About Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. Expertise I have a Doctorate in Natural Health and I am well-versed in a wide range of topics within that field. I teach individuals and group classes on nutrition, diet, nutritional supplements, juicing, fasting, exercise, aromatherapy, herbs, massage, meditation, relaxation techniques, stress management, anti-aging, etc. However, I am not a physician and cannot diagnose conditions or prescribe treatments/medication. But, I can make recommendations and refer you to appropriate information sources for the proper courses of action.
Experience Prior to my education as a Doctor of Natural Health, I worked for over 20 years as a member of the trauma/transplant surgical teams at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital, and other facilities from coast-to-coast. I also have extensive training in exercise and nutrition, having trained for over 20 years as a bodybuilder and martial artist. I have been taught by Taekwondo coaches from the Olympics and Black Belt Hall of Fame members and I have trained with athletes from the World Wrestling Federation.
Organizations I belong to the American Nutriceutical Association and Health Innovators International. I also belong to the local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks.
Publications Black Belt magazine; Inside Kung Fu magazine; Paraplegia News / PN Magazine; The Accord, the Journal of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Education/Credentials I have a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and a Ph.D. degree in Natural Health. I have served as a member of the Alternative Medicine Advisory Board for the Veterans Administration Network 20; I have been a member on the Institutional Review Board for Portland VA Medical Center; I have also served as a member of the PVA Education Foundation Board based in Washington, DC.; I am currently a Trainer for Healthy Lifestyles for the Disabled through the Oregon Office on Disability & Health.
Awards and Honors Who’s Who in the West, 1992; Who’s Who for Business Professionals, 2004
Past/Present Clients Guest speaker at Nike World Headquarters, 2004
Question QUESTION: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 calories but i barely eat that and I'm gaining weight why is that? for example i get up at 1pm eat something at about 3pm then i eat dinner at like
8 or 9pm then i go to sleep at about 5am but i don't exercise so why am i gaining so much weight?
ANSWER: By simply cutting your calories and eating only twice a day, your body thinks that there is no food available and that it is being starved. As a result, your body is hanging on to every piece of food that it gets. Without exercise, your body doesn't burn off what it's convinced that it should keep -- extra fat to use for energy when there's no food.
You can try starting an exercise program or try eating smaller amounts more frequently like every three hours or so. That method lets your body know that there really is food available and it is used by models worldwide. Drinking lots of water will help flush out some stored fat as well.
Thank for your question, Nicole. I hope that my answer gave you some light on the situation.
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QUESTION: what if i was to eat 750-800 calories a day and work out six times a week will a be able to lose 40 pounds by then?
Answer It's practically impossible to get all the nutrients that you need on such a low calorie intake. I think that there is a better way. You can try a diet of 1200 calories but it needs to be broken down into small mini-meals throughout the whole day. The method would be your three regular meals at around 300 calories and the smaller 'snacks' at around 100 calories. Try to eat something every three hours or so because it keeps your metabolism running.
Add weight-lifting exercises to your workout to tone your muscles because muscle burns more calories than fat does, even while you're asleep. In addition, a weight-lifting workout burns calories for longer after the workout than a cardio workout does.
Thanks for your follow-up question, Nicole. I hope that you find my answer helpful. The information is part of an 8-week class that I teach online called 'The Answer Is Right Under Your Nose.' You can check it out at www.JerryRyanPhD.com.
