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Expert: Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN - 10/16/2009


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Hi, Laura. I'm Madison. I'm 16, 5'4, and I weigh around 180. My huge goal right now is to lose about 40 to 50 pounds, and I really would like to see a difference before Christmas Break. The problem is that I don't know how to get started! Can you help?

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Dear Madison,
You really need a plan to follow so you won't go back to old habits. To lose weight, you must exercise everyday for about 30 minutes (walking is OK) and eat around 1500-1800 calories per day. Write down everything you eat and drink and look up the calorie count found in those foods and drinks. Keep a running total of the amount each day. If you stay around 1500 calories per day you can lose about 20 pounds by Christmas. Hope that helps, Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com

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Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN

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Please, no anorexia, weight gain, or adult weight loss or health questions, only questions pertaining to children and teenager weight loss issues. Developed the Slimkids.com Healthy Weight Control Program. Uses only approved methods for weight control and can help puzzled parents, children and teens with their weight loss issues.

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Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN has 28 years experience in the health services. Her background in nutrition, pediatric nursing, child development, and child health education combined with a commitment to promoting healthy living, has led to the development of the Slimkids Healthy Weight Control Program for kids and teens found at Slimkids.com.

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Certified pediatric registered nurse, BSN in Nursing from SUNY Brockport, NY.

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