Expertise As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.
Experience I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.
Organizations American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.
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Q: Beebe, My LDL (bad) cholesterol is a little high (152, but should be at 130), and I was told I need ... A: But unfortunately, as a registered dietitian I cannot recommend treatment for individuals without a ...
Q: Laurie I have a female friend that slimmed down quite a bit. Besides eating better and being more ... A: Water is good and necessary, but has no magical weight loss powers, even with lemon added! If you ...
Q: I'm enlisting in the Army very quickly after graduation. I weigh 182 lbs. This would be just fine ... A: Hard to tell, unless you started this program in 3 weeks or less. You may have just put yourself ...
Q: Phil! Does sugar cause weight gain or is the calories in the sugar that add up after a while that ... A: Julie- Sugar alone cant cause weight gain. Its impossible you have to have excess calories. BUT on ...
Q: Laurie! Does sugar cause weight gain or is the calories in the sugar that add up after a while that ... A: Well, this is Rick, not Laurie, but it's nice to meet you. Weight gain is a calculation of CALORIES ...
Q: Laurie! Does sugar cause weight gain or is the calories in the sugar that add up after a while that ... A: I love the way you phrased that, and you are correct! It is the calories that add up. So, if ...
Q: Beebe, My LDL (bad) cholesterol is a little high (152, but should be at 130), and I was told I need ... A: Good move avoiding fried foods and red meat! Do not worry about your triglyceride level: it should ...
Q: Good Evening, My name is Susan, I am 44 years old and a type 1 diabetic. My weight is 182 and I am ... A: My thoughts and suggestions are not going to help you lose weight faster, but to change your ...
Q: I am 21 years old and 145 pounds. I begin training for Mixed Martial Arts in 6 months and wonder ... A: James- you dont need Whey its just food its just a simple milk based protein but its not a gimmick ...
Q: Again the computer won't let me follow up. So I have to ask a new question. I have 2. 1. Is there a ... A: Well, I went to school for 6 years to study nutrition, and we have to continue our education with a ...
Q: Again the computer won't let me follow up. So I have to ask a new question. I have 2. 1. Is there a ... A: ) Simple sugars and complex carbs have the same calories in them. And it's not really the carb ...
Q: I am a bit confused when it comes to the good and bad carbs. In the news right now are the foods ... A: Heather- Personally is I were trying to lose fat in reality I would go low carb its proven and it ...
Q: could you tell me please, which if any are best for you, Fresh Fruit or Tin/Canned Fruit ? i ... A: I do the same! Fresh fruits contain more fiber because of the skin on them, so they're a little ...
Q: I was curious as to whether raw or cooked vegetables,such as ... A: For maximum nutrition, raw are better. Steaming or microwaving conserve most of the nutrients so ...
Q: I rarely eat meat,but occasionally I get a craving for a nice meatloaf.I have a Cuisinart,and grind ... A: It depends on more than the cut, actually--it also depends on the grade of the meat and on the way ...
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ... A: Technically simple carbs are sugars and complex carbs are starches. People say complex carbs are ...
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ... A: Your questions are all good, so I don't mind the follow-ups :) There are 9 calories in each gram of ...
Q: again. The computer said I was asking too many followup questions and I had to do a new question. I ... A: Saturated fats are the worst for heart disease. Polyunsaturated fats have been shown to reduce LDL ...
Q: how can we loss weight without diet? how can we burn calories ? A: I hope you don't mind me referring you to a couple of webpages but I've been asked this question ...
Q: Do you know what the daily limit of sugar should be from both fruits and foods. Do they differ? ... A: Richie- The daily limits for someone varies greatly from each individual and to each individuals ...
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ... A: Chicken is leaner than most beef, lunch meat, etc. Although there are very lean sources of beef, ...
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ... A: Fish does have some saturated fat, but is just so low in fat it's miniscule. Shellfish as well. We ...
Q: Recently, I have become interested in a career in nutrition. After having done a lot of research ... A: I'm glad you are interested in a career in dietetics. I have loved it for over 25 years now! ...
Q: I looked over your profile and you sound like the best one to help me. My husband has diabetes and ... A: Great question--what a confusing subject! The general consensus is that saturated fats contribute to ...
Q: Is drinking too much herbal tea bad for your overall health? I don't know how much is "too much", ... A: I don't know of any effects of "too much" herbal tea, or even what too much would look like, but ...
Q: My friend, who is a university student who lives in Eastern Europe, is rather down on his luck at ... A: Well, there are all sorts of options for him to get more money, but your question is how to eat on ...
Q: My age is 27 and i weight 154 pounds. My height is 175cms. My weight was actually 130 pounds 10 ... A: No I at first glance would say your tumors are not from your diet, or more rightly not from the high ...
Q: I have been debating an issue with my coworker. We all know that water is essential to good health. ... A: Yes, Jeff, technically if you could get all the water you needed from food, the body would use it ...
Q: i have a problem and the problem is that all what i eat is making my butt and hips and thighs fat ... A: You can redistribute it sorry doesnt work that way, each of our bodies puts on fat in a wholeistic ...
Q: Laurie. Thanks for taking time out to answer my question. So, I was reading another post and I saw ... A: What a nutritious diet! At your age you will need at least 1900 calories (I am 47, and that would ...
Q: If you cook with margarine in a pan, can there be margarine residues on the pan after washing? When ... A: Yes, there certainly can be some residue. Oils need lots of soap to break up the molecules and ...
Q: If you cook with margarine in a pan, can there be margarine residues on the pan after washing? When ... A: Ben - you are way over thinking and stressing this For more info you should join our free ...
Q: i have been travelling for the past 6 months and have put on a lot of weight, i think its because i ... A: Being out of routine and being tempted with all kinds of foods that you haven't perhaps tried before ...
Q: I weighed about 152 when I started and have come down to 136. I used an online suggestion and ... A: As far as fluctuations what you experienced is very normal my weight even on a daily basis ...
Q: I'm sorry if this gets a little lengthy. I want to make sure you have all the information. I'm 28 ... A: Congratulations on your weight loss, and most of all on your change to a healthier lifestyle! If ...
Q: I'm sorry if this gets a little lengthy. I want to make sure you have all the information. I'm 28 ... A: Sarah- great questions and very tough to give a perfect answer everyone I mean everyone is very ...
Q: How do I know how many calories to eat per day? I weight 135 pounds and I am 5'4. I have already ... A: I love that question! Well, it's a matter of biochemistry. Each fat molecule is made up of atoms of ...
