| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Juices | 5/1/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: Ryan, All are saying that soda (soft drinks)cause gaining weight, those on a diet should stay away ...
A: You might notice that the Vitamin C is added to the juices; it's not the original (just as you had ...
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| vegetable juice | 5/1/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I have a problem eating enough fresh vegetables! Is a glass vegetable juice an acceptable ...
A: Drinking a glass of vegetable juice is a good start but it does not give you the required 5-9 ...
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| Slimming down | 5/1/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I'm sorry if this has been asked before, I haven't read all of your previous questions... I'm 17 ...
A: You have hit on the three most important aspects to losing weight; working out, healthy eating, and ...
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| weightloss | 4/30/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: i love atkins and i love weight watchers....i've got about 25 pounds to lose...and keep it off...i ...
A: I do not recommend the Atkins diet! There is no need to increase protein and lower carb to lose ...
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| weight loss | 4/30/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: Wow I mean where do I even start. Ok....when I was in high school (i just graduated in 2006) I was ...
A: Kaylee, Your body is able to be in good shape. It was in highschool, it was when you went into the ...
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| eating right | 4/30/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: Drinking a protein shake after a work out is typically used to build bulk and gain muscle mass (and ...
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| gaining | 4/29/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
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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| gaining | 4/29/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: i am recovering from anorexia and i do count calories, though i know i shouldn't. i weigh roughly ...
A: This is a fairly simple equation. One pound is 3500 calories so if you want to gain one or two ...
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| Lose weight | 4/29/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I've gained 10 pounds for the last 3 months, so I want to start diet. I eat only cereals with ...
A: It's rather difficult to tell you exactly what to do because I have no idea of your height, weight, ...
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| eating right | 4/29/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: Kristina, If you are sure you are not gaining muscle, then you are eating too many calories to ...
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| eating right | 4/29/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: Kristina, Please don't lose faith. You are doing the right thing and will see the results. It ...
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| eating right | 4/29/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: I'd bet that you are in Starvation Mode already - your metabolism is cranked down from not eating ...
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| eating right | 4/29/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
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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| Eating right | 4/29/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I am 22 years old, 5'5 and weigh 140 pounds. I have been exercising to a high-intensity cardio ...
A: At your current height and weight, you are in good physical shape and are not considered overweight. ...
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| what else can I do? | 4/29/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I have been steadily loosing weight and have so far lost 5 stone (72lbs) in the past year and a ...
A: 5 Stone! Congratulations! You still want more weight loss, but your body is stuck? I have some ...
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| 6 | 4/29/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: i have been working out and eating right for the past two weeks i should've lost at least 4 pounds ...
A: 6 pounds in 6 days is a lot of weight very fast. The body can't manufacture muscle or body fat that ...
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| One-A-Day Weight Smart | 4/29/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: what does one a day weight smart do? cause everytime i take them i have to throw up
A: The vitamin people have come up with a weight loss product that may or may not work. It contains ...
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| 6 | 4/29/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: i have been working out and eating right for the past two weeks i should've lost at least 4 pounds ...
A: You are strength training to build muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. Check your waist in inches ...
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| 6 | 4/29/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: i have been working out and eating right for the past two weeks i should've lost at least 4 pounds ...
A: Genise, Don't monitor your weight over such a short time. It can be deceiving. Pay closer attention ...
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| 6 | 4/29/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: i have been working out and eating right for the past two weeks i should've lost at least 4 pounds ...
A: I cannot tell you WHY unless I am working with you one-on-one. I know nothing about you, your ...
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| 7-keto dhea | 4/28/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: Do you know anything about this? I started taking it a few days ago to help with weight loss. I work ...
A: 7-Keto DHEA is a new steroid product that supposedly simulates DHEA. However, there are side ...
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| 7-keto DHEA | 4/28/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: Do you know anything about this? I started taking it a few days ago to help with weight loss. I work ...
A: Years ago DHEA was a new supplement that was touted as having all sorts of positive benefits. ...
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| Losing Weight After Having a Baby | 4/27/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
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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| Diet Accompanied by exercise | 4/27/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: Hey, my name is David. In the past two years I have really started looking at what I eat and what I ...
A: As for the calories, foods, and weight training, here is what I would suggest: First, train your ...
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| weightloss | 4/26/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I recently lost 70lbs. going to a bariatric Dr. and eating supplements for 8mths.But I had to stop ...
A: Without knowing your history this is difficult to answer. Personally, I use balanced shake products ...
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| Coming to Senses | 4/26/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: Ryan: I am a 5'3 (160cm), 27 year old professionist, and I have struggled with food ever since I ...
A: It sounds like you have found someone that truly understands nutrition and exercise. Your new ...
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| onion and garlic | 4/26/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: how many minutes should i cook onions to prevent losing its benefits, will i get the best amount of ...
A: Cooking any vegetable reduces its benefits so you will get the most health-related effects from raw ...
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| Diet Accompanied by exercise | 4/26/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: Hey, my name is David. In the past two years I have really started looking at what I eat and what I ...
A: Hey David, Thanks for asking my advice. I commend you on looking at what you are eating. I played ...
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| diet or metabolism? | 4/25/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am a 30yr old mother of 4 weighing 160lb and am 5'7" tall. I have been attending a gym for the ...
A: Ruth, First and foremost, you should go see your physician about your foot numbness and coldness as ...
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| hot weather and weight gain | 4/24/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I believe that I found out the reason for my periodic weight gains. I was born in Russia where I ...
A: It's hard to say exactly what is going on with your weight gain in the summer because I don't know ...
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| Eating | 4/24/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: On Friday, Saturday and Sunday I eat whatever I want - usually Steak, potatoes, hamburger + hotdogs. ...
A: By weighted ab excercises you can do many things with stretch bands or a 3-5kg ball. 1. Lying on ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q:
A: I am betting that it would be possible to lose 30 pounds by June 23rd, BUT that would mean losing 3 ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q:
A: Genise, If your doctor said it was Ok then hopefully you have started the exercise program already. ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q:
A: I cannot recommend a diet so low in calories even for a 10 week period. It is practically ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q:
A: NO!!!!! If, IF you do not pass out, you WILL lower your metabolism to that of a cripled snail. ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q:
A: Genise, First- find a new doctor. He/she obviously has no concern about your health. If you follow ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q:
A: Genise, You are correct that I will say that is not enough calories. I can not in good conscience ...
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| weight | 4/24/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q:
A: It is never OK to eat only 800 calories UNLESS you are under strict supervision by a doctor. THAT ...
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| Fiber? | 4/24/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: What is a good amount of fiber to have in your diet? and if you eat to much of it would that cause ...
A: he USDA recommends about about 14 grams of fiber per 1000 calories you consume. Fiber can help as ...
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| metabolism | 4/23/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
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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