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About Wendy Stewart
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Expertise
I can answer most questions about anorexia, bulimia, compulsive/binge eating, dieting, weight loss, being overweight and obese and how to recover from these conditions. I am a youth sports coach (cheerleading and formerly girl's high school swimming)personal trainer, image consultant, and life coach and I specialize in dealing with women and teens with these kinds of issues. I also have personal exeperience with all of the above issues so I know how it feels from both sides.

Experience
I have been overweight/obese, suffered from anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating/binge eating. Through various methods of behavior modification and education, I have been able to overcome all of these issues. I have also been in the position to help teammates and classmates with similar problems. I have been dealing with these issues for 10 years.

Organizations
ACE (American Council on Exercise), IDEA, AICI (Association of Image Consultants International), NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), and ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants) as a vendor.

Publications
ezinearticles.com

Education/Credentials
I have a B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy, a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore and I am currently working on a Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies.

Past/Present Clients
Northwest Bulldogs Pop Warner Cheerleading (volunteer assistant coach and soon to be head coach)

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Wendy Stewart 
In Category  Nutrition & Dieting

SubjectDate Asked

Breakfast9/1/2008
  Q: In the morning, on a good day, I have time fix a bowl of oatmeal or cereal with a little milk and ...
  A: Charles I completely understand the issues with gas and needing breakfast quick and in a hurry. ...
body look like girls8/26/2008
  Q: Sir, My age is 25 and weight is about 75 KG.My problem is that my chest look like woman chest ...
  A: Zaheer I'm sorry to hear about the teasing. Basically what will help you is start weight ...
question on safety of my program8/25/2008
  Q: before I ask my question I am aware of the 1-2 pound recommended loss and completely plan to slow ...
  A: Wendy First, let me say that I think it's great that you are putting so much emphasis on getting ...
weight loss8/25/2008
  Q: I have been on weight watchers now for 2 1/2 yrs. and did reach my goal weight Aug. '07 however, ...
  A: Hey, Jen To answer your question, I think the only way it would account for weight gain is if your ...
weight loss8/25/2008
  Q: I have been on weight watchers now for 2 1/2 yrs. and did reach my goal weight Aug. '07 however, ...
  A: Jen First, congratulations on reaching your goal weight! That's awesome and you should still be ...
broccoli8/19/2008
  Q: Can you tell me if the head of the broccoli or the stalk is more healthy? Also, can you tell me ...
  A: Landon Let me answer your first question. The head and the stalk of broccoli have different ...
a healthy diet8/19/2008
  Q: I have not any health or weight problems. I am 18 years old. I want top get a healthy diet that ...
  A: Dina... I think it's great you want to ensure your body is always healthy. The only things I can ...
Olive Oil8/18/2008
  Q: I need to ask you about olive oil. Is olive oil good or bad for health. There are many different ...
  A: Sudha The basic answer to your question is that olive oil is not bad for your health. There are ...
anorexia and Bulima causing convulsions8/17/2008
  Q: My sister suffers from both anorexia and bulimia and when she goes out and drinks alcohol on an ...
  A: Sarah... I am so sorry to hear about your sister. It's difficult on all sides to deal with. Even ...
EATING8/14/2008
  Q: i got a problem i can,t stop eating from the time i get up till i go the bed i am always eating.i ...
  A: Louise Here is the plain truth of the matter. Because you are not motivated to lose weight, there ...
food restrictions8/12/2008
  Q: im currently seeing a dietian.. is there a difference between a dietian and a nutritionist? Also, i ...
  A: Alicia First, let me say that there is a difference between a dietician and nutritionist. ...
Gaining weight while dieting?8/11/2008
  Q: i seem to be gaining weight while dieting. i started of by writing down everything that i eat for a ...
  A: Laura Based on what you've said, it does sound like you've lost body fat and increased muscle mass. ...
Bingeing8/10/2008
  Q: I have been binge eating a lot these past few months. I will eat until my stomach is so full I can ...
  A: Alana I am truly sorry to hear about you problems with food. If you've read my profile, then you ...
ED Recovery8/9/2008
  Q: Last spring I developed an eating disorder and dropped almost 20 pounds through extremely ...
  A: Lauren.. I can definitely relate. Just when you think you've gotten things under control (because ...
Weight remains unchanged...8/9/2008
  Q: .. I am 24 yrs old 5'7 female from India and i weight 163 lbs. I used to weigh 138 lbs a year back ...
  A: Beatrice... I do understand your frustration and I see your looking to lose around 30 pounds or so. ...
weightloss8/7/2008
  Q: over the past 6 months my eating habits has taken a turn for the worst. i begin eating alot of junk ...
  A: Mary Before I answer your main question, I just wanted to address the eating itself. I don't know ...
Gained 5 pounds from binges8/7/2008
  Q: I am recovering from binge eating disorder... I have been doing well, until this past week. I am ...
  A: Shannon I'm glad to hear you're recovering from binge eating, but I'm sorry to hear about the ...
Losing weight8/5/2008
  Q: I am a 22 year old and weigh about 125 pounds. I want to weigh around 115 (my normal weight) so I ...
  A: Gina Sorry to hear about your broken toe. Believe it or not, I broke one of my toes 5 weeks ago. ...
Lose weight!8/4/2008
  Q: I have been on this new diet and exercise regimen where I basically only eat about 1000 calories or ...
  A: Delaney, While it's great to see someone take an interest in health and fitness, I am afraid your ...
LEMOn diet7/29/2008
  Q: MY NAME IS oLIVIA AND IN 15 YEARS OLD. i WEIGH 145 POUNDS. i REALLY WANT TO LOSE AT LEAST 20 POUNDS. ...
  A: Olivia, While I understand your desire to lose weight, let me be perfectly clear in my answer so ...
Any Advice?7/21/2008
  Q: I'm an 18 year old female, 5'5" and 130 pounds. I'd like to lose about 10 more lbs and I don't know ...
  A: Ashley, Congratulations on losing 24 pounds. That's great! Practically speaking, the last 10 ...
Weight plateau7/20/2008
  Q: I have lost 40 pounds and my weight has stopped, I have not lost in a month, I find it frustrating ...
  A: Serena, Congratulations on losing 40 pounds! I know from personal experience that it is not easy. ...
wieght7/19/2008
  Q: I weigh 154 pounds and I was wondering how many average kcals do I need to take in per day to ...
  A: Richi, That's a great question. The answer is simple and complex at the same time. The simple ...
how to gain weight7/17/2008
  Q: I knw this isn't a average question you are asked, but I was wondering how can I gain weight. dont ...
  A: As for snacks, snack bars, or meal bars... I would generally stick to ones that are most nutritious ...
sugar craving7/16/2008
  Q: I'm at the beginning of a self-test for reducing sugar intake because I've noticed I tend to crave ...
  A: Jon, That is a great question. You know, most of us have trouble with sugar cravings. People like ...
thenewme7/12/2008
  Q: also weight the healthy weight for me.
  A: Nicole Congratulations on taking steps to get healthy. I am familiar with the Weight Watchers ...
anorexic raw foodist7/10/2008
  Q: Have you heard of any anorexic raw foodists? I know a man who is 29 yr.old..a Dad of a five yr. old ...
  A: Kayla... First, let me say that your concern is commendable. Many more people should take an ...
emotionally eating7/2/2008
  Q: lately, i've been emotionally eating whenever i feel bored or lonely. can you please tell me what i ...
  A: Mel That's a great question. I'm glad you asked it because most of us overeat when we are ...
weight loss7/1/2008
  Q: How do i get my wife to lose weight i have tried everything and nothing seems to work.
  A: Robert, I hate to be so blunt, but you can't make her lose weight. Long term weight loss has to be ...
nutrition7/1/2008
  Q: I a sophomore in college and i workout 6 days a weeks run/cardio 2-3 days and abs 3 days. Also walk ...
  A: Cameron I understand your goal is fat loss so that you can get a six pack. So, I'm going to answer ...
weightloss6/30/2008
  Q: Just wondering if you could help me trying to find a good diet pill that works good with appetite ...
  A: Nicole I actually never recommend diet pills or anything like that. I only recommend a great ...
weight losss6/28/2008
  Q: I work out at the gym 5 times a week, is it true that jogging for 15min. with your heart rate ...
  A: Mike, I'm going to attempt to answer your question with limited information. First, forget about ...
overeating ?6/22/2008
  Q: I just turned 16 2 months ago and im about 5ft 2in maybe in between 5.2-5.3 i weight 108 pounds i ...
  A: Ashley, Now that gymnastics season is over, it's okay to eat more food than you were before. What ...
breakfast6/20/2008
  Q: “They” say to eat breakfast to be /stay healthy. However “they” never say what is considered ...
  A: Reli, You have asked a great question. In my experience, I would say it's best to eat within 1 ...
metabolism/weight loss6/20/2008
  Q: Stewart, thanks for your time. I'm a competitive swimmer and am constantly training or practicing ...
  A: Beth, I'm glad you asked those questions. I coached swimmers of all sizes and I have to say that ...
am i underweight?6/14/2008
  Q: I am 13, I weigh 88 lbs. and I am 63 inches tall. I eat a lot of food, but I am so active outside ...
  A: Taylor, Thank you for trusting me to answer your questions. First, let me tell you that ...
weight6/12/2008
  Q: self conscious about my weight but i weigh 228lbs. and I am 5' 8" tall and will be going into the ...
  A: Happy early birthday! I know that carrying a lot of weight, especially in middle school, is ...
confused..6/10/2008
  Q: im kind of confused.. im 15 years old and am petite.. about 5'1 and 105 lbs and i eat around 2000 ...
  A: Alexis, I am glad to hear you are concerned with healthy eating. However, I just want to tell you ...
weight loss - calories burned6/5/2008
  Q: I have gained a lot of weight over the last 4 yrs. My weight has climbed to 185, and I am a 5 4" ...
  A: Annmarie, First, I want to say that it is great to see you taking an interest in your health and ...
Biking6/5/2008
  Q: I started riding my bike for the past 3 weeks 7 days a week and I haven't seen any weight loss or ...
  A: Ava, That is a great question. And, by the way, I love to ride my bike as well. From what you've ...
Weight6/1/2008
  Q: Okay, I am 15 years old. My height is between 5'6'' and 5'7''. I weigh 124 lbs. I horse-back ride 3x ...
  A: Melaine, I am so glad you asked me that question. You are absolutely great as far as your height ...
reducing calories6/1/2008
  Q: hey,i've tried nearly every diet and nothing works. i;ve put a stone on recently and i want to get ...
  A: Becky, I understand that you want to lose the one stone in the next four weeks, but I must caution ...
Belly fat5/30/2008
  Q: I am 5'6, female,40 and about 138 pounds. I am slim..thin legs and arms. I have a lot of belly fat ...
  A: Lynn, That is a great question. Belly fat is a common problem and one I've been dealing with as ...
weight loss5/29/2008
  Q: I have been dieting for the past 3 months and started with 1200 daily (logged)walking 2 miles every ...
  A: Nan, I am sorry that you are so discouraged, but I think there are a number of things going on here ...
Your Job5/27/2008
  Q: I'm doing a project at school, and i need to know your job. Are you a nutritionist,or whatever?
  A: Daniel, I am a personal trainer and nutrition coach. That means I do not have a degree in ...
Dieting5/27/2008
  Q: When dieting if one day out of the week you want to have a cheat day and stray away from your diet ...
  A: Hey, Monica... I think that your plan is totally okay. Like I said, planning for it helps keep the ...
Dieting5/25/2008
  Q: When dieting if one day out of the week you want to have a cheat day and stray away from your diet ...
  A: Monica, That is such a great question. There is a lot of confusion about how strictly a person ...
lose skin5/24/2008
  Q: First of all I would like to thank you for reading my question. I have been fighting bulimia since ...
  A: Sarah, That is a great question. But, first, let me say that you seem to be doing an excellent job ...
weight loss problem5/23/2008
  Q: I am a 43 year old female and I am about 20 pounds overweight. I have never had a problem losing ...
  A: Susan, I am not a doctor, but I have heard of this happening before. Given your age (which isn't ...
how to gain weight5/21/2008
  Q: I knw this isn't a average question you are asked, but I was wondering how can I gain weight. dont ...
  A: Alex, It is my pleasure to help you. As for meal bars or snack bars, you will want to be careful ...
how to gain weight5/21/2008
  Q: I knw this isn't a average question you are asked, but I was wondering how can I gain weight. dont ...
  A: Alex, You are definitely right as this is not the average question, but, it is still a good ...
losing weight5/20/2008
  Q: can I lose weight by eating 2 cans of soup a day,I have been eating this for about 2 weeks and I ...
  A: Kerry, This is serious question. Technically, you can lose weight eating 2 cans of soup per day. ...
Shifting calories diet5/19/2008
  Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :) ...
  A: Jolin, I don't think either version differs in results because they both have essentially the same ...
Shifting calories diet5/19/2008
  Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :) ...
  A: Jolin, I empathize with the weight loss plateau. We all hit it at some point. There are a few ...
Shifting calories diet5/19/2008
  Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :)
  A: Jolin, Thanks for taking the time to investigate this diet. This is a great question. I went to ...
calories and weight loss5/17/2008
  Q: I have a few questions about weight loss. First of all, I'm 5 feet 6-7 inches tall and 225 lbs at 24 ...
  A: Melinda, You have asked some great questions. First, let me commend you on your desire to lose ...
Fast Food Nutrition5/15/2008
  Q: Even though most fast food resteraunts are unhealthy, is In N Out Healthier than McDonalds?
  A: Daniel... That is a great question. Although I wouldn't recommend a diet of food from either ...
Weekend Indulgence5/13/2008
  Q: I am 5ft1, 120 pounds I have been successfull in losing 10pounds and I am 10pounds from my goal ...
  A: Alexis... It is great to see you take such an interest in your health and wellness. Also, good job ...

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