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Question #1: How do I tell my fiance he is fat?

My fiance is one of those people who tends to gain weight easily. I get that, so do I. But it has really gotten out of control. He gains 30-50 lbs, then decides he is over weight and goes to one of those quack weight loss doctors. There they pump him full of god knows what and cut down his calorie intake to a sickening amount per meal (something like 180/200 calories per meal / 540/600 calories per day). Of course he loses the 30-50 lbs, and does it in about 3 weeks. Then he doens't maintain it, he thinks that since he lost all the weight he can eat ANYTHING he wants - including whole half gallons of ice cream and whole bags of potato chips in one sitting. Needless to say, about a month or two later he has gained ALL the weight back, sometimes a little more. He has done this diet/gain/diet thing about 4 times in the past year. He hasn't done it in about 3 months. Yet he has gained every pound plus 10 back from what he started at the last time. I'm starting to get a little upset over this. Not only is the constant up and down in weight VERY unhealthy, it has given him other medical problems as well. He now has sleep apnea due to him being 60+ lbs overweight. He just went to the doctor for his annual physical, at which point he told the doctor about his excessive snoring that keeps me awake all night. The doctor then tells him he has sleep apnea and tells him he has it because he is 60+ pounds overweight. My fiance comes home and tells me what the doctor said - the goes straight on saying that the doctor doesn't know what he is talking about - if he were the weight the doctor is saying he needs to be he would look sick. Blah blah blah. He is doing absolutely NOTHING to lose the weight and continues to eat triple servings at meal time and junk all the time. I am really starting to worry, as I have researched sleep apnea and you can die from it! On top of that, his excessive snoring at night has created problems in our relationship. I no longer sleep in bed with him at night because of his snoring, which has created a lot of tension in our relationship. I'm am at a loss of what to do. I just don't think he believes he is over weight, he called the doctor a "f-ing idiot" for telling him he needs to lose 60 lbs. What is his deal?? And how do I tell him he is fat so that he will lose the weight and get rid of the sleep apnea?

BTW: I have tried everything to help him lose the weight. I have started cooking very healthy, only to find fast food wrappers in the bottom of the trash can. I have suggested he exercise with me everyday (I work out about an hour 5 days a week) or even to just take a short walk every night, and he refuses, and instead plays video games for hours. I have told him to get a second opinion, and he says it is a waste of time. I have asked that he get help for his snoring and sleep apnea, which he replies that he doesn't want to be hooked up to a stupid machine when he sleeps....I really love him and want what is best for him. I just don't know what to do. I don't want to leave him, that would be selfish and cruel. Any one have suggestions?? Thanks :)
ADD: I have thought about telling him the wedding is on hold until he loses the weight, but I thought that might be mean.


Question #3: I am 168 pounds, 17 years old male, 32" / 30" waist, will i lose fat this way, please help?

Please i need help!

Hello, I am 17 years old male, weigh 168 pounds, and waist size 30" / 32". I want to lose weight,

The Shake is juiced together

1/4 cucumber
1/4 pineapple
4 apples
2 handfuls of spinach
2 sticks of celery
1/2 advocado
1/4 lime

Everyday in the morning before breakfast at about 5 am, i will go for a 5 mile jog. Then when i get home at about 7 am i will have half of the shake and then again at lunch time i will have the other half, and then at 5 pm i will have 100 grams of turkey ham with some salad no dressing. If i was to stick to this lifestyle for 3 months, how much weight loss, and health will be achieved? Thankyou
well im 5 ft 10. And i do have alot of muscle. But i think im too big, my biceps are 15 inches and my chest is 44. However i would'nt mind losing muscle if it ment losing fat aswell. I understand that you can't put muscle on whilst trying to lose fat, since one requires a calorie deficit and the other a calorie surplus.

Question #4: I'm a little confused, a question about butt(and legs) fat loss?

So I want to lose between 4-6 pounds, especially from my butt and legs. After I read tons of stuff on the Internet, I know that when losing fat, you can't "tell" your body from what part to cut the unnecessary pounds.
I saw some good exercises on Youtube how to tighten and sculpt your butt and legs but will they actually help me lose some of the weight or not?

Question #5: Weight loss...running/jumping rope?

21...6'0...230lbs...

Im starting to work out and lose weight and i was wondering if I were to run one day, and then the next day jump rope, and do that for say 6 days of the week. How positive would the results be?
just so i can more accurately make goals.

Now I know it varies, but if someone who has lost weight can give me anything helpful i would really appreciate it.

Im motivated, I stick to the diet, i eat 6 small meals a day, drink nothing but water...tons of fruit...absolutely no junk.

im not really the greatest runner, i can run only about a half mile before wimping out, so i run a mile both in the morning and night to compensate.

and for the jump roping i do it boxing style, jump for 3 min and rest one...for 5 rounds, and every other week i will add a few.

The running and jumping rope would be on alternate days. and on both i would include pushups sit ups etc.

i played sports back in the day and i definitely know how to push myself.
MAJOR MAJOR thanks ahead of time

Question #6: Cat Troubles- Huge Help!- 10 Points Best Answer!?

My cat is huge and fat, i need to exercise. He is 20 pounds, no lie! We already givin him weight loss cat food, but we also need an exercise routine for him, he likes strings, but he doesn't chase them? We try balls, and kat nip, everything! But it doesn't help! I need help FAST FAST FAST FAST FAST!!!!!!!~!!!!!!!! Ok, i promise i will give 10 points for the best answer! What can i do?
Also! He doesn't drink milk, he drinks water. Also he is an indoor cat becauss we live in a complex where the gate is always opena dn he could run out. :(

Question #7: Is it possible for a teen to be a victim of ovarian cancer?

my girlfriend is 16 and has been experiencing symptoms that have been concerning us such as : bloating, Pelvic or abdominal pain, Trouble eating or feeling full quickly, Urinary urgency or frequency, Upset stomach, Back pain, Menstrual changes, Unexplained weight gain or weight loss, and Ongoing unusual fatigue. at first we thought that maybe she could be pregnant. but she decided to look into it more because we've never really used protection and she hasnt gotten pregnant. so she was on google and it gave a list of symptoms that come with ovarian cancer. she has every symptom but like 3. it also said that the ages of women it affects are between 40 and 65. but we're still scared... we would really appreciate your help. thanx.

Question #8: Question about weight loss?

age 18, /5'9,/ 141.5lbs

i used to eat alot of bread and i stopped completely and now workout almost everday, eat healthier and jog about 20 mins almost everyday. how long will it take to loose 20 lbs?

Question #9: Weight Loss for a 13 year old?

im 13 years old 5 foot 3 and a 142lbs. i want to lose some weight before high school and show the over kids they were wrong

someone help me out please

Question #10: a four month weight loss journey!?

So I'm going to try my best for the next four months so see how far I can jump start my weight loss!
It's something i've been trying to do for years, and it's deciving frustrating and HARD!


Do you think it will be hard to lose 5 pounds a month?
Anyone have suggestions as to what will help, and waht workouts are good!
I appreciate it! =]

Question #11: Weight Loss advice......?

alright so im trying to drop about 10 pounds and i was wondering if i workout for about an hour daily and not eat 4 hours before i got to bed; will i lose weight?? if so how long would it take to lose the 10 pounds?

Question #12: Flaxseed oil pills...do they help weight loss?

I was told by the health food shop that flaxseed oil tabs could help with weight loss, is this true?
Thanks for that, so if i was to take them 3 times a day with meals which are low calorie they would work?? Also whats cla??


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