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About Lea
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Expertise
I can help people who want to eat CARBS and still lose weight. A balanced approach to weight loss (all food groups). Also I can recommend calorie levels for weight loss based on weight, height, age and gender. I am also hear to remind you WAIT to get on that scale, the weight loss doesn't always show up after 3 days. Stick with it!

Experience
Weight Loss - a balanced way; carbs, protiens and fat.

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none

Awards and Honors
for 2.5 years (very recently) I was THE top weight loss consultant at an Internationally recognized organization.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

bad foods and better foods10/23/2009
  Q: Hey, I don't know if you can help me or not, so I'll try to keep this as short as possible. ...
  A: Cassie, Due to your age it is very important that you talk with a doctor about weight loss. I do ...
Stubborn weight/slow metabolism?8/23/2009
  Q: I'm a 33-year-old man, I weigh 125kg and am 186cm. My body type is endo-mesomorph. My body ...
  A: Your calorie intake and activity sound fine. How many times a day do you eat? I would recommend a ...
2000 Calories Daily Diet for Weight Loss or Management5/12/2009
  Q: i hope you can help..... i want to lose major weight. I weigh 330 lbs and I'm 22yrs. old. I'm 5'8 ...
  A: Angelica, I am not sure how many calories at 330 pounds, maybe 2300 or 2000. Do you know how many ...
Muscle and Body Fat Healthy Weight4/3/2009
  Q: I am 21/ approaching 22 years old and wanted some basic advise really. around 16 years old i was 12 ...
  A: Faz, Are you male or female? I would recommend getting your body fat tested, or if you could give me ...
Typical Day of Food for Weight Loss3/17/2009
  Q: You mentioned to me in the last e-mail that you wanted me to send you what..I'll tell you what..I ...
  A: I did not need 5 days, only one typical day. And I only answer email through this site only. If ...
215 pounds, wanting tolose 60 pounds3/16/2009
  Q: .I am attempting to lose 60 pounds (at least) for now..before the end of summer. I know it is ...
  A: Cindy, First thing I have to say, is that it will take longer than 5 months to lose 60 pounds. To ...
Eating 3000 calories of chocolate a week3/9/2009
  Q: My friend who is 51 years old eats 440 calories worth of chocolate every evening. She eats a total ...
  A: Louise, It totally depends on how active she is and the other calories she eats, but in theory it ...
Back Fat Exercises2/18/2009
  Q: I'm a 28 year old female who weights about 125 pounds and I'm 5 feet six. My problem is that I have ...
  A: Kelley, I know this back fat you are talking about. It can be helped most with toning exercises. ...
why have i stopped losing weight?2/11/2009
  Q: i'm 16, 5"6 and weight 140 pounds i have been on a diet for about 2 months now which consists of no ...
  A: Harriet, It sounds like you are doing everything right, and you are at a healthy weight. What is ...
diet2/11/2009
  Q: ahhh...thank you for the reply. can you recommend me special diet and exercises to lose weight??? i ...
  A: What is your weight, height and age? Typical weight loss day example: B:1.5 cup cereal, 1 cup ...
Typical Food Day for Weight Loss1/26/2009
  Q: l am a lady aged 22 ,l wish to lose weight especially around the waist l weigh 66kg l wish to ...
  A: Eating 6 times a day in small meals can help to speed up your metabloism. Typical weight loss day ...
Belly Fat on a Man1/23/2009
  Q: I have a great wuestion. I a 19 year old male my height is 5'11 and I weight 174 pounds. I used to ...
  A: Meir, My husband had the same problem. The best ways to combat belly fat is a mix of strategies. ...
always skinny, now gaining weight1/10/2009
  Q: I'm female, 22 years old and 5" 6" . From high school until last year, I weighed about 125 lbs. I ...
  A: I have to tell you that if you continue eating this way, you will gain a minimum of 10 pounds every ...
calorie and fat intake12/12/2008
  Q: I am 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weigh 190 pounds. If I were to consume 1500 calories and 30 grams of ...
  A: 1500 calories a day is perfect for you to lose weight. You should lose 1.5 to 2 pounds a week (when ...
want to lose weight!!11/28/2008
  Q: ..i am 17 years old and i am 5.3" weighing 63kg and i would like to reduce myself as i am not happy ...
  A: As long as you are sleeping 7-9 hours a night that is good. You don't want more or less and the ...
want to lose weight!!11/28/2008
  Q: ..i am 17 years old and i am 5.3" weighing 63kg and i would like to reduce myself as i am not happy ...
  A: I think small changes would make the biggest difference. I would recommend to not change WHAT you ...
weight will not budge11/20/2008
  Q: I'm a 45 year old woman, 5'7" tall, and weigh 200 pounds. The weight has been creeping on for the ...
  A: There are a couple of things I suspect are affecting your weight loss. 1. Steroids and coming off ...
South Beach Diet11/6/2008
  Q: I'm in my 3rd week of the South Beach diet. By the time I was 10 days into it I had lost 10lbs. I ...
  A: Misty, Since you are doing everything right, please be patient. To lose 10 pounds in one week is ...
Good, Healthy Diet.10/28/2008
  Q: Lea , I would like to start off by thanking you for taking the time to read / awnser my ...
  A: Ashley, For toning the best thing you can do is add exercise focusing on your core muscles. Start ...
How to lose inches not weight10/27/2008
  Q: I am looking for a perfect diet to help me lose inches in certain areas. The reason why I say inches ...
  A: 80% of weight loss is what we eat, so lets focus on that for now since you work 50 hours a week I'm ...
Loosing weight without side effects10/24/2008
  Q: Lea,my name is bibian.i'm a nigerian,19yrs of age and i weigh 90 pounds.pls help me out .i've tried ...
  A: Bibian, You do not need to lose weight, in fact unless you are under 5 feet tall you are ...
A. Nutritionist, B. Gym, C. Diet, D. All of the above?8/19/2008
  Q: I'm 42, male, 6'0" and weigh about 240. I probably should weigh around 180 - 190. I am trying to ...
  A: I cannot help with you last 2 questions. As to why you are not losing weight, how long have you ...
chips bloating8/4/2008
  Q: Have you ever heard of someone beinng allergic to potato chips? Like most people I love them,and ate ...
  A: Sorry for the short delay. I get the same thing from potato chips (I am sure many of us do!). I ...
diet7/7/2008
  Q: I am 34 years old with 157 cm tall and 54 kg (weight). I have a little belly and I don't like it. I ...
  A: Your body may be having trouble dropping the little bit of belly weight you do not like because you ...
Weight Loss Eat Regularily6/17/2008
  Q: i am 5.4" and i weigh approx 176.most of the fats of mine is at belly and thigh n butts.i want to ...
  A: Sam, The key is to eat six small meals a day. Start with 3 meals, then 4 and so on. Eventually it ...
I need motivation!5/31/2008
  Q: I am 5'6 female and I weigh about 200 pds. I know I need to loose weight and I love to be active i ...
  A: Sorry I forgot to ask what you EAT on a typical day? I am so sorry for all this back and forth. ...
Losing weight5/21/2008
  Q: I am a girl, 14. My height is foot 6 and my weight is roughly around 120Ibs. Is there any diet that ...
  A: At 5 foot 6 it is still very normal, look here: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ you are at the ...
Losing weight5/19/2008
  Q: I am a girl, 14. My height is foot 6 and my weight is roughly around 120Ibs. Is there any diet that ...
  A: Penelope, At your weight and height, you DO NOT need to worry about weight loss! You are at a (low) ...
what else can i do?5/2/2008
  Q: Hey I just a baby at the end of Aug.and I had to have a c-secton.I weighed about 238 before I had ...
  A: Congrats on all your success so far!! I would say that your workouts are great and you don't need ...
burning off alcohol4/28/2008
  Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? Some say no and some say yes.Those who say no claim ...
  A: It doesn't work that way with alcohol. Are bodies recognize the calories as fat. When you do that ...
High protein, low carb lean diet - muscle breakdown??4/8/2008
  Q: I am female and I lift weights 5 days a week. I have built up quite a bit of muscle in doing so but ...
  A: As you are including good carbohydrates into your diet, as long as approx 25-35% of your daily ...
403/26/2008
  Q: ANSWER: Hi Tiffany, 40 pounds is too much weight to lose that quickly. To help you out with some ...
  A: Tiffany, The main thing that causes poor eating at dinner is poor planning. If a person is getting ...
403/26/2008
  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: 40 pounds is too much weight to lose that quickly. To help you out with some goals I would need ...
Food Combining3/22/2008
  Q: Kea What do you think about food combining,which when boiled down is essentially dont eat carbd and ...
  A: To answer your question about food combining, I do not have any experience with that. I believe ...
fish2/21/2008
  Q: i am a keen meat eater but need to cut down on my fat intake, i couldn't go completely vegetarian ...
  A: If the type of meats you are eating are red meats then YES! you would gain many benefits from ...
Water for weight loss2/19/2008
  Q: I'm not overweight. I think my BMI is something like 20. something, I can't remember the exact ...
  A: If your bmi is 20 you are at the LOW end of normal weight. I would not recommend losing 10 pounds, ...
nothing seems to work2/4/2008
  Q: i'am 33 an active stay at home mom of 3 i have always watched what i eat & have stayed about the ...
  A: I know your problem already. When you eat only once a day the body goes into starvation mode. this ...
Weight Loss for Poor College student12/30/2007
  Q: I'm a student in college right now who understands the true meaning of being a "poor college ...
  A: Sorry, I am confused by that response, I'm not sure if you mean $25-30 every week or every 2 weeks. ...
weight in face12/23/2007
  Q: .. i have been wondering this for a while... i rather thin... but for some reason i have a chubby ...
  A: It could be many things, does this run in your family? That would be my first thought. I am not ...
Eat right for your type12/15/2007
  Q: I've recently read this book by Dr. Peter D'Adamo and he believes that blood type O people should ...
  A: I am not a doctor but I can give you my personal opinion that carbohydrates are what give us energy ...
last 10 pounds!!10/29/2007
  Q: 4 weeks ago I weighed 136 pounds, after going running and eating healthfully I am now around 126 ...
  A: Congrats on doing so well already!! Are you looking to see more toning or just a lower number on ...
no veggies10/14/2007
  Q: i don't like raw veggies. i like cucumbers and pickles. other than that i only eat SOME cooked ...
  A: Amanda, Can you please give me some info ie: a typical day of food? amount of exercise you get? ...
new diet10/11/2007
  Q: I'm a 5'7 female in college and I weight a little over 200 pounds, probably about 205--(the last ...
  A: Wow, congrats on all the changes, sounds like you are doing GREAT so far!! 1500 calories is good, ...
Pescatarian diet and weight loss9/16/2007
  Q: I have gone through many different incarnations of a vegetarian diet over the last 10 years. (I'm ...
  A: I can do my best with the eating for a day, 1200 calories for weight loss (1700 to maintain weight). ...
Loosing 40-50 lbs in 4.5 months8/14/2007
  Q: Ok, well I am 18 and getting ready to start college on the eastern shore. I am an active girl, but ...
  A: Katie, First thing I should tell you is weight loss is a long term commitment (if you want to see ...
Weight loss8/3/2007
  Q: I am a 26yr old Male I am currently 90 kilo's (200lbs) I am just shy of 6 feet which would put my ...
  A: Good on you for getting on this early. You are just barely out of healthy range of BMI so it's not ...
i need to lose a lot of weight!7/16/2007
  Q: I AM A 14 YEAR OLD GIRL THAT IS ABOUT TO GO INTO HIGHSCHOOL AND I REALLY DON'T WANT TO WALK THROUGH ...
  A: Jessica, I am so sorry, but at 14, the best people to talk to are your parents and doctor. Please ...
trying to lose the extra weight6/30/2007
  Q: I am a 15 year-old girl, 5'5'' tall and currently weighing around 139-142 pounds. (My weight keeps ...
  A: I have to tell you, you are at a healthy weight and you get good exercise. The main thing that ...
flat stomach6/28/2007
  Q: sir, i am 165 cm tall and weighing 130 pounds. initially i was 140 pounds. i reduced 10 pounds in a ...
  A: Yes, belly fat CAN be related to calorie intake but the best way to rid yourself of belly fat is an ...
diet chart6/2/2007
  Q: I need full diet chart for heart patients.
  A: I am not sure exactly what you are looking for. If these are wrong please send a follow up, or ...
calories, fat, carbs, etc5/23/2007
  Q: What is the recommended daily amount of cholest.,carbs & fiber etc.
  A: Louise, The following is based on 2000 calories a day: Total Fat 65 g UN-Saturated fatty acids 20 ...
Weight5/21/2007
  Q: I am 13 and 5"4 which is very tall for my age and I weigh 118 pounds. I have had people call me fat ...
  A: Jesse, You are in your healthy normal weight range. See this site for further details: ...
Diet4/10/2007
  Q: I am a swimmer and I want a leaner body so I can glide through the water more easily.I want to have ...
  A: I am really more skilled in the weight loss end of things, so I would recommend for you to ask one ...
gaining while losing gut4/5/2007
  Q: I'm 34 years old, 5'11", and 137 lbs. I've always been naturally skinny. It's just my body type. ...
  A: to get right into it because you are looking to ADD to your workouts, I would recommend of course to ...
back to carbs3/11/2007
  Q: Lea I think my low carbing is leaving me rundown. Its been three months now.The first one was OK,but ...
  A: Carbs are what give us fuel and help us think clearly (brain food). I absolutely agree with you ...
40 pounds by birthday?3/8/2007
  Q: what if i only eat 900 calories a day? can i workout without going to the gym cause i can't afford ...
  A: 900 calories a day is too little, your body would go into starvation mode and then you wouldn't lose ...
40 pounds by birthday?3/7/2007
  Q: hi i was wondering if i could lose 40 pounds by my birthday June 27 i am 19 i weigh 209 and i am a ...
  A: To answer this specific question to lose weight the HEALTHY way so that it stays off, I would say ...
vacation2/28/2007
  Q: my family and i are going on vacation for one whole week on march 12. by the time comes it will be ...
  A: A vacation is exciting and it's good to come up with a plan ahead of time. I would recommend to ...

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