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Shan, This is normal for everyone..not just you. What you (and most people) do is workout or diet to your looks. Try and make it a lifestyle change..Don't think of it as a short term goal etc..If you want some exercises I can give them to you..OK? Fa...
This is easy...Tell your husband to handle it. You are trying to do something that is hard because son knows you are not real mom etc..The only person that can break him down (in love) is the dad. Tell husband to handle him and for his boy not to both...
Star, Try not and take him too serious. If you like him go ahead and hangout with him and watch his actions..Not what he says. In this case you want to REALLY pay attention to his actions without him knowing what you are doing. If you like him tell hi...
Dany, Don't worry about wanting to lose a pound etc..Concentrate on a strong stomach. Start and do (while watching TV) do 10 sets of 15 sit-ups. Example...1st set..15 sit-ups rest a few minutes..do 2nd set...15 sit-ups...do this 8 more times. Do t...
Cutie, You may have extra energy...Try a workout program maybe 3 times a week...A good cardio workout...Try and stay away from pills etc... Not being able to sleep is not a problem..it is just your body trying to tell you something...Energy that shoul...
Eye, When you say "there all worrying about me wayyy tooo much!!!" What in hell do you think they are going to do??? YOU have to remember parents are just people...They don't always know the best or right things to do...I am not talking about any for...
Foxy, Yes you are not alone..a lot of people hate that when people are into themselves..They are horrible listeners and the conversations are one sided AND when they do let you talk, you can tell they are thinking of things they are going to say..A fe...
Megs, I want you to DEMAND from the doctors a remedy for this..Sometimes you need to be very aggressive at getting help...TELL mom/dad family etc.. you want this problem fixed and if these doctors can't do it then you want to travel to other medical p...
Nic, You are not fat. try and stop with the diet pills. If you exercise now I could give you some different workouts that may help you. Let me know...also try not and workout for looks..Try and set goals as far as how fast you can push yourself..how y...
jjjhehepoo. OK..when you are watching some TV get 2 chairs. Place them about 2 to 3 feet apart. Sit in between the 2 chairs on the floor so your feet and legs are straight out. Get in position so you are holding yourself up with your hands and arms ...
Brit, You are fine..Try and look in to some kind of endurance/cardio training. You are not that tall so you want to make sure you stay strong and fit as you get older..OK? You are not fat...To answer your question. Familycoach
IM, Nothing you can do..It's just our natural body healing itself...But..still do your dance,workouts etc..and what will happen is you will work through the soreness.. Take more time to warm up and you should be fine, once your muscles get going..it ...
Emo, Just call b.f. and ask and tell him your concern. Familycoach
Dear Fau, That is a sign of the after affects of marijuana use. The THC from marijuana is fat soluble..which means it stays in the fat tissues of the body. The brain (physically) is just fatty tissues..a womens reproductive parts are fatty tissues..Th...
Ring, No I have heard so much about it, but let me know if it's any fun. Familycoach
Anna, Don't get caught up in how other people act.. You can't control them no matter how you are related. They are trying to control you to be how they want you to be. To answer your question...Adults, as we get older unfortunately get to concerned as...
Super, Don't worry about the truck for now...Try and find someone to take you to work...Now when you get to work be the best worker..go the extra mile..do other peoples work if you have to..and never complain. You will make yourself very valuable to t...
Dear Grass, When you quit what really helps is to replaec it with cardio training. This really works on you if you smoke because you can really feel the effects of your smoking, you really feel what the smoke is doing to you. If you do no training you...
Go to your high school and talk to your teachers that organize plays. Familycoach
Fau, Try and not think about quitting...Start an exercise routine..OK? I can give you some good cardio workouts..Will make you strong..give you endurance..through developing cardio. We will do this in steps.. to phase out your habit. Familycoach
Dear Lur, I don't know why that is..but a lot of people have these same types of negative feelings...Think about it..Why don't you have feelings of comfort..feelings that a loving spirit is in the house with you..I think it's all in your mind and how ...
Kay, Consider yourself lucky!! One of the ways you can always keep them in your life forever..is to adopt a lot of the traits you love in them..When you have kids and grandkids, deal with them on the same level as your grandparents deal with you..This...
Kit, If you think you are nice to others than just because you don't know a lot of people does not mean you are not liked. Treat people good and look for things/hobbies/sports that interest you. Then do it... and you will see that the people you mee...
Pook, Before you do anything try and locate her by phone talk to her and play "catch up" over the phone. Don't get your hopes up as to how you think she will act..be strong and never allow another human being to control your happiness...No matter how ...
Jason, Call your music teacher from high school..or a music teacher from a college that you know of. Ask them your question..I am sure they will put you on the right track. Familycoach
Tab, No don't go..You know down deep that you did not like your last visit. Try and go somewhere else. You both could compromise. If you do go just find out areas where the drunks laying all over etc... does not happen. Familycoach
go see your doctor...forget about funadvice with this one. Familycoach
Megan, Not a big deal...Don't worry about it..If you guys have fun than go ahead and enjoy yourself. That really is not that big of an age difference anyway. Is he nice to you? Do you guys have fun together? Do you both like eachothers company Etc...I...
Dear Ana, Don't say anything now..It's not a big deal..you are kinda nervous about it..there is no need to go into it now..You know they may not take it so well (thats why you are nervous) let it go for now. Do other things, enjoy yourself with friend...
Dear lul, Tell your mom or dad. If that does not work, write a letter to your sister and write a letter to your mom and dad, explaining your feelings about how and why your sister is mean to you. You can funmail me back after that. Familycoach
Dear Dollar, What do you think? When you look in the mirror do you think you are overweight? Funmail me back OK? Familycoach
Dear Fau, What is your present height and weight? I need to know this before I answer...OK? Familycoach
Dear Ice, Your past denial in how you would treat others is being called out through the problems you are having with you exams...Use it to change the way you treat people..No more name calling, no more faking, etc...Because you are finding out the ...
Dear Really, Be careful on those things. If you remember in gym class we had a spotter all the way around and the teacher always stressed caution. Familycoach
Haw, Try and see if you can get the info on a cd and listen to it over and over. This can really help. Familycoach
Dear Ash, Here is what you do..Make sure you stay in real close contact (daily) with the teachers that you are working with on-line. Make sure!! they know and understand your homelife. DO NOT keep this from them..If there is a day or days you were not...
Dear ekell, In my opinion Megan has the best advice for you concerning the friends... As far as what to do...you could go to a movie..then to get pizza..then go get some junk food and watch movies until everybody zonks out...There is a fun night!!...
Dear Steph, Believe it or not divorce is at the lowest rate since the mid 1970's. I think we simply have so many ways to find statistics and when we see these numbers we think nobody stays married anymore etc..But we are at the lowest since the 70's. ...
Dear alwa, First off..Don't worry about how your stomach "looks" Understand that we need strong stomach muscles for good back support. This may help you. What to do?? When you are watching TV at night,morning whenever..I want you to start out doing ...
Dear Prince, You are learning a wonderful lesson which is...You are treated the way you treat others..In this case it just so happens to be your parents. You are showing respect, showing consideration,showing the ability to listen with no confrontatio...
Dear Cora, I want you ot put the need to get pregnant on hold...It's Ok to want what you want..I am asking you to simply put it on hold. Would you funmail me with the response to the following questions? (with no denial...be open and honest with yours...
Dear Kala, Your mom has really gone through a lot of horrific times in her life. It is hard to tell her what she should be doing or should not be doing. The trauma that she has encountered is really beyond most "advisors". What I would have y...
Dear want to, Looks like Mira has the good ideas for you. Familycoach
Dear Yea, I know you hate hearing you are to young for drinking...but you are. Here is why...At the age of 13 (not just you but any 13 year old) you have not gone through different problems in your life that you will have to work out. It is called ma...
Dear Shell, Start to distance yourself from this "friend". Does not matter how long you have been friends. Familycoach
Dear Bubb, Get to your games about a half hour early. Go off to the side and do light streching for 10 min. Go somewhere at the facility where you can start a light run..maybe on the sidelines or in the halls etc.. Get nice and warm..break a sweat ...
Cliff, If you can wait about a year or so maybe it will come down in price. Familycoach
Dear Going, Why don't you tell Mom,Dad,Teacher that you want to take one full month off. For this month don't even look at a piano. Just relax and don't allow yourself and parents and teacher to get uptight over this. It could be a couple things..1...
Dear Holly, Ask your agency about hooking you up with a good American agency and just have 2 agencies for each location. Familycoach
Dear Ash, Try an exercise bike..Do about 10 to 12 miles a day. Familycoach