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I hate to say "diet." I am not sure if I am going to do a particular diet. But I know I want a life change in how I eat and exercise, and I want my body to be prepared for maximal results.

I once was on a diet where I was required to eat nothing but green vegatables and red meat for three days to cleanse prior to starting. It gave me awful migraines.

Any advice?

Well I’ve always had really REALLY thick hair, all my life, and every time I got a haircut the person would always point that out to me. Now I’m 20 and lately my hair has been falling out, not balding or falling out in patches, but just thinning. Like when I run my fingers through my hair its not as thick anymore.

I recently died my hair a really dark black color, and I though that might be the reason, but I only did it once and the color is almost grown out completely and still nothing has changed. I’m also clinically depressed and up until a week ago was taking Wellbutrin for two months.

I noticed the hair falling out once I dyed my hair, I guess because it was black it was easier to spot in the shower, but it does fall out at the roots, I know because I can see the root still attached to the hairs that I find.

So is this normal, has anyone my age experienced this and is it genetic or is it the result of stress, depression, anti-depressants or the hair color.
Also I’ve changed my diet significantly, I avoid milk very much and have switched to soy milk. Everything else I eat in moderation, I also avoid red meat, but pretty much all my diet changes are supposed to be healthier.

I am 23 years old and I need to lose about 90 pounds to be at my ideal weight. In high school and through 2nd year of college I played volleyball and I danced (ballet/pointe) which kept me in great shape. I gained a lot of weight when I stopped to focus on academics and internships. I gained about 70 pounds. My senior year of college I lost 45 pounds in 3 months by working out diligently 5 days a week (35 min cardio and 20 min of machine weights and crunches). I got pregnant and gained back all my weight plus about 30 pounds. I breastfed and didn’t really lose much.

So now, I am 5’7" and about 265 lbs. However, people say that they can’t believe my weight because I am very solid/lots of muscle underneath all the fat. LOL.

Anyway, I know all the right things to eat to live a healthy lifestyle (did it for years). I am eating healthy now: rarely eat red meat (if I do 97% lean), chicken, fish, lots of veggies/fruits, and whole grains only. I drink about 2.5 liters of water a day.

I was in a depressed rut for awhile because I look so different post-pregnancy and I cannot fit ANYTHING in my closet. I do not feel like myself. So, I joined a gym and I am ready to get back on track.

My issue is that I have asthma and I don’t have the stamina I used to have and its frustrating. I used to do 30 min on the elliptical straight through. Now I cannot even go 3 min without feeling out of breath. But I know that is a great workout because it works me all over with little impact to my back and knees (big breasts). I have tried the stationary bike, but I am afraid that because I am able to go without stopping, that the workout must not be that efficient.

What do you recommend? I need a real good workout that I can do at this stage that will burn calories and melt pounds. How do I get my endurance and stamina back on the elliptical? I am so embarrassed in the gym when I have to keep stopping.

Please give me the best advice for my situation. Thanks so much! I appreciate thorough responses.

I work out Monday through Friday. I do cardio for about 35-40 minutes a day and include weight lifting for about the same time as cardio. I have also been on a diet. I dont drink sodas at all and i do have a weekly treat but i keep it in moderations. I have been trying to reduce the amount of red meat and eating more skinless chicken. I also use meal replacemen shakes for dinner.

I have started radiation for prostate cancer and diarrhea has started after my fourth treatment. I have been trying to eat a high fiber, low fat, tomatoes, whole wheat breads, no ice cream, some raw veggies, little red meat and lot’s of chicken.

This is a diet my wife and I started after her heart attack. What changes should I make?
I’ve tried Kopectate, God that stuff is horrible, the doctor recommended Immonium AD, it hasen’t been long enough to tell.
How about yogurt and DanActive?

Right now I eat everything. Im 32 yrs old and I jog regularly. I’ve been thinking about eliminating red meat from my diet, but then I know I will eat a lot of fish and foul. Is there a big benefit to my health by eliminating veal, beef, and pork from my diet and substituting that for fish and fowl?