I have an employee who exercises at lunch and after work.

I have an office manager who started working for me less than 3 months ago. Right off the bat, she started taking 1 1/2 to 2-hour lunches so she could run. This is after she worked out in the morning for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Then she leaves promptly at 5:55 P.M....

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to gain weight?

Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who want to gain weight? The Weight Management practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with people who need to gain weight. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or...

Large pieces of cake, whole packages of cheese or a quart of ice cream are gone overnight.

My 16-year-old daughter is really concerned about her weight, but she does not look fat. She and I live alone in an apartment. I have been worried about her because some food I buy disappears quickly. Large pieces of cake, whole packages of cheese or a quart of ice cream are gone overnight. Should...

What are best foods to gain weight?

What are some of the best foods to eat if you are trying to gain weight? Eat larger portions of every food group - meats, dairy, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.  Also eat more often by eating 3 meals and 3 snacks. Plan to eat something every 2 to 3 hours during waking...

Out of all the fad diets, which is the most effective and healthiest?

Out of all of the fad diets that have surfaced in the past couple of years, in your opinion which one is the most effective and healthiest for your mind and body? Any weight loss diet that has fewer calories than a person has been eating will result in weight loss.  In addition, adding exercise...

Could give me some information on eating disorders so I know what’s going on in a school play?

My class in school is going to perform a play on anorexia and bulimia on Tuesday. I was wondering if you could give me some information on these disorders so I know what's going on in the play? Please read my anorexia and bulimia topics? That is a good place to start for some background...

I am having surgery in a week and was wondering what kind of easy exercises can be done in bed?

Hi. I am having surgery in a week and I was wondering what kind of easy exercises can be done in bed or with little abdominal use. I am having an ovarian cyst removed and will not be able to really exercise aerobically for a while. Thanks. I would recommend you ask your surgeon this...

My girlfriend is bulimic and do not know how to approach this problem.

Hi. My beloved girlfriend is bulimic. Although I am studying to be a clinical psychologist, I am unable to assist her with her problem. I do not know how to approach this problem and things are getting worse all the time. She can barely eat now and she is already showing signs of kidney...

Where can I find a dietitian who works with low carbohydrate diets?

Where can I find a dietitian who works with low carbohydrate diets? The Weight Management dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with weight control. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you...

It’s time for a HELP diet reboot.

Thank you for your reply!!! You are correct. I stuck with the HELP diet for several years, but as time went by, several of my good habits started being forgotten. Now, it seems, I'm doing nothing but eating frozen pizzas and other carb and/or protein heavy foods. So, it's time for a reboot. The thing I...