Nutrition & Dieting/Motivation

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Expert: Lela Simon - 6/29/2009


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Hi! My name is Chanel and I'm 14 years old. I am about to go to 9th grade thos year and looking to lose weight so I won't be self -conscience of myself any more. I am currently 5'1 and 250 pounds. All during Elementary and Juniorhigh I've been depressed because of my weight. My food really isn't a problem but I  can always im prove. My main problem is soft drinks and not being motivated enough to excersize. So i was wondering do you have a solution to my problem.

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Chanel,
Nothing I can do can give you motivation- How you feel is completely in your hands. I can tell you that if you make the time to walk for a half hour a day to start with and replace soda with water, you will feel better both physically and mentally and it will totally be worth it.

Set a schedule for yourself and go for it!

Good Luck :)

Lela Simon

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Lela Simon

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I can answer questions about eating to boost the metabolism and how to work with cravings. As a Health Counselor and a Personal Trainer I can help you line up your eating habits with your exercise for the perfect storm of wellness. I look at nutrition from the view point of Positive Eating as opposed to Dieting. I can help people with eating to fuel workouts as well.

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I have been working to help people lose weight and be more healthy since 2003. I started as a Group Fitness Instructor and have added Personal Training and Health Counseling to my practice. I also work with people online at http://www.LelaSImonWellness.com

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ACE Personal Trainer certified IIN Health Counselor certified Columbia University Health Counselor Certified

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