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*diets.....*? this is a dumb question but i just HAVE to know. are teens )ages 12-15) supposed to be on diets? i hear both sides, one thats its ok to be on a diet as long as you get enough nutrition, and others say you're not because it'll mess up your growth. all i wanna be is skinny but my mom says i dont need to lose weight (long long long story short, i was bulimic. i loss wieght but i wasnt really, just looked leaner and more toned) and so yes, are "growing bodies" alright to be on diets???

What are some diets for a a lactose intolerant vegetarian? I've been having a lot of stomach pains for about 3 years now and I never noticed a pattern in it. Well I've finally found it. After I eat or drink a dairy product my stomach hurts. But I'm also a vegetarian. What are some foods I can eat and some diets to lose and keep the weight off?

What are the best and fastest exercises and diets to reduce belly fat and to shrink the waistline? I am trying to reduce inches off of my belly and sides, and I need to know what are the most effective exercise methods and diets that work. I'm not trying to loose weight, Im just trying to tone my midsection. If anyone knows of anyways that have PERSONALLY worked, then it would be most helpful. Thanks!

What diets have actually worked for you? I'm a firm believer in not just dieting but creating a healthy lifestyle, something that a person can stick to. With that being said, what diets have worked for you? Have you stuck to them and made them apart of your lifestyle or did you just diet short term?

What are the diets of peasants and nobles during Medieval times? Compare their diets (everyday food), the nobles and the peasants. what did the two different classes eat? Describe table manners and customs regarding eating and dining. Please attach a source!

What sortof exercises and diets do models do to get in shape? what kind of exercises do they do to look the way they do? do they just exercise and not really eat much? and what do their diets consist of?

Are vet prescription diets good for my dog? Why are prescription diets for dogs considered to be so brilliant, whilst I am not given a prescription diet which is completely 'balanced' for my own health condition? If I were a dog with Additon's Disease, I would be offered Hills ID, and my owner would be told that it would help with my condition. Because I am human, there is no such thing as a 'balanced' prescription diet. Does anyone have any ideas why this is so?

What is the fastest way to lose weight without fasting or crash diets? Need to lose weight! After I hit age 30, I can't seem to lose weight. I have changed the way I eat, have gone walking and running and I don't seem to being losing anything. Need helpful advice. I don't want to do any crash diets or pills. Please help!

Can a hamster have sugar in their diets? To be more specific, in some diets in certain brand food they include sugar in the ingredients. Does anyone know how this affects hamsters? I've done my google searching, and to my surprise I didn't find much information. The specific brand is Hutch Klub Food - Hamster & Gerbil- 2 lb. They didn't specify how much sugar is in the mix.

What is the one thing that all diets that work have in common? No matter how you slice it - the one thing that all diets have that work - everything from Atkins to South Beach -- is calorie reduction. All these "diets" are just tricks to get you to eat less. Sure, the Atkins has a metabolic effect by lowering carb intake, but everyone I know who has tried Atkins has ALSO reduced their calories (even if they didn't do it consciously). They find themselves ordering the steak dinner at a restaurant and discarding the baked potato. Well, that jumbo backed potato has several hundred calories. If you eat your steak, green vegetable, and a soup, but skipped the potato - what have you done? Reduced calories! With all these juice diets and soup diets -- weight watchers -- and all the rest -- add them up! People doing these things are eating less! People! Eat less and eat right! That's the way to do it. Don't do Atkins or juice diets. Don't starve yourself. Take in 500 calories a day less than you burn, and you WILL lose weight.

Are their any diets that follow the food pyramid at least almost perfectly? I am not fat. I am a skinny teenager who doesn't want to become a fat adult. It has happened to a lot of people in my family and I don't want to be like them. I don't want to go on a hardcore diet I just think that maybe I am eating to much junk food because I am eating a lot. I still want to be able to get the sweets and other good foods I like so do you know any diets that might work for me.

What are some good diets that really work? I need to lose like 20lbs and I just now and going to start working on that...so what are some diets that really work. And what are some good exercises for the hip, thighs and belly... Does running on a treadmill work those areas? How about some good work out videos? How about some free websites that can help me out

Know any really good fad diets? I know people say fad diets don't work, but there have to be a few that really do.

What are some good easy diets that actually work? Any personal experiences? Any websites? I am seeking a manageable diet in which I can eat my own food and manage it without it demanding a lot of my time. I have heard that the nutrisystem works but it is not my own food. Could I have some feedback on some diets and if you all have tried some and have before and after pictures it would be nice to see them. Also, give the time rates in which how long the diet took to work and to have an effect.

What are some popular diets that one would be able to write a compare-contrast paper about? I need to write a compare-contrast paper on two popular diets-- I was wanting do use Weight Watchers as one, but I can't decide on the second one. I want to choose something that is very strict with the food-- like nutrysystem or jenny craig. what are some other "interesting" diets? well, i wanted to do weight watchers becasue you can still eat whatever you want, but you're watching calories, fat and fiber to create points.... jenny craig food is loaded with salt and so restrictive.... when i went on weight watchers after i had my baby, my diet consisted of coke, twinkies, water and cereal, and i still lost 3 lbs in a week...... the key is moderation!!!!!

How do I lose weight really easily? Any recommendations on diets that could help? I really need to, but I want like easy-type of diets. Not those hard-core ones with rules and stuff. And without exercising please. Thanks...

Why do most diets seem to want you to avoid caffeine? Is it fattening? I'm just curious as to why most of the diets that I have been on in my life have wanted me to avoid caffeine. When I was on the Atkin's diet some years back it advocated avoiding caffeine. Now that I am trying out the "raw foods" diet, the guidlines to it advocate avoiding caffeine as well. Why is this? Is caffeine fattening? I can find no information to tell me that it is for a fact fattening available online, so I'm turning to you people for an answer. Thanks for the info!

What are some good diets and exercises that will make my stomach flat and possibly give me a 4-pack? What are some good diets and exercises that will make my stomach flat and possibly give me a 4-pack?

What are the really popular diets these days? Last year, I think it was south beach diet. I noticed that the buzz over that has gone down. what are the popular diets now?

What are some unique diets just to help lose lower belly weight? It is the weirdest thing like my ribs stick out yet i have fat under the belly button. What are some really unique and specific diets to target that area! It canjust be a unique diet to it doesnt have to target that area. Ps i excersize 5 times a week for a good three hours, like running and stuff.

what do you think about vegetarian diets? how do you feel about vegetarian diets? and why is it good for your health?

Hey do you guys know any good diets or list of foods to eat for someone trying to get in good shape? Hey, do you guys know any good diets for someone trying to get a rock hard, tight and good body. If you know any good links then that would also be highly appreciated also, thank you.

Do you feed your cat premade raw diets? I feed my pets mostly premade raw diets. I don't make my own because I just don't have the time. I do, however, like to provide a variety for them. Those of you who use premade raw diets, what are some of your favorite brands/formulas?

What are some good diets and excersizing methods to do at home that help you lose weight? I need heathy diets and excersizing methods to help women/teenage girls lose weight

Is Boot Camp a better way to get in shape than going through all those crazy diets? I've seen people go on diets and very very few work. But when I see someone come out of boot camp, whether 6, 8, 9, or 12 weeks they always come out more healthy than they did before. Is it true that boot camp is the best way to get into shape....and I know boot camp is supposed to get you ready for the real thing, just give me an honest answer.

Do detox diets really help you loose weight? I have heard that some detox diets can help you loose weight, because your colon can be blocked with rubbish and poisons (mostly from meat). Is this true?

Please tell me some fad diets that have actually worked for you? Only anwsers from people that have actually done the diets and they have worked. How hard were they? What do they involve? How much weight did you lose? and how fast did it work? Thank you in advance!

What are good diets for everyone who dreams to lose weight? What are good diets for everyone who dreams to lose weight?

Are there REALLY diets and exercise programs that can specifically target "belly fat"? I know there are many diets that - if followed - help you lose weight. But some diets say they will help you lose belly fat first. Do these diets really work for that?

When will people realize that low carb diets are not the answer to peoples weight problems? Low carb diets are intended for the athlete who has to lose significant amounts of weight in short periods of time: wrestlers, MMA fighters, boxers, body builders, etc. They are not meant to be a lifestyle choice. Suggesting these diets to the average person looking to lose a couple of pounds makes no sense as nearly all the weight lost in such a diet will be gained back ( I just fought saturday, weighed in at 185, and weigh close to 200 today). These are dead end diets. Look to balance your intake with strenuous exercise. Exercise and balanced nutrition is the key, not fad dieting.

What are good types of diets to try? I am jus tryin to look for a diet that is healthy what kinds of diets are pretty good diets to lose weight on.

Is there any special diets for someone with ulcerative colitis? Steriods, anti-inflamatories, anti-biotics (oral and rectally are not working). So I'm looking into special diets.

Do you feed your dog premade raw diets? I feed my pets mostly premade raw diets. I don't make my own because I just don't have the time. I do, however, like to provide a variety for them, though. Those of you who use premade raw diets, what are some of your favorite brands/formulas?

Know any good diets for me click for details? Anyone know any diets I can go on that isn't too costly? Like something that lets you eat frozen meals or eat out alot since I don't have time to cook and usually eat out or frozen food like south beach or schwans food. I need to lose 30 pounds please help. Also, any exercises to help go along with the diet to help me tone my stomach, legs, arms but especially my legs and stomach.

Diets.....? I'm 14 years old, Female, 5'4", and i weigh 135 pounds =[ I want to loose maybe 15-20 pounds. What diets work? The south beach diet looks nice, easy and simple. But i'm worried that it wouldn't work.! Anyone have a awesome, simple and easy diet for me to try??

How to lose weight while avoiding diets? I'm 14 yrs old. I'm not overweight, but I'd like to lose a couple pounds that I gained over the holidays. Anyone know of an inexpensive way to do this? (NO diets.)

Why is drinking a lot of water usually a part of slimming diets? I have been asked to drink 2 litres of water a day while on a diet for slimming. That is difficult. If I reduced the water would it affect the efficacy of the diet?

What diets work fast to get off 10 pounds for holidays? I have eaten too much this past month (holidays) and now I am almost five pounds overweight! I am petite so I want to have a bikini ready body by summer.. If anyone wants to answer this with a diet and a few exercises if it is Specific I will do it. ANy thoughts on this "Fatburners" do they help too? Is there a miracle one>???

What diets can make you loose at least 10 pounds without paying for a diet program? i have my graduation at the middle of may and its alrady april and i want to fit into a size 6 and im a size 8/9 right now! i hate my legs and my hips!! and i have like one roll of fat on my belly! i really need to loose weight and FAST!

What are some suggestions for food allowed on water restriction diets for CHF patients? My aunt's mother has CHF and is on a water restriction, low sodium, low fat, cumidin diet. So, her diet is fairly limited. Unfortunately, she has always loved to eat and now that she has been told that soup, fruit and anything that contains liquid is out, she is getting very depressed and doesn't want to eat at all. Does anyone have any suggestions for foods we can try?

What are negative effects of having ineffective diets ? for examples when people really don't have a good diets menu but they strictly follow their own diets, what are some bad effects (any) ?

Do low carb diets really work?How many carbs a day is considered a low carb diet? for example, if i where to keep up the low carb diet for about one month and then i start eating regular, will i gain more weight? or what are the "side effects" if i where to do this?

What are the best diets to lose weight quickly? I know I also have to excersize. I just joined the gym. I am looking to add a good diet to have better results quickly. Health reasons. Heart healthy suggestions a plus!

diets ??????????????????? im a 13 yr old grl and i need a good diet i cans stick to soo i wont look bad in a bathin suit need to lose40 pounds i m 5 foot and 132 pounds i will bike ride when it gets warmer for 40 min and i need somthing i can eat in school and no fad diets

How much time should I give my diet to work before I switch diets? I have been on my diet/exercise plan for two weeks. I alternate days for 30 mins of cardio and 30 mins of weight training. I am on a low-calorie diet with all five food groups represented. I have not lost any weight. How long should I give this routine before I try something else?

Do low carb diets work better than low calorie diets? What foods are considered low carb? What diet works the best? Explain and please give tips. Thanks.

Anyone have any diets that they have done that help them lose weight? I am 130.8 pounds and i have tried not eating but my parents got concerend so is there any good diets someone could talk to me about.

What are good diets to maintain lean muscle without increasing body fat? What would be good bicep and deltoid exercises.

What are some diets that are healthy, but also help you get back into shape? well, i had 1 knee surgery about last year, i had to quit all the activities that i had done. then right when i got back into doing the physical activities, i had another knee surgery one my other leg. I'm still not able to do the activities, but since the surgerys; i sorta got out of shape. what are some diets or things i can do to help me?

What are some really good diets that I can try? I want to loose up to 30 pounds.? I really want to loose serious weight [30 pounds] so tell me some good diets that have worked for u Thanks!

Is there any tips on good diets for type 1 diabetic teens? Like what is normal for carbs, calories, and all that stuff. I have to get in shape(the right way ) for softball. So any meal plans, or what is good for me would be a huge help.

What are the best books to read about homemade diets for dogs? I am already getting Dr. Pitcairn's Guide and Food Pets Die For, what are some other good books that are about or include a homemade diet for dogs?

Diets?????? I REALLY want to lose fat, especially around my arms and legs. What diets and exercises were sucessful to you?? How did you lose weight? How did you tone up?? What diets are there that are easy and actually WORK?? thanks!!

Diets????? Hey guys I've tried many diets-- they just aren't working for me. I need to lose at least 20 pounds... any good diets or tips? Thanks.

Is there evidence that diets based on blood type promote health? My neighbor is always going on about her diet based on blood type, which is supposed to make her arthritis better. I don't want to argue with her about it because she says she actually feels better, and she doesn't take Tylenol all the time now. However I read somewhere that the science behind the theory is pretty flimsy. I don't know much about it and I would like to know if any research has been done that supports it.

diets...........? anyone out there know any diets/ diet plan that will help lose weight quick? tnx

What are some good raw-diets I can start to feed my black lab puppy? what do i use,? how do i make it? how many meals a day? how large should the portions be?What are the benifits and non-benifits from a raw-diet? thanks

diets????????????????????? does anyone know websites where they have lists of diets

Diets........................? what are some good diets that you really loose weight on?????????????? i need to drop some pounds

Diets????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? I am a sad, overweight, 13 year old girl. I need some diets that are ok for me. I do exercise, but i tend to eat way more with out controlling myself. HELP ME!!!!!

diets?!?!?!?!? What are the healthiest diets, but help you lose weight???

Diets?!?!?!?!?!? I recently had a baby and ever since I had her I've been trying to loose the weight that I gained during the time I was pregnant. I lost most of my weight, but I still have some extra pounds on me. Does anyone recommend any healthy diets I can start?

Diets???????????? How many diets are out there that will/claim help you lose weight? Serious question, please give a source.

diets......? do u know of any websites where they show different diets to choose from to lose weight?

diets................? im starting a diet 2morrow any1 got any tips to help me stay on the diet and not cheat?

Diets????? Anyone tried a diet that worked for them. I would like to lost at least 30 Lbs.

Diets!?!?!? Need a diet that somebody has tryed and worked? I have a stionary bike for exercise! Want to lose 10 pounds more!

Diets???????????? i need a good diet that is free. i am 13 and over weight, but it doesnt look like i am. i wanna be able to wear a bikini by at least july!

diets............? what diet has worked the best for you? i guess i'm not really asking about a "diet," just what has worked for you...

diets......? I am not large in anyway but need to loose a bit more weight. My cousin is getting married & my ex boyfriend & I are going as a couple. My ex boyfriend says that I do not need to loose the weight & that I am perfect the way I am & do not need to loose the weight. A friend of mine is getting married in about 3 weeks & my cousin in two months. Any ideas of loosing the weight? I do gym & drink lots of water

diets..!!:)? lol ok here are the basics: im 14 (yay now only 4 years 'till i can movi out...) i weigh 200 lbs :( im 5'11 (lol tallllllllll) and i really wanna lose weigh in these areas: arms legs and my tummy :) so wtf do i do?! lol i love food i dont look fat cause of my height but believe me lol iam! and i need some exercise tips too and ways on not to give up hope! ok thanks in advance! (and no nasty comments u lil rascals lol) lol i spelt ''move'' wrong lol srry im sooo sleepy

diets???????? i'm a normal size. size 2 or 3. but i really would like to loose some weight. like 10 or 20 pounds. i need a quick way to loose it but not like buying anything.. so any suggestions thanks.

Diets??????? Some of the currently popular diests (atkins, south beach) severly limit or eliminate carbohydrates from the diest. However, carbohrdrates are the only energy source for neurons. How can the body supply glucose to your "brain cells" when there are no carbohydrates in your diest?

diets............? i've heard about juice fasts and stuff. but do they really work? otherwise what is a good way to lose weight? i usually can get a couple pounds off, but then i gain it all back. my weight seems to fluctuate every couple days. i usually tend to eat a ton on not so good days. i've tried a lot of stuff and they dont work for me, because i forget my lunch, or i dont have time to excercise because of all the work i have.

Diets!!!!!!!!!? What has worked for you? Serious answers only please. Also what keeps you motivated?

Diets.....? With the right amount of water intake as well as excersise....Are Lean Cusine's a good source of nutrition? Could I eat fruit & oatmeal for breakfast & one Lean Cusine for lunch & one Lean Cusine for dinner & be ok?

Diets.......? Atkins South Beach Fat Smash which one should i do or do you have a different one/

are all Commercial weight loss diets similarly effective?!? Commercial weight loss diets are all similarly effective at 6 months, and those with support are more effective at 12 months, according to the results of the randomized BBC "diet trials" reported in the June 3 issue of the BMJ. Participants in these trials were filmed as part of a BBC television series. "Most adults in the United States diet at some time, and trends in the United Kingdom are similar," write Helen Truby, MD, from the University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, and colleagues. "Long term success rates are poor, with 50% of weight loss being regained within one year. Although commercial diets provide consumers with a plethora of choice, data on their comparative efficacy are limited." Using a community-based sample of otherwise healthy overweight and obese adults, this 6-month, multicenter, unblended controlled trial compared 4 popular commercial weight loss programs with a control group. These diets were the Slim-Fast plan (a meal replacement approach), Weight Watchers pure points program (an energy-controlled diet with weekly group meetings), Dr Atkins' new diet revolution (a self-monitored low carbohydrate eating plan), and Rosemary Conley's eat-yourself-slim diet and fitness plan (a low-fat diet and a weekly group exercise class). Primary endpoints were changes in weight and body fat during 6 months. Compared with the control group, all diets were associated with a significant loss of body fat and weight during 6 months, but outcomes in the 4 diet groups did not differ significantly from each other. Intent-to-treat analysis revealed that average weight loss was 5.9 kg, and average fat loss was 4.4 kg during 6 months. Although the Atkins diet resulted in significantly higher weight loss during the first 4 weeks, it was no more or less effective than the other diets by the end of the study. At 12 months, 158 participants (54% of the original sample) returned data, and only 58 (45%) were still compliant with their assigned diets (9 to Atkins, 20 to Weight Watchers, 9 to Slim-Fast, 20 to Rosemary Conley). More participants in the unsupported programs (Atkins diet and Slim-Fast) withdrew than in the supported programs (P = .04), and weight rebound after the initial 6 months was higher in the unsupported programs. All diets resulted in a clinically useful weight loss of around 10% after 12 months in participants who had kept to their original diet. "Clinically useful weight loss and fat loss can be achieved in adults who are motivated to follow commercial diets for a substantial period," the authors write. "Given the limited resources for weight management in the NHS [National Health System], healthcare practitioners should discuss with their patients programmes known to be effective." Study limitations include varied compliance with each diet, small number of participants, and effect of media interest on motivation to meet goal weights and patients' expectations of weight loss. One of the authors has disclosed receiving consulting fees for serving on the scientific advisory panel of Slimming World. In an accompanying editorial, David Arterburn, MD, MPH, from the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Wash, notes the high costs of some commercial diets and the low rate of ongoing compliance with the assigned diets at 1 year. "The challenge to researchers in obesity is to take weight loss studies, especially those involving commercial programmes and private funding, to the next level," Dr Arterburn writes. "'Diet Trials II' would serve us best by evaluating long term health outcomes, cost effectiveness, and novel strategies of improving adherence and weight maintenance. Such strategies might include economic incentives for participants and researchers collaborating with employers and healthcare providers."

Has Anyone Tried These Diets? I'm doing some research and was wondering if anyone could give me some feed back on one of the particulare diets. One is the Protien Diet. Two protien shakes a day with high protien meal. (Not Aktins). Another one is the master cleanse. I was wondering what happened to you when you tried them did you lose weight fast? what exactly did you do and how long did you do the diet. Once you lost your weight as soon as you ate did you gain a lot of weight back? Has anyone stayed on these particular diets. If there is another diet that somone might have tried that is similare to one of these diets that has dramatic effects to weight lose please let me know. It's fofr one of my college papers and I need to hear from some people who have actaully tried some of these diets. Thanks For everyones Help. Please explain in detail how they worked or didn't work and what you did on the diets. How did it effect your mood ect... Ok I know that the diets are I want to know about extreme diets and how they affected your mood and how much weight you lost and how fast. The master cleanse is considered a diet by certain groups. Look I;m a medical student and it is for a reaserch paper so please read the question and then. I don't want to know about healthy weight loss diets I want to know about extreme diets.

Diets... Help...? i wana go on a diet where ill lose like 50 pounds... (im not really asking for this in a week or w/e) but my main problem abotu going on a diet is the school food... witch is really ironic since all the school serves is crap and don't tell u how much w/e is in it is... and yet they broadcast eat healthy students!... haha what a joke... any way i was thinking about going on like a 1,500 calorie diet but im not sure on how to do that since i have no clue how much calories im eatting at school is... and i can't bring my lunch because my dad is like idk doesn't support my diet... (no i do need to lose weight im not some drama person...) any way i can't bring my lunch and also eatting nothing for lunch would be worse than anything else... well any way any ideas or diets that i might be able to do? my ideal time to do this is like 6 months tops... and don't tell me to take pills (wouldn't take any way) or buy over priced diet food... (dad wouldn't go for it remember?)

Any diets or diet pills that actually work??? I am looking to lose a good amount of weight... about 50 lbs. and I want to do it ina good way. Any diets that actually work? Also, I would like to diet and use diet pills... any diet pills that actually work???

Best diet for woman who has tried almost all of the fad diets.? I am 22 and over the past few months I have been dealing with a great deal of stress. In the past 3 months I have gained 25 lbs. I am very short compared to the average women so any weight gain is huge on me. I have tried the NV diet for women and it only made my heart beat uncontrollable. I have tried the weight watcher's program but the closest one to me know is over 3 hours away. I tried system 6 but now I can't even find it anymore and that is normal since it worked really well. Right now I am trying to see if there is a diet pill that would work better for me since now I am under a lot more stress. Plus the women in my family tend to have a much slower metabolism after the age 21 so now I am there and need to find something to help in that area too. I am currently looking at SlimQuick or Orovo diet. What diets have any women used that are aimed at the reasons women gain weight and worked. I also do exercise for 30 mins cardio and 30 mins strength training. Thanks!!

Will these diets help me? well my friend told me a diet:for breakfast 4 glassesof water with biscuits,for lunch low calorie food,and for dinner also.She lost 5 kg in amohnt with this diet.Another diet is korn fleks for breakfast,lunch and dinner.From this diet you'll get 1280 calories for a day.Will these diets help me to lose 10 kg for 2 mohnts.Please tell me!

diets. for me do they work? i am almost 13 yrs old and know alot about nutrition and excercising ( probably more than other 12 yr olds. ) i have a fast metobalism because im training to become a pro tennis player. know i loose lets say 7pds a day just 3 hrs. a day..but gain it all back because of water weight. i want to know if thats wat would happen if i went on a diet. lets say that i loose 2o pounds by the start of summer, but when im having a 1,500 calorie intake, i bounce that up to a 1,700 calorie intake. i probably wouldnt pay attention to diets or excercising. would i gain it all back? or would i have to stick to the lame diet plan? im so sorry i didnt mean a day i meant 2 weeks srry i was reading other stuff and got confused!!!!

diets are confusing me? ok i have read loads of diets and they are all saying different things im so confused...anyway im not obease i just need to loose from 4-7lbs i cant be bovered with all these internet or magasine diets here is a list of the food i will have for a day could you tell me if it is healthy and wil help me loose weight... first though: i am 13 (dnt say its bad 2 go on a diet at 13 because i no but i just wana loose abit 4 ma hols) my bmi is 21 i am 5"5 and weigh 127lbs ok heres 1 days meals. breakfast 7:30am: porridge or bran flakes snack 11:00am: a slice of melon dinner 1pm: jacket potatoes and tuna Tea 5pm: well i am only a kid so my mum makes my teas which are always healthy so it dunt matter about that snack (if im hungry later on): a few low calorie crackers or maybe a fruit smoothie exercise routine: well i play football once a week basket ball once aweek and go to the gym twice aweek also at school i do P.E twice a week (at the gym i burn on average 700 calories)

Complete diets? I'm an animal care student and have learnt nutrition, however one thing makes me wonder- If a 'complete' diet is so important for animals, how come humans don't live on 'complete' diets too without getting sick? And if the correct protein level for a cat is say 30% how come dry foods are 30% and wet foods only about 9% or something, even though both are called complete foods? And....why do 'complete' diets for dogs and cats contain so much carbohydrate and vegetables when neither species would naturally eat this (at least, not in these amounts)? How do they survive healthily in the wild? I notice my dog does loads of poo when on shop dog food, but only a little when on home made food, and lots of meat. Surely that's a sign of a good diet- one where the food is being utilised efficiently. Not one where it just goes out the other end. You're just paying for poo?! My feeding class teacher puts great stock on 'complete' diets, and says its dangerous to add anything to the diet bcause that unbalances it. But given my questions above, surely a truly 'complete,' diet is a myth? I know dogs must have sufficient levels of each nutrient in the diet to survive, and not too much either. But surely, a rough estimate is just as good as what one source calls a 'complete' diet, which may differ to another source? Especially since the nutrient levels on a packet aren't necessarily what the animal is capable of absorbing, so two different foods with the same content levels of each nutrient in, may not actually provide the same levels of nutrients.....my brain's getting tangled know!!

Your recommendation on simple Diets? I've tried so many over the years, and while some work for a short time, or I get bored of them, I have never found one that did the job. I am seeking recommendations from you, on simple diets. Diets that don't require purchasing food over the internet or in a store, diets that don't require a point system, or keeping track of things such as calories. Diets that don't require visiting an office to partake in classes or meetings, or require an online subscription, or medication other than vitamins. I want a very basic diet plan, something that says, you should eat from list of foods today, make sure you get so many veggies, meats, and starches, and keep that water coming. Oh, and get plenty of exercise. If you know of a diet that fits that description, and has either a website and/or book to purchase that is under $30.00, please do let me know. When making your recommendation, please include websites, and any resources you can locate. Thank you in advance. Happy New Year! Diets I am fully aware of, have tried and/or are not what I'm looking for: (Please do not suggest the following) Weight Watchers Nutrisystems The Zone EDiets.com Jenny Craig South Beach Atkins Weight Loss Surgery Raw Food Good luck on your own New Years Resolutions! Please leave a resource (website), description of the diet, if you have tried it personally, if it worked for you, and just how well did it work for you?

Diets...any ideas??? I'm looking for a fast effective diet to help me lose about 3 stone! i've heard detox diets work well...does anyone have any information on them or any suggestions of a different kind of diet that will work??

Which diets do you NOT recommend? Everyone has tried one or more diets that range from losing a lot of weight to losing only a few pounds. Which diets would you recommend that your friends avoid? Why? I have several friends who always ask me if a particular diet, name any one at any time, is a good diet. I have to research them before I can give my advice...not certain why they ask me anyway. I have always thought just a healthy, well-balanced meal plan with exercise works just as good. However, I do also know that many times this isn't enough for some with special dietary needs. Any ideas on the ones to avoid?

good diets? ok, ive been trying to lose weight for EVER! and right now im on my own kinda diet where ive limited my daily intake of food down to around 500-700 calories a day, including about 3-4 portions of fruit + veg. I lost about 2 pounds at the beginning but since then I've not been losing anymore! How come??? It's been about 3 weeks now. I don't get much time for exercise but I play badminton once a week and do a dance class. I read somewhere that calorie controlling diets aren't good as your metabolism gets used to how many calories you're eating and burns that many so that might explain why I'm not losing more weight. but what can i do then??? do you have any good diets or anything that'll help me lose weight (preferably one that's quick but not necessarily those lose a stone in a week ones - whatever works best really) ? ive had extra weight for years now and i want to lose it! also im vegetarian (but I do eat fish) so diets cannot involve meat! thanks!

Diets? Exercises? Fat loss? Belly fat is very tough to get rid of on me. I eanted to know diets and exercises I could do to get rid of that tummy fat. I can't spend over $40.00. I need this for my health and for my body. I want to look good. Also I would like to know who has tried the 18 in 4 diet. ? Were you can lose up to 18 pounds in 4 days without pills or anything. If you had, then please send me the diet.! Thanks a billion!

Diets pills? Im a true believer of excercise but I was wonder are there any good diet aids out there? I'd like to know of any good diets or/and diet pills that have helped someone lose weight?

Diets to better skin? My teen neice has a bit of acne because shes only 15. It's very mild. but she still wants completely clear skin. I researched for her some diets that can help her skin dramatically. I researched this diet called the 3 day apple fast which is suppose to help with the skin a lot. Has anyone tried that and has it worked? Does anyone know anyother diets that work..?

Diets of the 1900? i need some help finding diets of the 1900-1939 and diets from 1940-1969 and diets from 1970- 1990

which diets worked best for you? which diets work best for u?? it can be a well known diet or it could be a diet you have made up your self!! and how much weight did u loose it what amount of time? also has anyone tried the grapefruit diet if soo did it work? and what were the results... thank u soo much!

confused with all these diets..? candida diet is very similar to Atkins diet... well some swear by Atkins diet saying that it should be what people must eat and bla bla and then there`s idea of alcalinity and acidity of the body, that suggests that Atkins diet is uberacidic and can kill you. it even tells you what to eat to rid yourself of candida and most of it alcaline meaning the stuff that would trigger candida...for example sugar-heavy fruits... i feel really bad sometimes if i eat some alcaline foods, say, avacado- makes me extremly bloated, but at the same time i feel perfect if i eat corn chips(acidic)...however some acidic stuff makes me sick too... where is the logic of all these diets? worst thing is one(doc) might say tomatos are good while on candida diet, the other might say it`s bad.

Why diets WORK if you stick to it...? We as Americans claim diets don't work...please read the following http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/060302_diet_reality.html and ask yourself...is the diet failing you or are you failing the diet?

Has anyone checked out Diet Riot..What Diets Have You Tried? It's a site that makes fun of dieting but still gives support. Let me know what you think about it, if you've tried it please. Also, tell me what diets you have tried and some results. I know someone on a diet where you eat a lot of soup and someone on a oatmeal diet. I've never had to diet, so this is all new to me.

Has anyone used the diets? I'm doing some research and was wondering if anyone could give me some feed back on one of the particulare diets. One is the Protien Diet. Two protien shakes a day with high protien meal. (Not Aktins). Another one is the master cleanse. I was wondering what happened to you when you tried them did you lose weight fast? what exactly did you do and how long did you do the diet. Once you lost your weight as soon as you ate did you gain a lot of weight back? Has anyone stayed on these particular diets. If there is another diet that somone might have tried that is similare to one of these diets that has dramatic effects to weight lose please let me know. It's fofr one of my college papers and I need to hear from some people who have actaully tried some of these diets. Thanks For everyones Help. Please explain in detail how they worked or didn't work and what you did on the diets. How did it effect your mood ect... I want to know only extreme diets. I am a medical student doing a research paper on extreme diets I don't want to know your what you think of these diets I want to know what happened to you. NOT HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES!!!!! PLEASE ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE ACTAULLY DONE AN EXTREM DIET. PLEASE READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY!!!!!

Size 0, Diets ect? Right it is really starting to annoy me all this diet and Size 0 stuff. I'm a size 8 on top and 10-12 at the bottom i think thats fine i mean im healthy ect it realy upsets me when people say that a size 10-12 is to "big!" It really doesn't help when EVERY other advert is either to do with diets, or foods that made you silm or diet pills. When people are always moaning that being to skinny isn't a good thing, why dont they stop putting the adverts on TV so much if they are worried about people loosing weight, ALSO in magazine's they always have skinny celebritys yeah they slaughter them about being skinny and stuff but when you idolise the person that is skinny it doesnt really help. I think they should just back away from it all because its getting out of control! Also people like Fern Britton shes a curvy woman and when she is on this morning she moans at people for being to skinny when she is in adverts promoting diet food to make you skinny.