Weight-Loss Ask a Dietitian - courtesy of Extra Gum and the Biggest Loser!

Weight-Loss
What should we be looking at for an ideal BMI..peoples opinions in this seem to vary a lot!
 
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Steve said:
Awesome!!

And welcome aboard Molly.... thanks for taking the time.

Being as you've been hands-on with obese individuals for much longer than I, I'd really be interested in hearing your take on Leptin's role in obesity and what role you think it might play in the future as advances come about. If this isn't proper for this thread, PM or email would be fine and appreciated. :)

Thanks.
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Thanks for reminding me to answer your question, Steve. Leptin is a hormone that is involved in the regulation and balance of the food we eat and our body weight. When it was first identified in mice in 1994, there was great promise that increasing leptin in obese patients would produce great weight loss. Unfortunately, clinical trials proved that leptin injections in obese patients produced only a moderate weight loss. Leptin, other hormones and neuropeptides (small proteins) are involved in the brain's signaling which regulates hunger and appetite. Research continues with the goal of understanding the complex mechanism of weight regulation in humans. Stay tuned!

Molly
 
Thank you again!

All,

Thank you for welcoming me into your community. I have truly enjoyed the opportunity to answer your thoughtful questions and hope that my responses help you as you work towards achieving a new you this year. You are all on the right track towards a happier, healthier lifestyle. Good luck!

Molly Gee
 
I disagree with the chewing gum,it has helped me over come
smoking (10 years now)and now works miracles for those late
night cravings.."BUT" I am not one of the loud jaw smackers that
your refferring to that you would like to KILL.
 
MollyGee said:
Thanks for reminding me to answer your question, Steve. Leptin is a hormone that is involved in the regulation and balance of the food we eat and our body weight. When it was first identified in mice in 1994, there was great promise that increasing leptin in obese patients would produce great weight loss. Unfortunately, clinical trials proved that leptin injections in obese patients produced only a moderate weight loss. Leptin, other hormones and neuropeptides (small proteins) are involved in the brain's signaling which regulates hunger and appetite. Research continues with the goal of understanding the complex mechanism of weight regulation in humans. Stay tuned!

Molly
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Yea, I well versed in the subject. I was more looking for your opinion.
 
maleficent said:
please dear god dont' suggest this to anyone who works within a 20 foot radius of me -the sound of chewing gum is the most revolting sound ever... I'd burn lots of calories killing those people :D
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Glad im not the only one, the smell of hubba bubba drives me insane also, or anything grape flavoured that smells similar :O

I would ask questions about diet and health, but umm ... i know everything already anyway ... cause im young ... and female... :D (j/k, i google anything i want to know)
 
Thyroid Problems

Hi and welcome,
I just found at last week my thyroid is low and my dr. has put me on Levoxyl 50mcg --1x a day. I don't know anything about the thyroid, and was even surprised to find out it was in my neck area. Will this make it harder for me to swallow food or take meds? I have heard my whole life when they go bad they cause people to gain a lot a weight. Is this true? And can you tell me anything else about the thyroid? Any diet changes needed? Or foods to avoid?
Thanks
 
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