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I have food allergies. I cannot eat any fruit,steamed veggies,soy,no salad & nothing organic. What can I eat to help with weight loss?

Help i'm starting out and don't know where to begin. I.m 37 and weigh 250 and I hate it! I already have thyriod problems and other issues and the sad thing is that I have a 15yr that is n worst condition at 265 HELP where do I begin

I had a baby 7 months ago and am trying to lose about 15 pounds. I have tried to do pilates during the week since being pregnant. I guess I was able to do it at least 2 times a week if not more. Now I have been doing cardio and weight training for about a month now and have not lost weight yet. I went back to the weight I was before I was pregnant just through breast feeding. I have stopped breastfeeding a month ago. I have not put anymore weight on, but I have not lost any. I am 125 and 5'5 and 26 years old. I would like to get back to the weight I was when I got married, which was 4 years ago, 110. Am I being unreasonable on my goal? And what am I doing wrong?

HELLO DR IAN ,
MY NAME IS PATRICIA I HAVE KNOW IDEA ON DIETING OR KEEPING N SHAPE MY BIGGEST PROBLEM IS KEEPING MY SELF INTERESTING IN DIETING .
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE HELP HELP HELP ME.

Dr. Ian please tell me what exercise will help me to lose the upper upper inner thighs, which seems a lot harder to lose than the outer thighs. Also how can a person get rid of all the dimple and cellulite effect around the inner and outer thigh area. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Dr. Ian, I noticed that under "Meats", Fish or other seafood were not included. What Fish and seafood is considered healthy and how much should one eat?

I have been exercising at least 4 days a week with 45 mins of cardio and some free weights for a half an hour. I realized that I have gained 3 pounds since I started on June 1st. I have changed my eating habits also. Is there anything else I can do before I get discourage.

Can the members of my program join as a group?

Dr. Ian, I've just recently signed up for this challenge and had a question. I'm trying to kick the soda habit ( coca cola is my drink of choice) and so i have started drinking the coke zero & sprite zero drinks. Is there any hidden harm calorie or sodium in these type of beverages. Any additional information would be great thanks.

I thank God for Dr.Ian Smith so much for this challenge to take place.I 32 yrs. old and never thought that I would have to lose 80lbs. I was never overweight growing up, but like many others life,stress, and dreppession showed up not in my emotions or even on the fake smile I placed upon my face, but it revealed itself on my body with ever pound I gained. I read about Dr. Ian Smith and how he watched what his mother had to go through with having diabetes type 2. I do not that to happen with my children with me.This is why I am ready to be part of this challenge and have my numbers(weight lost) posted with the rest of my brothers and sister. I am happy and proud to be part of something that will change the rest of my life and my family's. THANK YOU

I have a question...I have a hyperactive thyroid and find it harder and harder to lose weight any suggestions?

Dear Dr. Ian

My name is Jawharah and I'm from New Jersey and i saw the advertisement on TV.And i am very interested in taking this challenge, i have been overweight all of my life. Im very young and i think that it is time for a change in my life for the better because i understand that its not healthy and it can take many years off my life im 260lbs 4'11 thats considered obese im really tryin g.

PS thank you for listening

I am 27 and I have 2 kids. One is 5 and the other 9 months. I am employeed full-time and I am a full-time mom and wife. I find it hard to find time. My 5 year old and my husband are quite picky eaters and I have to admit so am I. It is hard for me to eat a left over but yet to cook everyday is a challenge. I wonder what I can do in this situation. Please Help. I need encouragement.

I have been working out almost everyday, but I am gaining weight instead of losing weight. I know that lifting weights can cause a weight gain so I need some suggestions on losing pounds. I have though went down a size in clothing, but I am gaining weight.

hi dr. ian, i'm very new to the challenge and what i want to know is basically how do you stay on the right track? i've been on diets basically all my life and i know, my story is no different from other stories, but, i can loose weight and exercise then i loose that drive and i start to gain and gain and gain. it doesn't stop until i put back on all the weight i've loss or more. please help! i don't want to have to go thru another weightloss show down and come up losing the battle...

Dear Dr. Ian,

I am interested in starting your plan myself and some co-workers. I have a very serious question about the breakfast, I can not do eggs and milk, so what would I be able to substitute, for those two items? For some reason I can't no stand the smell of either it makes me puke. Please help! Thank you!

I am so excited because a few months ago I tried Weight Watchers and it did not work for me. I only lost a total of 2lbs over the course of 10 weeks. I started the Extreme Fat Smash diet on 5/28 (yes the holiday), and as of today I have already lost 5lbs. Oh, and to mention that I am on Coreg and one of the side affects is weight gain. I am focused and I am in the mindset for losing. Not to mention following the meal plans are soooo easy to do.

Start Weight 5/28 188.8
As of 6/7 183.2 and counting.
Height 5 2.5

I have started walking 5 days a week on my lunch break. The first week, I lost weight. Now, it seems I have been gaining weight but, my clothes are getting looser. How can this be when I am exercising? Also, I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to eat on a daily basis. I don't think I am eating enough, although, I am not hungry.

Dr. Smith,

I take Predsinone, 5mg a day and since beginning it back in December 2006 I have gained over 40 pounds to grow to my current weight 258. I was on a diet, but that went to hell when I started the steroids; and can't seem to shake these pounds. I have severe Asthma and take an inhaled steriod as several other mediciations.
Also, I have high blood pressure and take two medications with that. I also take a Synthroid because my thyroid was removed. My doctor keeps telling me to lose the weight and I keep trying and he keeps renewing my prescription for Predsinone.

What can I do to lose this weight and exercise without bringing on an asthma attack.

Annb58

Dr. Ian, for so long I had a problem with my weight. For years I've tried different diet programs and I will resort back to my same eating habits. It wasn't until I start watching celebrity fit club last year when I decided to lose weight. I had a gym membership which I really did use often until this year. I read your book "Smash the Fat" and I finally got a good foundation on what I need to do. I had to prepare myself mentally before I could start on any weight loss regime. April 20th of this year is when I really start working on correcting my eating habits and began exercising. I really what to live longer for my children. My father passed away on April 10th from colon cancer and my grandmother passed away in May from diabetes, and this is my wake up call to do something right for my health. I have lost a total of fifteen pounds so far. I keep a food journal and I workout 4 times a week. I eat whole grain foods and increased my vegetable and fruit intake. I must say that I'm starting to believe in myself more and I feel good about myself. I just want to say thank you for being there. I just signed up today for the challenge and I look forward to losing more weight and living a healthier life.

I joined today. Here's my situation, I'm a 37 yr old "big girl" who is just exiting her first trimester with her first child. I lost a considerable amount of weight before this event but still a "big girl" nonetheless. I am afraid to gain all of the weight back and then some. This wouldn't be good for me physically and unfair to my child who deserves to have a healthy mother that can chase and play with them. What is a healthy way to execute this? Suggestions please.

we can start a support group online in one of the bet chat rooms are we can email each other
i am in ft.worth

I read about the challenge in the June issue of Essence Magazine. I was so excited that I could not wait to log on to the site and sign up. This is just the motivation that I needed. It is time for us to get fit and start saving ourselves. Thank You Dr.Ian

HI,DR.IAN,
i'm 42 years old with two children, major health issues.diabetes,highblood pressure,hypothryroid,and sleep apnea.i've tried everything,now my dr. is saying to have the surgery.i don't want that.my weight is at 302lbs.the highest i've ever been.help me please.i watch celebrity fit club and wish i could be on that.what can i do to change my life for me and my children.i want to be around for them, healthy and able to enjoy them.
GOD BLESS YOU
AND ME

every time you turn on the t.v you see somthing,negative about blacks what we
are,and what we arent doing well this is a young black man that is doing somthing good'
why isnt all the fast food and the big business man getting behind him. why dont i hear about it on the abc-nbc and more about on bet which is a black news center this is big i have lost ten pounds in less then a month,thank you Dr.Ian and state farm

Hello, Dr Ian

I walk at least three days a week. I walk for about 4 or five mile within an hour. I have a small waist. My problem are my hips and thighs. I really don't have time to eat breakfast. I will drink decaffeinated coffee with splenda. What can i do.

I started eating right and exercising about four months ago. I have lost 30 pounds and still have a ways to go. I watch celebrity fit club all the time, it inspires me. I want to lose a total of 100 pounds and breakfast is my problem. I read your one minute breakfasts but I don't like oatmeal or yogurt. What else is good? Is cheerios ok?

thought this would help those of you questioning whether you can join

Is the program exclusive to African Americans?
The Challenge is open to anyone who wants to participate. Being overweight is a problem that impacts everyone, and it is putting more than 135 million Americans at increased risk of life-threatening but preventable illness.

HELLO
I STARTED TODAY AND MY PROBLEM IS THAT I AM BOARDER LINE DIABETIC I AM READY TO LOSS THIS WEIGHT AND NEVER REGAIN IT. MY PROBLEM IS THE OATMEAL FOR BREAKFAST. MY DR SAID THAT I NEED TO EAT THE OLD FASHION OATMEAL HOWEVER THAT HAS PROVEN TO BE SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY HARD FOR ME I NOTICED THAT YOU SD INSTANT OATMEAL...CAN THAT WORK FOR ME??? I AM A BREAKFAST EATER AND THAT WOULD REALLY WORK GREAT FOR ME SINCE I JUST STARTED LIKING OATMEAL AT AGE 51.... HELPPPPPPP ME PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE.........

I had a baby 7 months ago. I gained between 50-60 lbs while pregnant. I'm 5'1 and my starting weight was 112 lbs. I weigh 138 lbs right now. What can I do to get rid of this post baby weight? I don't like to be hungry, so what are my options? I work out when I can, but I'm not seeing results. My main areas of interest are my legs, my stomach, and my arms. I dfo teh trendmill 35 minutes a day with inclines, weights, and resistance machines. What else can I do?

i dont belive that it is a race thing but we as
black are more at risk for heart disease and
diabetes

Hello, Dr. Ian. i started the program on 6/2/07 reporting 6"2 265lbs on 6/3/07 i stated that i was 271. The graph said i lost wieght 6lbs to be exact. I've been walking a mile a-day about 45 to 55-mins. How could i have lost when the scale said i've gained.

My most weight is in my stomach. I have had three different types of surgery on my stomach and have a lot of fat there will this diet help me lost most of it because I'm not big anywhere else.

Read the FAQ. Anyone can join.

I do not think you have to be black to participate. Go to the FAQ's and you can read more. I think this challenge invites everyone.

I thought the TV commercial was pretty cool and logged on the site to get some info to send my friend. Then I realised you had to be black. Weird...

I'm white, can I do it too?

It is day two and so far so good, but I need to know what fast foods if any that I can eat even if in small portions.

Please Help ASAP.

Thanks,

Linda P.

I need some help because I have thyroid that make you gain weight. Can you help please