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We want to know what questions you have on health and wellness. Share your questions here and Arlene Sanoy, registered dietician at Kraft Kitchens, will stop by monthly to select two questions to be answered in our new upcoming KRAFT Live Healthy & Happy newsletter. The answers will also be posted here for everyone to see on the message boards.
Please keep in mind that other members may claim medical or nutrition expertise or status that they may, or may not, possess. Please use good judgment and discretion in following their advice. Always check with your doctor or nutritionist before modifying your diet.
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Jan 1, 2009 1:58 PM
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hELLO, I am a mother of 3 , ages 7,2, 9 mo.....I have tried everything....i gave up trying...but with the new year i want a new me! i am oh about 100 pounds over weight and i cant seem to get it off....I feel hungery all the time or i go weeks feeling not hungry, i have a slow motablisum! what can i do? meal plans etc
Helpless in iowa
Andrea
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Dec 31, 2008 12:18 PM
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I am a mother of three children, the youngest will be three next week. I still look pregnant. The rest of my body looks good, expect for my stomach... 
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Dec 31, 2008 10:03 AM
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I'm 55 and have a normal weight and BMI. What exercise will help firm (and get rid of an ab "roll" when sitting) the area below the waist in front?
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Nov 20, 2008 11:54 AM
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> I have a problem with my metabolism, it is so slow.
> And my digestion is really slow too. what kind of
> foods do you suggest to help speed them up?
Kraft LivActive products will really speed up your digestion. It may not be pleasant, though.
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Nov 20, 2008 8:15 AM
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Abs are the last part of the body to show improvement. Trust me, I have been working on and off on mine for 10 years. I have worked with a trainer and a registered dietician and for what it's worth here are some tips:
1. Everybody's metabolism reacts differently. My husband can handle more protein. If I eat less carbs, I'm always hungry. Work with an rd (registered dietician) to set up a plan that fits your metabolism and the foods you can tolerate AND the foods you like to eat. She also stresses that eating "as close to natural" i.e. organic, not processed is good.
2. I HATE to exercise. So I have to have an exercise buddy or a trainer or some means to MAKE myself do it.
3. I have found that doing sit-ups on the exercise ball is much better for my back (I'm 58 -- old). Most balls come with a book or tape with a series of exercises that are fairly easy -- unless you fall off the ball like I sometimes do. Then the laughter is good cardio.
4. My dogs make me walk. Even 10 or 15 minutes a day is better than nothing. And I consciously take stairs instead of an elevator -- unless it's the 20th floor (ha!)
Hope this helps. . .
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Nov 18, 2008 1:37 PM
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I have a problem with my metabolism, it is so slow. And my digestion is really slow too. what kind of foods do you suggest to help speed them up?
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Nov 16, 2008 6:44 AM
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I have been trying to lose weight and have lost 13.5 lbs. However,
I exercise daily but my underarms do not seem to be firming up even with my weight lifting session. Any ideas out there that I can try?
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Nov 15, 2008 4:42 PM
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Sorry Arlene, I've sort of given up.
That's why I'm here instead of at Cooking Light's website.
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Nov 15, 2008 11:32 AM
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Welcome. eabadu.
Have you checked out the Recipes in the "Healthy Living" section on the top ot the page? You can fill out the information for the "Meal and Fitness Planner" section and get ideas there. It suggests three meals a day and snacks as well based on the information you put in.
I like to eat fish and seafood as well as poultry and I use spices in my cooking. I use leaner cuts of beef and spice them and use a meat mallet to tenderize as well as incorporate the flavors onto the meat.
Good luck, and welcome again.
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Nov 15, 2008 11:13 AM
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I am having surgery in January my Doctor told me that I need to lose weight (especially in my stomach area where the incision will be) to decrease the risk of blood clots and to decrease the time it takes for me to recover. I have always been large, and after the birth of my daughter 4 yrs ago, it has been extra hard to trim down. There is only so much "baked chicken and salad" that I can eat. I really need some ideas that go along with my aerobics, ab and walking workouts and will keep things interesting and flavorful.
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Nov 14, 2008 7:35 AM
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>I am 55 and in the past 3 months have lost 16lbs and over 9inches.
My question is how often and how much protein should one eat when working out 3 to 4 times a week?
It depends on many things, including age, weight, level and type of activity, medical history, etc... The best way to figure out what your protein needs are, is to see a Registered Dietitian (find one at www.eatright.org) who can help. You could go to www.mypyramid.gov for a general calculation, but it will not take medical history, type of exercise into account. General guidelines recommend 0.8g per kg of body weight, but that number can vary based on the items I mentioned above.
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Nov 13, 2008 5:20 PM
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I've had four children and the loose skin is part of being a mother. The doctor told me the extent of the skin going back depends on heredity and age -- and time. Toning up makes it a little better but, short of surgery, you will never go back to what you were before.
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Nov 13, 2008 2:43 PM
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I have had two babies, both weighed over 8 lbs. One was natural and one was c-section. I have lost all of my baby weight, but I am still about 25 lbs.+ overweight. Is there anyway except surgery to tone up my abs? I hate the looks of my stomach. I have stretch marks and extra skin...help!
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Nov 13, 2008 9:06 AM
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Toning up all over is what I'm looking to do after losing 21 pounds and 20 more to go......
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Nov 9, 2008 10:32 AM
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I am working hard to tone my abs and arms and the rest of my body. I am 55 and in the past 3 months have lost 16lbs and over 9inches.
My question is how often and how much protein should one eat when working out 3 to 4 times a week?
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