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indyanajoana asked in HealthWomen's Health · 1 decade ago

I am a little overweight and it's causing some problems, what should I do?

I am overweight. This is giving me bladder problems. It's hard for me to get to the restroom in time sometimes. Sometimes I stink. I do get constipated sometimes. Is all of this related to my weight problem? What can I do? I'm graduating from college soon and I need this problem resolved so I can get a good job. Please, no mean comments. Thank you.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Your weight *could* be causing those problems, but it's possible that you have several independent health-related issues.

    The bladder problem could be because of a urinary tract infection or the fact the you're drinking too much. The constipation could be because of poor diet. If you're eating too much meat, that would 'back you up.' As for the smell, that could definitely be weight related.

    You can buy Azo strips over the counter to test if you have a UTI. Constipation can be helped by changing up your diet and drinking some prune juice. The smell can be handled by better hygiene habits. Try wearing super strength deodorant, soaping more vigrously, changing your underwear several times a day, wearing breathable clothes, and showering and bathing more than a once a day.

    Of course, there's no substitute for weight loss, but these fixes can help you in the meantime.

    If you do have a UTI, you'll need antibiotics. Cranberry supplement pills or 100% cranberry juice can help prevent UTIs.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Well I think it's totally about self-control:

    Breakfast: integral toast and a 70-calorie yogurt

    Lunch: Fruit (any kind, except banana) and a fish (not fried)

    Snack if you get hungry: gum or 90-calorie diet bar

    Dinner: Light soup (not a creamy soup, it has too much fat)

    Or maybe a cup of special K or cheerios

    Some other tips:

    DON'T EVER DINNER AFTER 7PM, IT HAS BEEN PROVEN IN INVESTIGATIONS AND THAT HELPS A LOT, TRY TO DINNER BEFORE 7, I SWEAR IT'S AMAZING

    I recommend you coffee in the morning, it gives you a lot of energy! (without sugar, or maybe splenda)

    Another thing is to drink green tea once a day, it burns fat and it's good for your health

    And of course, do at least 50 abs per day

    Good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    If you're only a little overweight it's doubtful that your weight is causing this. You need to see a doctor.

  • 1 decade ago

    First off you need a good checkup with the doctor to see what might be going on and whether this is caused from weight gain or not. This should be your first most important step and then after that do what the doctor says.

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  • 5 years ago

    Stand up and walk atleast 5 mins after evry 2 hours while working

  • 4 years ago

    Sweet potatoes help you lose weight

  • 4 years ago

    get a meal routine and stick to it

  • 5 years ago

    save 85 calories just by swapping mustard for mayonnaise in a sandwich

  • 5 years ago

    Try a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously

  • 5 years ago

    remember these five essential smoothie ingredients frozen berries a banana skim milk a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of psyllium seed husks

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