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Will Running With Cling Film Wrapped Around My Stomach Speed Up Weight Loss
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Taking a week off from the gym and bringing my calorie deficit back to maintenance calories. In doing this, will it speed up my metabolism ?
No: It won't have any effect on your metabolism. Your metabolism would be stable or increased by continuing your exercise. ...Read more
Losing Weight (Definition)
Many people resolve to lose weight in the New Year for different reasons. For those who are overweight or obese, there are many health benefits to losing weight. It can help decrease your chances of developing diseases including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and even certain types of cancer. Low-calorie diets combined with increased physical activity are thought to be most effective long term. The healthiest weight loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of making lifestyle changes that incorporate a balanced diet ...Read more
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Will running up and down the stairs help lose weight?
Yes: My general advise is to do exercise consistently and for a minimum of 20 min. ...Read more
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What is the best way to reduce or prevent scarring from massive scrapes on the side of my body? I hit pavement at high speeds and my ride side bore the brunt. We scrubbed with a sponge, soap, & water.
Superfast healing: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day and protected from trauma. Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected. ...Read more
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When eat some thing bumps comming and early in morning fell low blood presseur, unusall weight loose of body aprox 15kg in 5 mounth with out any diet?
See a doctor: 15Kg of weight loss in 5 months is a lot, and this is not normal if you haven't changed your diet. You need to see a doctor for further assessment and testing. ...Read more
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As soon as i speed up my walking peace, tops of the length of both my thighs constrict painfully. Didn't change activity recently. Help!
Muscles: The fast pace causing muscular discomfort could signify a deficiency of magnesium or calcium. Discuss this with your Physician who can order the appropriate tests or you could try taking calcium and magnesium supplements. ...Read more
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I m 22.I got loose skin in my triceps like bat wings due to weight loss. Will working out the tricep muscles with weights in gym tone the loose skin??
Bat wings in: the arms from weight loss can tone up to a degree by working out, perhaps w/a personal traineer. Beyond that you MAY need surgery. Please work out and consider meeting w/your doc to discuss plastic surgery or work at living peacefully w/the situation. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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10 week old arches back, stiffens legs to stand, flares and has rigid movements, zones out, and pushes body up off head. Had high jaundice as a baby?
Effect of jaundice?: Abnormally high bilirubin in this age group can cause the kind of symptoms described, due to the effect of bilirubin on brain function. An urgent assessment of your baby is imperative, for confirmation and for intervention. Take care. ...Read more
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Will I really lose some inches around 3-4 from thighs and legs by just running on treadmill and balanced diet ? Please tell.
Balanced diet and: exercise promote health and weight loss. One cannot say how much you will loose but fat will turn to muscle and you will look and feel more toned in body. See y our doc to make sure you are healthy enough for the changes you are making. Peace and good health. Measure your goodness by the way you act and treat others and not the number on the scale. ...Read more
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What should a bariatric patient do to lose weight again and regain control of the weight situation? I received a lap band on october 26 of 2007 and have gained 23 pounds. I like to run up and down the three flights in the house, work in the yard when poss
The : The best answer is to reconnect with your bariatric program and surgeon. You may benefit from an adjustment. Start keeping a very honest food diary for 1 month and give it to your nutritionist. You are wise enough to narrow your problem down to sweet addiction. Now just utilize all the excellent resources that are likely available to you as long as you use them. Don't worry about upsetting your surgeon with the weight regain. You are not alone! good luck. ...Read more
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Can someone still loose weight after reaching a plateau or is this the maximum weight i can loose cinsidering my large body frame. I'm stuck @ 117 p?
Weight Loss Plateau: It's normal during weight loss programs to reach points where the loss slows or stops periodically. The key is to stick with your program & contiue to eat right and exercise. Your body may be converting fat to muscle (good - but no weight loss) or just adjusting to the loss but you will eventually begin to lose again. Some hit this plateau multiple times before getting to ideal weight. Keep it up! ...Read more
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Will jogging/running and skipping rope slim and tone my body down eventually?
Maybe?: Exercise is an important part of losing weight. This is part of the equation. Diet, exercise, which includes resistant training are all vital to slimming and toning. The process is slow and demanding and consistency is a must. There are no quick fixes. Jogging/running and skipping rope alone won't do it by themselves. ...Read more
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Did P90X and for the first night that involved a lot of push up and pull ups. By exercising the chest muscles will my breasts shrink?
No: The breast is not a muscle but rides on top of the pectoral muscles. Build the muscle up and it may make them seem larger. ...Read more
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Will putting Saran wrap around my tummy while doing cardio workout help burn fat a little faster?
Just sweat more: All that does is make you sweat more. You loose more weight.....Until you rehydrate and the fats still there. Just be patient watch your food intake and keep up the good work. ...Read more
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Why to do with friction burns from death slides as my daughter woke up and al her pjs were stuck to the burn ?
Antibiotic ointment: over the counter antibiotic ointment.
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Im looking to lose stomach fat. I'm 45 and am in boxing classes 3xweek and eating around 2100 cals/day. At my age can I lose the gut this way.tx?
Good start!: Look at weight maintenance as a 3 legged stool (there's more but this is the foundation). 1st eat real food - if it's packaged/has a long ingredient list/is processed then it isn't. 2nd sleep! 99% of humans need 7-9 hours per night. You can't shortcut that. 3rd exercise. humans are designed to walk - do it several times per week. Exercise beyond that is great for fitness goals but isn't necessary. ...Read more
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After losing weight, how can I reduce loose skin around the stomach and chest area?!
Abdominoplasty: Patients usually seek abdominoplasty for abdominal wall laxity. The ideal patient is within normal limits for his BMI, has a moderate amount of excess of skin and fat, and has a mild diastasis of the rectus muscles. Patients who seek body contouring following massive weight loss have their own set of criteria. They need to be evaluated by a plastic surgeon for the appropriate procedure. ...Read more
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I'm new to exercising, and i'd like to burn off some of the fat on my body, my back, belly and thighs. what exercises should I do?
I would encourage: you to work with a personal trainer. The trainer can teach you a variety of exercises with and without machines and ensure that you are doing them correctly. Take care. ...Read more
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I've got a really small burn from hot wax. It's starting to scrunch up & scab over. What can I put on it to prevent scarring and speed up the healing?
Biocorneum : Silicone gel to prevent scars. Whyskin. Com sells it for best price. ...Read more
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I've been recently doing intense weight lifting in the morning on an empty stomach and eat after 10 min when i'm done. Will i lose muscle mass?
Weight Training: Eat lightly before your workout and have a protein drink when you are finished or a meal with significant protein, at least 15 grams. You should not lose muscle mass with the proper diet and a workout where you are working to fatigue your muscles, lower repetitions with heavier weight, no more than 6 to 8 repetitions without resting very long should provide for muscle gains. ...Read more
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How do I lose stomach fat and gain muscle and bulk up top at the same time?
Multiple benefits: Sit-ups take some energy to do and that means you use calories. If you use more calories than you take in, you will "burn fat." it's that simple. Crunches and sit-ups selectively enhance abdominal muscles and increased muscle mass means you use more calories than say an equivalent amount of fatty muscle. So do sit-ups if you a) want six packs and b) need to burn more fat. ...Read more
Lose Weight (Definition)
Many people resolve to lose weight in the New Year for different reasons. For those who are overweight or obese, there are many health benefits to losing weight. It can help decrease your chances of developing diseases including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, and even certain types of cancer. Low-calorie diets combined with increased physical activity are thought to be most effective long term. The healthiest weight loss regimen, therefore, is one that consists of making lifestyle changes that incorporate a balanced diet ...Read more
Upper Abdomen (Definition)
Draw a transverse line through the umbilicus and the upper abdomen includes every part of the belly above this line and below the ...Read more
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