Question: weight problem is now affecting my health. what can i do? (note, eating problems)? i have always been quite heavy, if you saw my parents you'd know why. but the thing is ive been going to the doctors for some time now. i have cognitive behavioural therapy for a food and insect phobia i have always suffered from. because of the techniques i have been taught, i now can eat:
satsumas
celery
carrot
apple
(all raw, havent got round to eating cooked food yet, i dont get enough nutrition as it is so cooking it woldnt do me any favours.)
i also eat:
tomato soup with no lumps in it
bread
quorn
pasta
mild cheese
pizza
porridge =z (working on that one, dont like it but am force feeding myself.)
despite that diet i am over weight. i am 18yrs old, female, 5 foot 1 inch and last time i weighed myself i was 13stone something (sorry i cant be more specific)
the doctors said the reason why i am overweight is because im anaemic and because i feel tired i am used to substituting things for sugar. for 16yrs i have lived off sugary cereals, bread, crisps and plain pasta, on its own with nothing on it. to wake myself up i have always craved sweets and fizzy drinks, they, and all the stodgy white bread have contributed to my weight. i am also asthmatic, and i got very worried recently. i havent used my inhaler for 2 years but last week i realised i was out of breath running up the stairs. i used my inhaler for the first time in two years then and that night as well.
i havent been thinking about it at all but i have problems sleeping because of my weight. and now, because i can finally eat some fruit and veggies i want to really do something, because when i feel my chest tightening and i have to find my inhaler i get scared which then brings on panic attacks.
i want to know what to do. i know i should eat five a day, but does that mean i should eat an apple, 2 satsumas (2makes one serving) 3 celery sticks (3 makes one serving) a carrot and a bowl of tomato soup every day until i work on my next 'target (which will be either spinach or another leaf) or should i also count fruit juice as a five a day? i usually make sure i only drink water throughout the day and a cuppa tea in the morning, but i can always drink fruit juice, its one of my 'likables'.
i also know that the other 3 important things are, exercise, hydration and sleep. i have trouble wit the sleep part because of my diet and i am NOT a morning person, i should be alright with hydration though, i usually drink water throughout the day, maybe i get 750mls. should i drink more? i have problems with the exercise part. i cant run anymore, let alone go up the stairs without puffing. what kind of exercise should i do and does the wii count? we have wii fitness but i dont know whether it actually works, i just want to gain a little confidence indoors before i unleash my flab onto the world.... haha, sorry i had no idea how to say that nicely. what kind of exercise should i do, for how long and how often?
im sorry there are so many questins, and that this is so long, but thank you to those who do read it. =]
oh yes i am from the UK, shall take a look at that website to se it. thanks =]
Answer: Use your inhaler when you need it. Exercise for at least an hour a day.
Actually, the regulations have changed from doing 5 a day. You sound like you aren't American, but you can still use mypyramid.gov to see a specific diet plan for you. It's a matter of cups of fruits and vegs now.
Drink a lot of water. I drink at least 2 liters a day.
Talk to your doctor about your sleep issues.
Yes, the Wii does count and it's a great way for you to start. It won't get you all the way down to 7 stone or anything but it's a good way to start incorporating exercise into your daily routine. You'll move on to harder things when you're ready.
Question: POLL:To the girl who is dying? Please take your time to read this. I hope I could help you.
The only treatment for liver failure is a liver transplant. Unlike kidney failure, there is no dialysis for the liver's filtering processes. The liver performs over 500 functions; much too complex for any machine to perform.
ALTHOUGH, if the cause if your liver failure was In the case of acetominophen overdose,that usually causes fulminant liver failure (instant failure). In this case there is little time to do anything but get that person on a transplant list if possible. In fulminant liver failure there is only a matter of a couple of days.
Aromatherapy: Juniper, rosemary, and rose essential oils can all help stimulate liver function.
Juice Therapy: The following juices can help the liver eliminate toxins that cause stress on it: beet and carrot juice and wheat grass juice. To either juice, you can add raw flaxseed oil and garlic as tolerated.
alicia: the q got deleted, that is the reason why im posting this one.
Answer: :/ :[ This is horrible.. she only has a few hours left. I wish it were all a joke.
