i have a 2 1/2 year old and a 2 month old and i watch my 18month old neice mon thru friday 8 to530. i eat a very healthy diet of lots of whole grains, fresh fruit and veggies and i work out 2 hours a day. i also work from home and go into my office from about 530 to 930 a couple times a week. my 2 month old sleeps very well at night only gets up 1 to 2 times but m 2 1/2 year old just moved to a toddler bed and his whole sleep schedule is messed up. I cant get him to stay in his room and nap and its very difficult to get him to bed and some nights he will get up at 3am for no reason and be up for the day. my husband is a sheriff and works the night shift 6 days a week so i am alone with the kids at night. i normally go to the gym at from 1 to 3 when my husband gets up but i want to start going right when he gets home at 6am. i used to do this before our daughter was born and i felt better and more energetic through out the days. I now feel sluggish and have migranes everyday from lack of sleep and energy.

any suggestions or something i can take to have more energy while also being a breastfeeding mom?
isnt coffee bad while breastfeeding?
well im do not like coffee anyways i ususally drink caffeine free hot tea or green tea and i try to stay away from pop but i occasionally have it. so maybe i will try caffeinated tea

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Breakfast :
– 1 Cup Oatmeal
– 1 Piece of Orange
– 2 & 3/4 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1 Pickle
– 1 cup of Green Tea

Lunch :
– 1 Cup of Cooked Pasta
– 1 Tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese
– 1 Cup of Milk

Snack :
– 1/2 of a Peanut Butter Sandwich ,
made with Wheat Bread .
– 2 Cups of Water

Dinner :
– 2 Cups of my Veggie Stir-fry ,
made with eggplant, mushrooms,
red bellpepper, olive oil, and
jalapeno for taste .
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 2 Cups of Green Tea

Breakfast :
– 2 Scrambled Eggs , with some
onion powder and salt .
– 1 Piece of Toast
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1 Piece of Banana
– 1 Cup of Green Tea

Lunch :
– 1/2 Cups of Green Peas
– 1 Cup of Pasta
– 1/2 Cup of Tomato Sauce
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1 Piece of Apple
– 1 Cup of Milk

Dinner :
– 2 Cups of Mashed Cauliflower,
made with Cauliflower, milk,
butter . Seasoned with Salt, and
pepper . Then Pureed .
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1 Carrot
– 1 Cup of Water

Breakfast :
– 2 Cups of Special K Cereal
– 1 1/2 Cups of Milk
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1/2 of A Peanut Butter Sandwich
– 2 Cups of Green Tea

Lunch :
– 1 Sauteed Potato , made with olive
oil . First boiled until semi – tender,
then drained . Then Sauteed .
– 1 Cup of Sauteed Green Beens ,
made with olive oil .
– 2 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 1 Cup of Salad , made with Romaine
Lettuce, canned corn, purple cabbage,
Carrots, and Spinach .
– 2 Cups of Water

Dinner :
– 2 Cups of Fresh Fruit Salad, made
with Apples, Bananas, and Orange
Juice .
– 3 Cups of Water

Snack :
– 2 Cups of Green Tea

Exercise :
– 3 Hours of Dancing , to some teen music .
– 50 Reps (5lb)
– 10 Reps (10lb)
– 300 Jump Roping Reps
– 50 Jumping Jacks
I’m a vegetarian so I’ll be adding nuts if I see them .
I’m 13 .

I weigh 170 , and I am 5′1 .
I know I am obese, but I want to change for my health .
How much will I lose without the 3 hours of dancing .

Or without any exercise .

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Hi.

I’m a 22-year-old female and I’m looking for some diet tips or natural remedies to keep lethargy (and stress-related swollen glands, which I’m prone to) at bay, or to get rid of existing moderate fatigue, like I have now.

I’m coping okay right now, but I just started a new, very active and pretty stressful sales job two weeks ago, after being unemployed since last December. I’m really determined not to get sick again like I have in previous full-time jobs.

I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 this year, and have been medicated with Lithium for about two months. It’s been pretty effective, although one of the common side effects is fatigue. I was just bumming around when I started it, so perhaps I didn’t notice it so much, but it could be more prominent now that I’m working in a fast-paced job.

My diet is generally very good. Low-fat as I’m trying to lose a few kilos. I’m 168cm and about 67kg, so I’m in the healthy weight range, but I’d mostly like to tone up and lose a little excess fat. Also, low in added sugar and salt, especially salt because of my meds. I mostly avoid bread and pasta in favour of rice and polenta. Dairy-free because I find dairy aggravates my asthma. No. 1 protein is fish and low-salt baked beans (my typical breakfast), but I try to eat red meat a few times a week, plus some occasional chicken etc. Daily, I typically eat kiwi and orange, then various green vegies, carrots, cauli, and I regularly eat seaweed with sushi hand rolls.

I take these daily supplements: Blackmores Bio-C, and Nature’s Own Women’s Multi-V and Fish Oil capsules. Any other suggestions? (I’m in Australia, so brands may vary, but I can look up equivalents.)

My main vice is coffee. Before working I could go without, or only have one weak short black some days. Now I drink 2-5 coffees (black or soy) each working day, and sometimes Coke, but I try hard to avoid that. Trying to replace some coffee with Korean green tea, but it doesn’t give me that lift I need. Ideally, I’d be feeling naturally energetic enough to not need so much coffee. Just don’t know how to get there.

I try to only drink 2-3 times a week, and mostly only 1 or 2 drinks per session. Beer, white wine or bourbon and Coke. I think I’m doing okay on that front.

Exercise: The month before I started work I was getting up to a good level of fitness, with long distance runs followed by sit-ups/push-ups/plank/etc. 4-6 times a week. Now that I’m working, it’s more like once or twice.

I generally sleep well, but even after sleeping in 2-3 days in a row (like now for Easter long weekend) I still feel lethargic and grumpy. So, any suggestions for my lifestyle or diet? I know my diet’s pretty good, but are there any super foods or nutritional combos people swear by to survive busy working weeks?

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I’m 5′5 and 140 lbs… wanting to lose 20 lbs.

Breakfast: 160 cal yogart (just ate)

Snack: 2 Whole Grain Wasa Crackers 80 cal. and 120 cal. Cheese Stick

Lunch: Catered Salad… Has Grilled Chicken, Cherry Tomatos, letucce, red peppers…

Snack: 2 Light Rye Wasa Crackers 60 cal. and Motts Carmel Apple Cider 80 cal.

Dinner: Subway Veggie Delight and half a baked Chicken breast

Lots of Sparkling water, water, Green Tea….

I’m briskly walking 30 min with my big dog about 1 1/2 hours before dinner.

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I’ve been a dancer for years, and my abs are pretty toned. I take dance 3 times a week (cardio) and I do ab (and other) exercises. I’m 15 and 108 lbs, 5′4", and thin. Except my stomach. I want it to look naturally flat so i don’t want to like overload on ab exercises. I am on a good diet, I don’t ever have soda or fast food or super unhealthy, sugary, fattening foods. I also drink green tea 2 times a day. What am I doing wrong??? I hate feeling sooo self conscious in tight shirts, and it makes me really upset that I’m working so hard for a flat stomach, but it’s not working!! =( What should I do?

PLEASE help
lol I do not have a six pack. my abs are strong but deff not a six pack haha. and my knees are kind of bad already, and running will make them worse =(

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i have SUPER slow metabolism. now im having 3-5 cups of green tea a day.60 calorie yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast. i LOVE almonds. but im trying to only have 5-10 a day because its 7 calories a nut! but is that enough for it to boost my metabolism by a little? im trying to have a lot of foods that boost metabolism now.

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im not trying to lose weight or anything, just stay healthy. so is this a healthy and balanced meal plan??

Breakfast: a bowl of vanilla honey almond instant oatmeal with some papaya and a cup of green tea

Snack: some almonds

Lunch: an omelet made with three egg whites, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fat free cheddar, with a fat-free yogurt and some whole wheat crackers

Snack: an apple

Dinner: grilled chicken breast and veggie kabobs with bbq sauce and a salad

Desert: small piece of pure dark chocolate

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I weigh 10 stone and want to be 7 stone.
I have a 26 inch waist and 36 inch hips and a 34 inch chest.
I am 15 and I am a part time model but when I’m 16 in January I want to go full time. So by then I need the following: 24 inch waist, 34 inch hips, 34 inch chest<< at the maximum! and I want to weigh 7 stone!

What exercises should I do and what should I eat?
If I also take 5 green tea tablets and drink 5 cups of green tea a day + the excercise and food will this help even more?
And also what is cardio?

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I’m 14, and I’m trying to eat healthier and maybe lose a little bit of weight. I’m not counting calories or obsessing; I just want to focus on being healthy and exercising more. Do you think this sounds like a healthy (general) meal plan?
Breakfast: a bowl of Puffins (it’s this low fat, all natural cereal from Trader Joe’s) with 1% milk and a banana.
Lunch: either a chicken Caesar salad with milk (if I buy from the school cafeteria) or, if I take from home: a chicken/turkey (either one) and veggie (lettuce, shredded carrots, tomatoes, red peppers…whatever) wrap (whole wheat wrap) with milk and an apple.
Snack: (after school) two clementines and a cup of green tea with milk.
Dinner: My mom is a really great cook, and she makes healthy food. We usually have things like whole wheat bread, brown rice, salmon, chicken, veggies, etc.

So, that’s kind of a general meal plan. Do you think it sounds healthy and how can I improve it? All suggestions would be welcome. Thank you =)
Sorry if all the parentheses notes are distracting…

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Also Green Tea diet pills. Do any of these work?

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Okay, I have more fat around my middle, butt and thighs, but my arms and calfs and feet and upper body is super thin. How can I balance out? my eating habits aren’t that good. I only eat usually once a day, around 5. But i don’t eat grease or fried foods. Also, I don’t drink pop, only juice and water, and green tea. which exercise routine is the best for me? Should I run or walk? Is brisk walking just as effective as jogging?

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Ok I’m going to daytona next weekend and I know my weight is fine (I’m 12, 4′7 and weigh 81 lbs) but I want to maintain it for Daytona. Here is my meal plan…Rate it? Is it healthy? I’m open to any ideas!
Breakfast-
Bowl of grape nuts (whole milk) or Cheese omelet(American cheese)
With Apple or 2 slices of toast and glass of orange juice

AM snack- 2 tbsp of ranch veggie dip and 10 whole wheat crackers With green tea (one of those things you put in the water bottle-10 cals)

Lunch- Italian style wedding soup, 5 saltine crackers and a small salad (teaspoon italian dressing). Green tea to drink.

PM snack- Half a baked potato (no toppings) and a chopped apple

Dinner- Whatever mom cooks but tonight – Steamed veggies, steak, salad and slice of bread (Coke possibly or green tea)

Pm snack(if hungry)- 15 pretzels with a teapoon of ranch veggie dip (no drink)

What do you think? Thanks!
Oh! I forgot excercise! Well I plan to walk 30 min, do 100 sits ups and some of the other basics daily.

I’ll also reduce some of the snacks.

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I ordered Hoodia Gordonii Plus after reading rave reviews about it. It doesn’t work. I am sending back for a rhe bottle says 400 mg per serving. A serving is 2 capsules so it seems to only be 200mg per pill. Also, it makes me feel a little jittery after I take it. Could that be from the Green Tea Leaf Extract ?

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I’ve been eating super healthy – my body feels wonderful. BUT, I really want to eat cookies for breakfast. I just finished some oatmeal and green tea. Should I give in, or should I keep on the straight and narrow (food wise)?

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Is it unhealthy to drink Lipton Green Tea w/ citrus? I really like the taste and all, but I heard that it’s unhealthy for you? Also, are foods like bread and pasta bad because of carbohydrates? Why are carbs so bad? I always thought bread was super healthy but nowadays people are avoiding bread and pasta. Why? :(

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I’m 50 pounds overweight and looking for an easy way to get a six-pack. I was thinking about taking a diet pill with my morning bowl of Cap’n Crunch with whole milk; ordering a Diet Coke instead of regular Coke with my afternoon Big Mac Super Value Meal; then after my usual dinner of fried food, salt, cheese, and buttered bread, I’ll have a cup of green tea while I sit on the couch and watch TV all night munching on a family-size bag of Doritos.

I don’t have time to workout and the gym is over ½ mile away, so I was thinking about buying a sauna belt from an infomercial.

How much weight do you think I’ll lose?

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I want to lose about 50-100 pounds over the winter holiday
I have been drinking Titles Green Tea Non cafanated with all natural Honey, some people say that makes you lose weight. Also I want to start doing 30 minutes of DDR Supernova a day.
What kind of super foods could I eat to lose weight?
What could I do to shed off those extra pounds

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I read on the internet (yahoo actually) and have heard about super-foods. Foods that help you lose weight by speeding up your metabolism, ect.

Are they’re really foods like this?

If so what are they?
Can someone give as many as they can find?
or a link would be fine i guess, but if ur gonna put up a link put up at least 2 or 3 please?

Also what does Green tea do for the body? I know it has anti oxidents, but what does that do for the body?

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I would really like to start drinking more green tea but the stuff in the super markets is all old and has been sitting on a shelf for probably a year making it bitter and loseing most of the benifits I want from it. I have checked out a few websites that ship right from China but it is outrageously expensive. I have a local asian food market in town and they don’t carry any either. Are there any reasonable green tea websites?

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I’m doing a 5 day fast of nothing but water and green tea, and then after I’ll only have raw fruits and veggies with roasted unsalted nuts, green tea and fresh fruit and veg juice. Has anyone else done this diet? From what I’ve read it’s healthy, fast, and something I can do potentially for the rest of my life, and I’m not looking to get talked out of it. I just want to hear other peoples experiences with it. Also, I know I’m going to cheat by allowing coffee with non-dairy creamer and Stevia (or Splenda), will this totally throw things out of whack? I know at least initially, I’m going to need my coffee, it’s my one concession. Thanks.
I won’t be having the coffee coffee during the fast.

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