Overweight

Question: overweight? im 13 and i weigh 145 and i think im overweight but my mom says i dont look it. any good dieting tips that i can do at home? (no i will not buy all those commerical pills or foods) also i dont even eat that much.

Answer: You're too young to be worrying about your weight. You also didn't say how tall you are; so it's impossible to determine if you are overweight. You still have one growth spurt left before you become an adult. Usually, youths who are "chunky" get taller without putting on a whole lot of weight. The result is, they appear thinner at age eighteen than at age thirteen.

Question: OverWeight? I'm 12 years old, around 5''4, and i weigh 116 pounds. I think that is alot compared to all of my other friends. I often feel embarassed to weigh so much. My mom says it's normal because I am tall, and I'm really skinny also. So..am I overweight? I do excersise but I am not loosing any weight. Thanks for your help! =^-^= ok ok..so maybe I shoulden't have put it that way "Really Skinny, but am i overweight?" That just didnt sound...right. Ok..so what i realy meant it, well first of all i'm not REALLY skinny, just skinny.. Ok, so what i really meant is that..alot of skinny people do not weigh alot, so howcome I do? And Thanks for the awesome answers!!! I'm not at a high enough level yet to rate =(

Answer: You're totally not over weight, but I'll give you a diet if you want Breakfast: integral toast and a 70-calorie yogurt Lunch: Fruit (any kind, except banana) and a fish (not fried) Snack if you get hungry: gum or 90-calorie diet bar Dinner: Light soup (not a creamy soup, it has too much fat) Or maybe a cup of special K or cheerios Some other tips: DON'T EVER DINNER AFTER 7PM, IT HAS BEEN PROVEN IN INVESTIGATIONS AND THAT HELPS A LOT, TRY TO DINNER BEFORE 7, I SWEAR IT'S AMAZING I recommend you coffee in the morning, it gives you a lot of energy! (without sugar, or maybe splenda) Another thing is to drink green tea once a day, it burns fat and it's good for your health And of course, do at least 50 abs per day Good luck

Question: OVERWEIGHT??????????? hi im 13 years old and am 9 stone. im fairly tall at 5 foot 5 and am fit with no fat. but everytime i get on the scales nothing changes. why

Answer: because you are probably at your ideal weight, and if you are fit, then you probably work out, which means you have muscle - - and everybody knows that muscle weighs more than fat!! don't worry about it. i have always weighed alot more than i look b/c i am active. muscle makes a difference.

Question: overweight people need to start paying more for health and life insurance? I think the time has come for overweight to start pulling their weight a bit more. There are so many problems associated with obessity. We go after smokers by taxing the hell out of their habit why do overweight people get a free ride? And please dont tell me that they cant help it. Poor eating habits is a learned behavior that they choose not to change. I am not a smoker or overweight. I work a full time job as does my wife but we still manage to provide a decent and wholesome meal for our kids every day. Dont tell me some poor unfortunate people cant afford to cook healthy. Because there are just as many middle and upper class overweight people too. This is not ment to offend anyone only provide intellingent conversation.

Answer: They do pay more. The insurance companies a ask your weight or if you have a history of obesity in your family on the application.

Question: What percentage of people overweight by at least 20% lbs become diabetics? What percentage of people overweight by at least 20% lbs become diabetics? Any kind of diabetes. Persons over 50 and overweight for at least 10 years. If you know please give source. I don't think anybody knows, for which, the advise of physicians to overweight patients should be "If you loose weight your chances of not developing diabetes will improve by several percentage points. If you are a dr or dietitian, please answer.

Answer: Well, considering the estimation that less than 50% of overweight people actually ever become diabetic, that might be your answer. By the same token, less than 50% of diabetics are ever overweight until they are put on insulins. So I really have my doubts that weight has anything to do with it at all. I do know for sure that high glucose levels over a 6 month time period will yank every bit of fat off a person. I am back to underweight again after trying a different basal insulin the insurance company likes. And that was only for a 3 month period.

Question: How does being overweight effect the chances of getting pregnant? I've been TTC for 19 months now with no luck at all. I first started to think I couldn't have kids because it took my mom 18 months to get pregnant the first time, and she had several miscarriages. But now, I really believe its because I'm overweight. (By at least 30 pounds) As of today, I'm working out, watching what I eat, and so on to lose weight. I'm doing this to get healthy, to hopefully get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy. But to fill my curiosity, how does being overweight exactly effect the chances of getting pregnant?

Answer: Research has shown that being overweight can cause hormone imbalances that can result in conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome, lack of ovulation and sub-fertility (which is where conception takes significantly longer than normal). It can also affect the effectiveness of fertility drugs and IVF which is usually why overweight women in need of fertility treatment have to get their weight down to a "target weight" before that treatment is administered. The same is true for people who are underweight. We're all put together differently though and it won't affect everyone, it just increases the chance that you'll have difficulty conceiving. Being over (or under) weight can also have health implications once you're actually pregnant so it's wise to get as healthy as you can before conceiving in order to see you through the nine months with as few problems as possible. Best of luck to you and speak to your doctor if you have any worries about conception.

Question: How long for overweight people like me to see the muscles to appear after several workouts? As I am the overweight people, I'm now on my hard work to build muscles and lose weight for a long time. But I wonder how long it could take for overweight people like me to see muscles to show off after workouts.

Answer: You need to approach your weight problems through a regimen of diet AND excercise. Exercise alone won't do it. It is true that if you increase muscle volume that it will help you burn more energy and help with your weight loss, but you need to also reduce your caloric intake by eating a balanced diet and potion control. Research has shown that best method to produce a more muscular appearance is to diet to lose the fat that covers and is ingrained in the spaces between the muscle fibers. At the same time you need to do aerobic exercise to burn additional calories and strength exercises to retain and increase muscle mass. Congratulations on your decision to improve yourself. Keep up the work, watch what you eat, and I wish you the best.

Question: How do overweight people lose bodyfat and avoiding starvation mode at the same time? I'm 30 pounds overweight, and I belive I'm in starvation mode. Do I need to eat more food in order to lose the maximum amount of bodyfat? I weigh 198 to 194 back and forth and anywhere in between. I eat pretty much like...I'd say about like 750 calories a day when I'm not pigging out.

Answer: You need to exercise and eat healthy.

Question: What are the differences in attitude between overweight women and overweight men? Both can be jolly, both can seem bitter, but what are some gender-specific tendencies based on being more than a little overweight? As a guy, I've seen overweight women behave like brazen, desperate, inexperienced men do. It's the only segment of the female population that acts this way, in my experience. Some of you have humanized this more for me. Thank you. Good insight about more larger women than men just deciding to go out and have fun.

Answer: Um Maybe they behave differently because society judges them differently?

Question: What is the best dog food for an overweight dog? My dachshund is overweight, and everytime I take her to the vet, I have to hear how overweight dachshund are prone to back problems and I get depressed. I know I have to help her with her weight problem-but here's my dilemma. I want her to enjoy her food too, if she doesn't-she sneaks cat food. Right now I'm feeding her Nutro-Natural choice for Overweight dogs. She loves it. But she doesn't really seem to loose weight with it, but doesn't gain either. But when my vet had me put her on the low-cal Science Diet she actually gained weight because she would sneak any food she found anywhere, because she hated it. Help! I want my pooch to be happy and healthy.

Answer: I can suggest a Eukanuba lite, all natural dog food. Watch the recommended amounts for the normal size of your pet. Now, here is the best advice: EXERCISE HER! Honestly, that is the best way to reduce her weight. A couple of walks a day, along with a lite dogfood, and voila, a healthy, happy pet. Don't give in to her not eating. My vet says that dogs will pull that number, but after 3 days, they WILL eat. So, if she turns her nose up to the food, please don't give her something because she looks so cute and is starving. She is playing a game that she knows she will win! But, if she doesn't lose weight and get healthy, both of you lose. Be strong. For her and to keep her for a long, long time. Aah, them little rascals!

Question: What should an overweight guy wear to an underwear party? I'm supposed to go to an annual fund raising underwear party. I've gone in the years past and everyone's always pleasant and open minded but I would like to maybe meet a girl there. I've lost a lot of weight in the last year but am still overweight(250) and with the exercise I now have stretch marks on my armpits and lower torso. Is there any options to cover up my gut/stretch marks while still following the theme?

Answer: See if you can find an old fashioned pair of long johns. You know, the whole body thermal underwear with the flap in the back? It'll meet the needs of the party and be funny at the same time.

Question: How overweight do you have to be not to fit in the rides at Disneyland Paris? Me and my best friend are going to Disneyland Pairs in 9 months time. We're both overweight, I'm a size 18 and 5'2. My best friend says she's heavier than me, she's 5'6 and said she's about a size 24. How overweight do you have to be not to fit on the rides?

Answer: It is comparable to Anaheim. Physical mobility is the greatest issue. If your friend's knees are still holding up, she should be fine. You know how some of the rides can be low seating (like getting down into a miniature sportscar. The Pirates ride and Haunted Mansion should be at the top of your list. It's a Small World, really no problem for any of those. The flight would be my biggest concern. Be sure you both get up and move around and point and flex your feet while sitting. I loved Disney Paris. We are going again. Have fun and don't worry about the ride seating unless you are very tall. Health issues are the true concern. Sometimes heart patients can't ride, etc.

Question: IF you was overweight before you got pregnant when did you finally start to show and ppl culd tell? So this is mainly for overweight women that are or was pregnant. I myself was overweight before getting pregnant ( I was not like huge or anything but do have a stomach and love handles on me) and I am now 19 weeks pregnant and only gained like 1 lb but I am still not showing yet unfortunately....When I lay down I can feel the bottom of my stomach is getting more firm then it ever was before. So my question when did you start to show if you was overweight before getting pregnant? Thanks.

Answer: It depends on your body shape and where you carry your weight. I was 175 lbs and 5'6" when I got pregnant this time but I started showing around 10 weeks.

Question: If you are already overweight, is it okay to diet and start body building? IE Will my existing fat substitute. I have read that cardio counteracts muscle gain due to the release of catabolic hormones thereby breaking down muscle tissue. I do 2-3 hours of cardio a day, seven days a week. I am on a strict diet and eat less than 2000 calories a day. It is suggested for muscle gain that I have extra calories. Since I am already overweight, will my existing fat substitute? Or should I focus on losing the weight then on building? Which would be the optimal choice.

Answer: You will not "substitute" fat for muscle...doesn't work that way. You WILL burn off fat and lose weight....and you will gain muscle tone with strength training. It can be done simultaneousely.

Question: What do overweight people think about tv shows and movies that make fun of overweight people? And if it makes 'em feel bad, what should I do if I'm with an overweight person who views that? Should I do anything?

Answer: I feel that the media stereotypes overweight people as ones who are always eating junk food, who are lazy and do not go to the gym or what have you. They do not take into consideration that some people may have a very legitimate reason for being overweight (medical for instance), they just see a heavy person and start judging. When I see something like that on TV, I get quite offended, but I tell myself that they don't know me or anything about me, so I don't sweat it.

Question: How do I get my overweight cat to exercize? He's nine years old, and we brought him to the vet last week, and she said he's overweight, and needs to loose five pounds. She suggested we switch him to low-cal cat food and encourage him to excercize more, but he won't eat the food, and when I try to play with him, he just gives me this "are you crazy?" look. Please help! His twin brother died last month, and we just got him a new little kitten (6mo.) but all he does is hiss and growl at the cat.

Answer: You're going to have to make him if he won't do it himself. For starters, just get him to move for 30 seconds twice per day. You can build on that. As for what to do, you need to find a toy that he loves above all others and play with him. Or make up a new game. For instance, Poppy is obsessed with string. I use a cat teaser and make her chase it around the house and make her jump for it. Or Sophie loves her laser pointer and will chase that around. If nothing else, find some nice smelly food or a treat that you know he loves and make him chase that around - let him know you have it and make him come to you for it, and/or make him jump up on something to get it. It may be best to do this prior to feeding, so he won't feel weighted down with food. Plus it mimics what they would do in the wild before eating - namely chasing down the prey! Now as for the food, toss the diet crap. It's probably inferior food anyway and many cats don't like it.