The Common Cold & Weight Loss

The common cold can lead to slight weight loss because of a loss of appetite. On the other hand, a certain type of cold virus might lead to weight gain. More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common cold.

Erin Beck
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Why Do You Feel Cold When You Lose Weight?

Achieving a healthy weight improves your quality of life and makes you feel good about yourself. But you may notice you have less tolerance for cold environments and always reach for a cardigan or jacket -- even when others seem comfortable.

Andrea Cespedes
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Ketosis & Late Menstrual Cycle

Ketosis occurs when a person is deprived of dietary carbohydrates, causing the body to burn glycogen and fat stores for energy. This can lead to rapid weight loss, which may cause late or missed periods in some women. If you are experiencing ketosis and your period is much later than usual, consult your doctor.

Lucy Burns
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Does Lexapro Increase Appetite or Slow Metabolism?

Lexapro is a prescription medication used to treat depression and anxiety. Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI, and works on the serotonin neurotransmitter. Like many other antidepressants, Lexapro seems to cause weight gain as a side effect.

Ireland Wolfe
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Diet Plans for Obese People

Nearly 36 percent of adults in America were obese as of 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An obese individual accrues nearly $1,429 more in health-care costs than someone of a normal weight.

Kelsey Casselbury
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How to Lose Weight When You Weigh 400 Pounds

If you weigh 400 pounds, it's a near certainty that you could stand to lose a few pounds. In many ways, the process is the same as if you weigh 200, or even 150. However, getting started may take a few extra steps to ensure that you don't cause yourself harm as your body adjusts to your new regimen.

Jake Wayne
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How Do Dancers Lose Weight?

Ballerinas make it look effortless, but that's part of the illusion. This highly stylized dance form requires rigorous training that usually begins in childhood. Girls who go on to become professionals are under intense pressure throughout their careers to stay thin. "Black Swan"

Rebecca Bragg
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Do Your Bones Move When You Lose Weight?

Even if your weight loss result is seeing bones you might not know or remember you have, those bones have been there the whole time. Weight loss does not make your bones move. Your skeletal system is in place when you’re born and it stays in place no matter how fat or skinny you get.

Ryn Gargulinski
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Can You Lose Weight If You Have Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are benign growths in the lining of the uterus. Millions of women have these noncancerous growths in their uterus, which may cause discomfort. According to the Mayo Clinic, as many as three in four women will experience uterine fibroid tumors.

Holly Case
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The Best Nutrient Ratio for Weight Loss

All the calories in your diet come from one of four sources: carbohydrate, fat, protein and alcohol. Alcohol doesn't figure into any calculations of the best nutrient ratios for weight loss. Experts continue to debate the optimal ratio of the three main nutrient sources for weight loss.

Valerie Webber
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Calisthenics & Weight Loss

You don't need access to expensive equipment or a gym membership to lose weight and become physically fit. Do calisthenics several days a week and you'll reap the benefits of increased strength and improved cardiovascular performance.

Judy Bruen
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Can I Lose Weight by Wearing a Weighted Vest or Ankle Weights?

Weighted vests and ankle weights are great for burning calories and losing weight. By using these simple pieces of exercise equipment, you’re able to combine strength training and cardio into one workout. Always consult a doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Melissa McNamara
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