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Does anyone have any tips to help me stick to my diet while keeping my husband from starving?

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I have been married almost a year to a man with an incredibly fast metabolism. He recently got a new job working 12 or so hours a day. His job is physically demanding so he is usually very hungry when he comes home. I love cooking for him, and I make him hearty meals.

Now the problem…
Before we were married I was able to stick to a pretty restrictive and healthy diet that allowed me to keep my extra weight off. (I struggled with my weight years ago.) Now that I am married I cook heartier meals and we have food around I never would have eaten before. I have gained nearly ten pounds, and I don’t want to gain more. Ideally I would lose what I’ve gained.

We have very different needs as far as quantity, and I know I should work on portion control.

I am looking for some good, practical tips to help me keep from gaining more without making my husband suffer.

My question again was about diet cooking tips and there have been some great answers

Will the master cleanse work faster?

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I am a 6’0" 18 year old female with a fast metabolism. I was wondering if the master cleanse would work faster for me since it speeds up your metabolism ( and mine is already fast). Why am I doing the cleanse then, because I need to lose a quick 10lbs for my interview with a modeling agency.

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Weight Loss?

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Any suggestions for weight loss, yes exercise and eating right, but I mean more like a small extra thing to do, such as some kind of food or something that would help accelerate metabolism?

My question again was about weight loss and there have been some great answers

What fruits and veggies are good for promoting weight loss?

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I have been researching something called the "Acai berry" but i do not know where to get anything with the acai berry in it. So i was wondering, what are good fruits and vegetables that promote weight loss and metabolism. Please and thank you!

My question again was about weight loss and there have been some great answers

How do (some) women over 40 stay so thin?

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Why is it so hard to lose belly fat after 40? I can’t stand having a pooch and I miss my tiny little waistline! Yes I’m sure a little of it is metabolism, because I don’t have time to be as active as I used to, so 25 lbs crept on on me during my late 30′s. So I’ve been working out since January (New Years Resolution) I use my treadmill and some aerobic DVD’s almost daily. On the week-ends I do yard work, I go bike riding and stay in motion.. I try to eat between 1,000 -1,200 calories a day; I’ve cut out fast foods, cokes, sweets and reduced my carbs. So why has it taken me 9 months to lose 10 measly pounds? It’s so frustrating! I used to have such a cute figure! But I still seem "thick" in the middle and seeing myself from the side-view is gross! I can’t lose the gut no matter how many sit ups, push ups, squats, fat-burning I can fit into a day. Urgh! I see other women who are my age but they look so thin how do they do it??? I literally hate wearing jeans anymore because they’re all low-rise which means I have an unsightly roll hanging over the top. I’m not ready to look like a middle aged woman but my body is fighting me! What should I do?….

My question again was about fit over 40 and there have been some great answers

Hi, I need to lose about 40 lbs.. (disturbing gut I've developed over the years thanks to Big Macs and..?

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Whoppers).. I’m not working now and I do belong to a gym…I know I need to up the ante on my cardio… what do you recommend for me to do and also, how much time I should put in per fat burning exercise,, my gym has available elliptical trainers and treadmills, and I’m open to outdoor runs too..this is important because presently I can’t fit into my suit pants, which is not good, since I’m looking forward to upcoming job interviews (whenever I get a call to come in and talk from a prospective employer, one of these days…still waiting) and I literally can’t afford to buy another suit. Your feedback is welcome.. also, I’m also looking for natural foods to munch on , which either burn fat or pumps up one’s metabolism level.. your suggestions on this, are also welcome.

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when your on the atkins diet. Should you eat a lot of meals without carbs during the day. Or just 1 or 2 meals

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When on any other diet it is recomended that you eat 4-5 small meals a day. This is to keep your metabolism going constantly. But when on the atkins diet should you limit your meals to maybe 1-2 a day to eat up your stored carbohydrates? If anybody knows from experience I would welcome the feedback.

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How many hours (or days) should I fast to have detoxification?

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I am wanting to fast for a certain time period, but I need to know how long. I don’t want to lose weight because I am the right size. I also don’t want to slow down my metabolism because I do work out (weight lift) 5 out of 7 days weekly. I just want to detoxify my lungs, colon, and organs (basically my whole body), but not lose weight or decrease my metabolism. The way to put this is I want to feel my body more alive and well.

My question again was about detoxification and there have been some great answers

For how long is it safe to do Atkins diet?

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I’ve started my Atkins diet late May of this year, and I’ve already lost approximately 20 Ibs, I am still doing the same diet until now. I noticed that the weight loss is slowing down (maybe because I was only losing water weight in the beginning), now I started taking Hydroxycut 4.5 to boost up my metabolism. I moderately workout every night before I go to bed, I feel like im not losing weight anymore but skin is getting firmer, is it because I am gaining muscle mass? My goal is to lose 30 lbs by September, will I make it?
I JUST WANT TO ADD THAT NOT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE TIME IN A DAY TO REALLY SPEND HOURS WORKING OUT,AND ITS NOT ABOUT BEING "LAZY", I HATE IT WHEN "SOME" PEOPLE HERE MAKE IRRELEVANT COMMENTS THAT WHEN YOU’RE NOT GETTING "INTENSE" WORKING OUT, YOU ARE CLASSIFIED AS LAZY!

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What weight loss supplements would you suggest?

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I’ve decided to lose about 50 lbs by the time the summer is over and so far I’m making great progress. I started my diet a little over a month ago and have already lost 14 lbs. I joined the gym. I go at least 4 times a week. Usually every day though unless another plan interrupts my schedule. I am watching what I eat. I have cut my calories significantly and even started keeping a food diary, in which i also keep track of my exercise. I bought a pedometer and count me steps, basically I’ve improved my way tremendously since the year started. My question now is in regards to those infamous "weight loss pills". I would like to add something to increase my energy, boost my metabolism, and just speed up the process. I am kind of in a hurry because I am planning a vacation and would like to possibly complete this before my initial plan. But how can you trust anything out there, really? Has anyone taken anything that they were satisfied with? Or does anybody have any tips in general?
I tried the Slimquick, I even tried TrimSpa, but stopped taking them soon after. Trimspa still sits in my closet i took like 4 of them. Slimquick i used a whole bottle of, bought another one, went through half and then stopped because i wasn’t sure if they would interact with medications that i started taking at the time. I can say i was pretty satisfied with the results slimquick gave me. Still I would like to see what other options I have. The cost is also a concern, simply because I’m not rich and can’t afford to spend 0/month on weight loss pills. A friend of mine [body builder] swears by Hydroxycut. But not many other people I talked to recommended it, so any suggestions?

My question again was about weight loss and there have been some great answers