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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/3/2009 |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: Well, based on the history of this lady, it sounds like she was on a high dose of Coumadin, and ...
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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: Hopefully my answer will clear your confusion. I went to the website to see what you were referring ...
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| Diet to help a broken bone | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I broke my left humerus 4 months ago and it doesn't seem to be healing at all. My doctor has ...
A: Sorry to hear of your healing problems with your humerus. How is it that you know it's not healing? ...
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| Confusion Over CoQ10 effectiveness | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I read much about the benefits of CoQ10, especially for the heart health. There are claims that ...
A: CoQ10 is similar in structure to Vitamin K, and may possibly initiate the clotting cascade, causing ...
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| Calories & Fat | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I have a very large list of basic questions I'd like to rattle off to you, but do not want to run ...
A: Yes indeed, those are a lot of q's you have asked me, and it would take more time than here in this ...
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| dieting | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i'm about ten pounds over weight. i exercise, and no one in my family is over weight. i eat healthy ...
A: If you already exercise and you are overweight, then you must either increase your exercise or ...
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| vegs | 3/28/2009 |
Q: "I like to make my own mixed vegetables. I know variety is the spice of life, but if I were to limit ...
A: I don't like answering q's that limit the choices to a finite number of dietary choices, the reason ...
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| Potato skins | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Is it safe to eat potato skins? I have heard that they may cause cancer. Is this tru?
A: Potato skins themself do not cause cancer, although pesticide residue, which can be found on a lot ...
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| which scale is right and eating disorder | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Well i have a few questions. First is, at the gym scale I never loose weight on it. And it always ...
A: I'll do my best to answer your qs, Karen. First, you say you never lose weight on the scale. You ...
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| weight and tone | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I would like to know the quickest way too lose 42 pounds and tone up in 4 months. I am available to ...
A: I'm glad that you realize the quickest & most effective way to losing all that weight is by working ...
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| Weight Loss | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'll start with my goal, which is to lose 5-10 lbs depending. Now, I'm 18 and have been working out ...
A: The dietician was correct in not focusing so much on the calorie count, but examining carbohydrate ...
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| Psyllium | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I use psyllium capsules for almost every meal due to IBS. I'm wondering about the psyllium taking ...
A: Your concerns are validated, since psyllium can certainly interfere with the absorption of certain ...
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| Weight gainers | 8/30/2008 |
Q: what exactly does it help you gain weight in like muscle mass? or just fat because i was thinking ...
A: Weight gainers are just a formula that contain a great deal of calories and nutrients. Unless you ...
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| underweight child | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old son is very active and athletic, doing gymnastics and ballet 6-8 hours a week. He is ...
A: Yes, your ped. is right! If he is underweight through his childhood, he may end up with ...
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| fat | 6/26/2008 |
Q: why do I have more fat on the left side of my body? there is visibly more fat around my hip and ...
A: Our bodies are not always symmetrical, including fat distribution. Sometimes if you use one side of ...
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| atkins | 4/29/2008 |
Q: if i go on the low carb diet eating only 20 grams per day will i lose 30 pounds by june 27"
A: postscript: I forgot the word "NOT" below....I inserted it in caps....hope this clarifies my ...
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| so confused... | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I am so confused, I am not even sure what my question is. I used to be borderline anorexic at 5'6" ...
A: There is no problem with wanting to look amazing!!! That is your body, and we only have one on ...
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| Low Carb Diet | 4/29/2008 |
Q: What exactly would make a "low carb" diet? I know certain fruits are considered carbs, so does ...
A: Technically, low carb means a diet that is low in grains, fruits, milk, sugar (these are all carbs). ...
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| vegetarian vs. meat and vegetable eaters | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Are vegetarians healthier than meat and vegetables? Is a lot of meat ok for you or not? This is for ...
A: Both vegetarians and carnivores (meat eaters) can be healthy or unhealthy, depending on their ...
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| hot dogs | 4/28/2008 |
Q: what exactly are hot dogs made of? i heard stories about them just being filled with spices and ...
A: Hotdogs are filled with nitrates, sodium, preservatives, spices, chemicals and processed meat parts ...
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| energy | 4/27/2008 |
Q: Ok, I swim about 6 days a week. Each practice is about 1 hr. 30 min. I’ll run a lot on weekends. I’m ...
A: Your energy loss this week is definitely related to the decreased food portions! Sounds like you ...
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| proper weight loss | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I've been working out at the gym. But I want to ask what will be the ideal work out to have a ...
A: Yuka, Congratulations on taking the first step to healthy weight loss! You have identified that ...
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| 4 | 3/26/2008 |
Q: hi i was wondering whats a good way i ca lose 40=50 pounds by july 1? if 40 is too much whats a ...
A: Unless you are severely obese, and have never exercised or dieted before, a 40-50 lb weight loss by ...
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| Dieting | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I’m a 55 year old white man weighing 270 pounds and I’m 100 pounds over weight. I’m very depressed ...
A: I am very sorry to hear of your depression and extra weight gain from the Atkins diet. One word ...
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| feeling tired alot | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a mild case of anemia, my fingernails break easy, im taking calcium and iron pills, I also ...
A: Fatigue is inevitable with anemia and diabetes, but you can definitely increase your energy levels ...
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| eating right | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am a obese woman, who has been obese all my life, i try to eat right as much as i can but even ...
A: Our appetite control center is located in the Hypothalamus, which is in the base of our brain. All ...
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| headaches | 2/24/2008 |
Q: i have these really bad headaches that start from my neck. are they stress headaches?
A: sounds like they are indeed stress headaches from muscular tension, arising from the muscles in your ...
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| Supplements and weightloss | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the best supplement to take to raise my metabolism throughout the day and ...
A: I think you just answered your own question! In order to raise your metabolism and stimulate ...
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| weight | 1/24/2008 |
Q: are there things that i can cut back on (like small things) through the day that people might ...
A: You are on the right track! Cutting out needless extras, like butter, salt, salad dressings, ...
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| Increased Exercise but No Loss | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Crystal. I'd like some advice on weight loss. I'm a 39 y/o female, 5'8" and weigh 157. I'd like to ...
A: I see that you are determined to lose weight, and congrats on taking this step. However, I see a ...
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| fat burn | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Thank you
A: The food in your stomach is always digested and processed before the fat that is around your organs ...
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| Vegetables | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of trouble getting vegetables into my diet. Every time I eat them, I get horrible ...
A: This is a very easy question to solve! You must increase your water intake PROPORTIONALLY to the ...
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| What am I doing wrong? | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 25-year-old female. I am 5’6” and currently weigh in at 225 lbs. I have a one year old son ...
A: Happy New Year, and 2008 seems like a year that you would like to see some positive changes in your ...
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| weight | 1/1/2008 |
Q: i hear that when you lose weight you lose weight from top to bottom... starting with your face to ...
A: The amt of fat % in your facial area and neck is somewhat genetically determined, but also reflects ...
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| weight gain | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am recovering from anorexia, and im eating about 1800 calories a day. i work out about 5 times a ...
A: Congrats on your recovery! You didn't mention your current weight or height, but 1800 calories a ...
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| small intestine | 12/7/2007 |
Q: in biology class, we had a worksheet that said that we(humans) CAN NOT live without our small ...
A: Jake, your teacher is right. The small intestine is where all of our nutrients get absorbed into ...
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| help | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Im trying to get bigger for foorball iv never played. But its somthing iv wanted to do im 15 1/2 180 ...
A: The Labrada products are great, but I suggest that you also add some glutamine, multivitamins and ...
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| protein makes me ill | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who gets ill when ever she eats meat of any kind. She says that at first she feels ...
A: Some people have a sensitivity to protein, and may lack certain enzymes that help to break down ...
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| Weight loss | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a question and im hoping you can varify what ive been told so far. I am a 23 yr. female, 5 ...
A: Natasha, I am terribly sorry for the delay, but I had set my acct on "vacation", and it didn't take. ...
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| I'm FREEZING from the weight loss | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I'm 35, 5'5" and now at 195 lbs. I've been taking Meridia for weight loss and have lost 30 lbs in ...
A: If you are absolutely sure that your coldness is from the 30 lb weight loss, I'm not sure why you ...
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| white rice-reg | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Why isn't white rice considered healthy by nutritionists? In my part of the world, most people ...
A: So sorry for the delay, but I set my acct on "vacation" (but it did not work!). White rice has the ...
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| I'm FREEZING from the weight loss | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I'm 35, 5'5" and now at 195 lbs. I've been taking Meridia for weight loss and have lost 30 lbs in ...
A: Beki, I know that you think I didn't read your original question carefully, but I can assure you ...
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| increse muscle mass | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 years old male from Macedonia, Europe. I'm 174 cm, 63 kg. I go to gym 3 times a week, 10-12 ...
A: That is a good product--take it twice a day. Take one serving immediately after your workout, and ...
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| june | 11/23/2007 |
Q: also i don't understand why i gain so weight i barely eat i know on a average day i only about 1000 ...
A: but your question is a bit unrealistic. Yes, it could be theoretically possible to lose 65 lbs in ...
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| Hypothyroidism & Weight Loss | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 43yrs old and had my thyroid removed in 2005. In the process my parathyroids were also ...
A: Although you do have quite a lot of health issues for your age, all hope is not lost when it comes ...
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| losing weight properly... | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 37 yr old white male 5'11" and 247 lbs. Daily meds are Lisinopril HCTZ 20/12.5mg(high blood ...
A: I hope you enjoyed a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! I just got back from Thanksgiving dinner with ...
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| Eating too few calories | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I'm growing concerned that I've been eating too few calories. I've always been on the slim side and ...
A: the only way to prevent weight gain if you resume eating more calories, is to exercise, and eat the ...
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| Post hysterectomy weight loss | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have been moderately overweight for most of my life. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy almost ...
A: I am glad that you are conscientious about your diet and general health! Great news on the bp and ...
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| Weight loss with type 1 diabetes | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 29-years old and weigh 130-lbs. Two years ago I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which meant ...
A: Glad that you took well to my suggestions. And as far as splitting up the cardio, go for it! I ...
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| Weight loss with type 1 diabetes | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I'm 29-years old and weigh 130-lbs. Two years ago I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which meant ...
A: I am very sorry that your nutritionist did not mention exercise--you did not get very good advice. ...
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| book or program recommendation? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: how are you? i was wondering if there is a book out there that you could recommend that features a ...
A: I'm doing great, thanks for asking! As far as commercially available books go, I would say "Body For ...
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| Trouble keeping my weight down. | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I recently turned 30. I'm 4'11 and about 135 lbs. I have a job in the performing arts so my image ...
A: After reading your question a few times, there are really only a few reasons why you have gained ...
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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: Well, I have to say yes, that meat does contain growth hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals. ...
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| eating disorder | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I put "eating disorder" as the subject line for this e-mail because it's the easiest, shortest way ...
A: I receieved a similar question last week, and I am going to copy & paste my answer below, since I ...
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| Meal Plan | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I am trying to gain muscle weight. I weigh about 175 and am 5'11 24 year old male. I have started to ...
A: very sorry for the delay, but I had a little bit of water in my computer, and had to get it fixed, ...
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| Adipex and back pain... | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I took adipex for about 4 months 4 years ago and lost 15 pounds. I have recently purchased another ...
A: I would like to start off by saying that Adipex is not a diuretic (a diuretic is a drug that rids ...
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| Is this for real? | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I stumbled across these two products: Shirataki noodles ...
A: For the Shirataki noodles, it says that it has has 3 g of carbs, which would be about 12 calories. ...
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| fat free milk | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Is fat free milk the best milk for a diabetic?
A: You asked which milk is best for a diabetic? Fat free /skim milk would be the best choice with ...
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| magnesium question | 9/26/2007 |
Q: What is the best form of mag to take? Oxide, Citrate, Stearate, etc.??? I tried the citrate and it ...
A: Mag carbonate is not that soluble, so I wouldn't waste my $$ on that (dolomite). Mag oxide is better ...
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| Curd, Buttermilk and Honey | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Is it advisable to have curd and butter milk at night? I've heard its best to drink/eat curd/butter ...
A: Although I have never researched buttermilk/curd specificially, I can tell you that nighttime ...
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| Daily Calories Intake to Lose Weight | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I am 47 y/o, 5'2", and currently weigh 166 lbs. I underwent gastric bypass surgery on 8/1/2005 and ...
A: That's great that you have been successful in losing all that weight, and keeping it off over the ...
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| renal disease and high protein diet | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Is a high protein diet safe for a person with mild renal disease?
A: No, any form of renal disease means that you should be diligent about how much protein you consume. ...
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| What Diet is Right | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i am 15 years old, and i have tired some diets to help me lose weight. So far I havent really lost ...
A: If the diets you have tried haven't worked, then they are not good diets, or you have a problem with ...
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| Vegetarian nutrition. | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I am 23 years old, and ride the bike to wherever I go, so that should be around an hour per day. The ...
A: Yes, your friend was right about needing protein in your diet. I have a great website for you: ...
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| belly fat | 9/11/2007 |
Q: i am 42 years old exercise at least 5 nights a week walking and jogging. i weigh 154lbs and am 5ft ...
A: Congrats to you for taking care of your health by exercising regularly and watching what you eat! ...
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| gas | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Whatever I eat or drink gives me a lot of gas. I burp like crazy for two or three ours after meal. ...
A: Milos, You have what is called Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease, or GERD for short. You really need ...
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| Lipomas | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 50 year old male and I have multiple lipomas pretty much all over my body (whch I have ...
A: There are many different classifications of lipomas, and although you may fall into more than 1 ...
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| weight loss | 9/7/2007 |
Q: i am a 25 yr old female with two kids. i am 5'5 weighing 157lbs. i have tried everything to loose ...
A: First off I want to apologize for the delay in answering your question, as I was experiencing some ...
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| dieting | 9/4/2007 |
Q: does strict dieting effect my menstral period?
A: It depends on how you look at this. Strict dieting is kind of a relative term. To me, it means ...
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| Beer belly | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am 39,no medical issues. I work out and dont eat much,but my belly sticks way out. I can even see ...
A: Well, i think you have solved your own problem! And milk thistle is not what you need--try just ...
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| Binge Eating Disorder | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I just finished "bingeing"... and feel extremely sick. It was around 1600 calories, and has been ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the pain & suffering you are going through right now. I answered a ...
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| Caloric intake | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am exactly 5ft and weigh 100lbs. What is the required caloric intake for a person my size (who ...
A: you would need about 1700 cal/day to maintain your current weight. Make sure you have plenty of ...
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| Weight loss without Gallbladder | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago, prior to having it removed I lost 15lbs. I had a child in ...
A: Shequetha, you came to the right place for your question! I understand that you must be very ...
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| Cholesterol | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am 61. I have been on a successful celiac diet for a few years. Previously, tests results showed ...
A: Nice to meet you Joe! Cholesterol levels in your blood consist mainly of HDL (good) and LDL (bad) ...
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| 14 yr.old runner needs advice on good nutrition | 8/25/2007 |
Q: my daughter is 14 years old and is running cross country at her high school. she is very thin & ...
A: your daughter will need approx 1800-1900 calories per day for her age/weight/height and activity ...
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| excess calories, and scared! | 8/25/2007 |
Q: . I am recovering from an eating disorder (well, I have been in recovery for a little over a year ...
A: First of all, it makes me very happy that you have accepted your diagnosis of eating disorder, and ...
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| Digestion and Nutrients | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am a 37 y/o who is a hard weight gainer. I can eat a horse and loose a pound instead. Is there a ...
A: well, you must certainly be frustrated with your efforts, since the great majority of literature ...
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| Weight Loss/Muscle Tone | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am 33yrs old, 5'3", 125lbs & have had two children. I still have a BMI of 22-23. I have a very ...
A: Good news Sasha! Unless you have a thyroid problem or some major disease process that is ...
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| coconut oil | 8/23/2007 |
Q: In your opinion, do 100% virgin coconut oil have any nutritional or health benefits? Thanks in ...
A: At this point, I'm not concerned with any nutritional or health benefits of coconut oil, because ...
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| Daily Calculating---I MADE A TYPO ERROR! | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I would like to know how I can calculate or estimate the nutritional value in calories proteins and ...
A: I just wanted to clarify the alcohol calories again. I made a typo and wanted to correct it....I ...
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| Me | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Okay so I'm 17 years old and I really hate being chubby to me i am im told i'm not but i need ...
A: I read your question a few times to make sure that I understood exactly what you are asking. Even ...
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| love handles | 8/2/2007 |
Q: my baby is a year old. i have lost about 20 lbs. my main problem is oblique and lower abdomen..!it ...
A: First of all, congratulations on your baby! And congrats that you want to achieve ...
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| Legs | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Are there any foods that make the legs thinner? I exercise and I think It's genetic that my legs ...
A: If it were this easy, I would be the first one stocking up on this miracle food!!!!! To answer your ...
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| Big Bones find it hard to lose weight | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I have a hard time slimming down, I have alot of muscle and being the healthy farm girl that I am, ...
A: Sounds like you have a mesomorph body type, which means you have a good amount of muscle mass, but ...
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| water retention | 5/21/2007 |
Q: hey man, i was just wondering how can you tell the difference between a layer of fat and a layer of ...
A: Great question, as sometimes it can be difficult to differentiate btw subQ fluid and fat---I'm ...
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| Bones and Muscles | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Good Day! I would like to get your help to learn "How to get the mass mascles" “How to increase the ...
A: you have a few different issues here so I'll begin first with your question on how to increase ...
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| Model figure | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Ok I am 14 years of age 5'4 a female and I weigh 116.5 is that a healthy weight? I'm trying to be a ...
A: Congratulations on your desire & strong motivation to improve yourself, and follow your goals & ...
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