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| olive oil and frying | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I use olive oil for frying and deep frying. In terms of healthy nutrition is it better than using ...
A: The most consistent studies indicate that olive oil is preferred; however, I'm cautious about ...
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| Broccoli - Quick Question | 8/18/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if the head of the broccoli or the stalk is more healthy? Also, can you tell me ...
A: Quick question and a good one! The stalks are richer in calcium, but the florets are higher in ...
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| Eating Disorders | 7/29/2008 |
Q: on the Classic TV Series, "The Beverly Hillbillies," the character named Jethro seems to eat eight ...
A: Max Baer, Jr., the man who played Jethro, still lives in California and is the son of a professional ...
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| Bread | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 54 year old male. My last cholesterol reading was 650 & triglycerides were sky high at 2000. ...
A: Mike, I have to agree with you that prefering to do this as naturally as possible is a good idea; ...
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| weight | 7/8/2008 |
Q: how do you know how much you are supposed to weigh by just your age or by you height?
A: Sure, for females, allow approx. 100 lbs for the first 5' in height and then add about 5 lbs per ...
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| dieting | 6/5/2008 |
Q: i take curd and cornflakes in morning. as it said to have low fat diet in breakfast, is my choice of ...
A: It's fine. Cornflakes could be modified though - you should choose something more whole grain like ...
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| FAT | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I BUY NON FAT YOGURT, AND NON FAT MILK. BUT THEY STILL BOTH HAVE THE SAME CALORIES. SO WHATS THE ...
A: Very good question. The benefit of nonfat foods is to alleviate the contribution of artery clogging ...
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| lose skin | 5/24/2008 |
Q: First of all I would like to thank you for reading my question. I have been fighting bulimia since ...
A: I'm glad you asked this before just believing the sales pitches and rumors. No, there is no pill, ...
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| mcdonalds salad | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Well here is my question. I am trying to lose weight and am currently doing power 90x. I have to ...
A: As part of an overall healthy lifestyle and other good foods throughout the day, as long as you're ...
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| Water | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I usually get through about 5 or 6 bottles of water per day which is about 2.5 to 3 litres. I was ...
A: I'm glad you've asked this and given me the opportunity to clear it up. It's nonsense - always has ...
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| swanson chicken breast | 4/16/2008 |
Q: ty in advance.. Is eating chicken out of a can everyday unhealthy for me? I know alternatives, but i ...
A: Chicken from a can is generally very high in sodium content. This is the only drawback to eating it ...
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| metabolism | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have heard that you need a carb or protein in order to get your metabolism going...if I have a ...
A: We need carbs, which burn more quickly than other foods, like a match lighting a fire in the ...
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| Motivational issue | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My stepfather (mom's recent husband) is severely overweight and has seen my mom go through dramatic ...
A: Let's take a look at this from a different perspective for a moment. If someone approached you, ...
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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: I actually could have written your email not long ago! So yes, I can promise you the following are ...
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| too skinny | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My wife is depressed about being too skinny. We have had three children and at most soaking wet she ...
A: Right, "hyperthyroidism" is when the thyroid produces too much and it can increase the metabolism. ...
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| shark cartilage | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Abbott--I'm 52 and would like to get back on a glucosamine supplement but wanted to avoid beef ...
A: What an excellent question! Supplements like this are not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug ...
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| too skinny | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My wife is depressed about being too skinny. We have had three children and at most soaking wet she ...
A: I'm amazed at how insensitive so-called medical professionals can be when it comes to weight ...
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| fiber | 2/11/2008 |
Q: i'd like to increase fiber intake, but alot of powders/pills are needed to get beyond 3/4 grams; ...
A: It's really not that hard to get fiber. Did you know one of the highest fiber fruits is a pear? ...
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| calorie intake | 2/6/2008 |
Q: im 35 years old,sedentary activity level.i weigh 166lbs,im 5feet 4 inches.and i want to lose 2lbs ...
A: That's a very smart amount to be aiming for. I'd like to see you improve the "sedentary" lifestyle ...
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| Weight loss problems | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I'm a 20 year old female, about 5'5, and I weigh usually between 135-140 pounds. I'm a big ...
A: Your biggest enemy here is the scale. Put a 5 lb weight on it. It weighs 5 lbs right? Now try to ...
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| Women and Protein Drinks | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My mother has always been a health and fitness nut and she advised me to replace one or two meals a ...
A: It's not the whey protein that's bad in particular, it's the whole "diet" thing. Once you return ...
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| Curious | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I think , I might have an eating disorder. I spend more of my time counting calories , running ... ...
A: You're not odd, but this is certainly how anorexia first presents (I know exactly how you feel). ...
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| help me | 1/8/2008 |
Q: well can u tell me whats a healthy amount pounds i can lose by then and how
A: Getting to a healthy weight in a healthy way isn’t going to happen with a diet. In fact, it’s been ...
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| i hate my stretch marks | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 and have alot of stretch marks on my tummy, thighs and legs. I got them since I was 12. I am ...
A: It might surprise you to know that none of the those 'stretch mark' cures actually work. They ...
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| a little advice... | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Iam currently trying to lose some weight and need some advice. I do exercise on a regular basis, but ...
A: Eating at night isn't as bad as you think it is. The truth is that a calorie is a calorie whether ...
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| Will eating 1000 calories stop me from growing? | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I am a 15-year-old girl and when I was 14 I went through a period of restrictive eating. I ate about ...
A: I hope it helps you feel better to know that your bout of poor nutrition has not contributed to any ...
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| grains and what to do about them | 12/4/2007 |
Q: So over 3 years ago I gave up having any sugar(white,brown, high fructose)or sweetener(splenda,sweet ...
A: He gave us plentyful bounty to not just sustain, but to provide pleasure. Our bodies need all these ...
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| nutritionally -induced dieases | 12/3/2007 |
Q: im doing a research paper on nutritionally induced dieases and i need to find a question i can ...
A: How about whether or not addressing the nutritional causation will correct the disease that was ...
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| My diet | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a problem that I'm hoping you can help me with. I am a 47 year old female. I am 6' tall and ...
A: It makes perfect sense and you've got good insight in that this way of eating may be lending to the ...
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| quitting alcohol has caused sweet craving | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I was an alcoholic. I have quit alcohol since the last 1 month, but have noticed that my craving ...
A: Good for you! What you're experiencing is perfectly normal and quite common. While lots of people ...
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| can not eating enough really be detrimental to a diet? | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I am about 12 days into a new diet and am eating very healthy foods: egg whites, lots of ...
A: I get it. I've been right there where you are and I can offer you some suggestions, but if you're ...
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| nutrition Plan | 11/16/2007 |
Q: was hoping you could help me with. I have cycles in my eating where I can be disciplined and then ...
A: One of the most common behaviors many people with weight problems have is eating in binges, quite ...
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| difference between anorexia and bulimia | 11/5/2007 |
Q: there is a friend of mine who seems to have eating problems but i don't know what exactly it is. i ...
A: Simply put, anorexia is self-starvation. It's the number one most fatal of ALL psychological ...
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| The Book, Skinny Bitch | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I'm a 46 year old mom with a 16 year old son. I'm reading a book that is totally changing my life ...
A: Yes there are a lot of pesticides and hormones in meat. Yes, people can be even healthier without ...
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| chest fats | 10/16/2007 |
Q: ..i hve been working out for 2 yrs and have lost good weight but i am not able to get tht tight ...
A: With all the health clubs and exercise equipment promotions come airbrushed photos of models that ...
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| no veggie dieting | 10/14/2007 |
Q: i don't like raw veggies. i like cucumbers and pickles. other than that i only eat SOME cooked ...
A: You sound like a couple other people I know. Unfortunately the veggies you do like are nothing but ...
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| Recovering from anorexia | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Reverand! First let me say that I am SO grateful to be able to address a professional with my ...
A: We appreciate the opportunity to get the right info out there rather than have people share what ...
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| am I anorexic? | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I am 62 inches tall and i weight approximately 44 kg. I used to weigh 65 kg until 10 months ago but ...
A: It sounds more like a condition called "exercise bulimia", a method of purging food intake via ...
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| Fasting/weight loss | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Hey, I recently heard that fasting was a safe, and quick way to lose weight. Although most people ...
A: Fasting safe? Maybe for a day or two. Otherwise, no. Yes, fasting as part of religious events is ...
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| nutrition | 9/30/2007 |
Q: i know that exercise can get me the six pack abs i want but i realize an important role is also ...
A: Not everyone can have 6 pack abs, no matter how much they exercise. This is actually a matter of ...
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| binge eating | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I've been battling a self esteem issue since ive had a bad case of relationships in past few mnths ...
A: Hypnotherapy has its place, but with this, I'd rather pull the roots than just cut the plant you ...
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| 70 | 8/3/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering i am 5'4 and i weigh 210 what's in the idea weight for me i was thinking 70-75 ...
A: An average build female of 5'4" should weigh about 120-125. Taking your time to lose it is very ...
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| margarine | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to be allergic to margarine? I have battled the bulge,although I eat sensibly and get ...
A: It's interesting you'd think allergy. It sounds like you've done some good research on this already. ...
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| Binge Eating from mother to child | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am almost 31 years old and I have been suffering with ED since I was 16. It started with ...
A: You're right about the tendency toward eating disorders to run in families, and it usually starts as ...
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| recovery | 7/15/2007 |
Q: im in recover from anorexia and was just wondering if u over eat a bit just on the the random like ...
A: When you don't eat exactly the way you should, forgive yourself for being human, reassure yourself ...
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| vacation weight gain :( | 7/15/2007 |
Q: This past week was my birthday week, and I was on vacation... didn't exercise much, and gained at ...
A: In order to gain 3 "real" pounds of weight in one week you'd have to eaten 10,500 calories more than ...
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| 21 | 7/9/2007 |
Q: hi i am 20 years old and i weigh 208 pounds and i want to get down to 145 by my 21 birthday party in ...
A: I'm very glad to hear you want to do this correctly and take your time. At your age and going at ...
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| eating all day.. | 6/14/2007 |
Q: and thanks for the site. I am 26, male, 5'7, about 150 pounds. My question is, is it bad to eat all ...
A: First question, "yes", there are some people (generally males) who can seemingly eat all they want ...
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| cholesterol | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Abbott, I’m trying to lower my bad cholesterol and I have a couple of questions that maybe you can ...
A: Good questions! I hope I can help clear it up for you. Yes, a lot of fat burns off with grilling, ...
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| cla-1000 | 5/20/2007 |
Q: what is your opinion of cla-1000. I hate myself and do not understand why I have no will power to ...
A: Did you know that NO food is fattening? And that ALL food is fattening. You can eat chocolate every ...
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| Weight Loss | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old female. I am 5'2 and I weigh 315 lbs. I am ready to lose the weight and keep it ...
A: I'm a big fan of losing weight and keeping it off without spending ANYTHING but grocery money. NONE ...
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| OCD and diet | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I am suffering from severe OCD and panic attacks and diagnosed with hypoglycemia. I used to eat ...
A: I will be very honest with you about your questions: 1. Doctors often tell patients to take ...
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| partially hydrogenated guar gum | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I recently picked up a chewable fiber+calcium container (Walgreens brand) and saw that it contained ...
A: Sorry about that. Let's try one more time ok? Go to www.GetTheReal.info Right under the yellow ...
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| partially hydrogenated guar gum | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently picked up a chewable fiber+calcium container (Walgreens brand) and saw that it contained ...
A: The whole grains is a remarkable option. It sounds like you're where I was a few years ago. I ...
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| partially hydrogenated guar gum | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently picked up a chewable fiber+calcium container (Walgreens brand) and saw that it contained ...
A: Guar gum (aka: guaran) is a thickening agent used in many foods, including ice cream, puddings and ...
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| gaining | 4/29/2007 |
Q: i am recovering from anorexia and i do count calories, though i know i shouldn't. i weigh roughly ...
A: I've also been anorexic (at last count, four times, but I'm considerably older than you are). NO NO ...
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| eating right | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: Kristina, you've noticed "slight differences in (your) body" - which means that what you're doing IS ...
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| Losing Weight After Having a Baby | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I gained an extra 20 pounds (on top of the 35 I was supposed to gain) during pregnancy. It has been ...
A: Tamara, keep reminding yourself that it took you 9 months to gain this weight - and it can take at ...
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| metabolism | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a question about metabolism. I am trying to, unsurprisingly, lose some weight. First, I know ...
A: It would be an individual thing, but one day is not likely to change things. It's the loss of ...
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| Rebound exercise | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Is it true that people can lose 150 calories by doing rebound exercise for 2 minutes? What if I ...
A: Burning 150 calories in 2 minutes? Virtually impossible by anyone - anywhere - anytime. High ...
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| phlebotomy fears | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am specializing in medical lab technology and we are currently learning how to draw blood,but I ...
A: There should be a brave soul in class who will volunteer to be your pincushion - once you do it - ...
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| anorexia & hypoglycemia | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am 31yrs old. About 20 months ago I had cosmetic surgery after which I started dieting because I ...
A: Having been where you are (anorexic and also bulimic) I recognize the symptoms and for years ...
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| anorexia & hypoglycemia | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am 31yrs old. About 20 months ago I had cosmetic surgery after which I started dieting because I ...
A: sounds like you're really trying to do the right thing (good for you!). I've been there, done that. ...
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| eating less | 4/15/2007 |
Q: hey i was wondering how much pounds can i lose by june 27? also i hear people say i should eat 1400 ...
A: Activity levels matter a great deal too, along with calorie intake. IF you actually have some ...
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| Artificial Sweetener | 4/8/2007 |
Q: Which artificial sweetener is scientifically proven to be the SAFEST and with less calories. Please ...
A: So far - only sucralose (one brand name is Splenda) appears safe - but there's not really any ...
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| dieting | 4/5/2007 |
Q: i have been dieting for 2 months now,but today i ate a lot, so i can i gain weight in one day?
A: Not likely a gain of 'real' weight. Just fluids maybe. To gain one pound you need to eat 3,500 ...
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| 40 | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to lose 40 lbs. in three months and if so how?
A: At best, without serious health complications, in three months a person who IS overweight can expect ...
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| Metabolism | 3/27/2007 |
Q: During my teenage years from around 14-19 I struggled with anorexia and bulimia. When I turned 20, ...
A: What are you doing on a scale? GASP!!! No scale! Very few anorexics (I'm a fellow survivor, ...
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| Constipation due to SSRI | 3/13/2007 |
Q: How to get rid of constipation caused by SSRI antidepressant . I eat lot fruits and fibre but still ...
A: This IS a regular problem and usually, increasing fruits and whole grains (oatmeal or other whole ...
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| salmonella and e. coli | 3/11/2007 |
Q: what's the difference between e.coli and salmonella? aren't they both from undercooked meat?
A: The Salmonella germ is actually a group of bacteria; microscopic living creatures that pass from the ...
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| hello | 3/8/2007 |
Q: can i execirse at home cause i can't afford a gym and don't have a way to get theree?what if the the ...
A: there's no reason whatsoever to pay for a gym or spa. Just put some music on in your room and dance ...
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| hello | 3/8/2007 |
Q: what if the the problem is just really in my stomach area and my arms everything else is fine it's ...
A: You may try to tone specific areas, but you can't target them with weight loss - no matter what ads ...
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| hello | 3/7/2007 |
Q: what if i eat breakfast oatmeal w/ two slice of turkey bacon and a slice of whole wheat toast=300 ...
A: You're missing fruits :o - absolutely essential and the key to unlocking a great nutritional plan, ...
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| hello | 3/7/2007 |
Q: do u think i can lose 40 pounds by my birthdat which is june 27 or just get tone up by then? it's in ...
A: depending on whether or not you really need to lose that much - it's possible to at least get close. ...
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| needing high fat natural foods | 2/26/2007 |
Q: and only a few at that. She refuses most of her old diet. No junk food/processed foods at all. ...
A: A "diet" is the worst thing she can be doing and you can tell her that someone who started at ...
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| flubber be gone! | 2/25/2007 |
Q: well i like to bike ride nd swim and cheerlead and play sports and all that sort of stuff!im very ...
A: Sometimes it's easy for family to forget how they felt at 13. How very important things were, even ...
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| flubber be gone! | 2/25/2007 |
Q: ! uhmm well im 13 years old and i HATE the way i look. like sometimes i wake up in the morning look ...
A: the one thing I can absolutely, positively guarentee is the bulimia won't work. It can kill you in a ...
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| harder to lose weight | 2/18/2007 |
Q: three years ago i went on an raw food diet and lost thirty pounds. somehow i got off track and ...
A: but we've had a computer meltdown on my end - requiring a whole new system. Back up and running now. ...
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| How diet pills work | 2/10/2007 |
Q: Theoretically, how are the chemicals in diet pills supposed work to "boost metabolism"?
A: To be perfectly honest - these products don't even work in 'theory'. There's a big move on to make ...
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| recovery help | 2/9/2007 |
Q: i've been recovering from anorexia/bulimia for a good 3 years now, and my weight is healthy... at ...
A: Shannon - it'll pass. You're right that it's just bloat - with your activities and otherwise good ...
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| food burning | 2/8/2007 |
Q: How long after eating does the body complety burn the carlories/far from the meal? In other words ...
A: Well, I understand the question, I just hope you'll understand the answer (sometimes it gets ...
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| Diet Pills | 2/6/2007 |
Q: In your opinion, do you consider weight loss pills effective?
A: The diet/weight loss industry in the U.S. alone rakes in more than $40 BILLION every year. At the ...
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| how to get results from working out and eating | 2/6/2007 |
Q: i am a college freshman and im in the middle of my 2nd semester and my goal is to work out and eat ...
A: Amy - the weight loss industry and products' market makes it all terribly complicated when it's ...
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| toast bread | 2/1/2007 |
Q: any difference between toasted bread and bread that's not toasted? in terms of their calorific value ...
A: Old wives tale that toast has less calories. It has less overall weight because it's been slightly ...
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| milk | 2/1/2007 |
Q: is it better to drink milk when it's warm/ room temperature or cold? any difference?
A: While it does take a little more energy to warm up a cold beverage in the human body, we're talking ...
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| eating times | 1/24/2007 |
Q: what time is best to drink a cup of milk and fruit juice separately(besides during breakfast)? Is ...
A: I'm glad to have this chance to dispel some myths that re-circulate at this time of year every year ...
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| meal plan | 1/19/2007 |
Q: what meal plan can you suggest for a patient suffering from peptic ulcer?
A: A diet of low acid and non-spicy foods is generally recommended. No alcohol or caffeine (no soft ...
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| extra belly | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I need help...really.. I'm a male, 22 I'm not a fat man, but I have this belly since I remember, I ...
A: Given all you've done, it's probably a genetic trait, like the color of your hair, shape of your ...
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| Trying to lose weight. | 1/16/2007 |
Q: im Kenny, 24 years old and 14 stone 9 pounds = 205 pounds Im trying to lose weight and get into ...
A: I hope I can help. Perhaps the best advice I can offer is to first STOP dieting. As you've seen, ...
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| Water "Breakthrough"? | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I recently read the following. Has anyone heard about it? Can you elaborate? "Can you please ...
A: There is a lot of myth surrounding water consumption. While it's absolutely necessary to remain well ...
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| Pills/Supplements | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Currently I am in the saddest most difficult financial situation of my life. I can't afford to "test ...
A: You may as well have a few jellybeans instead of those diet pills, products, shakes, powders or ...
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| eating fruits & vegs | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Is it healthy to mainly eat fruits & veg, & lean meats to lose weight>??Nuts to i eat,,,i feel way ...
A: It's EXCELLENT to eat mainly fruits and vegetables with lean meats and fish. Good job! Don't ...
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| binged (ew) | 1/13/2007 |
Q: hey there. i binged two days in a row... will this jump-start my metabolism and will i be okay if i ...
A: It's ok. So what. Don't wait until tomorrow to correct your eating pattern after a binge, fix it ...
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| teen weight loss | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old, going on 17 and a weigh approximetely 116 pounds. I am about 5'5. Is that a ...
A: You are already underweight. At 5'5", for a moderate/normal build, you should be in the range of ...
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| Coffee | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I guess what I really should have asked was more about metabolism. Does coffee/creamer keep it going ...
A: That's ok - the answer is the same. No. The caffeine in the coffee may boost a metabolism by a ...
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| Coffee | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I know about the "always eat breakfast" theory but my question is, does coffee (1/2 decaf) with non ...
A: No. There is virtually no nutritional value from coffee and creamer, except, maybe - trace amounts ...
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| psullium | 1/6/2007 |
Q: For the past few weeks I use a psyllium husk supplement. I take 6gr. a day between meals. It is ...
A: It's a natural supplement, which isn't always indicative of safety or health (after all, hemlock is ...
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| desperate to shed pounds for an event | 1/4/2007 |
Q: If I ate only 900 calories a day and exercise two hours a day in the gym, can I do a significant ...
A: Diets, Fasts and most other plans do not work. If you reduce calorie intake to just 900/day, you're ...
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| weight problem | 1/4/2007 |
Q: are you guys authorized to give me a weekly diet plan because i need one
A: Diet plans most other diet try-its do not work The latest diet or cleansing fast, some popular ...
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| weight | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I think I have lost weight and my breast with it too.How can I increase my breast size now.And how ...
A: I really wish we could choose where our weight gets stored and where it doesn't, but we can't. With ...
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| Resistance bands | 1/3/2007 |
Q: i live in a small town, and I don't have access to a gym. I'm trying to lose about 20 lbs, and I ...
A: Being an active consumer advocate, I generally don't recommend anything that the diet industry ...
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| weight loss | 1/3/2007 |
Q: and im 5'7 and weight 187 pounds, im over weight, but i dont know by how much. im trying to loose ...
A: Daniel, weight loss won't work if it's a "diet", you need a lifestyle. Salads and fruit are ...
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| weight loss | 1/2/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering was there a way i can lose 60 pounds by june 24 for my sister wedding if so how
A: Did you gain the extra 60 lbs in just 5 months? Heck no! So it's not reasonable to expect to lose ...
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| stomach problems - digestion | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have a problem with my stomach that doctors were not able to help me and wanted to ask for your ...
A: If you can eat fruits and enjoy them, start adding them with meals and between meals. High water ...
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| Fasting | 12/25/2006 |
Q: Is fasting safe for teens?
A: A fast only eliminates water. Not actual weight. Any loss that shows on the scale will return within ...
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| bulking muscles | 12/25/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to lose 20 pounds so i joined the gym and I do the stepmachine daily. I have been working ...
A: Cutting the protein will not stop the muscle development as long as you maintain the workouts to the ...
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| can't stop eating! | 12/20/2006 |
Q: now that my cravings have increased, what should i do? i tried drinking lots of water. it doesn't go ...
A: It's not "a website" it's the advice you're asking for. I put my whole heart into providing the ...
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| can't stop eating! | 12/19/2006 |
Q: Abbott, I've been a lacto-vegetarian for three years and everything was great. However, I've been ...
A: When you say lacto-vegetarian, are you talking about eating mostly bread, rice and pastas? Many ...
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| Dietary fiber: how much? | 12/19/2006 |
Q: i was wondering if it would be harmful to eat about a box of fiber one a day...i read that for 1/2 a ...
A: Plant material that cannot be digested by the human digestive enzymes, consisting largely of ...
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| Bulimia related | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I have been struggling with bulimia and anorexia for over 3 years, and compulsive binge eating much ...
A: What you're seeing with your cheeks is bloat, not likely fat. They will return to normal when you ...
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| Enough Fat? | 12/15/2006 |
Q: I consider myself to be a very healthy 25 year-old woman. I am a little over 5'6'', around 115 ...
A: Though you are underweight for your height, your activity level and superior nutritional intake ...
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| My diet assessment | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am a fifteen year old Indian female. I am not happy about the way my body looks and I want ...
A: Being unhappy with how your body looks is self-perception. I don't care if you're 200 lbs or 120 ...
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| Weight loss conundrum | 12/5/2006 |
Q: ..I am a reasonably healthy young 23 year old who has had a bit of a weight problem my whole life. I ...
A: Since you've tried them all, and obviously they didn't work or last, I'm glad you're finally ready ...
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| eating too much | 12/1/2006 |
Q: if I ate 5000 calories in one day, is it okay for me not to eat for a few days? I was in an eating ...
A: 5,000 calories in one day won't hurt you if you eat reasonably overall. It's not a good idea to stop ...
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| Does a low fat diet make you less smarter? | 11/24/2006 |
Q: 3 months ago my cholesterol was very high (because of vit E intake), the doctor gave me Fenofibrat ...
A: To answer your question, no - a low fat diet won't make you less smart. This is a rumor that began ...
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| gaining weight once again | 11/24/2006 |
Q: If you starve yourself long enough, is it true that your body will have trouble taking in the ...
A: I can't begin to explain how much self-starving/anorexia messes up the metabolism, hurts the heart, ...
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| Waistline (UPDATED) | 11/22/2006 |
Q: Right now, my waistline is just over 28 inches, but I just ate. Lately, it has been between 27.5 and ...
A: I think you're just fine except for measuring your waist far too much :) No one counts a ...
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| Waistline (UPDATED) | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what the average waistline measurement was for a 13 year old ...
A: If your definition has lessened, it's because your activity (exercise) has been reduced and/or ...
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| weight loss | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I had a baby a couple of months ago and I am having trouble loosing my stomach fat. My stomach still ...
A: First, give yourself time. It didn't get there in just a couple months, it will take more than a ...
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| thighs | 11/13/2006 |
Q: what causes the thighs to get fat? is it by eating too late at night or lack of exercise? what ...
A: Some women will have large areas here even when they reach their goal weight (or less!). It's just ...
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| RE: Teenage weight loss | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am a 16 year old girl and I am wanting to lose weight. I am not dramatically obese or anything but ...
A: I'm happy that you've recovered from your injury and I fully understand how you feel the need to fit ...
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| me | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Im 15 and 7 months. I think I’m developing a eating disorder. I count every kilojoule. My plan is to ...
A: Lisa, I understand how you're feeling - I've been there! If, the next time you try to shortchange ...
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| weight gain | 11/5/2006 |
Q: first of all thank you for answering my question, its really nice my question is this. i have been ...
A: Abby, you know you shouldn't be on the scale! Stop it! Really. From one who has been there - no more ...
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| HELP!!!!! | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I have been in recovery from EDNOS for 3.5 weeks now. Lately when I look in the mirror, I see myself ...
A: Eating 750-850 calories a day isn't recovery. It sounds like you're also suffering from some degree ...
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| sugar grams | 11/2/2006 |
Q: 2 glasses of milk results in 24 grams of sugar which is half of the allowed sugar per day. If I eat ...
A: There is still no RDA (recommended daily allowance) for sugar; however, CSPI (Center for Science in ...
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| Calories required | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I want to figure the amount of calories a day I need to maintain- and then lose some weight. I have ...
A: Congratulations on the loss so far! It's pretty easy to get impatient and it's easy to be deceived. ...
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| growth | 10/31/2006 |
Q: which is the most effective exercise that can help teens to grow tall & that is more effective than ...
A: No exercise will increase height; however, ANY exercise that improves bone strength will help assure ...
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| growth | 10/31/2006 |
Q: besides getting enough sleep everyday, what else should i do everyday if i wanna reach my genetic ...
A: Eat the right foods for overall health. Whole grains, dark green and orange vegetables, fruits, ...
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| nutrition | 10/24/2006 |
Q: is there a pill that can help teens to reach their full potential heights? Appeton teengrow is not a ...
A: I'm glad you asked. It indicates that you're not easily taken in by nonsense. These pills are ...
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| Anorexia recovery | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I was never officially diagnosed with anorexia but did lose almost 30 pounds by starving myself. ...
A: It's excellent that you've noticed a problem and are in the process of fixing it. I wish you could ...
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| calories | 10/17/2006 |
Q: what do calories do for youre body?
A: Calories are a unit of energy. Nothing more, nothing less. Those 'energy bars' on the market? ...
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| lower blood pressure | 10/14/2006 |
Q: Glad to meet you--i am a Christian school teacher. I redently had a popped blood vessel in my eye ...
A: Good for you! Some of the most enjoyable aspects of getting healthy may surprise you - like eating! ...
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| absorption of food | 10/13/2006 |
Q: What is the order in which things are absorbed into the body after eating them? If I eat chocolate ...
A: As long as the body is working efficiently (which absolutely requires eating ALL food groups, ...
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| Binge-related weight gain | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I'm sure you've heard this all before. I have been on a binge for the last month (my Grandfather is ...
A: I DO know how you feel and I've been there myself. So, if you ever trusted anyone about this sort of ...
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| hi | 10/3/2006 |
Q: i would like to ask about laxative .is it true that buy taking luxatives everyday u can loose weight ...
A: I'm very glad you asked this and I have the opportunity to give you the facts: NO, laxatives don't ...
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| growth | 10/2/2006 |
Q: is it true that teens who eat more food that contain alot of calcium and zinc tend to be taller than ...
A: Not really. While these are building blocks of good bones and muscle, height is predetermined ...
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| dieting | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I am extremely overweight. When I diet, I am fine for about two months and can lose 15-20 pounds. ...
A: I tell everyone - "Diets do NOT work". The science indicates that almost 100% of all diets will fail ...
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| Diet and binges | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 years old girl, I am 5.45ft tall and weigh 156lb. I have been struggling for months ...
A: Haven't you gotten tired of all these numbers yet? Of the constant trying and little accomplishment? ...
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| body symmetry | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My friend body symmetry is way noticable. Her right side is larger than her left side. is there ...
A: This is perfectly normal for everyone. Some people may be more obvious than others, but changing it ...
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| Weight Loss | 9/27/2006 |
Q: i recently went on a diet and lost 30 pounds in 30 day. I wasnt eating enough, now that i began ...
A: Weight loss like you experienced was more than likely 90-95% (if not 100%) fluids. After that, with ...
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| why is some people body not symmetrical like others | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me, my question is why is some people body not symmetrical in comparison to ...
A: No one has a perfectly symmetrical body. In fact, look at any of your own photographs and cover up ...
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| eating | 9/21/2006 |
Q: How do you lose weight fast while your body is in Starvation mode and you have a slow metabolism... ...
A: By trying to eat less while the body is reacting to perceived starvation/famine, you're just ...
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| worried | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I have a friend whose sister is anorexic and my friend is really worried about her and I dont know ...
A: Anorexia is a mental disorder. Learning all you can about it first from real (factual) sites is ...
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| nutrition | 9/17/2006 |
Q: How long could the average human live without food and water?
A: Depending on the size of the human, they could go weeks, possibly even months (however, unlikely) ...
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| water fast | 9/17/2006 |
Q: ; and laxatives
A: The only weight you'll lose is water, then muscle (which will slow your metabolism down) so that ...
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| jogging | 9/16/2006 |
Q: is it good to jog every day lik 3-5 miles everyday?
A: It would be better to brisk WALK instead. Jogging is hard on internal organs and bones. Even long ...
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| Dieting | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I went on a diet three weeks ago and lose 30 pounds, i cut out almost all fats and greatly reduced ...
A: I commend you on your determination and understand how concerned you are. I'm a bit concerned too. ...
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| anorexia recovery | 9/12/2006 |
Q: I am 5'9. Once down to 95lbs and now close to 115. I feel like now that I've stopped starving ...
A: It's not at all unusual for us to replace one compulsion (starvation) with another (binge eating). I ...
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| fat depositied on one side of the body | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I am concerned about my friend. She went through a phase where she was bing eating because of the ...
A: None of these products do anything whatsoever to actually reduce fat or size. SOME of them may make ...
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| cholesterol in shell fish | 9/1/2006 |
Q: i have cholesterol and my doctor has told me to eat only chicken and vegetables and fish but as i ...
A: The BEST thing to do is share the information with your doctor and discuss it. Or just ask him to ...
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| 5 year old's food obsession | 8/31/2006 |
Q: She is not overweight but she obsesses about food. She wakes up in the morning and asks what is for ...
A: First, you are obviously VERY involved, good parents! I'm so happy to see this! Secondly, yes, your ...
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| nutrtion after surgery | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I recently had surgery done on my ribs and am now recovering. My diet before surgery was ...
A: SMART choice to want to do the right thing. I hope your recovery continues to go well. It's not ...
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| weight loss program | 8/25/2006 |
Q: i have been running and eating less but that only does so much now i want to tone up and really shed ...
A: When it comes to weight loss, "fast" and "safe" aren't usually possible. However, the weight loss ...
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| How many calories should i consume? | 8/22/2006 |
Q: I am a 5"8, 191 lbs., 20 year old male. People say i have a "big frame", but i think that's ...
A: by keeping the calorie count too low, you're pretty much guarenteeing that you keep your metabolism ...
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| losing weight | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I try to lose weight but can't. I exercise every weekend cause i have school to go to. and when i'm ...
A: I think you're trying too hard! Eating too few of the right things and not understanding what ...
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| HELP! | 8/17/2006 |
Q: i`m 4`11 .. i knoe what yooh mean about the yooh don`t have to impress anyone on this planet `cuz ...
A: I've learned how to find happiness in being HEALTHY and independent of what the media puts out ...
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| HELP! | 8/16/2006 |
Q: ok. hi, my name`s annie and i was wondering if you could help me? i`m 14 years old and 85 lbs. ...
A: Annie, how tall are you? Do you realize that you are not going to be remembered in this life based ...
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| Burn Fat | 8/14/2006 |
Q: The problem when eating is not what one eats, it is the balance or amount of food one eats. ...
A: You can absolutely eat four times a day and NOT gain weight. You may, in fact, lose weight - even ...
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| ingredient of whey protein | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Can u let me know that is Whey protien derived only from milk not from meat. I am vegetarian + non ...
A: Whey protein is just from the milk. It's a byproduct of cheese making. The best choice for ...
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| Weight Gain | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I am 16 year old male with the weight of 95 lbs and height of 5 feet 3inches. I want to "Gain ...
A: If you take in 3,500 more calories than you burn - you will gain one pound. It's that simple. ...
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| THANK YOU SO MUCH | 8/11/2006 |
Q: GOD BLESS YOU Reverend! Thank you so much for your help. I was going crazy with this as it basically ...
A: Jeff, thank YOU for being so nice! I'm very glad you found results so quickly. We are walking ...
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| Burn Fat 2 | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I am following your advice, so I am not watching the scale any more. However, I was wondering if I ...
A: You are going to be so happy with this as a lifestyle rather than a program or plan. No dieting! ...
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| Phlebotomy question and lab question. | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I too am a Phlebotomist and my question is one I have gotten varying answers for. If a patient is a ...
A: Arterial punctures should be reserved for blood gases (never into an evacuated tube which may cause ...
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| Burn Fat | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I got into a nutritional program for about 2 months. I ate, 5 times a day and tried to keep my ...
A: Nearly 100% of diets (programs, plans) will result in the regaining of weight lost and about 20% ...
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| confused! | 8/2/2006 |
Q: abbott - as for needed background: i am a recovering anorexic/compulsive exerciser. i have been in ...
A: Ohhhhh Nooooo ! No scales! No scales are allowed for recovering anorexics (and exercise ...
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| fruit diet | 7/31/2006 |
Q: is it safe to just eat fruit for about a week to lose weight? Apples, oranges, bananas, peaches, ...
A: The only weight that will be lost is fluid weight. Within 2-3 days of returning to normal eating, ...
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| NUTRITION | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I've always wondered if it's unhealthy to eat the apple core. Also, I keep getting a burning ...
A: It's just not physically 'easy' to eat an apple core. Even the monkeys in the trees would leave it ...
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| Nutrition for Female Weight Gain | 7/31/2006 |
Q: there! I am a very fit 25 year-old woman who is wanting (ok, needing) to gain a bit of ...
A: Oh eeek, no, fat doesn't (necessarily) make fat; protein doesn't necessarily make muscle and carbs ...
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| Diet and Exercise | 7/28/2006 |
Q: SO you're saying as a person is doing that and does resistence training their body would still eat ...
A: It's funny, but in this month's Nutrition Action Newsletter it addressed the same subject. If a ...
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| No Chest | 7/27/2006 |
Q: Currently I'm only 17 and am a really skinny person weighing at only 120lbs and 5'6" tall. Now I ...
A: What you're doing is great and I encourage you to keep it up as long as it's not hurting (work ...
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| anorexia | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Can anorexia cause an elevated ALT/SGOT? Hepatitis panel was negative.
A: Anorexia typically causes alkaline blood levels (metabolic alkalosis), low potassium levels, heart ...
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| Diet | 7/24/2006 |
Q: old 142 lbs. and 5foot 8 inches and a half.I am currently pursuing modeling.Some people told me I ...
A: Those people aren't being honest with you. In fact, they're probably trying to sabotage you. The ...
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| Targeting Specific Areas | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I'm 24, 6'2", 175lbs. Overall, I'm a thin build. However, I have a fatty chest and stomach. How ...
A: First and foremost, do NOT buy any of those products. They are all absolutely worthless. If you read ...
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| Fat Thighs, | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am now on to what I think is a healthy lifestyle and off of "fad diets". However, My thihgs are so ...
A: GOOD FOR YOU ! The wisest and healthiest thing you can do is quit the fad stuff and adopt a ...
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| forget to eat | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I've always had issues with food. I go too long without eating and a few years ago I was 97 pounds ...
A: You need to schedule a routine for yourself and 'forget to change it'. It's just as easy to ...
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| bingeing on fruit | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i get home from work and binge on fruit and veggies... usually around 1000 cals. my cals for the day ...
A: I can't tell you how much I appreciate the opportunity to again address the 'negative calorie' myths ...
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| Weight Gain | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I've always been a thin person and pretty healthy. I am trying to gain some weight pretty quickly. ...
A: I'll be perfectly honest with you ok? People who are naturally slender, have as difficult a time (if ...
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| Convalescence | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Will it be better for convalescence from viral fever and genral fever to consume fresh juices of ...
A: Natural juices are always recommended and it doesn't matter which kinds. Just be careful that you ...
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| Strategic Weight Gain | 7/12/2006 |
Q: there! I am so thankful to have finally found an expert I can discuss my concerns with! You see, ...
A: You really shouldn't try to gain 'fat'. Not only can it not be regulated to specific parts of the ...
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| Convalescence | 7/11/2006 |
Q: Please prescrible a healthy vegetarian diet to recocver from general fever and bodyache(for better ...
A: Good choice! Start every day with at least one cup of whole grain cereal product, low in sugar and ...
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| i NEED to gain weight | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I'm 20 yrs old I have a 9 month old daughter and im about 100 lbs 5'3 all of my cloths are too big ...
A: Since you've already tried everything, I'd be talking to a doctor for a thyroid panel, set to ...
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| 3 food issues... | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I've been living in America for 9 months (i'm from England) and i've put on so much weigh. I'm 22 ...
A: You could help them prepare healthier meals. You don't need a membership to take walks (just 15 ...
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| losing weight fast? | 6/30/2006 |
Q: how can i lose a few lbs fast? its summer and my belly is huge. i am 5'4 and i weigh 105 lbs. but ...
A: You ask for advice, but not the truth? The truth is that you ARE underweight. The solution to your ...
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| how to be healthier | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I need some advice about what I could do to be healthier/more energized, maybe what special ...
A: Multivitamins are all fine and good, but they don't do the real thing like the real thing does! I ...
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| Weight loss | 6/25/2006 |
Q: I wanted to ask if you knew anyway to lose weight but refrain from gaining muscle. Is it something ...
A: The higher the muscle mass/tone, the higher your metabolism and the more fat is burned. You don't ...
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| Lost 20 lbs--slowly gaining it back! HELP!! | 6/23/2006 |
Q: In highschool I was tiny (I have a small "frame"--a size 1,3 then a 5. That was 5+ years ago. ...
A: Please stop trying so hard. Everything you're doing is making it worse. First, any weight loss ...
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| Green Tea | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Sir, Thank you for the advice. Just a couple of questions: 1. If salmon and tuna are consumed on a ...
A: GOOD questions! You obviously care about your health and doing it right! Not so common these days ...
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| Green Tea | 6/20/2006 |
Q: So are the omega-3 pills not effective? Cause I consume 2000mg of omega-3 pills(at one time) ...
A: The supplements are 'not AS effective' as the real food, nor are they as interesting as having ...
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| Green Tea | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Sir, What foods and drinks must I consume for a better complexion/skin appearance? I love to drink ...
A: It doesn't matter which brand of tea you drink, just remember, the claims are highly exaggerated. ...
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| underweight | 6/18/2006 |
Q: im a 26 yr old male/6'2" and weigh 135lbs.i have been trying to gain weight for some time and i feel ...
A: Weight gainers are just calories. You can do it yourself, probably a lot more efficiently and ...
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| Food and Nutrition | 6/10/2006 |
Q: Are nuts part of a healthy diet for overweight/ obese Americans?
A: Whoops! I hit a wrong button a moment ago. YES - nuts are a part of EVERY healthy diet (except ...
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| binge eating | 6/7/2006 |
Q: i've been dealing with binge eating for probably over 8 months now. as soon as i think i may be ...
A: You need to find the source of the problem. Binge eating is usually emotional. What happened 8 ...
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| Whats the most grams of protein your body can take in 1 day? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Hey, its me again. Whats the most grams of protein your body can take in 1 day? If you dont remember ...
A: The Institute of Health's Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations allow from 10% to 35% of ...
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| cla and omega 3 everyday | 6/4/2006 |
Q: is it safe to take 3 or 4 pills of cla with 1,000 omega 3 every day?
A: The Omega 3 should be limited to one as a supplement to getting the real thing, which the body ...
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| Wieght Loss | 5/31/2006 |
Q: As far as the losing wieght and thinking about numbers- my family is very health and fitness ...
A: Professional atheletes, olympiads, etc. are also quite fitness oriented, but very few of them focus ...
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| Exercise and weight loss | 5/29/2006 |
Q: i have put on weight recently but i have been doing more exercise and eating less and have gained ...
A: Saggy skin is often indicative of losing too much weight too fast without benefit of muscle toning ...
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| nutrition | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I hope I m finding you in the best of health. What does vitamin C do for you. Can it ever hurt you? ...
A: When vitamin C is received in natural forms like oranges, melons, apples, grapes, cherries and so ...
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| weight lost at 72 yrs. old | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I m finding out how HARD it is to lose pounds when you get to be a senior . I reach a level and ...
A: Metabolism is largely determined by muscle mass and tone. Just because a machine at the gym says ...
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| flax seeds | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I had a problem going to the bathroom, so i tried eating flax seeds.Sometimes i put them in my ...
A: The amount you're eating probably won't be a problem. How about a whole grain cereal in the ...
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| Weight Loss | 5/23/2006 |
Q: .. I am a 29 y/o male who is beginning a diet as of last week. I currently weigh about 240lbs and am ...
A: ANY diet has a higher than 95% chance of failure once it's stopped. Within 1-2 years of stopping it, ...
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| diet | 5/19/2006 |
Q: sir i like to know whatbody does when we consume extra amount of protein,wil it aeliminate from ...
A: When a body collects 3,500 calories more than it can use, no matter what the souce (chocolate, ...
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| Scared of eating | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I have been dieting since January, and have lost about 39 pounts, Im 5'7, female, 21yrs old and now ...
A: It's a crap shoot - some people can diet drastically like this for just a few days before their ...
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| getting fit for a marathon | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Being a woman, I am really trying to avoid the bodybuilders frame, so Stallone does not necessarily ...
A: It really doesn't matter if your male or female, muscle still weighs more than fat, so it's still ...
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| Low Fat Diet to shift the pounds! | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Hi I was wondering if you can help be. I am aiming to lose half a stone by my wedding at the end of ...
A: Congratulations on your wedding! Your husband-to-be loves you JUST THE WAY YOU ARE, so losing ...
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| getting fit for a marathon | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I just started training for the Chicago Marathon. I feel like if I lost some pounds, it would be ...
A: The goal should be to increase stamina and health. Work on strength and endurance (throw the scale ...
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| Gain some weight | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I am 27 years of age, my weight is 70 kg and my height is 173cm. I have been regularly doing sports ...
A: Sometimes it's just a matter of genetics. If you find other men in your family were the same build ...
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| Diets / NutraSweet | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I am in the process of trying to lose a bit of weight - quite a lot in fact, and one of the things I ...
A: The so called side effects are just more media hype on slow news days. However, it's found that ...
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| stomache area large | 5/7/2006 |
Q: . i am a 45 year old single mom of 1, 13 yr old daughter i am on the treadmill for 2.75 miles 5 ...
A: Treadmills are awfully boring aren't they? I think they have their place if you want to get your ...
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| I am 5 ft 6, 19 yrs of age... | 5/7/2006 |
Q: I am 5 ft 6, 19 yrs of age and I weigh around 72kgs. I have gained a lot of weight over the last few ...
A: Any diet that eliminates a variety of foods will eventually fail and likely result in even more ...
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| prayer & health issues | 5/7/2006 |
Q: How have you used prayer to help you with your issues? I am a christian and am doing a lot a prayer ...
A: I am a Christian as well, but function as a nondenominational minister. Attaining a Doctor of ...
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| which vitamin...?mind problem | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I want to know about vitamins.(the result of their loss) It is been a while that I have problem with ...
A: There aren't many psychologists who would diagnose themselves. They know that if they have a ...
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| I sometimes crave for sweets... | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I sometimes crave for sweets although I try to stay away from them for the most part. However, in ...
A: There really isn't anything wrong with carbs, so don't buy into the pitches and media. What do you ...
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| Fruit Diets | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a few questions on fruit diets. Is there such a thing as fruit diets and do they work. Also ...
A: Oh Robert, PLEASE don't believe the hype and sales pitches surrounding products, plans, programs and ...
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| Weight loss | 5/1/2006 |
Q: Hypothetical question....if I weigh 500 lbs and got that way by eatting a bucket of chicken for ...
A: GOOD questions! If you weighed 500 lbs and your eating plus activity levels were maintaining that ...
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| hello | 4/30/2006 |
Q: I heard one celebrity ate 600 calories and lost weight fast for a movie if I do that will I lose ...
A: Do you mind that after you do this you'll be (an average) of 20% heavier than you started? AND find ...
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| Whats a better diet for gaining mucsle weight? | 4/29/2006 |
Q: hey.I'm a 16yr. old male weighing 165lbs of muscle at 5'8 . My diet: A big bowl of cereal for ...
A: I'm SOO glad you asked this! If you really, honestly want to develop muscle, it's not just what you ...
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| juice plus | 4/28/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - thank you for fast reply to my question concerning Herbalife ~ i have recd ...
A: sorry about the trouble you're having. You're not the only one! It seems the solution is to use ...
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| health & weight loss | 4/28/2006 |
Q: patience(all my questions) & concern ~ what multivitamin do you take? THere are so many choices in ...
A: I'm SO glad you mentioned the word "cleansing" and elimination of toxins. All you need to do is keep ...
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| juice plus | 4/27/2006 |
Q: Do you recommend Juice Plus? Answer - Why? Seriously, why would anyone use this stuff and pay ...
A: Any multivitamin. Price rarely determines quality, it usually just determines how much is spent on ...
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| juice plus | 4/26/2006 |
Q: Do you recommend Juice Plus?
A: Why? Seriously, why would anyone use this stuff and pay ridiculous amounts of money for it? Most ...
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| Weight Gain Question | 4/26/2006 |
Q: On holidays and such, where people overindulge to the point that they grossly exceed the 3,600 ...
A: Myth-Myth-Myth! That people gain 5 to 10 lbs over the holidays is a pure exaggeration. Want to know ...
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| weight loss | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I understand that by creating a calorie deficit of 7000 a week, it is possible to lose 2lbs. Does ...
A: Yes, when you burn 3,500 calories MORE than your body needs, you will lose one pound in fat stores. ...
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| health & weight loss | 4/18/2006 |
Q: a friend recently introduced me to Herbalife ~ included with pamphlets,etc was a dvd endorsed by a ...
A: This is a product that benefits the seller more than the buyer. It probabley won't do any harm , but ...
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| Weight | 4/18/2006 |
Q: What I don't need is another diet. I have not tried all diets but enough to know they don't work. ...
A: You are So right! Diets don't work - never did and never will! I learned that first hand myself and ...
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| weight loss | 4/14/2006 |
Q: My height is 5'4" and weight 160 pounds and have an one year old baby.For the last one year I am ...
A: It's possible. Still, aiming for 'health' rather than a number is a better idea. You can look slim ...
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| Could you please advise on... | 4/11/2006 |
Q: Could you please advise on the recommended daily calorie intake? What are the factors upon which ...
A: Whether male or female, that weight for that height is within normal limits. Your calorie intake ...
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| 2 weeks to lose | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I am about 15-18lbs overweight. Most of the fat is on my belly and the "tire" area. It is so hard to ...
A: You're carrying weight where most men carry it. Fortunately, men also lose weight faster than women ...
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| diet | 4/10/2006 |
Q: I was wondering: Is it possible/likely that I could loose 10lbs in 6 weeks (mostly fat, not muscle ...
A: Jessica, that's a reasonable goal and you seem to want to approach this in a healthy, permanent way ...
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| how many calories per day | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I am working out 4 to 5 times per week. I burn about 400 to 500 calories doing cardio, and strength ...
A: You're burning a lot MORE than 400-500 calories with your workouts. At the gym you may see those ...
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| Not loosing weight | 3/30/2006 |
Q: After having my child 8 months ago I ended from 62kg to 70Kgs. I have been dieting for 2 weeks but ...
A: It took you how long to gain the weight and you want results in 'weeks' ? How reasonable does that ...
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| GETTING MY WAISTLINE DOWN | 3/29/2006 |
Q: Over 2 years ago, I sent in the following question and received the provided answer: Question - My ...
A: The diet/health industry rakes in more than $40 BILLION per year in the U.S. alone, every year and ...
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| HELP ME!!!!! | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I have tried a great deal of diets and i know for a fact that they dont work for me..I have two ...
A: Stop trying. By focusing on little else, you're preoccupying your mind and your life with issues to ...
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| hello..... | 3/13/2006 |
Q: hey i was reading your profile and it sounded intersting. how did u overcome your eating disorders? ...
A: I'm going to be overcoming my e.d.'s forever. I guess that's why I'll do whatever I can to help ...
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| finding the right diet | 3/13/2006 |
Q: I'm actually trying to find the right diet and exercise plan for my wife. She is 29yr, only 4'11" ...
A: It sounds like she might be gaining muscle with all that activity! Maybe breaking it down a bit ...
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| finding the right diet | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I'm actually trying to find the right diet and exercise plan for my wife. She is 29yr, only 4'11" ...
A: Well, you've (hopefully) learned that diets don't work. Never did. Never will. If something isn't a ...
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| Emotional eating/binge eating | 3/10/2006 |
Q: Friday 10th March 06 uk Hi, I am Shirley and am 48 years old. I have had a weight problem ever ...
A: Nearly 100% of all dieters will not only regain ALL the weight they've lost, but 20% more. The diet ...
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| weight loss plateau | 3/9/2006 |
Q: Reverend, I'm a 21 yr old female, I'm 5'4 and currently weigh 132 pounds, and am small boned. I've ...
A: I read GOOD news in your question and then bad news. Then awful news! First, you've done this slowly ...
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| Weight loss | 3/7/2006 |
Q: I am here to ask about how to loss 10 pounds without starving... and being extremly cranky lol. I am ...
A: As you're learning first hand, diets DON'T work. Nearly 100% of all dieters, no matter what plan, ...
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| Since I dont want to measure,... | 3/7/2006 |
Q: Since I dont want to measure, whats a healthy serving of fruit a day in apples or bananas? three ...
A: I don't blame you for not wanting to measure, so easy enough, one medium-large apple, orange, ...
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| Putting weight back on. | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I very recently came off a mild case of anorexia - I wouldn't eat at all for 3 or 4 days, then I'd ...
A: Ideally, one should not have to spend extraordinary amounts on healthy food. Only the people ...
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| volunteer for gastric pacemaker | 3/5/2006 |
Q: Who would I contact to volunteer for a gastric pacemaker?
A: The last randomly assigned, controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy of the gastric ...
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| Weight Loss and Excercise | 3/5/2006 |
Q: Rev. Abbott---- About one year ago I had lost about 35 lbs in three months by doing excessive ...
A: If you're like approximately 99% of ALL dieters who lose weight the way you did, you can expect all ...
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| extra calories from junk food... | 3/4/2006 |
Q: extra calories from junk food can go to unhealthy body fat, but if you have all the nutrients going ...
A: You got it! "Extra calories" turn into fat. 3,500 calories more than you need to maintain your ...
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| vitamins | 3/1/2006 |
Q: ..i have never taken vitamins before and i was wondering which ones i should take for all around ...
A: I'm so glad you asked! Most people who are eating healthy, do NOT need vitamins. It's just ...
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| Dietary starvation mode | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I want to start by thanking you for being available to answer questions for people like me. Like ...
A: It's not so much a "mode" like you hit 'play' or 'record'. It's an involuntary, biological survival ...
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| Begging for help... | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I'll try to ask this question as briefly as possible. I am 24 almost 25 years old and going on about ...
A: Samantha, you have to alter your motivation before you do anything else. How can you "hate yourself" ...
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| WEIGHT LOSS | 2/7/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I am a 43 year old female. I am 6 foot tall and weigh 337 pounds. I decided ...
A: As soon as I saw 'slim fast', I saw what's going wrong. In my opinion (and in many accredited ...
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| exercise and breathing | 2/4/2006 |
Q: this is a silly question :) If instead of doing exercises to loss weight,I stil breathing ...
A: No, but it's a popular gimmick that's made to sound like it would work (it sells books, plans and ...
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| Chosing the right diet | 1/29/2006 |
Q: my name is Bridget. I had a baby in 2004, I gained over 50 pounds while i was pregnant. I was 150 ...
A: Each state has it's own requirements for phlebotomy. Give your local labs a call (even your ...
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| Hello Sir,
I am a 26-year... | 1/27/2006 |
Q: I am a 26-year old male at 6 feet and weigh about 175lbs. I am trying to figure out if there might ...
A: (I've tried to answer this several times, but the site was buggy until now; sorry!) You'd do better ...
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| Anorexia | 1/23/2006 |
Q: How long does it usually take the average person to start eating away at their own body fat and ...
A: It depends on the size of the person to begin with. Sort of. If a person tones/builds muscle, the ...
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| My weight-loss strategy is not working | 1/15/2006 |
Q: I've been killing myself by exercising twice a day but my stragety is not working, i have reached a ...
A: If you're trying to jump to the end and get immediate results, of course it won't work. You'll be ...
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| weight loss with exercise | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female, 4 years post gastric bypass. I lost 140 lbs after my surgery. Last year ...
A: It sounds like you could use more complex carbs/whole grains and fruits in your diet. These things ...
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| loose skin after weight loss | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I used to weigh about 230 lbs, i started a healthier diet and exercise, but now that i lost about ...
A: Unfortunately, lotions promising skin 'firming' aren't worth the price of the plastic they come in. ...
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| eating and exercise | 1/5/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to back to my old weight. I use to be a fairly good runner and thats how I would stay in ...
A: It's not that complicated and you're not alone! By getting off your routine, you lost muscle ...
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| survival without food | 1/2/2006 |
Q: I have anorexia and I was wondering how long a person can survive without food?
A: It really depends on the person. Some people have an electrolyte imbalance that causes heart failure ...
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| help | 1/1/2006 |
Q: am a young man aged 28 yrs and bulimic. I do eat alot evrytime of the day which has led to me ...
A: You're deceiving yourself to think this is a 'habit'. I was bulimic for DECADES and I can ...
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| losing weight | 12/27/2005 |
Q: My family and I are overweight and really need some honest answers. What are the best foods to eat ...
A: Honestly, it's not that difficult. You need to trash the scale, dump EVERY diet pill, powder, book, ...
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| weigth loss | 12/17/2005 |
Q: my weight has remained constant,about 5"6 and having been weighing around 56kg for the past 9 ...
A: VALUE YOURSELF more than to try to get a diagnosis here. You MAY have a thyroid problem, but it ...
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| Wieght loss | 12/14/2005 |
Q: I recently started an excercise program and I have noticed that I am losing inches but not pounds. ...
A: GOOD FOR YOU! The way to lose the lbs is to lose the scale! Muscle mass weighs more than fat, but ...
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| normal weight | 12/11/2005 |
Q: I am a girl ,i am 21 years old,my weight is63,my height is 168cm ,what is my normal weight and how ...
A: If you look around at the rest of your family and see naturally slender people, this is what you're ...
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| my weight | 12/5/2005 |
Q: Iam 13 years old iam 5'4 and weigh 114.How much weight can I loose without becoming unhealthy ...
A: You could actually use to GAIN 6 lbs. Don't lose anything. If you are not happy with how you look, ...
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| Need to lose 30+ lbs ASAP | 12/4/2005 |
Q: I am 5'4" and 130 lbs. I am also 28 years old. This is simply too much for me to weigh and I need ...
A: 5'4" and 130 isn't very overweight, although, to be ideal, if you're a medium frame you should aim ...
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| Diet and Metabolism | 12/2/2005 |
Q: I went on a very low calorie diet this summer to lose my "freshman fifteen" and happily succeded ...
A: Never diet. No diet. None. Ever. : ) Seriously, if you "go on" something you will eventually "go ...
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| fitness | 12/2/2005 |
Q: hey im having difficulties maintaining my fitness regime. i work on it for about a month and then ...
A: Yes, it's as easy as doing something you LIKE! Something you look forward to and don't even notice ...
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| Metabolism | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I have a problem regarding my weight. Since as far back as i can remember i had always been the same ...
A: OK, the GOOD news is that you've figured out what you did wrong! Once you know this, chances are you ...
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| Losing twenty pounds | 11/25/2005 |
Q: I was wondering how I can lose twenty pounds? when would I be able to lose it by? I would like it to ...
A: The worst thing that happens this time of year is everyone charging head on into a "new life" and ...
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| weight and toning | 11/23/2005 |
Q: Please help me! I'm a young lady training to be a ballet dancer, I take 6 classes a week, get a work ...
A: Why do you think this is "fat" ? With all that working out, especially doing what you're doing ...
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| Chemical Diet | 11/22/2005 |
Q: I heard that if i make chemical diet for 3 days i'll loose 3 kg can you tell me about this diet? and ...
A: Like any other diet, it's a gimmick that MIGHT cause the loss of water weight, but absolutely NOT ...
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| No motivation | 11/21/2005 |
Q: Abbott, Lately, especially since fall started, i have been watching myself eat and eat ...
A: What do you feel passionate about? When you were 11 years old, what did you want to be? Have you ...
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| no progress in weight loss | 11/21/2005 |
Q: Im 32 and my weight is 57kg which is about 125pounds.my height is 5feet 2 inch. I have been trying ...
A: You aren't really very overweight and depending on your muscle tone/mass, you might be "just right" ...
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| the last diet question | 11/20/2005 |
Q: I have conflicting ideals I'd like to have put to a close. I'm overweight and have this "perfect" ...
A: All I can repeat, from the mountaintops and til the end of time is that the diet/weight loss ...
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| Yogurt and Cheese | 11/19/2005 |
Q: Does yogurt and cheese contain lactose? If yes, compared to milk, what is the ratio?
A: The culturing process in making yogurt usually breaks down the lactose into simpler, more absorbable ...
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| breakfast & eggs | 11/17/2005 |
Q: 1. Whats the best way to have eggs? Boiled or as omelette? Or any other way u might recommend? 2. Is ...
A: Eggs 'fried' in a nonstick pan with olive oil spray, canola spray or even a little bit of margarine ...
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| Diet Questions | 11/13/2005 |
Q: I consider myself fairly smart, but when it comes to eating I am confused. If you could help me by ...
A: GREAT questions! 1. When you hit 3,500 calories more than your body uses, you gain ONE pound of ...
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| fitness programs | 11/9/2005 |
Q: How effective are the fitness programs at all-women's gyms, like Curves? I've heard some people say ...
A: I'm glad you asked! These things are as productive as the participant. If you join and GO, watch ...
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| Gainig weight while exercising? | 11/7/2005 |
Q: My girlfriend has been excerising the past month for 5 days a week on an elliptical for ...
A: 1. She's probably losing fat, but developing muscle. The scale will weigh a pound of nails the same ...
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| Phentermine appetite suppressant | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I've been taking Duromine (phentermine appetite suppressant) consistently for about 2 months when I ...
A: None of this is as difficult as you think. Yes, you may have inherited a genetic predisposition to ...
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| Feels better,weighs more! | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Rev., I am male,46.I havent gotten on the scale in three months,since I decided to really cut my ...
A: Well, yes, muscle weighs considerably more than fat and your workout seems intense. Still, you're ...
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| Increased Metabolism | 10/16/2005 |
Q: Im 18 years old and over the past two years have lost about 50 pounds. I recently joined my college ...
A: Don't worry about the increased calories and no matter how much math is done - the body is still ...
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| Post-Weight Loss Effects | 10/9/2005 |
Q: I'm an 18 year-old male and about 4 months ago I stuck to a strict diet of excessive excercise and ...
A: Weight loss that fast doesn't give skin a chance to adjust. At your age, the skin elasticity is ...
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| hello | 10/6/2005 |
Q: You know how when you are anorexic or bulimic sometimes you stop getting your period? Well, I've ...
A: Don't worry about this sounds, all that's important is that you CARE about yourself enough to ask! ...
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| supplements? | 9/30/2005 |
Q: I am wondering what the effects of Hoodia 750, Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements and Green tea ...
A: The side effects are that you'll be out a LOT of money for a metabolic boost that might, at best, ...
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| does fatness make you stronger? | 9/28/2005 |
Q: My name is Luis. I have an intresting question for you? I dont know if your the rite person for this ...
A: No, getting fatter won't increase your strength. You need to increase your muscle to do this. The ...
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| Urine Colour | 9/28/2005 |
Q: I am led to believe that a pale, straw coloured urine is an indicator of good health and on the ...
A: A sign of ideal health is a nearly colorless and odorless urine. Early in the day it's typically the ...
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| Specific weight loss | 9/16/2005 |
Q: I am a 24 year old female who has gained at least 10 pounds within a year from lack of exercise ...
A: What you've heard is just another diet industry sales tactic. There is (or was) a book to buy, a ...
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| what to make sure to get enough of? | 9/14/2005 |
Q: I have a very very busy schedule and Im not much of an eater so I end up eating quite little (my ...
A: What a great start to a new life's pattern of eating (I hope!). Many so-called vegetarians (I was ...
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| nutrition | 9/14/2005 |
Q: what are the body's nutritional needs throughout the day? what i mean is do we need protien in the ...
A: EXCELLENT question! We humans have complicated our eating habits over the last few hundred years to ...
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| Deiting | 9/13/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - HEllo Im 16 and weigh 220lbs (6'1") Ive been trying to diet all summer but ...
A: Well, again, you're talking about numbers. You could STAY at 220 and be two or more sizes SMALLER ...
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| Deiting | 9/13/2005 |
Q: Im 16 and weigh 220lbs (6'1") Ive been trying to diet all summer but never did and right when i say ...
A: If you eat too little, the body has a biologically imprinted response to starvation and that's to ...
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| Deiting | 9/13/2005 |
Q: Im 16 and weigh 220lbs (6'1") Ive been trying to diet all summer but never did and right when i say ...
A: Jon, I'll help you and support you every step of the way, but the first thing you HAVE to do is get ...
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| weight loss | 9/7/2005 |
Q: I am a 37 yo male. 5 11 and 195 pounds. My goal is to lose around 15 pounds. I used to eat lots of ...
A: The high calorie and possibly high fat problems in your plan are the amount of peanut butter - the ...
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| Exercise | 8/31/2005 |
Q: I am not obese but i am a little dissatisfied with my chubby thigh and calves. I am wondering is ...
A: Tan, take a look at your family members. Mother, father, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, ...
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| advice | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I just started working out three weeks ago. I use a Bowflex machine and a staimaster. I dropped ...
A: With the amount of work you're doing, be sure your calorie intake never falls below 1,400 with at ...
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| Hi,
Do you think that the... | 8/28/2005 |
Q: Do you think that the prevailing belief that all overweight and obese people are just lazy and ...
A: Anyone who really believes that overweight people are "all" lazy, unmotivated, etc. - ARE painfully ...
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| Losing weight and keeping it off | 8/22/2005 |
Q: For the last 2 months, I have been eating less junk food and I'm eating about 200-500 less calories ...
A: GOOD FOR YOU in cutting the junk! The way you're going about your weight loss sounds like it could ...
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| Dieting | 8/22/2005 |
Q: What are the various methods to reduce the fat at the lower trunk level?
A: No matter what you might hear, usually in a pitch or promotion by someone selling something, there ...
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| Ganing weight after recovering from anorexia...having trouble | 8/12/2005 |
Q: I have a question concerning my weight gain from recovering from anorexia. I'm currently 90 lbs, ...
A: Oh, what a remarkable step you are taking! I've been there (a few times), coming back from anorexia. ...
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| Diet | 8/10/2005 |
Q: Do you have any diet recommendations you could share with me? My wife and I are so frustrated with ...
A: I'm glad you are here and hopefully you'll love hearing this STOP DIETING! STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF! ...
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| I have a few questions=-)
I... | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I have a few questions=-) I think ive been concerned with my weight sinse 4th or 5th grade.. i ...
A: It's not that complicated. Right around the time you became aware of yourself in a competitive way ...
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| binge eating session | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I've been on a low-calorie diet/low-fat diet for a few months now and avoid eating high fat foods ...
A: Relax, I PROMISE you, you haven't done any significant damage. In order to gain one pound, you need ...
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| mental food issues | 8/8/2005 |
Q: Well, i dont think i like peanut butter! is there any way to make me like apples, bananas, etc..?OK, ...
A: How about using low fat (or no fat) milk, 1 cup in a blender with about 5 ice cubes and then toss in ...
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| What is the healthiest of... | 8/8/2005 |
Q: What is the healthiest of the 3 cheeses(low on saturated fat)on a sandwich: mozarella, chedar or ...
A: Part Skim Mozzarella is the lowest in sat fat; One ounce has 72 calories, total fat 4.5, sat fat 2.9 ...
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| Do I need to eat more? | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I have been struggling to lose weight for about 5 years now. When I was a sophmore in college, I ...
A: Here's the statistics that you're learning first hand: More than 90% of ALL diets will result in the ...
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| upping my calories | 8/3/2005 |
Q: I've been dieting for awhile, and I've almost reached my goal, thankfully. I exercise for an hour 5 ...
A: If your "goal" is a number on a scale, you're shortchanging yourself and possibly setting yourself ...
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| hey | 8/2/2005 |
Q: how long did it take for allexperts.com to accept you as an expert? i applied, but they havent ...
A: Don't take it personally - there's a back up right now that may take quite a bit of time to rectify, ...
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| Post-weight loss | 7/25/2005 |
Q: My name is Mauricio and I just turned 18 years old this past June. My question has more to do with ...
A: Mauricio, a significant weight loss like that, done in a drastic way, really isn't likely to stay ...
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| Weight Loss Supplements based on Age and Gender | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I have noticed that some weight loss supplement companies advertise their particular products are ...
A: I really don't like this part of what I do because it's like telling a kid there's no tooth fairy, ...
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| hello | 7/23/2005 |
Q: I am a 25 year old guy and i am conerned about a pot belly and manly boobs that I have developed ...
A: The good news is that if you didn't have the 'boobs' before you had the extra weight (pot belly), ...
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| Weight Loss in Children | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I have a 10 year old that is very active but is about 10 or 15 pounds over weight. She plays sports ...
A: I have to congratulate you with more enthusiasm than you'll EVER know at not mentioning "diet" or ...
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| weight loss | 7/18/2005 |
Q: What is the healthy amount of weight I should loose a week? I am a 190lbs and 5'7 and lost already 5 ...
A: The most important information that "real" professionals in diet and nutrition are trying to get out ...
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| Weight lose | 7/11/2005 |
Q: I am wanting to lose a few pounds I am about 15/20 pounds over weight for my height/age, according ...
A: No matter how complicated the books, so-called doctors, experts, whatever - make it seem - the ...
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| Vitamins-Minerals | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I've learned where our soils have been depleted of minerals from wind, leaching, poor farming ...
A: it's certainly true that there are plenty of abuses in our environment; however, any reports that ...
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| REGARDING CHEST FAT | 7/3/2005 |
Q: I'm a male 27 years old. I have a question regarding chest fat. I'm comparatively thin and don't ...
A: I understand that this problem is very serious for you and I wish I could offer a solution that ...
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| underweight child | 7/2/2005 |
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