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Hi Deeksha, I was also over weight during my adolescence. I lost weight by running and exercise. Don't eat fried foods for a year

My son has been a very bad eater since he was 6 months old. At times we feel he is hungry and is cranky too but still will not have food. It is really frustrating. He is only on liquid diet. Can anybody suggest what kind of food i should try to give my child which will help to increase his weight? Also is this a common problem among children?

Hello, I second Nivedita's comments. Don't worry too much.. You can eat Bottle gourd and egg whites also. They are also good for your heart's health

That's a really good question. I think it starts with the commitment to the kind of life you want to lead for the rest of your life.

Part of my commitment is not to buy junk food in the first place so the temptation is not in the house. When I do get a craving, I drink tea or fruit juice. Sometimes I also chew a sugerless gum. It puts something in my stomach and the flavor helps with cravings.

Follow this:

Breakfast - Oats with skimmed milk
Lunch - Rotis with any green sabji
Evening - Lemon water
Night just Salad

Follow this diet pattern for one month. I lost 5 kgs

This might be because you are eating dinner too early. I know everyone pushes eating earlier, but maybe eating later will stop your snacking...

Starving is only going to help in the short term. But in long term it is going to do more harm. Tell her about these harmful effects like slowing down of metabolism, gaining weight, etc.

Any tips for avoiding weight gain during the coming vacations?

As per my personal experience, Morning sickness has been largely attributed to the hormonal changes occurring in your body. Although medication helps, it may not always be advisable. Here are other options that will help relieve this sickness:

1. Frequent small meals
2. Drink lot of water
3. Take a good rest. A nap in the afternoon is quite relaxing.
4. Eating a multivitamin or a Vitamin B6 supplement helps ease morning sickness
5. Go for a medication if it is becoming unbearable. You dont want to get admitted in a hospital right?

Hi Sush,

Yes it is true to a great extent.

Practicing meditation ensures:
- Reduction of stress
- Decrease in pregnancy related issues such as morning sickness, high blood pressure and sleeplessness.
- It helps in increasing oxygen supply to the baby.
- Meditating results in the baby's over all development.
- It also provides the baby with better immunity.

Swati