and

Answer 1

Yo yo weight: When you gain and lose weight like a yo yo you may end up with gall bladder problems and gall stones.

Answer 2

Better not to be a : Yo yo, eat consistently and exercise consistently. Your heart will be healthier. You are still young so there will be no consequences at this age.

Answer 3

Yes, but: They can help you rule out endocrine causes, which aren't that common. After that you need a good regimen of education, diet, exercise and support -- plus changes of elements in your lifestyle that have led to weight gain.

Answer 4

Probably: Sounds like he is doing exactly what is recommended to manage high blood pressure with lifestyle modification. Yes, it is possible the meds need to be reduced in dose as his weight goes down and exercise increases. Good work!

Answer 5

No one knows 4 sure: There are no published research studies showing if hoodia works or not, though a couple of unpublished reports suggesting it might. Many hoodia supplements appear to have little if any hoodia, so if you try it find a reliable brand. See http://www.Webmd.Com/diet/features/hoodia-lots-of-hoopla-little-science and also http://altmedicine.About.Com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/hoodia1.Htm.

Answer 6

Probably not: There is no scientific information available, because there have been no scientific studies. What that generally means is, if it looks like a duck, and sounds like a duck, and walks like a duck...........In other words, quack! save your money and meet with a qualified registered dietitian. Don't get your medical information from tv and the internet.

Answer 7

Maybe this'll help..: Check out this link: http://social.Popsugar.Com/50-ways-stay-motivated-weight-loss-13289463.

Answer 8

Eat it: Don't drink calories. Drink water. If you have to have some, eat them.

Answer 9

Another Tip: Moderate activity will maintain health. Walk 30+ minutes a day to stay active ; lift light weights!

Answer 10

Track: Quan.&Results: Since body weight is a direct result of mass taken in versus mass output, remainder retained, track body mass (weigh using same scale) daily (while you can still remember food eaten); record so that you can directly see the results of the choices you implemented, day-in/day-out. Calories are units of heat, have zero mass, are Not the correct issue, imprecisely measured & thus quite misleading.

Answer 11

Try Mobile!: You must aggressively change your lifestyle. Mobile Health games can help. Physicians recommend water, increased veggie intake and walking 10k steps a day. Changing your behavior is HARD! Here is a health game that will help! Commit to tracking your nutrition and weighing in weekly. Customize reminders to help you stay on track! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/personal-medicine+/id846379884?m

Answer 12

Tips: Eat healthfully. Try to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 of fruit per day. Increase nutritional fiber. Avoid refined sugar & junk carbohydrates. Avoid alcohol, sweetened juices, soda & caffeinated beverages. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio & weight training.

Answer 13

Weight loss: Weight loss is ultimately lifestyle change. Less calories and the type of calories can make a dramatic difference. “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” How and what we eat and how mindful we eat are all relevant. Impulsive eating of sugar and fat will make you impulsive and fat.

what are the physical consequences (if there are any) of semi-frequent weight loss/gain. last summer-189, winter-168, this summer-184, now 174. thanks?

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