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Nutrition & Dieting/Questions Answered by Expert Linda Yo

Subject	Date Asked
diet	1/21/2012
Q: actually i'm strict vegetarian and was concerned about my protein intake. as i've heard that veg ... A: You can get all the essential amino acids from protein if you combine grains with lentils. For ...
Cheating on my diet	12/26/2011
Q: How can i stop craving food when on a diet? Whenever i'm on a diet i break it at one point of the ... A: Everyone has cravings, even I do...so don't feel so bad about it. The smart thing to do is to eat ...
Liquid diets	12/20/2011
Q: Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks ... A: Sorry for this late reply. I never received your original email. The answer is no. The body needs ...
Miracle noodles	12/12/2011
Q: Recently, I head about the miracle noodles, also called shirataki noodles, made of Konjac or ... A: You are on the right track. Just continue what you have been doing. If possible, add some weight ...
lack of appetite	12/4/2011
Q: my girlfriend is a normal girl but she has a problem of lack of appetite.. i told her to do a blood ... A: You need to find out why she does not have a healthy appetite. Does she worry about certain things? ...
Elliptical Vs. Treadmill	12/1/2011
Q: I'm 22, 5'4 and I weigh roughly 109 pounds. I am trying to get down to 95-100 max, and I was ... A: You are already underweight, so I'd like to advice you not to lose any more weight. The best way to ...
Asian Diet	11/24/2011
Q: You mentioned that Asian diets are healthy. Kindly enlighten me on how healthy is it? I see them ... A: The beauty of Asian diet is that they keep you full with less calories & fat compare to Western diet ...
water drinking on empty stomach and diet	11/13/2011
Q: Linda Yo, One of my friend drink 8 to 10 tumbler of water on empty stomach.He ... A: Sorry for this late reply. I have been very busy these past few weeks. I'm not a doctor but I do ...
110 to lose...	11/9/2011
Q: My name is Jessica. I'll be turning 19 soon and I feel like I'm in some serious trouble. I have ... A: I understand your concern. With my slim without starving method, you can easily lose weight because ...
Free chapters of AsianSlimSecret	11/5/2011
Q: I have watched a few videos of you on youtube and Im very interested in this way of weight loss!! ... A: Sorry that it's no longer on my website but it's available for free from amazon.com: ...
Healthy food for bones	10/16/2011
Q: My mother has osteoporosis and it unfortunately runs in the family. However, she is currently ... A: 1. It's never to late 2. Foods that are rich in Calcium & vit D: milk products, seafood, tofu, ...
Fat loss	9/29/2011
Q: I am a 24 year old male with a lot of fat around my stomach and on chest. My arms seem to have no ... A: sorry for this late reply. To reduce the fat, you need to do strength training exercise and to eat ...
Need to lose weight .... badly	9/23/2011
Q: I need to lose about 55 kg (more or less) in order to be fit for my age group... as a female. How ... A: To lose weight, you want to eat foods that are rich in fiber and resistant starches such as basmati ...
re: Breakfast	9/16/2011
Q: What are some suggestions for a healthy breakfast? Thank you! A: Sorry for this late reply. Cooked oatmeal, egg white omelette, chicken soup (as shown in my YouTube ...
Dieting will power	9/7/2011
Q: I've been on a new fitness regime for most of the year now, and while I do have the motivation to ... A: I hope this simple steps can be useful. 1. Drink warm green tea 1-2 cups/day as they increase your ...
Diet and Healthy Safe Weight Loss	8/31/2011
Q: I am 34 years old and 240 lbs. and I am 6' 1". I made a decision to lose weight and get in shape. ... A: Your BMI (body mass index) is 30.3 which is an indicator that you are overweight/obese. Your ideal ...
Weight	8/14/2011
Q: Im 18 6'2 and currently weight 304 pounds. I have lost weight before and it comes back. I eat a lot ... A: I'd suggest that you eat more Asian foods that are high in fiber, resistant starch & low in calories ...
Weight Gain and How to shape up	7/28/2011
Q: I am 27 , height is 5.00 feet and my weight keeps fluctuating between 38 - 45 , I face low BP and ... A: I'd suggest to eat 3 cups of cooked brown basmati rice, 3 cups of green vegetables & 2-3 cups of ...
Weight Gain and How to shape up	7/24/2011
Q: I am 27 , height is 5.00 feet and my weight keeps fluctuating between 38 - 45 , I face low BP and ... A: You might want to drink more water to fight the fatique & keep the skin glowing. Eat about 1800 ...
Flies in traditional asian medicine	7/14/2011
Q: http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2002/10/01/689400.htm I was just wondering if flies are ... A: M, Actually I'm an expert on weight loss but not in Asian traditional medicine so I don't know the ...
rice	7/12/2011
Q: I am 340 pounds. How much rice am i able to eat & lose weight fast? I am eating 2 cup daily. Thanks ... A: Sorry for this late reply. 3 cups daily is fine, especially if you eat brown or basmati rice. Best ...
weight loss	7/3/2011
Q: i want to ask about best pills and capsules available in market which are effective in weight loss ... A: I don't believe that they have found a safe & effective weight loss pills yet. Acaiberry was once ...
weight loss	6/30/2011
Q: .my height is 5"8' inch and my weight is 88 kg ... i want to lose my weight plz help me out what i ... A: 1. Drink plain warm green tea 3-5 times/day because they boost your metabolism. 2. Eat foods that ...
how much fat to take?	6/10/2011
Q: i have just joined the gym to gain some weight by building muscles. I am quite skinny.I have decided ... A: The easiest way to gain weight is to eat & drink high calories/high fat foods such cheese, coconut ...
Weight	6/2/2011
Q: I am 30 years old guy from India. My problem is that inspite of taking only the requisite 3 times a ... A: It's okay to eat 3x a day as long as you include foods that are rich in fiber and low in calories. ...
Sleep after early morning Walk	5/29/2011
Q: I do 30mins-1hr walk in the morning at around 6 for losing weight.But after some time I feel tired ... A: It's okay to sleep since sleeping regulate the hormones in your body. In fact people who don't have ...
Health	5/23/2011
Q: I have started jogging recently a month back and I jog at a speed of around 5 km/hr and after that ... A: Honey is a simple carbohydrate, just like sugar. It can help you to restore your blood sugar & make ...
Getting lean while still gaining muscle mass	5/20/2011
Q: I'm currently 18 and I've been trying to find ways to get lean, but still gain mass muscle. Now I ... A: the low carb diet is a popular fad diet. Actually is you see the food label, the FDA suggest most ...
Health	5/19/2011
Q: I have started jogging recently a month back and I jog at a speed of around 5 km/hr and after that ... A: After jogging, it's a good idea to drink plenty of liquid. Your homemade drink is okay, just be ...
Preventions of s.triglycerides	4/29/2011
Q: I am 33 years old my ht 5ft7'wt 70kg.in my blood test report s.triglycerides is 255.6mg and vldl is ... A: To reduce your weight & triglycerides eat foods that are rich in fiber, water and resistant starch. ...
Parboiled Rice	4/27/2011
Q: Is parboiled rice good to loose weight? I heard that it contains much less carbs as compared to ... A: Sorry for this late reply. I never received the original email. Parboiled rice contains as much ...
weight loss	2/8/2011
Q: my fiance is trying to lose 15 pounds before our may wedding. we joined a great gym a month ago and ... A: Congratulations, I hope you have a wonderful new life together! I've been married for 18 years & the ...
Body fat	2/6/2011
Q: I'm looking to lose 2% of my body fat, but am not sure how. I'm 23, very active, run 5x a week, walk ... A: Sorry for this late reply. I never received your first email. Anyway, you're already very slim for ...
Diet and Gym Workout	2/5/2011
Q: I need experts advice for my regular excerise, I come back to my home at 4:00 AM early morning... ... A: To lose weight efficiently, I would suggest you to do strength training for 15-30 minutes either ...
tummy fat	12/22/2010
Q: I am 29 and I have been slim all my life, actually underweight, 170 m tall and 52Kg. Recently, I ... A: As we get older we lose our muscle. Muscle is the calorie eating machine of the body, without it, we ...
weight loss	10/3/2010
Q: I need to lose 25-35 pounds could you tell which foods are filling? And how to follow an sian diet. ... A: I explain about foods that are filling but low in calories & fat content in this video: ...
unpleasant Breast Smell	9/21/2010
Q: I have noticed over the past few months,that underneath my breasts smell terrible of ... A: I'm not an expert in this area. However I know that a high protein, low carb diet make the body and ...
weight	9/4/2010
Q: Unlike those who want to lose weight, I want to raise my weight because I'm so skinny and frail. My ... A: eating more protein than what your body need can be dangerous to your health. If you want to ...
weight increase	8/9/2010
Q: My name is parsa and I'm 25 years old boy . Now I'm 60kg and I'm 175cm tall.... I need to increase ... A: If you want to gain weight, drink lots of milk or milkshake. However your current weight is healthy ...
metabolic syndrome?	8/5/2010
Q: I know a Chinese couple and they eat mainly rice, fish chicken, and vegetables-a traditional diet. ... A: You are absolutely right! Asian diet is rich in complex (good) carb, water, fiber, resistant starch ...
Healthy Weight	6/29/2010
Q: I am 15 and am 5'1. I weigh 135 pounds. I want to know how much I should weigh and how I can lose ... A: My advice is to eat foods that are rich in water, fiber and resistant starch that are low in ...
weight loss/thighs	6/27/2010
Q: I am 23 years old female having problem with my body and I would like to know how it ( if ) can be ... A: our genes affect how our fat is stored: for some people in their stomach, some others in their upper ...
how to loose weight	6/19/2010
Q: iam really curious about your Asian diets, would you please give me the program? A: Unfortunately, I can't write the program in several parapraghs. You can learn several secrets from ...
Bad cholesterol by eating fish skin	6/13/2010
Q: My mother says that fish skin has good cholesterol and I am saying otherwise. Who is right? Thank ... A: Unlike chicken, fish skin is not high in fat or cholesterol. Best wishes, Linda Yo Certified ...
pot belly	5/7/2010
Q: or is liposuction its only cure. plz tell me any exercises or tips how to get flatten my belly . ... A: When we consume more calories than we expend, the extra calories become fat in our body. Our genes ...
pot belly	5/6/2010
Q: or is liposuction its only cure. plz tell me any exercises or tips how to get flatten my belly . A: To get rid of the pot belly, avoid drinking sugary drinks such as beer, soda, lemonade, whole milk, ...
Healthy Weight?	5/3/2010
Q: I currently live in Shanghai. I'm a Caucasian woman. Right now my Chinese boyfriend wants me to lose ... A: Your healthy body weight range is: 125 to 168 pounds If you have a medium frame, then you are ...
Weight loss calculation	4/30/2010
Q: I am an adult male. I am trying to calculate out how much weight I can expect to loss in 4 weeks if ... A: Yes, 1 pound = 3500 calories. So if you reduce your daily calories by 500, you will lose 1 ...
I need edvise for my friend.	4/27/2010
Q: I need your expert opinion for a friend of mine. Now he currently weighs about 195 lbs. and is about ... A: It's hard to estimate his calorie deficit but this is my best estimate. If he is creating a calorie ...
sugar ?	4/22/2010
Q: Are the sugars in ice cream , soda the same as white sugar that you put in your coffee or tea? (for ... A: There are 2 types of carbohydrates: 1. Sugar or simple carbohydrates such as: white sugar, brown ...
Could this be my diet?	4/15/2010
Q: My name is Rosemary and I am 67 years old. For the past 15 months I have had only what I can ... A: I'm not a doctor or an expert in this area, however I would like to share my opinion for you to ...
Diet of bread + water + soy beans + vitamin supplements	4/11/2010
Q: Is it possible to have a completely healthy daily diet consisting solely of the following: A few ... A: This diet is low in calories if you keep the butter to a minimum. Just remember that 1 Tbsp butter ...
Rice	3/10/2010
Q: Is it better to eat basmati rice daily. Does this creates any health problems. Which rice is better ... A: If you don't have any specific health problem, you can eat basmati rice every day. It is actually ...
Juicers and Blender for your health	3/2/2010
Q: I enjoy eating fruits and vegetables but would like to consume more of them. Some of my main health ... A: If you are trying to lose weight and reduce your LDL cholesterol at the same time, I would recommend ...
How to not build bulky muscles?	2/26/2010
Q: Well I am 14 and am a dancer. I want to have a workout that burns off mega calories, but doesn't ... A: Most women don't have enough hormones to build bulky muscles. However some of us naturally have big ...
eat less but feel energized, how ?	2/4/2010
Q: I want to lose weight; about 15 lbs around my waist. How can I eat less and still have enough ... A: I teach people how to lose weight without dieting. That means they don't have to eat less but they ...
acupuncture	2/1/2010
Q: i was wondering if acuputure works for weight loss, and if it is permenant. also i was wondering how ... A: Honestly, I don't really know the answer. However, I can share to you these facts: I have an aunt ...
diet and weight lifting	1/28/2010
Q: i have a question about diet and weight lifting. if i eat healthy and lift weights, will i become ... A: If you eat healthy and lift weights, you will definetely become fit. Lifting weights will strengthen ...
Will I see any results in weight loss from this?	1/23/2010
Q: I basically just started to eat just fruits and vegetables and whole wheat bread lately. My goal is ... A: I think it's very cool that you can duplicate the full concert of MJ. I like to dance & maybe can ...
Gutt and Thighs	1/11/2010
Q: I wanted to get advice on how to lose the belly and the fat thighs. For one, i am not overweight. I ... A: You can lose weight easily if you eat foods that are rich in fiber and resistant starch. In this ...
Weight	1/8/2010
Q: Could you tell me about your method because my doctor told me that the asian diet is very good. A: The Asian diet is rich in fiber, resistant starch and water. Thus the foods are big in volume (& ...
meat and potatoes	12/23/2009
Q: Linda I am a 53 year old guy. For the last few years I have been struggling with my weight and I ... A: Asian diet is low in calories and high in water (steamed rice contains 70% water), fiber and ...
Asian food	12/21/2009
Q: I'd like to lose weight, but haven't really had enough luck at it no matter how hard I push myself ... A: The more traditional version of Asian food is usually served at Asian restaurants that have many ...
bad eating habits	12/3/2009
Q: I have a female friend who is 21. She is 5'5 and I do not know her weight, but I would assume she is ... A: The reason why she is not losing weight is because when she doesn't eat or eat a very low calorie ...
How do I loose 56 pounds and fast?	11/28/2009
Q: I use to weigh 136 pounds. Then I gained like 70 pounds very quickly by eating a lot of PB&J ... A: On average, we need to consume about 2000 calories to maintain our weight. 1 pound is equal to 3500 ...
50	11/23/2009
Q: I'm actually asian and hispanic. However, I didn't get the lovely asian physique I've always wanted. ... A: Sorry for this late reply, we have Thanksgiving holiday here in the US. With my method, you can lose ...
metabolic rate	10/22/2009
Q: do we have anything to increase the metabolic rate ? whenever we do exersice it increases we don t ... A: If you do strength training exercise, you will strengthen & build your muscles. Those muscles will ...
weight loss and weight lifting	10/15/2009
Q: I need to lose fat, and to do this i'm willing to run 30 min. every day, and i'm currently also ... A: You don't need to eat every 3 hour but if you do, eat small meals. You can eat foods that are high ...
High Carb diet works for me!	10/8/2009
Q: I have tried the low carb approach to dieting for years with no real success other than maintaining ... A: You are on the right track. According to the American Dietetic Association, the Low Carb diet is a ...
Trail mix	10/4/2009
Q: Can you point me to a website that well let me compare the nutritional values of foods, especially ... A: One of the best website is www.calorieking.com which is compiled by Allan Borushek, a biochemist & ...
Fibre flattens belly?	10/1/2009
Q: I have a friend that went to a personal trainer/nutritionist for advice. One of the things that ... A: Fiber aids weight loss because it stays in the stomach for a long time to give us satiety and yet, ...
Laziness after dinner	9/16/2009
Q: Please suggest me away to prevent laziness after lunch & dinner. Thanks, Vivek Jain A: It's normal to feel sleepy after a big meal because our body concentrate all the energy to process ...
Why does my body look fatter since i have exercised?	9/11/2009
Q: I'm 28 years old , 2 weeks ago, i tall 5'2 feet and weight 105 pound. I would like a slimmy body so ... A: At 5-2 and 105 lbs, you are at your normal weight. However, if you would like to lose some more ...
Diet	9/6/2009
Q: I am 19 yrs. old and weigh 80 Kg. and am 5ft 9 inches tall. Kindly suggest a balanced diet for me to ... A: You can lose 3-5 kg in a month if you limit your calories intake to 1000-1200/day. 1. Drink 2-5 cups ...
Dieting and losing weight	9/2/2009
Q: I have been overweight for six years, since I graduated high school. I been taking medication for ... A: Twenty years ago, I have the same problem. When I ate junk food, I couldn't stop. Until I understand ...
Calcium/Asian diet	8/30/2009
Q: I am interested in the Asian diet and do believe we eat too much meat and dairy in Western culture. ... A: Good observation! Meat & dairy are certainly the culprit for the rate of obesity in western ...
Nutrition & Dieting	8/24/2009
Q: would you answer my question ? must a women suffer some sort of physical harm at forties if she has ... A: I don't think a woman must suffer some sort of physical harm at any age as long as they pick and ...
how should i diet?	8/21/2009
Q: i want to know the right kind of diet for me i am overwieght and cant sustain hunger.also what is ... A: I have the perfect videos that answer your questions: (cut & paste to your browser) ...
Put on my Weight	8/20/2009
Q: I am bhawna from India, I have a baby of Nine months and after his birth I have gained some weight ... A: I'm not a doctor but I am a certified weight management consultant. I can definitely give you a few ...
Terribley fat	8/18/2009
Q: nothing works i mean i try doing gym diet for a while n just cant loose any wt im really in ... A: I understand your problem. In fact, 70% of the US population are overweight so you are not alone. ...
Terrible Weightloss Problem!	8/9/2009
Q: .. hello! My name is Othman and I live in Bahrain, middleast. I have been overweight all my life and ... A: I understand that this is not an easy problem to solve, but I hope my insights as a weight ...
how much should i wait to eat after work out?	8/7/2009
Q: since i have to work now i can only work out at night i usually have like an hour before dinner is ... A: Yiliana, It's okay to eat after working out. You don't need to wait. Your body need the energy. ...
zucchini	7/31/2009
Q: my name is giorgia and I'm 35. I love all kinds of vegetables and in particular I adore plain ... A: I don't know the answer but I don't believe it has something to do w/ the endorphins from the brain. ...
Green Tea	7/24/2009
Q: I would like the benefits of green tea, but would like to avoid the hassle of making and drinking ... A: Green tea is good for us because it contains antioxidant and help increase our metabolism. I suppose ...
Thin, but with a belly :'(	7/17/2009
Q: I am 16 years old. 5 Feet 10 inches, and 61 Kgs. (Underweight) I used to be 57. I joined gym a ... A: The ideal weight for your height is between 58-71 kg so if I were you, I would not worry about my ...
DID YOU HEAR THAT?	7/9/2009
Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: why does our stomachs growl? Thanks A: The stomach is working like a factory, digesting food with mechanical & chemical process. Yes, it ...
Low Caloric Lunch	6/22/2009
Q: I want to design a lunch meal that is low in caloric and is such that it can also finish the hunger. ... A: Qasim, Actually most vegetables are very low in calories. If you use fat free dressings, then you ...
Losing weight with asian foods	6/14/2009
Q: Hey Linda I weigh 312 pounds and so badly want to lose weight and I love Asian foods like sushi for ... A: Sushi is low in fat & calories but there are other foods that are also low in fat & calories & easy ...
Weight vs Height	6/13/2009
Q: Please let me know what is the proper weight in relationship to one's height. I am 5 ft.4 inches ... A: Sorry, I assumed you were a woman. For a man, this is the range: Small Medium Large 132-138 ...
Weight vs Height	6/12/2009
Q: Please let me know what is the proper weight in relationship to one's height. I am 5 ft.4 inches ... A: If you are a small frame woman, the ideal weight is 114-127, medium frame:124-138 & large ...
calories burning?	5/26/2009
Q: I am 24 years woman,height 171.5 cm and weigh 61 kgs. Can you tell me how to burn 3 kilos in one and ... A: You burn about 250-275 calories/hour. To burn more calories, you can carry small dumbbels as you ...
Can protein deficiency damage kidneys?	5/23/2009
Q: I've heard that during severe protein deficiency, body protein is broken down to provide protein for ... A: No, protein deficiency will not damage the kidneys, however a prolong protein deficiency will cause ...
Green Tea	5/20/2009
Q: This may seem strange but maybe you can demystify the symptoms I see to get when I drink green tea. ... A: First I suspect the caffeine in green tea gives you that funny feeling but you said even the ...
Red Meat	4/15/2009
Q: I know you are not a doctor but I would like to know your opinion and if anyone else has experianced ... A: Just like you said, I'm not a doctor. However, because of my own experience (gained 25 lbs in 3 ...
Green Tea	4/8/2009
Q: i'm in my mid 30's & I'm currently in a nutrition/workout program. However, i came across some of ... A: I agree that some type of green tea taste terrible. Try not to get the ones in a can. They might be ...
baby fat	4/7/2009
Q: I have had two kids, one is with me and the other my aunt adopted, my depression from the adoption ... A: It's good that you feel uncomfortable right now. It's a sign that you are ready for a change. Most ...
30 pounds	4/6/2009
Q: A: These are my suggestions: 1 Drink 2-4 cups of green tea because it increases your metabolism. 2 ...
How to lose 10 lbs in one month	4/5/2009
Q: My name is Julian and I've been eating healthy and keeping in shape for several years. I don't eat ... A: These are my suggestions: 1 Drink 2-4 cups of green tea because it increases your metabolism. 2 Do ...
How to decrease hips	3/21/2009
Q: I have a fiance of 19 years. Her weight was 75 KG but now her weight is 60KG. she is looking pretty ... A: If she lose some more weight, she might be able to decrease her hip size. She can lose 2 lbs/week ...
35 in 3 months	3/15/2009
Q: i;ve been trying to lose 35 pounds by june 25 my family reunion but nothing really seems to be ... A: As you exercise, you increase your muscle mass and reduce your fat tissiu. Lean muscle is small in ...
sauna belts	3/10/2009
Q: do the sauna belts are useful in dieting or useless ??? thanks A: I think it will make you sweat a lot and get rid of some water weight. You might see a temporary ...
How to calulate percentage of protein,carb and fat in food	3/4/2009
Q: i m trying to lose weight so closely watching my calorie intake.As i have learned that a good ... A: There are many opinions about the proportion of our daily intake. In the food labels, the USDA ...
chicken cartilage	3/1/2009
Q: Linda I like eating chicken cartilage, but was wondering if this practice was good or bad for my ... A: The Chinese believe that eating cartilage can improve our joint health. However I am not aware of ...
Stubborn weight	2/22/2009
Q: What am I doing wrong why I can't I lose the weight? I'm never an overweight individual, I'm ... A: As we age, we lose our muscle mass and increase our fat mass. Muscle is the calorie eating machine ...
40 pounds in 4 months	2/22/2009
Q: hi im a 21 year old female and i was wondering how can i lose 40 pounds by my sister's wedding which ... A: If you follow my method and do 20-30 minutes of strength training exercise every day, you can easily ...
Hey, I have several questions about what my diet as a gymnast shoud be.	2/14/2009
Q: First let me say I am 15 years old. I just started gymnastics for the first time ever in November. ... A: These are my suggestions: 1. To lose weight, you need to eat foods that are big in volume but low ...
Is Coconut Milk Really Healthy?	2/13/2009
Q: I am interested in drinking coconut milk daily to possibly help improve the performance of my ... A: For centuries, Asians have used coconut water/juice (not to be confused with coconut milk) as a home ...
40 by june	2/10/2009
Q: 20 weeks A: You can lose 2 lbs/week by increasing your metabolism and reduce your calorie intake. To increase ...
metabolism	2/9/2009
Q: I have heard that the following foods can increase metabolism and aide in weight loss. I was hoping ... A: Coffee & green tea contains caffeine, thus they increase your metabolism. Chili peppers induce ...
Great diet/exercise but ZERO results	1/26/2009
Q: Wondering if you could please help me, thanks in advance for your time. I'm 25, 5'6'' 142lbs and eat ... A: When I struggled with my own weight 20 years ago, I found it's very hard to lose weight with the ...
asian diets	1/24/2009
Q: Wat is a asian diet and how can it help lose weight and not use diet pills thanks A: I encourage people to combine their food with Asian food that are rich in resistant starches (the ...
sushi	1/15/2009
Q: I am trying to lose the weight that I have gained (28lbs)in the last 4 months. I have started a ... A: Sushi is healthy because it is very low in fat and high in good carbs and resistant starches. ...
help! I cant lose a pound!!!!!	1/4/2009
Q: I am 49 years old and perimenopause,feel like dirt all the time between hot flashes,night ... A: You can increase your metabolism by: 1. Drinking 2-5 cups of plain green tea every day (preferably ...
ideal method to increase calorie intake	12/31/2008
Q: some background info: i'm 17, 1.56m tall and currently 45kg. that puts my BMI at 18.4. i've been ... A: While that's true that some foods are hard to digest and our body expend a lot of calories in ...
ideal method to increase calorie intake	12/29/2008
Q: some background info: i'm 17, 1.56m tall and currently 45kg. that puts my BMI at 18.4. i've been ... A: Congratulations on your weight loss! You are doing great and I'm sure that if you follow my ...
20 pounds per week over a 6 month period	12/12/2008
Q: I am female, 38 yrs old, 5'2", 274lbs. My goal is 150 lbs. Is it possible to lose 5lbs per week ... A: In order to lose 5 lbs/week, you need to create a calorie deficit of of 2500 calories/day. You can ...
starvation mode	12/10/2008
Q: If I want to lose weight and gradually reduce my calorie intake, wont I come to a point where my ... A: That's a smart question. If you are going to reduce your calorie intake, you need to "trick" your ...
Flab.	12/1/2008
Q: I am a 20 year old girl. 5.7 ft tall and weight of 60 kgs. My vital stats are 36-29-32. I'd like ... A: Your weight is ideal. However, if you would like to lose that flab, try to lose 5 more pounds or ...
overweight.	11/27/2008
Q: My height is 181 cm and my weight is 78 kg. I was having perfect body when i was in college some 8-9 ... A: Most people who work with computers gain weight because their metabolism slow down. If we sit down ...
How many calories does my 3 year old need a day?	11/26/2008
Q: My 3 year old (37 months) is 39" and weighs 42 pounds. I am not concerned about her loosing any ... A: Depending on her activities, she should consumes anywhere between 1000-1400 calories. Physical ...
Query re quantities of food	11/19/2008
Q: The information you provided re dates is wonderful. My question is, is the sugar in the date healthy ... A: I would recommend you to consume 5 ounces of grains (cooked brown rice or wholegrain bread), 2.5 ...
Query re the "date" fruit	11/16/2008
Q: The information you provided re dates is wonderful. My question is, is the sugar in the date healthy ... A: Dates are high in sugar/bad carb. ¼ cup chopped dates contains 24 grams carbohydrate plus 3 grams ...
anemia	11/14/2008
Q: .1 month ago i have a period that last for 3 weeks though the following days was just spots but ... A: I'm sorry for this late reply. Somehow, I never received your original email. I think you should ...
chinese herbal diet pills (green color)	11/13/2008
Q: i am on chinese herbal diet pills since one year ago. i lost 12 kg. i am happy, i still need 8 kg to ... A: I don't know the ingredients of the herbal pills that you are taking so I can't answer your ...
40	11/12/2008
Q: i tried everything and nothing work I've tried weight watchers, best life, and slim fast. lately i ... A: You sound like you are very motivated. That's great because actually it's not very hard to lose 40 ...
Weight Loss Stagnant	11/9/2008
Q: I am a 23 year old girl,height 172 cm and weight 67.5 kgs.I used to weigh nearly 80 kgs around 5 ... A: The ideal weight for a woman at your age and height is between 55-69 kg. This is the reason why it ...
Diet and Nutrition	11/1/2008
Q: I am looking for some advice on nutrition and writing to get expert advice on my query。 ... A: Egg is a good source of protein. Beans, lentils and nuts are also good sources of protein. Rice & ...
Question about chinese food take-out	10/15/2008
Q: I have heard that most take-out chinese food is very high in calories, and some of it should be ... A: good question :) All things being equal, restaurants whether it's Western or Asian, always use ...
Stomach fat	10/9/2008
Q: i am looking for the quickest way to burn stomach fat and get rid of my gut? Im not good at sticking ... A: Running is good for your heart, however it is not an effective exercise for shaping your body. The ...
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: some of the so-called health bar are not healthy, very high in calories and fat content so check the ...
weight issues	7/21/2008
Q: i eat pretty good, i count calories and fat and stuff. but i keep on gaining weight. i exercise like ... A: Yes, the medication and the problem with thyroid might have something to do with weight gain. ...
question	7/21/2008
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: I am 31 years old man, 6 feet ... A: Please check with your doctor to see if he or she agree with my suggestions: 1. Exercise with weight ...
Fresh fruits and weight loss	7/17/2008
Q: Do fresh fruits aid or inhibit weight loss?How does fruit juice affect weight loss? A: Fruits are very low in calories and fat content. Yet, they are rich in water and fiber content, so ...
thenewme	7/12/2008
Q: also weight the healthy weight for me. A: The easiest way to lose weight is to eat Asian style vegetable soup because it's filling. I have ...
HELP!	7/5/2008
Q: i am going to new york in 2 weeks and i want to look nice with my bikini on the beach. for the past ... A: I have some tips and cooking videos that will help you lose a lot of weight in a short time without ...
staying slim	7/2/2008
Q: i've recently lost 14 lbs but i'm worried that i will gain all the weight back again. can you ... A: you can easily maintain your weight by doing a few things: 1. Do strength training to increase your ...
Nutrition for 16 year old Asian girl	6/25/2008
Q: Trying to get a good plan for my daughter who is extremely conscious about what she eats. A: Most Asian foods are low in calories because we don't use butter and creamy sauces. Stir fry meat & ...
breakfast	6/20/2008
Q: “They” say to eat breakfast to be /stay healthy. However “they” never say what is considered ... A: that's a great question! After sleeping for a long time and not eat anything, it's a good idea to ...
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: Please check with your doctor before applying any of my suggestions. 1. Drink warm green tea. 1. ...
weight loss	5/21/2008
Q: I am really desperate right now. I have been trying to lose weight since last year and I've been ... A: Vegetables are rich in fiber and they are very low in calories. Vegetables are the best food for ...
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: These are my suggestions: 1. Do strength training to increase your muscle mass. Muscle tissue ...
Shifting calories diet	5/19/2008
Q: Would you recommend this diet? http://SampleDiets.CalorieShiftingDiet.info Thank you very much :) A: I've visited the website. I am skeptical of the promise because 1. No testimonials, either from ...
weight of my body	5/17/2008
Q: Respected sir, i am sudhan 24 years old, my problem is weightless of my body .I am very thin(just ... A: To gain weight you have to consume foods that are rich in fat (oil & butter) & sugar. Drink plenty ...

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