Research indicates that women 5 feet 5 inches should weight 119 pounds. Upsetting to me.
I heard on the news and have been watching my newsgroups about the latest and "greatest" research indicating that women 5 feet 5 inches should weigh 119 pounds. The research claims that the weight standards published currently are far too "lenient". This is extremely upsetting to me. I am 5 feet 5 inches and...
My mother is overweight and have no idea what to tell her to help.
I am writing to you because I have a little problem. My mother is overweight, even though she does activities and eats well (most of the time). I have no idea what to tell her that would help her out. This has been going on for a long time and I would really like...
I have a food allergy, overweight, kidney disease, and spine issues. Is there any help for me?
I've had help in the past from a dietitian before the thyroid doctor decided that she didn't need one anymore. However, in the interest of being concise, I have a food allergy list (kills me dead), nightshades (all of them) -tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant) banana, cantaloupes, watermelon, kiwi, and mango.
I'm about 90 pounds overweight...
Five days ago I started on Slim Fast as a substitute for just one meal a day.
Five days ago I started on Slim Fast as a substitute for just 1 meal a day. I drink it in place of lunch and eat a light breakfast, a sensible dinner, with no desserts and low-fat cooking. I've already lost 5 pounds.
I've started "lap-walking" at our local mall, too. Yesterday I noticed a...
Can stress cause a person to gain weight?
Can stress cause a person to gain weight? I have maintained a 50-pound weight loss for 20 years, but it's a continual battle. I have hypoglycemia--am a vegetarian (for 26 years) and exercise regularly. I am 43 years old, recently changed job to one that is very stressful. I eat about 750 to 1000...
I need to lose about 100 pounds. Do you have a dietitian you could recommend?
I just wanted to thank you for the Healthy Body profile. I just thought that was the neatest! Do you have a dietitian you could recommend in Memphis, TN? I need to lose about 100 pounds! Thanks again!
Thanks for the feedback. Makes the time I spent designing the Healthy Body Calculator® worthwhile.
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Have you heard of the American Medical Association endorsed 3 day diet?
Have you heard of the American Medical Association endorsed 3-day diet? Do you know how I could find out about it?
No, I haven't heard about the AMA 3-day diet. You could search the AMA website to find what the diet entails. If anyone has the details, please write.
Lastly, I wonder what could be accomplished...
I am overweight and need a 1200 calorie diet.
I am overweight and a need 1200 calorie diet. Please send a copy to me.
Weight loss eating plans are not a one size fits all. I would highly recommend you contact a Registered Dietitian for assistance. In the meantime, try my HELP Healthy Eating For Life Plan® for a personalized eating plan based on...
When I’m trying to lose weight, I couldn’t have more than 30 grams of fat a day.
I found your website from "3 fat chicks on a diet". Ask the Dietitian® website is so informational I didn't know anything like this even existed. Thank you!
First of all, I'm 33 years old, 5 feet 6 inches and weigh 290 pounds. I know I need to lose weight, so I have made my...
Does eating a diet high in complex carbohydrates, a good idea for obese folks?
For several years, I have read that it is desirable to eat a diet high in complex carbohydrates from bread, pasta, potatoes and such, but recently read an article that appears to indicate that for obese folks like myself (female, 5 feet 3 inches, 247 pounds) this might not be such a good idea....