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About Laurie Beebe
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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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hey7/4/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am 21 years old and i am almost 300 pounds and i feel like i am going down a hill with no happy ...
  A: I'm glad to hear you have a clean bill of health :) This would be a good time to start attending to ...
Calorie Reduction vs Metabolism?7/3/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Everyone says that to lose pounds/fat you must reduce calories. Some people also say that your body ...
  A: What a great question! It's true that you must reduce your calorie intake (or increase the number ...
Healthy Diet?7/3/2009Nevil Kapadia
  Q: I am a 28 year old female and I am 5'5 and weigh 112 pounds. I just recently quit drinking alcohol ...
  A: Ashley- firstly let me say that you are probably in the top 10% of people who eat very well....so ...
Not getting thinner7/3/2009Lela Simon
  Q: Female, 5'6: I've been watching my food intake (more vegetables, less pop, no seconds, etc# and ...
  A: You should be- that is why I suggested that bloat might be an issue. You should be eating between ...
Not getting thinner7/3/2009Lela Simon
  Q: Female, 5'6: I've been watching my food intake (more vegetables, less pop, no seconds, etc# and ...
  A: Bren, If you're doing mostly resistance, you're going to gain muscle. You need to be doing cardio to ...
Regarding metabolism7/3/2009Phil Stevens
  Q: If I were to cut my daily intake from 1850 (a level which I can maintain my weight) to 1600 per day, ...
  A: Marisa You dont NOT want op eat less eating less will have you lose weight and that in itself you ...
Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness7/3/2009Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
  Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
  A: Well, based on the history of this lady, it sounds like she was on a high dose of Coumadin, and ...
Frying and calories7/2/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Does the act of frying itself increase calories, or just the amount of oil absorbed by the food? If ...
  A: Yes it is only the calories from the oil absorbed that increases the calories in your food. That's ...
Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness7/2/2009Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
  Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
  A: Hopefully my answer will clear your confusion. I went to the website to see what you were referring ...
Diet to help a broken bone7/2/2009Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
  Q: I broke my left humerus 4 months ago and it doesn't seem to be healing at all. My doctor has ...
  A: Sorry to hear of your healing problems with your humerus. How is it that you know it's not healing? ...
Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness7/2/2009Crystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
  Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
  A: CoQ10 is similar in structure to Vitamin K, and may possibly initiate the clotting cascade, causing ...
not losing weight7/1/2009Lela Simon
  Q: my name is katie,im 29 years old and about 130 lbs. about almost two months ago i started an ...
  A: That's way too few calories! That is why I told you not to aim so high with your weight loss with so ...
Am I eating Right??6/30/2009Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach
  Q: I am wondering if you can give me some food ideas of what to be eating while I am training and ...
  A: Whew! I had this vision of sugary fruit strips that came in 12 packs of plastic wrapped brite ...
caffeine6/30/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Can you tell me what has more caffeine, Starbucks' Frappucino drink or a soda? Thanks
  A: Good question! The answer depends a lot on the serving size, but you'll have to adjust for how much ...
Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X6/30/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Laurie I have suspected for years that I have this condition, which I have passed on to one of my ...
  A: I certainly sympathize with your situation. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by excessive belly ...
Am I eating Right??6/30/2009Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach
  Q: I am wondering if you can give me some food ideas of what to be eating while I am training and ...
  A: Too much protein, too much packaged junk. Have a banana and some raw nuts, no bars, etc. You might ...
not losing weight6/30/2009Lela Simon
  Q: my name is katie,im 29 years old and about 130 lbs. about almost two months ago i started an ...
  A: Katie, When you only have 10 pounds to lose and you are within a healthy weight, trying to lose 2 ...
who can help me plan a medical diet6/30/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am 51 years old, 5'2" and 160 lbs. I have GERD, diverticulosis, Hashimoto's Disease, IBS-C, ...
  A: For many of these conditions, the dietary recommendations will be similar. Your physician should be ...
Motivation6/29/2009Lela Simon
  Q: My name is Chanel and I'm 14 years old. I am about to go to 9th grade thos year and looking to lose ...
  A: Chanel, Nothing I can do can give you motivation- How you feel is completely in your hands. I can ...
well-balanced meal6/29/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
  A: Oh, Great question! Especially if it's a fattier meat (like ground beef) it's 4 ounces raw to yield ...
How many calories should I consume?6/29/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am trying to lose 20 lbs. I currently weigh 150 and am 5'7. I had a baby 8 weeks ago and am ...
  A: Wow! You must be starving :) It sounds like you probably look great to anyone who meets you. I'm ...
Daily Nutritional Values6/28/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am a 58 yr old female wt. 203. I am on a self prescribed 1400-1600 calorie diet. I am having a ...
  A: There we go! I understand your question now :) Carbohydrate should be at least 50% of the calorie ...
well-balanced meal6/28/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
  A: A 3-oz portion is merely enough for anyone who eats two servings per day. There is no reason not to ...
Body Fat Percentage & Diet6/28/2009Lela Simon
  Q: I am a 5ft 2 inch woman & my weight is 50 kgs. I know I don’t really have weight problem but I also ...
  A: Prerna, It sounds like you are doing pretty well. I have 2 suggestions for you- 1) Be patient with ...
Daily Nutritional Values6/28/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am a 58 yr old female wt. 203. I am on a self prescribed 1400-1600 calorie diet. I am having a ...
  A: The nutrient requirements don't change all that much on a lower calorie diet. Some of the B ...
foods6/27/2009Lela Simon
  Q: what foods are the best to loose weight with, like what meats, fruits, any kind. any meathods i ...
  A: Krystine, If you know you have terrible eating habits- then you know that you can make them ...
The cheat day eating, water gain, and psychological help6/27/2009Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: I lost 25 lbs since January and I have been doing great with the diet and exercise programs from ...
  A: The weight you gained in that one day you describe cannot be fat even theoretically, unless you've ...
Binge Eating6/27/2009Lela Simon
  Q: I lost 25 lbs since January and I have been doing great with the diet and exercise programs from ...
  A: Khaled, What you are describing sounds like binge eating disorder. I would suggest that you find a ...
well-balanced meal6/27/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: Can you tell me what a well-balanced meal really is? I believe 3oz. meat is considered appropriate, ...
  A: What a great question! Yes, 3-oz of meat would be a good portion, and then 2/3 of your plate should ...
weight6/26/2009Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
  Q: I'm 17 years old. i am 5'7" and i weigh about 125 to 130. im a little flabby like in the love-handle ...
  A: You are at a normal weight for your height, so don't lose weight just exercise. Side crunches and ...
fat first?6/26/2009Richard Rost
  Q: Im eating organic/veg diet,gym 4-5 times a week. I have lost #7 in 21 days.still want to loose ...
  A: Fat loss and skin tightening have nothing to do with each other. Depending on your age, your skin's ...
exercise/nutrition6/25/2009Lela Simon
  Q: I am a 35 year old mother of two. In the past, I have always maintained a healthy weight (5'5" and ...
  A: Michelle, Take a piece of fruit with you to the gym and eat it between your cardio and strength ...
HFCS6/25/2009George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist
  Q: I know that high fructose corn syrup is terrible for one's health, but I don't have all the facts on ...
  A: Problems Caused by Too Much HFCS -It can lead to higher caloric intake -It can lead to an increase ...
Nutrician and diet6/25/2009Lela Simon
  Q: I really need your help. I'm a 61 year old male, 5-11", who's ballooned to 260 pounds, mainly from ...
  A: Nick, 1) Did you go see your doctor before making this big change? If not GO NOW. Things happen in ...
Weight loss and shaping up6/25/2009Richard Rost
  Q: I really need your help. I'm a 61 year old male, 5-11", who's ballooned to 260 pounds, mainly from ...
  A: Add some weight training, and try to do a little more high-speed cardio. Walking is great for ...
God fat-bad fat, good cholesterol-bad cholesterol6/25/2009Tanya Zilberter, PhD
  Q: Is this true in other words should I eat lots of it or is it better not to have it at all. The ...
  A: Steve, first of all, here are some definitions: LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, is "bad" ...
i dont know what to do!6/25/2009Richard Rost
  Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
  A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
i dont know what to do!6/25/2009Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN
  Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
  A: Kelly, to lose weight you have to force your body to burn stored fat for energy. To burn stored fat ...
i dont know what to do!6/25/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I am 14 years old, going to be 15 in October, and i wanna lose 20 lbs or more. I am 5 feet tall ...
  A: Great job, wanting to be educated about the right way to lose weight and stay healthy! And I'm glad ...
low white blood cells and high cholesterol6/24/2009Laurie Beebe
  Q: I was recently taken off Lipitor because of high liver enzymes. My bad cholesterol went back ...
  A: To lower bad cholesterol, soluble fibers can help your body eliminate excess cholesterol: this can ...

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Questions by
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Nevil KapadiaRichard RostCari Corbet-Owen
Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness CoachTanya Zilberter, PhDCrystal Fawn PA-C Physician Assistant
Jen Birge, MS, RD, CDELinda YoLela Simon
Rika SusanLaurie BeebePhil Stevens
Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPNGeorge Rapitis, BSc. NutritionistTodd Bublitz, RCEP
   

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