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| Abs | 6/15/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: I have a question. I've lost 15 lbs. and i only have a little bit of fat left but i can't really ...
A: If you feel your exericise is on target and giving you the results you want, just continue with it. ...
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| Abs | 6/15/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I have a question. I've lost 15 lbs. and i only have a little bit of fat left but i can't really ...
A: The key to getting the six-pack is to lower your percentage of bodyfat. This is what bodybuilders ...
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| Abs building: free online instructions | 6/15/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I have a question. I've lost 15 lbs. and i only have a little bit of fat left but i can't really ...
A: There are quite a few good free online resources that will help you. Fitball Abs Workout ...
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| low-carb diet | 6/14/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: About 9 days ago I started the "Kimkins" diet which is a modified Atkins. It is low carb, usually ...
A: Eating only 600 calories per day is not safe because it can lead your body into starvation mode. ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Mary Jo Kringas |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Fast, Thanks for your question. Please re-consider the Cabbage Soup Diet for the following reasons: ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Sir, Eating cabbage will not give you any results other than very smelly stools! Don't even go down ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | SlimNewYou |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: calorie wise I'd say it's probably even better for you. The benefit to the soup however is that it ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Amanda Steel |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Fast, be careful with anything like this. Are you doing this for cleansing purposes or for dieting ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: I do not agree or support this diet so cannot give you answers as to how the diet works. I don't ...
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| Raw Cabbage "Soup" Diet | 6/14/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Fast, Theoretically, raw cabbage should work even better than cooked one since the calories in it ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: If the result that you're looking for is weight loss, you can achieve that by eating the raw ...
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| Cabbage Soup Diet | 6/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I am making Cabbage Soup Diet (I know it is not healthy on long term), but my question if I eat raw ...
A: Mr. Fast, As you said, this is not a long term solution. You would be much better to just switch to ...
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| Nutrition | 6/14/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I have been trying to lose weight for about a year and have restricted my caloric intake and done ...
A: First I would recommend that you check out my book "Ask the Nutritionists: Answers to your Nutrition ...
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| Eating too much? | 6/14/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: and thanks for the site.I have two questuins. I am 26, male, 5'7, about 150 pounds. My question is, ...
A: While eating frequently through the day in small portions is a good way to lose weight and to ...
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| Eating all day | 6/14/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: and thanks for the site.I have two questuins. I am 26, male, 5'7, about 150 pounds. My question is, ...
A: Andrew, Yes, there are some metabolism types that can eat a lot and not gain weight, but that does ...
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| eating all day.. | 6/14/2007 | Rev. Dr. Abbott |
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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| It's been a year...please help! | 6/14/2007 | Jerry Ryan, Ph.D. |
Q: My daughter is a year old and I am still left with the weight I gained during my pregnancy. I am ...
A: The simplest exercise of all for asthmatics is walking. It's also very safe for practically ...
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| plz help | 6/14/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: what are some sliming excersizes and what heathy meals are there
A: Rachel, any exercise will help to slim you. I like just walking everyday for at least 30 minutes. ...
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| Abs | 6/13/2007 | Laura Kraemer RN,BSN,CPN |
Q: i have a dillema. I only have a thin layer of fat left on my stomach and it just wont go away. I ...
A: Eddie, try to get to a gym and see a trainer, that is their speciality. If you have more weight to ...
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| Abs | 6/13/2007 | Nevil Kapadia |
Q: i have a dillema. I only have a little bit of fat left on my stomach and it just wont go away. I ...
A: Eddie, I'm guessing you are under 18 years as you said you are at school. In order for an adult to ...
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| Caffeinated drinks and water loss | 6/13/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: Drinking 12 oz. of coffee or soda is like drinking how much water (in terms of nutritive water given ...
A: If you take 6 cups of coffee a day totaling approximately 650 mg caffeine, you lose water but if you ...
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| Let your body control your weight! Meal timing. | 6/13/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: i am 16 years old, 5'7'', and weigh probably around 135-150. i havent weighed myself in a while. ...
A: Any method requiring a tight control of calories can be (or can be not) vulnerable and in more ways ...
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| Calorie Intake Calculation for Women | 6/13/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I am a 22 year old female 5 feet 4 inches tall and 135 pounds. How many calories should I be ...
A: Here are useful resources to answer your question, including online calculators. Is Your Body ...
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| Difference between oat and wheat | 6/12/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: What is the difference between oat and wheat? We in India are totally are totally unaware as to what ...
A: Wow, the radiation is a new one for me. It sounds like you may have heard that before though. ...
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| Carbs | 6/11/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: In your answer to a previous question, you told me that some complex carbs can cause an insulin ...
A: Mostly just processed foods. An example of a 'complex carb' that still burns fast and spikes ...
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| iron in food | 6/11/2007 | George Rapitis, BSc. Nutritionist |
Q: I am currently having a vegan diet and I would like to know what kind of plants for eating are rich ...
A: Plant Foods High in Iron Content Here’s some high ticket, iron-rich plant foods: Grains: Iron ...
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| weight gain | 6/11/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: i am 19 years old, i weigh 61 kgs and i am 5"9. i am really into my rugby union and was interested ...
A: Hey! Thanks for the follow-up. Muscle gain is a bit more advanced than just gaining weight, but ...
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| Avoiding putting weight back on after quick weight loss | 6/11/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: I was hoping for some advise. While I would not class myself as having a fully blown eating ...
A: Why wouldn't you take a look at the plan, which, as the author of the entire program, I naturally ...
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| calories in alcohol | 6/11/2007 | Mary Jo Kringas |
Q: I've started a 900/1000 calorie diet for 3 weeks from a specialized doctor, and I know I can't drink ...
A: My own approach to weight loss is to never limit the calories, but to limit carbs daily to under 30 ...
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| low-carb, low-salt diet | 6/10/2007 | Mary Jo Kringas |
Q: I am 70 yrs old and have been advised by my doctor to do low-carb and low-salt eating. I am not ...
A: I applaud your doctor for pointing you toward low carb eating. This has been my own route to weight ...
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| Difference between oat and wheat | 6/10/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: What is the difference between oat and wheat? We in India are totally are totally unaware as to what ...
A: Oats have been around for quite some time, dating back to around 2,000 B.C. Because oats contain ...
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| Carbohydrates | 6/9/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: The whole-wheat pasta that I use has 41g of carbohydrates per serving, but sugar and fiber only ...
A: Herb, The food labels aren't descriptive enough to know for sure, but the rest of the carbs are ...
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| Low RMR and weight loss--I'm not losing. | 6/8/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I recently had my RMR tested--it's low, only 1100 calories, so I only burn 1300-1400/daily to ...
A: Jennifer, I know you are looking for a calorie target and many dieticians, etc. like to think in ...
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| Low RMR and weight loss--I'm not losing. | 6/8/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: I recently had my RMR tested--it's low, only 1100 calories, so I only burn 1300-1400/daily to ...
A: Jennifer, It's possible that you are under eating. If you don't get enough calories your body will ...
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| weight gain | 6/8/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: i am 19 years old, i weigh 61 kgs and i am 5"9. i am really into my rugby union and was interested ...
A: Calories, calories, calories! Weight gain, especially when the goal is overall weight and not just ...
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| Muscle gain programs? | 6/8/2007 | Tanya Zilberter, PhD |
Q: i am 19 years old, i weigh 61 kgs and i am 5"9. i am really into my rugby union and was interested ...
A: Ralphy, The best advice I can give you is: educate yourself in strength training and proper ...
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| fat, fat, fat | 6/7/2007 | Susan Lee Ottevanger, Wellness Coach |
Q: Help! I've always had a weight issue, but nothing like now. I need to lose 90 lbs. I'm 43 and my ...
A: Pause, inhale, hold, exhale. There, your metabolism just went up a point. Hate lowers it, so lighten ...
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| weight loss | 6/7/2007 | Simon Evans, PhD |
Q: do you recommend Rapid Slim? ~ if not,is there any product you would recommend? ~ thank you
A: I'm not really of fan of any products designed for rapid weight loss. Sure, some of them will help ...
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| Excercise Motivation | 6/7/2007 | Dr. Bret L. Emery |
Q: I recently started a weight lifting program (Joyce Vedral)as opposed do doing 100% aerobics. I ...
A: Joyce Verdal has a very inspired following. I think you have made a good decision to add her ...
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| Calories | 6/6/2007 | Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD |
Q: Which food added to your diet helps reverse the calorie effects or breaks down the fats in your ...
A: There are no foods that reverse calories. Calories are calorie and they are in foods and go into ...
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