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Joseph asks…

does the zone diet work?

what is the zone diet and how do i find out about it

weight loss cardiff answers:

Zone diet is one of the most superior weight loss diets that have been around. What separates this diet from the other so-called effective diets is that Zone diet is a lifestyle. It is not simply a program. It tries to incorporate controlled changes in your daily living that will help you combat aging, lose weight and improve your physical performance every day.
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Donald asks…

Fad Diets???Please Helllllllllllp?

the atkins diet is it a fad diet and why is a fad?

weight loss cardiff answers:

The atkins diet for the most part is not a fad. It very brielfy went through a highly pulicized period of time when the diet was misundestood by thousands of dieters looking for a quick way to lose weight.

Dr. Atkins was a cardiologist who developed the diet as early as 1972 as a way for patients preparing for heart surgery to lose a substantial amount of weight and reduce the risk of complications.

When the Atkins diet was at its height of popularity most dieters were not following the diet correctly.

Helen asks…

most stupidest diet you know?

whats the most ridiculous diet you’ve heard of?

weight loss cardiff answers:

Super low calorie diet (less than 1,000 per day, some people here even ask about 500 or 800 per day calorie diets)

“grapefruit” diet – eating nothing but grapefruit (or any brand of this single food only diet such as the “cabbage soup”, “lemon aid”, “sweet potato”, “juice”, etc.)

“water” diet – only drinking water, nothing else

Adkin’s diet – only protein and fat

Any diet that doesn’t include exercise

Any diet pill or wonder concoction (like the earlier answerer said: acai berry)

that wacky vibrating platform that is supposed to jiggle the weight off (I guess it’s not a diet, but it’s a pretty goofy weight loss idea)

the High Fat Diet

and of course, the worst: anorexia and bulimia (those actively trying to become anorexic or bulimic to lose weight)

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Richard asks…

How long does it take to notice weight loss?

I weigh around 200 lbs, I have been on a low calorie diet for about a week and a half now, trying to lose some extra weight I gained while pregnant with my son. I was just curious to know how long it will take for me to be able to notice a difference? Particularly in my legs, stomach and face?

weight loss cardiff answers:

It mainly depends on the way you are trying to loose weight, Controlled diet along with exercise and brisk walk would give you quick results but by quick i mean within two to three months and If you are dieting only or exercising only then it may take too long.

Sharon asks…

how long should i walk on the treadmill while pregnant?

im 18 weeks pregnant with my first baby. im 21 and weigh 127, im not trying to lose weight just stay fit and healthy for the baby. i havent been too active while pregnant but i do eat better and drink a lot of water. anyway, how long do i need to walk on the treadmill to stay fit and healthy? and is it normal to have slight cramps while walking?

weight loss cardiff answers:

If you already walk, keep up your regular program. To get started, walk 20 -30 minutes a day three days a week and build from there to 30 – 60 minutes most days of the week. Walking for exercise can continue into your last trimester and right up until birth as long as it is comfortable for you.

How Fast and How Hard?
Moderation is the word during pregnancy, don’t push yourself to the extreme. The chemical byproducts and raised body temperature of overexertion are bad for the fetus. Your pulse rate should not be above 140 beats per minute at any time during your walk. You may also use the “talk test” — you should be able to speak in complete sentences without having to huff and puff and gasp out only short phrases. A pulse more than 100 beats per minute five minutes after a workout means you have worked your body too hard. Drink water before, during, and after your walk to help regulate your core body temperature. The fetus cannot get rid of excessive heat, so avoid exercising in hot weather and keep your walking workout moderate. Consider mall walking as an alternative during hot weather.

Susan asks…

How to gain weight for pregnancy a healthy way?

I have a friend that has lost 10 pounds while pregnant and she needs to be putting on the weight. The other problem is she is so sick and throwing up and that is probably why she is losing weight. So does any one have any suggestions on how to gain the weight and keep it down?
I just wanted to add that she is seeing her doctor about this and she is telling her to eat protein but she can’t keep it down and she is 3 months and one week pregnant and I just didn’t know if anyone had experienced this and had personal oppinions. Thank you!

weight loss cardiff answers:

I lost 30 lbs my first trimester and gained only 15 of it back. If fact after the baby was born I was about 30lbs less than when I started. I gave birth to a healthy 8lbs 2oz baby at 41weeks.

Her weight is not important. It is very important that what she does eat be as nutritious as possible. She should eat what appeals to her and does not aggrevate her nausea. For me that was fruit. I have never eaten so much fruit in my life. Ever 2 hours I would have a piece of fruit and depending on how I felt I would try something else after. It is important to eat frequently and to drink enough liquid. (If water doesn’t appeal try watered down juice. Or even watered down pop).

Protein is very important. Lentils, nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese and cheese are goo sources if she has a meat aversion. (I have a list of how much protein is in a lot of food, e-mail me if you want it). Dark green leafy veggies are important. Spinach or kale can be added to berry smoothies with limited difference to the flavor. Watercress is quite pleasant. There are also chewable mint flavoured alfalfa tablets. Green leafy veggies give you calcium, vitmain K (important for clotting), iron, and on and on. Protein is said to prevent pre-eclampsia. Aim to get 100 g of protein a day and 2 servings of green leafies. Check out http://blueribbonbaby.org/ many women swear by the Brewer Diet (and it’s more updated more flexable plans) I did it to the best of my ability.

If the throwing up is bad or if she feels unhealthy (I felt healthy most days when I made an effort to eat) then she needs to be treated. She knows her body best. If she feels that she needs to be eating more or puking less there are medications that can help. Probably the safest is b-12 pills. Ginger has also been shown to be as effective as prescription medication, she should discuss dosage with someone who is knowledgable. Another safe option is Marijuana. Medical use of marijuana has been approved for use during pregnancy. It does not have as many potential or as serious side effects as most anti-nausea drugs. Some info:
http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/marijuana.html
http://www.mothering.com/articles/pregnancy_birth/birth_preparation/marijuana-side4.html
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=749e9fc9-e581-4acd-9ee0-fcef72bc0825
safeaccess.ca/research/cannabis_nausea2006.pdf

Now depending on where you live and your doctor you may have legal access to marijuana. If you do have legal access to marijuana you should also be provided with a vaporizer which minimizes the risks from inhaling smoke (any smoke) and allows the THC to enter the blood much more quickly.

Another option is to make marijuana butter. (Fat is needed to bind the THC and other beneficial compounds). That way a) you can consume it anywhere and b) you do not have to inhale smoke into your lungs. There are numerous recipes for how to do this online. Here is one site: http://www.truthtree.com/marijuana_eating.shtml

Marijuana is a plant like any other, however it is among the safest of medical plants when you are discussing use during pregnancy (some herbs can cause birth defects and miscarriage. Just because it is a plant doesn’t make it safe).

I hope the nausea passes soon. Although even when it does for many women the food aversions remain. Tell her the MOST important thing is that she listen to her body. Take time out from the day to really ask herself how she feels and ask the baby. If the doctor is stressing her out about her weight she can switch doctors or she can decline the weigh-in just like any other medical test. I told my provider she could weigh me if she wanted but that we were not going to discuss it. Instead we discussed what I was eating and I kept a food diary (on and off, not every day, though I did every day for the worst month). Midwives are generally better in this regard as they may receive nutritional training.

Trust Birth!
Http://www.empoweredchildbirth.com

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Charles asks…

What are the craziest diets you have ever heard?

I have heard of the water diet, jolly rancher diet and the not eating ‘diet’!

Lol i think that these are all nuts!

Any other weird diets that you have heard of?

weight loss cardiff answers:

This one soup made out of onions and tomatoes… Basically you eat as much as you can of this soup and only this soup. My sister and mother were crazy and desperate enough to try this one. I passed…

Michael asks…

What kinds of diets can i take in order to prevent gainging more weight and help muscle gain?

Im 16 years old and i need to know what diets i can take to prevent gaining more weight and to help me gain muscle since im gonna join a gym soon. Thanks

weight loss cardiff answers:

Again like I told this girl change your diet into a plant based diet for 1 week or a month watch the movies forks over knives it improves your health. YOU WILL SEE RESULTS!!!!(:

Chris asks…

Are juice diets good for morbitley obeise people?

I was wondering because i wanted to do the lemonade juice diet for awile. but im planning on losing weight by june so would it come back. and what other juice diets are there. also i found out last week that i have dibetes the ones where i have to take pills for it so im wondrin maybe can i drink hot green tea and honey? or a tea diet? Sorry if confusing.

Please Help And THANK YOU!

weight loss cardiff answers:

The body is smart enough to prevent you from losing weight by going on a low calorie diet over the long term. Your metabolism will slow and I guarantee you will not lose weight this way. There have been many high quality scientific studies that show this.

I’ve tried most diets that have been published. The only diet that worked for me is one that I can continue as a new lifestyle and one that does not involve heavy investment in a program or surgery. It is considered radical by some industry medical advocates, but it is the healthiest diet according to other distinguished and less biased experts (Dean Ornish, T. Colin Campbell, Neal Barnard). I consume primarily a plant based diet (sometimes called vegan).

I lost 50 pounds and kept it off. Certain foods are verboten and are totally unnecessary for health:

+ Milk & Dairy & Whey protein
+ Meat, poultry, fish
+ Eggs (even the egg whites are excluded)
+ Junk foods (packaged foods, convenience foods, commercial juices, preservatives, refined carbohydrates, sugars, fats, MSG, aspartame, coloring, “natural flavoring”)

Our schools, even naturalpaths, have been influenced by industry. Objective scientific studies support the fact that you can eat a balanced/healthy and nutritious diet for life by going vegan. You must continue it for lifetime. Each day you should eat:

+ Leafy green vegetables (calcium) – two portions
+ Flax seed oil or ground flax seeds (Omega-3) or equivalent – one tablespoon
+ Whole grains and sprouted or cooked legumes (protein) – five portions
+ Vegetables (raw and steamed, go for variety) – five portions
+ Fruits (raw, go for variety) – two to three portions per day
+ A small handful of nuts or seeds is OK if you are not allergic to them.

If you eat legumes and whole grains each meal, you will discover that the vegetable protein reduces your appetite between meals by stabilizing your blood sugar. This helps extinguish the cravings for cheese, milk, ice cream, fat, butter, margarine, salt, aspartame, MSG, and other addictive and unnecessary ‘food-like’ products.

To start, I’d read Dr. Dean Ornish “The Spectrum.” Since you are motivated, I’d go for the most extreme diet, which is also the healthiest.

Please be careful with low calorie diets and the Atkins diets. These diet philosophies sell a lot of books, however, they have been shown to be ineffectual over the long-term from one scientific study to another scientific study.

A vegan diet is the first 50 pounds or so. After that, you will need to start a weight training program to build muscle and reduce fat.

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Thomas asks…

Is it safe for a 14 year old to use these two diet things?

Step 1:

Start with Elite Acai Blast. CNN, Rachael Ray, and many news networks have covered the health benefits of Acai. Elite Acai Blast is jam-packed with the highest quality Acai you can find on the market today, so don’t take a chance on an imitation product.

This is what Elite Acai Blast and Purity12 Cleanse does for me:

* Regulates my metabolism
* Suppresses my hunger during the day
* Boosts my energy so I could focus on my kids, job, husband, and just more “me” time
* Melts away the fat from my body by replacing my cravings for coffee and soda

Now that I don’t drink coffee or soda, my teeth are whiter. Another benefit!

The best part is that you can get a bottle of Elite Acai Blast absolutely free just like I did. It’s easy to get started. Take it in the morning and forget about it. No more counting calories or measuring portion sizes. Your fat will just melt away.

Step 2:

Purity12 Cleanse puts your weight loss into overdrive. (It’s important to use both products if you want results like mine.) While Elite Acai Blast gives you energy and suppresses you hunger, Colon Cleanse takes it one step further by:

* Removing harmful toxins in your body
* Removing walls of aged sludge in your colon
* Trimming several inches off your waistline
* Reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels

Once you get your free bottle of Purity12 Cleanse , take 1 pill in the morning and 1 in the evening with the Acai. That’s what I did. It’s the perfect weight–loss combination! You’ll shed flab, cleanse your system, and get amazing results.

I researched them and they seem safe…and I’d only use it for a month maximum.
14 and a halff 😛
a month MAXIMUM

weight loss cardiff answers:

I’m 15 abused I have a little hutch to why you might be using this….I abused laxatives and colon cleansers for 2 years and let me tell you your body will become addicted to them…. You on’t be able to “function”with out them….so just think before you do anything.

Helen asks…

Is herbal cleanse right way to go?

I’m like an old man. My legs are all worn out from running, lungs suck, and I have no energy or motivation to run very long after lifting. I’m wondering if i should get a herbal cleanse. I eat fast food a lot and i’m cutting it down to once a week. I’ve had success with fat loss, but not anymore because i eat too much junk. Will the herbal cleanse give me more energy. I figure it will give me more energy and ill be lighter, so i won’t have to carry as much weight around…making it easier for a more successful fat loss in the future.

weight loss cardiff answers:

It probably won’t give you energy, especially if a fast goes along with it. Eating less fast food can help in the energy factor, also. That stuff (while we all love it and it’s quick and easy- blah!) is loaded with calories and carbs- even the “healthier” options like the salads and such.

Try doing the cardio before you lift. That way you have the energy at the beginning, and then you can push yourself for the lifting part after.

William asks…

Losing 70 pounds in 2 weeks?

Is it possible to do this if most of what you’re losing is water weight? I’ve heard of people on The Biggest Loser who’ve lost 35 pounds in a week because it was mostly excess water and simply not eating all the crap they were eating before. 35 pounds a week times 2 equals 70. I am 5’4, I am 184.4 pounds [Lost 2 pounds since yesterday], and my goal is to be 117 pounds.
I Binge on TONS of fast food about 3 times a week, then go back to eating normally, but the weight I gained from those pigouts never goes away. I think I could work it ALL off if I tried.
The reason I want to do it in 2 weeks is because every 2 weeks since last month I’ve started binging AND I was already overweight to top it off. I think I can do this because people who are extremely overweight have it easy with the first part of thier weight loss goals. Top it off with working hard and I know I could do it. [I lost 2 pounds since yesterday which normally never ever happens- and all I did was eat IN-n-Out Burger and pizza and soda and all that kind of shit!]
I’ll also be doing a colon cleanse at this time, and using those accupuncture weight loss earrings [My sis did it and lost 26 pounds in a month not even trying!] Since i am being forced to go to the gym and have nothing else all day to do anyway at this time, I think I can do it.
What do you think?
Ridiculous? Crazy? Possible? Ambitious?
God Bless

Angel

weight loss cardiff answers:

Anything is possible, but it would be a bad shock to your system, the reason the biggest loser people lose so much weight is because they have so much to burn vs how much they need . The smaller your weight is, the harder it is to lose pounds. It is possible to do that, very dangerous. But possible. And in all reality the only way your going to lose that much weight is a low calorie diet, and non stop cardio and physical activity. Seriously, for 2 weeks you need to be moving non stop. And if you have any existing conditions that may hinder you, i do not suggest doing that. Remember small meals throughout the day, not big ones. This will help speed up your metabolism which is what helps you process food the right way instead of storing everything as extra fat. And why 2 weeks? It would be much healthier for you to get on a good healthy diet plan and work out a lot. No need to binge, wake up and make a hearty bfast (eggs toast turkey bacon yogurt fruit) thats your biggest meal of the day, remember that, then a medium lunch( nothing greasy or fried or fast food, if it is made at home, its already tons of calories less(a salad from chilis is almost 2000 calories thats almost your whole days intake)) and a small dinner and maybe a very small dessert snack, i live by this saying (EAT BREAKFAST LIKE A KING, LUNCH LIKE A PAUPER,AND DINNER LIKE A BEGGAR) because unless you are working out before bed, all dinner is fuel until you go to bed.

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