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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Losing 30 pounds | 2/5/2012 | Richard Rost |
| Q: I'm a year old male, standing at 5'10 and weighing 190 pounds. I checked out a weight chart ... A: You're a year old and already using a computer? Wow! Congratulations. Ha ha. First of all, DON'T ... | ||
| nutrition | 2/4/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Are the carbs. in wheat bread and white bread metabolized differently? A: Some of the carbs in whole wheat bread actually are different than ones in white bread ... | ||
| How can I boost my initial weight loss? | 1/29/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: I am starting a new "get healthy" program to do just that, get healthy. This plan of getting healthy ... A: 1000 calories a day is not healthy to do for long periods of time. Your body requires around 1750 ... | ||
| Weight | 1/28/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: My name is Brad, i am actually looking to gain wight, i work out 4 days a week, but i want an ... A: Well, of course, you must work out hard to build the muscle in addition to taking in extra protein, ... | ||
| Doing everything right and now loosing weight | 1/27/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: I have been working out now for a little over a month. Going to the gym 4 to 5 days a week. I have ... A: I would mention to my nutritionist about having your BMR measured by using the VO2 MAX. This is a ... | ||
| Doing everything right and now loosing weight | 1/26/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: I have been working out now for a little over a month. Going to the gym 4 to 5 days a week. I have ... A: I have more questions. Why is your heart rate so low 50 to 57 BPM this is a resting heart rate for ... | ||
| Butters | 1/26/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: Lawrence, I just love love love nut and seed butters, but find that I eat too much of them at one ... A: Chestnuts are the winner for lowest in calories Almonds, Whole Calories in 100g of almonds ... | ||
| Learning some tips | 1/26/2012 | Cari Corbet-Owen |
| Q: Cari, I'm an old-hand at AllExperts, and used to be an expert here myself many years ago (MS ... A: ...well here are some links to the relevant pages about those topics on my website and then I do go ... | ||
| stagnant weight loss | 1/26/2012 | Cari Corbet-Owen |
| Q: I am 21 years old. I currently weigh 69.7kg at height 167cm. I have been trying to lose weight ... A: ... well a weight of 69.7kg's at your height it doesn't sound to me like your body wants to lose ... | ||
| Eggs and cholesterol | 1/25/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I am a 52 year old male,normal weight. I eat a scrambled egg every morning. I don't eat a lot of ... A: There are far too many variations in the diet and in each person's unique physiology to tell if an ... | ||
| Glycemic Index | 1/24/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: Do you believe the Glycemic Index is important? I have read that the body is perfectly capable of ... A: Good morning Michael The Glycemic index is important mainly for diabetics then for people without ... | ||
| wheat and weight gain/blood sugar problems | 1/24/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: No doubt you have heard about this research. I would be interested in your opinion: "Wheat ... A: No, this is a new one on me. If you have blood sugar problems, the best thing you can do is keep a ... | ||
| Calculating my diets nutritional breakdown | 1/23/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I've been trying to do a nutritional breakdown of my diet to establish the percentage Protein, ... A: Sure, Andrew! Remember when you are looking for the percentage, you put the smaller number ... | ||
| Weight Loss | 1/23/2012 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: I've been trying to lose weight for the past year. At first it was hard, then I lost a good bit (25 ... A: Libby, Think back to what you were doing when you lost the 25 pounds. Were you eating small meals ... | ||
| Chicken: am I eating too much? | 1/23/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I eat about 100g of cooked (not fried) chicken everyday - either in a sandwich or salad at ... A: It sounds like you are having quite a reasonable portion of chicken, and also including fish in your ... | ||
| Macronutrient ratio | 1/23/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: What is a good ratio for carbs, protein and fat? I am 21, 6 ft 4 and require 3000 calories a day. ... A: Michael On the days you engage in these sports it would be better for you to adjust your diet to ... | ||
| Calculating my diets nutritional breakdown | 1/22/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I've been trying to do a nutritional breakdown of my diet to establish the percentage Protein, ... A: I can help you with this! First of all, you have to be able to check your math and recognize what ... | ||
| Macronutrient ratio | 1/22/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: What is a good ratio for carbs, protein and fat? I am 21, 6 ft 4 and require 3000 calories a day. ... A: 20% fat 30% protein and 50% carbohydrates would be a perfect for your type of workout. This will ... | ||
| Nutritional foods for exercising | 1/21/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I'm 16 years old and I'm quite petite and I usually sit around 105 pounds, but I'm 5'3. I just ... A: Good for you, eating a balanced diet and exercising ;) In order to gain weight you simply need to ... | ||
| Macronutrient ratio | 1/21/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: What is a good ratio for carbs, protein and fat? I am 21, 6 ft 4 and require 3000 calories a day. ... A: Michael General recommendations are for the diet to be at least 50% carbs, less than 30% fat, and ... | ||
| Macronutrient ratio | 1/21/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: What is a good ratio for carbs, protein and fat? I am 21, 6 ft 4 and require 3000 calories a day. ... A: There are different requirements for multiple types of workouts. If you are a long distance runner ... | ||
| protein | 1/21/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: actually i'm strict vegetarian and was concerned about my protein intake. as i've heard that veg ... A: It's likely you are getting all the amino acids you need if you have a balanced diet with variety ... | ||
| diet | 1/21/2012 | Linda Yo |
| Q: actually i'm strict vegetarian and was concerned about my protein intake. as i've heard that veg ... A: You can get all the essential amino acids from protein if you combine grains with lentils. For ... | ||
| Weight Loss with Issues... | 1/21/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I am a 34 year old female, 5'3'', 133 lbs, and 9 weeks post-partum with my 3rd child. Non-smoker, ... A: The good news is, you've done it before, so you know you can do it again :) Take heart! ... | ||
| calorie intake | 1/19/2012 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: good day mr sanchez just a few questions, how much should my daily calorie intake be for a 29 yr ... A: Miguel The best way to know what your bodies is actually burning off each day is by having your BMR ... | ||
| Perseverence & Willpower | 1/19/2012 | Cari Corbet-Owen |
| Q: ...... I'm almost 61, 6', and about 260 pounds. Since I was about 11, I've always had issues with ... A: Well I had to smile when I read your letter because it sounded just like something that I could have ... | ||
| Weight loss with type 1 diabetes and very limited movement | 1/16/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I am 5'4", weigh 94 kg and in May 2011 had my right leg amputated above the knee (I am awaiting a ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your situation and limited movement. I'm glad you've decided to take control of ... | ||
| red or white wine vinegar | 1/8/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Is it wine or is it vinegar? I don't think I'd get any if it was really wine. Suppose I could ... A: What an interesting question, and one I had to look up! It seems that wine is the first phase of the ... | ||
| consultation | 1/6/2012 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
| Q: I live in Binghamton and came across your website. My dsughter is 9 y/o and has always been a ... A: Sorry, I do not do personal consultations. If she's just a little chunky; cut out her carb snacks ... | ||
| Military marathoner continuing to gain weight | 1/3/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: This question is about my 32 year old husband. I write because we are at our wits end. Despite a ... A: Krista, I feel for you both--and I can certainly see why you are at your wits end. The best advice ... | ||
| juiced "reboot" program | 1/3/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: saw "fat, sick and nearly dead", an excellent and enjoyable documentary about the aussie guy going ... A: What an interesting story! Like most crash diets, this one works because you can't possibly get in ... | ||
| fat | 1/2/2012 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Is it important in a weight loss diet to count fat? If so why? UI thought all there was to it was ... A: There are many thoughts about what actually helps people lose weight--besides reducing calories. One ... | ||
| weight gain | 12/29/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I hope you can help me with my weight gain problem. I would like to start from the beginning. Until ... A: Chances are, your weight gain has much to do with your food intake and exercise level! Lots of times ... | ||
| Cheating on my diet | 12/26/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Whenever i'm on a diet i break it at one point of the day, like when i get home from school i can't ... A: I am wondering if you are the Danielle who has written to me multiple times? If you are, then those ... | ||
| Cheating on my diet | 12/26/2011 | Linda Yo |
| Q: How can i stop craving food when on a diet? Whenever i'm on a diet i break it at one point of the ... A: Everyone has cravings, even I do...so don't feel so bad about it. The smart thing to do is to eat ... | ||
| eating potatoes all the time not good? | 12/24/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I was told by an ex that eating potatoes all the time is loading up on carbs that turn into sugar in ... A: Yes, potatoes and other starch-containing foods (like rice, pasta, bread and cereals) are full of ... | ||
| Can I lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks | 12/23/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Can I lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks exercising and doing this? I'm a 18 year old girl and 145 pounds. I ... A: No, unfortunately this is not possible. The reason is, you burn approximately 1800 calories a day. ... | ||
| I ruined my diet | 12/22/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: I am on a diet but yesterday I have a bag of baked cheetos.did this ruin my progress? Yesterday I ... A: The overall goal should be to eat healthy MORE of the time, each day throughout your life. Not ... | ||
| Liquid diets | 12/21/2011 | Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI |
| Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: I do not know of any that I could or would recommend. I would say that if you are interested in ... | ||
| Liquid diets | 12/20/2011 | Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD |
| Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: Yes, in fact, some people do live on drinks such as Ensure for life. Usually it's because they ... | ||
Nutrition & Dieting
Answers by Expert:
- Richard Rost
- Cari Corbet-Owen
- Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach
- Tasha Tinsley
- Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
- Maria Faires, RD and Certified Personal Trainer
- Linda Yo
- Lela Simon
- Lawrence Sanchez CSN, CPFC, RI, PT, TBMI
- Rika Susan
- Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
- Phil Stevens
- Dr Nina Bailey
- Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
- Laura Ray, BS Nutrition, Certified Wellness Coach
Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
As a registered dietitian (RD)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 am also trained 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
Publications
Livestrong.com, Glamour.com, Ezinearticles.com, Ehow.com
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007; Level 2 certification in Adult Weight Management 2010.
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