About Gerri Helms Expertise I share how I lost over 100 lbs and keep it off - since 1993. While I am not an expert in nutrition, I can help people develop some practical applications to lose and maintain weight
Experience I am a life and health coach, and have 43 years of failed diets. Since 1993, changing how I've eaten has resulted in permanent weight loss.
Organizations Titusville Chamber of Commerce
WIN (Women Inspired Networking)
Publications Brevard County Women Magazine
Florida Today newspaper (division of USA Today)
Question QUESTION: um yea I weigh 115 now I am 4'8'' which my doctor said im border line overweight for my height im incredibly self concious I want to be 100 or possibly 90 pounds, I feel fat and I just started on monday curbing my habits , I take the stairs now instead of the elevator, I take long walks n my area ii jog atlease 2 of those blocks that I walk, I've been eatin cheerios for breakfast, I just started drinkin green tea , I haven't drinkin juice since sunday, I try 2 squeeze to fruits day, I do basic crunches & bicycle kicks at lease 2x a day and today I started pilates for 30 mins , is that enough can I have some of your sugggestions despite my efforts I've made so far I want to kno what else I can do also I havve 2 favorite foods that are my weakness shrimp and pasta I also have a weakness for fried food please help me I am really ashamed of myself
ANSWER: A good rule for proper nutrition is to eat mostly vegetables, 4 to 6 servings a day, 2 or 3 fruit servings, about 9 to 12 oz protein (meat) and 1 or 2 servings of grain. You also need fat, about 2 tablespoons.
You can do 30 minutes of exercise 5 to 7 days a week. Be careful not to over-do it.
if you can see a dietician for a proper food plan, tha twould be best. If you would like a complimentary coaching session, visit my website.
Gerri Helms
Life and Health Coach http://wwww.lifecoachgerri.com
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QUESTION: ok thats there is a slight problem with ur suggestion i dont eat meats only chicken n i dont eat eggs
ANSWER: there are other vegetarian meat substitutes. Chicken is really a great source of protein. Do you eat fish? That would be good too. Also, nuts or seeds in controlled portions, as well as beans (I love toasted garbanzo beans). If you eat dairy products, cottage or ricotta cheese would also be good.
Why don't you google vegan protein and see what else you can find? I still recommend you talk with a nutritionist or dietician if at all possible. Did your family doctor make any recommendations?
Life and Health Coach Gerri Helms
author, "Trust God and Buy Broccoli" http://www.lifecoachgerri.com
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QUESTION: im going to ask my dr. if she can't recommend someone im 17 and I wanna look slimmer you kno, I do eat fish I don't eat much dairy I drink low fat milk at all, is there a excersie that will burn the fat faster
Answer you did not gain weight quickly and it is not advisable to lose it quickly either. Most people who go on crash diets or exercise excessively, gain it back quickly.
If you are losing more than a pound to one and a half pounds a week, it's too fast. I lost over 100 lbs but it took me over a year.
You might also want to go to this website, http://www.oa.org. Overeaters Anonymous is a great, no-cost way for you to get some support.
