After years of being slightly underweight, I’ve finally put on 20 lbs. Unfortunately, I earned the extra weight through a steady collegiate diet of beer and pizza. I’ve never had breasts before (they’re now a B) but I love them, as well as my new hips.

It’s just that I can’t STAND my "beer belly". I’ve cut down dramatically on drinking and fast food, but I think I’ll need more than just a diet change to get rid of the belly fat.

I’ve heard that spot training doesn’t really work, but does anyone know if there is some way to lose belly fat without losing my new curves?

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A recent blood test revealed that I have low "good cholesterol". What diet change can I make to increase it back to acceptable levels? What types of foods affect this specific figure, either positive or negative?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

My brother in law suffered from mental problems when he stopped eating and continued his statin drug for high cholesterol. The brain needs cholesterol and he suffered severe depression when he stopped eating food and continued the powerful statin drugs.

Although people eating a well-balanced vegan diet are among the healthiest in the world, some people have issues transitioning to this diet. Some fail to eat enough legumes and whole grains. Or they may fail to eat leafy greens.

Do you caution friends about making radical diet changes?

I know all about the pre-natal vitamins and extra folic acid, but I am assuming that that is not enough if you really want your body in a perfect condition for pregnancy.
Exactly how did you change your diet when you were ttc? And what else did you do?
My husband and I want to start a family, but I want to be sure that my body is ready for this, as I already had 2 miscarriages and I couldn’t bear another one!
Thank you for your answers!