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    • Do birth control medications cause weight gain?
      Injectable, long-acting birth control methods like Depo Provera cause some women to gain a lot of weight. However, the average weight gain in one large study was just 8.1 lbs. in 2 years (13.8 lbs. in 4 years). ...

    • Can I follow the Lean for Life program if I'm breast feeding my baby?
      There is not enough known about how a nursing mother being in mild dietary ketosis would affect the baby, so we recommend that you wait until you completely finish breastfeeding before starting the Lean for Life program. In addition, being on a weight loss diet with decreased calorie intake and food restrictions may have a negative effect on the baby's optimal health and well-being. Dieting can also decrease or stop the production of breast milk....

    • How do hormones and menopause affect weight?
      To begin, some definitions may be helpful....

    • Why did I gain weight after a hysterectomy?
      There have been several studies indicating that surgery in general and hysterectomy in particular can contribute to weight gain. Many researchers believe that a change in activity and diet is primarily responsible, but women tell me every day that their diet & exercise have not changed at all or even improved! We are continuing to study the association between hormonal changes and weight gain at Lindora. The most important thing you can do to control your weight despite the "damage" to your system is to follow a comprehensive weight loss program and become more physically active every day. It may be necessary to "do more" than you've had to before in order to see any results....

    • Can I participate in the Lean for Life program to lose weight while I'm pregnant?
      We do not recommend doing the Weight Loss portion of the Lean for Life program if you are pregnant. There is not enough known about what effect a pregnant woman being in dietary ketosis would have on the developing baby. In addition, the calorie restriction, as well as some of the food restrictions, may not provide adequate nutrition for the developing baby....

    • Does hormone replacement medication (premarin, estrogen, evista, progesterone, or provera) cause weight gain?
      These hormones are associated with aging and aging absolutely affects one's weight. Metabolism slows, hormone levels change, and vigorous activity becomes more difficult. However, there is evidence that behavioral changes account for a greater proportion of weight gain than physiological changes. ...

    • Do women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) have more difficulty losing weight?
      We have recently been following a lot of women with PCOS. About half of PCOS sufferers are overweight. It is very likely that a woman who has PCOS will experience a slower rate of weight loss than others without the condition....

    • Are there any health problems associated with exercise during pregnancy?
      Brief periods of exercise are generally good and most physicians recommend it but prolonged exercise can be dangerous....

    • Does exercise help prevent ovarian cancer?
      Moderate exercise decreased the risk of ovarian cancer at a rate proportionate to the amount of exercise. Those who exercised more than six hours per week were 27% less likely to develop ovarian cancer. Those exercising less than six hours per week decreased their risk by 15% (1)....

    • How might menopause or perimenopause affect my health--and my weight?
      Perimenopause, Menopause, and the Lean for Life Program®...