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| advice... | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions. 1) My birthday is right at 6 weeks away. I have a goal to lose 20 lbs of body ...
A: You cannot spot reduce fat in one specific area of your body. You have to remove the fat over your ...
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| How to stop eatting to much | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I'm not severely over weight yet, but since I have moved away from home and to college I have ...
A: Kristina, it's more about what you eat then how much you eat. If you're eating the right foods ...
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| advice... | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions. 1) My birthday is right at 6 weeks away. I have a goal to lose 20 lbs of body ...
A: 1. 20 pounds is pushing it. You're going to really have to bust your hump. 1 to 2 pounds a week is ...
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| Weight Loss | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Hi Richard i weight 300 and i going to the police academy in April of 2009 i need to lose some ...
A: Start running slowly now. Gradually work your way up to 5 miles a day. You've got 7 months... so ...
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| rowing to lose fat | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have started using a rowing machine at homw for 45 mins a day but not losing weight.I weigh 9stone ...
A: Keep up the exercise. Watch your calorie intake. Lift some weights. For specific information and ...
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| Gut | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am 50,in pretty good shape for my age. I run and hit the weights several times a week and eat very ...
A: Carl, the belly is the first place men put weight on. If you have ANY body fat, that's where it's ...
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| Breakfast | 9/1/2008 |
Q: In the morning, on a good day, I have time fix a bowl of oatmeal or cereal with a little milk and ...
A: I eat oatmeal myself for breakfast in the winter. In the summer it's too warm, I usually stick with ...
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| Skinny/Fat | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am 6 foot 1 ,155 pounds with thin limbs, but there is still fat around my stomach. I am confused, ...
A: The male body is a funny thing... you could be rail thin yet still have belly fat. That's just where ...
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| height gaining | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i am raman .I want to increse my height by 1 or 2 inch.I do exercise daily at gym is there any bad ...
A: You can't increase your HEIGHT through exercise. For specific information and step-by-step ...
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| Please Help | 8/28/2008 |
Q: i am a 20 years old guy,i weigh about 105 Kgs. i need to loose 15 Kgs. the problem is i have been on ...
A: You might not be getting ENOUGH calories. Your body thinks it's starving and will hold on to the fat ...
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| WANNALOSEWEIGHT | 8/26/2008 |
Q: i am 15 and i really want to lose weight even though i am not overweight im quite average, ok but i ...
A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
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| weight loss/exercise | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 40 year old women. I am "5.2". Since I am short, any extra weight I gain makes a big ...
A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
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| high protein diets | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have been on a diet for the last six months and and lost a little over 70 pounds. I have reached ...
A: CONGRATULATIONS on losing 70 pounds. That's no easy task. What you need to do is FIRE UP your ...
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| Self Esteem and Fat | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have horrible self esteem because of my body. I am a 34 year old male and I am about 186 to ...
A: What you're going through is common. I personally suffer from mild seasonal effective disorder. Here ...
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| broccoli | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if the head of the broccoli or the stalk is more healthy? Also, can you tell me ...
A: I'm *pretty sure* the head contains more vitamins and minerals than the stalk of broccoli. The stalk ...
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| How much of what should be eaten | 8/18/2008 |
Q: okay so i am a 17 year old and i need to loose about 25 pounds or so for my health and so i can get ...
A: I've always liked a 40/40/20 balance between protein / carbs / and fats. Try to eat lean meats like ...
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| A question about exercise | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am by no means overweight(5'1 102 pounds) but i try to exercise everyday for 20-30 mins. The ...
A: Fitness is a journey, not a destination. There's nothing wrong with exercising every day if you ...
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| weight loss | 8/15/2008 |
Q: my bodyfat is 14%, i want to reduce it to 7-8% to be able to see my abs. I was 18% bodyfat, i've ...
A: I had the same problem. My wife told me when I got down to about 180 pounds that I looked sick - my ...
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| weight loss | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I excercise for atleast two hours daily, and eat less than 1000 calories a day but I'm still a ...
A: You might be overtraining. Your body will actually go into starvation mode if you don't eat ENOUGH ...
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| Weight Loss | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 yr. old african american female. I weigh 215lbs. and I'm stand about 5"4. Every since my ...
A: Lisa, you know what you have to do. You said it yourself in your question. You have to exercise ...
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| 5 pound weight gain from binges | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am recovering from binge eating disorder... I have been doing well, until this past week. I am ...
A: Shannon, just do the best you can every day. Yesterday is gone. Worry about your eating for TODAY. ...
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| diet food | 8/7/2008 |
Q: my husband is trying to lose weight and is struggling with his morale because he feels hungry all ...
A: Lucy tell him my number one rule of weight loss: YOU HAVE TO *BURN* FAT OFF... NOT STARVE IT OFF. ...
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| diet and getting fitter | 8/6/2008 |
Q: i am 14 and i play rugby, i would like to have a program that will help me loss body fat and at the ...
A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
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| Calorie Deficit | 8/5/2008 |
Q: What is a daily calorie deficit? Mine is 2,154 but I don't know what it means? Thanks :)
A: Wow, that's a HUGE deficit! Calorie deficit is basically the difference between what you eat and ...
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| me | 8/2/2008 |
Q: alright mate i just rele wanted a bit of advice on how i can diet me self like you have if you cud ...
A: For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my ...
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| advice please. | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am 25 year old man looking to lose some weight. Right now, I try to eat healthy, and I exercise ...
A: You have your answer right in front of you: stop eating junk food, and don't eat before bed. The ...
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| fruit | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am trying to lose/maintain my weight of 123 (5'4") I jog 4 miles/day and work out with weights ...
A: There's absolutely nothing wrong with fruit. I eat it all the time too. As with anything, don't go ...
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| Losing 20 lbs before September | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Im 5'3, 175 lbs, and 16 years old. I would like to lose 20 lbs before the school year starts. How ...
A: At your height and weight, losing 20 pounds is a SIGNIFICANT drop. If you eat right and exercise you ...
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| ? | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old and a big build of six feet two inches. In about 1 year I have worked hard to ...
A: Don't overdo it. Your body WILL start to fight back eventually. If you get TOO thin, your body will ...
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| advice please. | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am 25 year old man looking to lose some weight. Right now, I try to eat healthy, and I exercise ...
A: 3-5 pounds a week AT FIRST is realistic. After that, it will probably come down to 1-3 pounds a ...
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| Weightloss | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 13 164cm in height and i way around 90kg. i don't look that big but i do look overweight. i go ...
A: Exercise is only half the equation. What does your diet look like? If you're looking for general ...
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| Better Life | 7/20/2008 |
Q: All my life Ive had ups and downs with weight...If I had to pick a weight that Ive had for the most ...
A: Jennifer, you can't spot-reduce fat. See: http://ricksweightloss.com/blog/display-article.asp?ID=38 ...
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| i cant lose weight | 7/19/2008 |
Q: i am 14 and play rugby and im a rower, i am quite healthy and i do a lot of sports like i said, but ...
A: Tom, you mentioned that you're active and athletic, but what does your diet look like? My first ...
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| Maximising my physical stature | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have just turned 17 and am trying to prepare for another rugby season. Last year i suffered a lack ...
A: If you're looking for general information on how to lose weight and be healthy, just visit my web ...
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| thenewme | 7/12/2008 |
Q: also weight the healthy weight for me.
A: See my web site for information on proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and ...
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| no neccessarily, "fat" | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I've been ridiculed by some of my friends and parents about my "fat." I'm 19, 6'0 and 167 lbs. ...
A: You're fine. 167 is a perfectly healthy weight for a 19-year-old of your height. I would suggest ...
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| diet | 7/8/2008 |
Q: You seem to be the one to ask re; weight loss. I commend you on your weight loss. This is not ...
A: You can't spot-reduce fat in certain sections (like the belly). It comes off over your WHOLE body. ...
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| Garlic to lose weight? | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Ok, this is a WEIRD question. Hopefully you can answer this... I was in a weight loss forum and ...
A: Weight loss is a simple function of CALORIES IN being less than CALORIES OUT. Now, some stimulants ...
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| weightloss | 7/7/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to lose weight diet or exercise
A: BOTH! Eat healthy AND get a good amount of exercise. Calories In < Calories Out. See my web site ...
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| Losing a lot of weight | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Richard, I'm writing to you because I feel like I have SO much weight to lose that it seems ...
A: Cables and body-weight exercises are a great start. Just look at Marines! Keep your calories eaten ...
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| fat | 6/22/2008 |
Q: im andrea. im 17 years old and i weigh 183 pounds. I have lots of muscle. Im a tomboy. I like to ...
A: It sounds to me like you might not be getting enough FAT in your diet. When people tell me they eat ...
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| how 2 grow taller | 6/20/2008 |
Q: IAm 18,male from india , im about 5'7 height , but i wanna grow height a bit more so can u suggest ...
A: I'm sorry, but I'm a WEIGHT LOSS expert. I have no idea how to grow taller, or how to make you more ...
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| food sources for some minerals | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find a list of foods - fruits, nuts, vegetables, grains mostly - that contain the ...
A: Wow... I don't know of any off the top of my head, but I know bananas are real high in potassium, ...
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| Eating times.... | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Hey Rick, thank you for your inspiring story. I would like to know about eating habits. I'm not an ...
A: On the contrary... in order to speed up your metabolism you have to do the EXACT OPPOSITE. You need ...
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| weight loss | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I lift alot so a majority of that 194 pounds is muscle. Ac ouple of months ago i got lazy on my ...
A: You answered your own question... late night snacking will definitely put on the pounds. Make sure ...
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| weight | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 5’2” 140 lb 44-year-old female. About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. ...
A: Lisa, I'm not a doctor, so I really don't like giving advice to folks with special medical ...
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| HIGH PROTEIN DIET AND EXERCISE | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I am 45 years old and have to lose +- 34 kg. I am on a high protein diet and gym 2 hours a day. Will ...
A: Well, depending on how much you currently weigh, I would say YES, you should be able to lose the ...
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| Biking or Running | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Which is a more effective way to loose weight, biking or running? I tried both and running got me ...
A: Both are effective. Do whatever you enjoy. Personally, I prefer cycling, but that's just me. ...
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| too much gut | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am 28 years old, 5'10" and 210 lbs. I want to loose 20 - 25 lbs. I was pretty active in high ...
A: See my web site for information on proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and ...
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| New lifestyle...no weight loss? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently changed jobs and now work on a mine site, and have realised I am eating more ...
A: Sounds like you're eating just fine. If you want to lose weight, you have to BURN more calories than ...
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| Protein Shakes | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Good morning, Mr. Rost. Would it be safe to replace all daily meals (for a few days) with just a ...
A: No, I don't recommend a protein-shake-only diet. Your body needs real food. One shake a day is fine ...
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| fruit and children | 5/30/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if too much fruit is unhealthy for young children. my wife and i disagree on the ...
A: Art, I'm not a nutritionist or a doctor, so PLEASE consult one before taking my advice - especially ...
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| Why Cant I Lose Weight? | 5/29/2008 |
Q: For the past two months Ive been trying really hard to lose weight. Ive only lost one pound. Im 18 ...
A: Stacy, first, stop taking weight-loss pills. I don't recommend them. Second, while walking is GREAT ...
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| summer weight loss? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Rost, thanks for your time. Over the summer (approx. 3 months), I would like to lose this extra ...
A: Cristi, I'm really not an expert with YOUTH weight loss, so I wouldn't want to give you any SPECIFIC ...
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| Weight Loss | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I read a little bit in your website. Congratulations! I am not that overweight. I am about 150 & ...
A: Nothing wrong with a "ghetto booty" as long as you firm it up! I know - my family is Italian and we ...
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| I want to lose about 20 pounds | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am 27 years old and I use to be in shape (ex-Military). But I don't know what happened. Since ...
A: Beckie, We all put weight on over the winter. I put on about 30 extra pounds myself since last ...
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| Exercising, but not losing weight | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I am about 40 lbs. overweight. Except for the occasional diet, I've been the same weight since I was ...
A: Linda, you could be BUILDING MUSCLE. You said you're weight training. That's GREAT. As you build ...
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| weight loss | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am really desperate right now. I have been trying to lose weight since last year and I've been ...
A: 700 calories is really very little food. Make sure you're getting enough HEALTHY FAT in your diet ...
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| Shifting calories diet | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :) ...
A: You have to find the best calorie intake that works for YOU. If you take in too FEW calories, ...
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| about weight loss | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I have a question i started dieting about a month ago seems like im losing 2 lbs a week which is ...
A: If it's working for you, I wouldn't change a thing. Everything you're doing sounds great. 2 pounds a ...
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| Shifting calories diet | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :)
A: Just taking a brief look at it, it looks OK. Basically, you want to eat HEALTHY foods in the right ...
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| 160, and wanting to lose some weight | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Hey! How are you? I have a question about dieting/losing weight, and i hope you can help me out on ...
A: School food is FAR from healthy. I have two kids in high school where they consider ketchup a ...
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| totally confused on nutrition | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I've been looking up nutrition and it has got me totally confused on what to eat. I'm 6 feet tall, ...
A: Daniel, for a complete nutrition plan, all I can do is point you to my web site. I've got TONS of ...
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| nursing and nutrition | 5/11/2008 |
Q: What kinds of foods and how much should I be eating while nursing in order to have proper nutrition ...
A: You should eat the same kinds of healthy foods you ALWAYS should eat (lean proteins, healthy carbs, ...
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| weight loss | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i am very unhappy and would like help on how to eat right and lose weight. any advice i would ...
A: See my web site for lots of information on proper nutrition and exercise. Download my FREE eBook, ...
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| potatoes | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Are plain boiled potatoes ok for a healthy diet (2 potatoes daily)? I'm trying to phase of white ...
A: I would prefer you eat yams, brown rice, quinoa, or any other WHOLE GRAIN source - even whole wheat ...
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| weight loss | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have been on a diet for about 2 weeks, the first week i lost 4.5 lbs. When I weight myself again ...
A: Your weight can fluctuate greatly over even a couple of days, just from certain things like how ...
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| Birthday Binge | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have been on Jenny Craig for 8 weeks. I have not cheated...until yesterday. It was my 29th ...
A: You're fine. One day isn't going to kill you. Get back on the horse and you'll be fine. It's what ...
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| Whey Protein | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Rost. My question is, are there any bad side-affects to whey protein drink. I know someone who is ...
A: Michael, I'm not a doctor, but there's nothing wrong with NATURAL whey protein. It's basically a ...
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| again | 4/26/2008 |
Q: i know i might of ask you this before but i was wonder if i eat 20 carbs a day only will i be able ...
A: Once again... healthy weight loss is about a pound or two a day, and it's completely dependant upon ...
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| Weight loss for July | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Please help!!! I lost lots of weight overtime to be healthy. I have gained everything I lost back ...
A: Everyone wants to lose weight super-fast. I tell everyone the same thing... HEALTHY weight loss with ...
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| burning off alcohol | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ...
A: Here's what I've read in physiology and fitness books: YES, you can burn off alcohol with exercise, ...
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| belly fat | 4/24/2008 |
Q: i have struggled to lose belly fat for a long time. I want to lose my fat. How can I?
A: Proper diet and exercise my friend. There is no easy answer to this question. Visit my web site to ...
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| lose 20 pounds | 4/23/2008 |
Q: i'm 13 years and i want to lose 20 pounds by the time i go to san antonio which is in one month ...
A: Ana, I'm VERY cautious when instructing children how to lose weight... so what I'm going to say is ...
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| black vs green olives | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I recently had an argument with a friend that claims there is no nutritional value in black olives. ...
A: I'm not an olive expert, but I love both types. You could probably solve this debate with a Google ...
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| Cant reduce belly | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Richard I will turn 50 next month.I am 5'8" 230 pounds-short and stocky but fairly muscular. I took ...
A: Carl, congrats on remaining active. I'm 35 myself and I try to stay as active as possible in the ...
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| please help! | 4/15/2008 |
Q: i just gave birth to a baby, i have to loose 40 pounds.i am very worried as i cant even get out and ...
A: Nazia, take it slow. Giving birth is a traumatic experience for your body. Don't rush into things. ...
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| again | 4/12/2008 |
Q: i know i might of ask you this before but i was wonder if i eat 20 carbs a day only will i be able ...
A: Tiffany, weight-loss is SO much more than JUST counting calories or carbs. You need to: 1. Eat the ...
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| unsuccessful efforts | 4/11/2008 |
Q: About a month ago I stopped being in denial regarding my diet and lack of exercise. After several ...
A: There are two important things to remember... first, that you have to give any new change in your ...
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| weight loss | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 33yoF weighing 188lbs at 5'3" I would like to lose 2lbs a week to a goal weight of 130. ...
A: I think you're right-on as far as your calories go and your weight loss expectations (1 to 2 pounds ...
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| Dieting | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Hey Richard. I was just wondering if you knew a good site to go to that could help me set up a good ...
A: Well, of course I do... http://www.RicksWeightLoss.com I've got a lot of great tips for a ...
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| proper diet and exercise | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I've been working out at the gym. But I want to ask what will be the ideal work out to have a ...
A: Mmmm... Jessica Alba. Thanks for that image. Anyhow... I hear this from a lot of women, "I DONT ...
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| 40 | 3/26/2008 |
Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i ca lose 40 pounds by july 1? if 40 is too much whats a ...
A: In order to tell you how much weight you can SAFELY lose, I would need to know your height and ...
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| Weight Loss Question | 3/24/2008 |
Q: How are you doing? I'm wondering what I can do to lose weight successfully long-term, naturally for ...
A: Wow. Long email! I'll start out by saying that I'm not a big fan of diet pills... so I stay away ...
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| Lost weight, scared of fat! | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I picked you to answer my question because like you, I lost a great deal of weight. I'm a 38-year ...
A: YES, YES, YES... you need to have HEALTHY fats in your diet. I recommend the 40/40/20 rule which ...
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| Love handles | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Ok, My name is Ashly.Im 18, About 116 Lb and im 5'3.I have been taking kickboxing for about 3 years ...
A: Women tend to store fat in their hips and buttocks. For guys it's the belly area. It's the first ...
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