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How to Maintain Weight Loss 
Please help me maintain my weight loss! I have successfully gone from 298 lbs to 135 lbs without surgery. I am 35 and 5.1. I want to get down to 125. …

Eating Healthy But Still Overweight 
I'm 16 years old and only 5'3. Sadly I weigh 190lbs. Yet I'm very active. I play softball and I'm always out walking. I don't eat fast food, and I eat …

Egg Substitutions 
I recently learned from taking a alcat test that I'm severly allergic to eggs. I have your gastric companion and was looking at the sample menu and wonder …

Healthy Weight Loss 
Hello, I am female 38yo, 233 lbs, 5’3”. I looked at a calorie counter online and it said that to lose weight I had to eat only 1900 calories and for …

Low Energy 
How Can I Stop Feeling Lazy and Tired? I'm not working. I'm wondering if it's because I'm not exercising much. When I do exercise, I get so tired within …

Need to Lose Weight 
I am 53 years old, 5'4", with high blood pressure and high cholesterol and high tryglycerides. I take medications and also with fibromyalgia and I …

Trouble losing weight!!!! 
I'm a 22 year old mother of two and I am having trouble losing weight. I need a good diet to lose 35lbs by June. Please help? I understand how frustrating …

Can I lose weight without
lap band surgery 
Hi - I am due for a lap band operation on Sunday 28 March 2010 and I am now wondering do I need to put myself through this procedure to lose weight. …

Want to Lose as I work Out 
Can I follow your 1500 calorie plan and lose the last 20 pounds? I am 5ft-1 and I currently weigh 167lb. The number of calories you require is based …

Craving for Sugar and Sweets 
I have a sweet tooth. I am resorting to making my own so as to control the ingredients and calories.....it is difficult though because I work long hour …

Calorie Intake 
I am wondering how many calories I need to eat to maintain a healthy weight. For some reason I just do not trust the calculators online. I am 19 year …

Eating the calories you
should eat normally! 
Ok, so I am way over weight. I used to weigh 145-155 lb. and I would like to get back to at least 160-165 lb. (I've had 5 kids so I know I am not gonna …

Do I Meet Criteria For Weight Loss Surgery? 
I'm in need of help. I am a 35 year old mother to two girls. I am 5'3" tall and I weigh 220 pounds. I have very bad back aches all the time, …

How Much Sugar and Many Calories Should I Have? 
Healthy Diet for a 5'1, 26 year old Female: I want to know how much sugar intake I am supposed to have to keep a balanced weight and how many calories, …

Calories 
How Many Calories To Lose Weight? I currently weigh 227lbs. and eat 3100 calories. To weigh 170lbs. the calorie calculator says I need to consume …

Home Delivered Meals with Gastric Lap Band 
Is there a meal plan that can be delivered to me as a lap band weight loss surgery patient? You can certainly use home meal delivery programs such …

Trying to Lose Weight 
Which calories should I follow? I am struggling to lose more weight. I was 216 pounds Jan. 2009 and as of today Jan. 2010 I am 186 pounds. I exercise …

How to eat 
I have had anorexia and ednos for over 26 years. I am going to be 40 and need to gain at least 20 pounds safely. I have restricted so much and I am not …

Lean Cuisine
after the Gastric Banding Procedure 
I am eating pretty much normal food now. I have not been filled yet. Are Lean Cuisine dinners ok for lunch if they are only 8 oz.? Answer: Lean …

Eating Fruits 
I usually never feel hungry in the mornings so I just grab a fruit because it's a healthy choice. I feel the same way at night (never very hungry) …

Need To Lose Weight 
Trouble Following Diet Long Term I am a 30 yr old female. I'm 5'10" and weigh 335 pounds. I have tried over and over to lose weight. It seems like …

How to Lose Belly Fat 
Can you have fat release from the stomach area? Answer: Unfortunately there's no way to spot reduce. :( There are 3500 calories stored in one …

How to gain weight? 
Everyone wants to know how to lose weight. Well, I'm the one who wants to know how can I can gain weight. I want to increase my BMI which is currently …

Monthly Menus 
Where can I go to find a menu already prepared for a month? I like your sample menu ideas, but I would like to have a menu for a whole month, follow …

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How Many Calories Per Day to Lose Weight? 
Am I the exception to the rule? I am wondering how many calories I should be eating to lose weight. I did your calculator and it says that I should …

Carbs and Fat after LapBand Surgery 
Just wondering...after gastric lapband surgery what should I be aiming for as far as daily carb and fat intake? Answer: You can find extensive …

Lose 10 pounds in 1 month 
Birthday Pounds I was wondering how I can lose 10 lbs before my 21st birthday on October 2? I'm 140 lbs and 5'7". I run at least 6 times a week …

How do I lose weight on antidepressants? 
I've recently started taking an antidepressant about 3 months ago. I have put on several pounds fast and have a very high craving for sugar. I have …

Trouble Losing Weight 
Why am I not losing weight? I have been trying to cut down on what I eat now for 2 weeks, but my weight has gone up half a stone. I eat porridge …

Afternoon Jiggle 
Help me! For YEARS I have wondered why when I wake up in the morning my stomach is flat and lovely! Then within a few hours it is jiggly! It has …

Weight Loss Diet Help 
Help with Nutrition for Weight Loss I am a 23 year old male. Height = 5' 9" Weight = 190 pounds. Most of my weight is carried around my mid section. …

Whey Protein or Egg Protein Powder? 
I have been using Jay Robb Whey Protein, but it is pretty hard on my stomach. Would the egg white protein be easier to digest (I am somewhat lactose intolerant)? …

Normal for Lap-Band Surgery? 
About 2 and a half to 3 years ago my mom had lap-band surgery. She lost over 120 pounds and now sits at what she considers a good weight for herself, …

Trying to Lose Weight: Should I Cut Out Rice? 
Hi! I am a 20 year old and 5'3" and weigh 220 pounds. Some people think that that doesn't sound bad, but really, it looks bad. I have a bulge of fat …

Unwanted Weight Gain 
I'm Confused! Hello! I am a very active, 5' 6.5" 22 year old female and also a pescetarian. I work as a group fitness coordinator for a local gym and …

Intuitive Eating 
Lost hunger: I am trying to live a healthier lifestyle, and so I've decided to stop eating when I'm just bored or tired or frustrated, and only eat …

Frosh 15 
I just got back from 1st year university and gained what many call the "freshman 15" although in my case it was the freshman twenty. I don't fit into half …

Disordered Eating? 
Hunger Hates Me Two months ago (I kept track, because it started on the 9th of March, a month before prom), I officially stopped eating fully up to …

Nutrition Certification 
I am looking for education as a nutritionist or dietician. Just wondering if there are any colleges instead of university that teach it. I don't …

Trying To Lose Weight Fast 
I am trying to lose weight & eat healthy but I honestly don't know what types of food are good for me. I am a very picky eater. 1) What types of water …

Rose Procedure Used for Weight Regain after Weight Loss Surgery 
What do you know about The Rose Procedure? I have been considering it since I have started regaining weight 2 years after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. …

How to Boost Metabolism 
How can I speed up my metabolism? Also, I have exercised induced asthma...how can I work out? I'll be going to college and won't have a lot of time...HELP! …

Nutrient Deficiencies 
What are the nutrient deficiencies you can see? Answer: Eating a well balanced diet that includes a variety of foods is the best way to prevent …

Yet another "not losing weight" question 
I have been eating between 1500-1600 calories per day for about 3 months. I log my food and exercise on Spark people. I do cardio 4-5 days a week (spin …

Losing 40 Pounds...no problem. Losing 10 pounds...not so easy. 
I Cannot lose my last 10 pounds! I am 47 year old female. Height 5'7, weight 150. I quit smoking 2 years ago and started exercising and currently …

Tips to Lose Weight When Family Needs to Gain 
How to Lose Weight When Family Members Need to Gain Weight? I am currently trying to lose weight. I am counting my calories and the exercise I am doing. …

Gastric Lap-Band: Keeping Foods From Sticking 
I'm having a hard time trying to find a sauce/gravy to put on my foods to keep them moist. After losing 39 lbs with Lap-Band, I don't want to start using …

Childhood Obesity  
What advice do you give for a 4 year old child (or any age less than 7/8 years old) who is above the 95th percentile? Do you put them on a strict diet …

Fruit and Yogurt on Lap-Band Diet? 
I had lap band surgery on 11/12 - so far I've lost 35 lbs but I seem to be stuck. I'd like to ask how many fruits can I have a day and do I have to …

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Weight loss: 2 Weeks Post Weight Loss Surgery! 
Well I am almost two weeks post weight loss surgery and still on the liquid diet. I have been losing very consistently...about 15 pounds so far...but …

Healthy Breakfast Choices at a Buffet 
What are healthy breakfast choices at a buffet style breakfast? Buffets present a challenge to healthy eating because focus is usually on quantity …

Calorie Intake after Weight Loss Surgery 
How many calories should you consume daily to jumpstart weight loss a year after Weight Loss Surgery? Hi Michele and thanks for writing. Generally …

Roux en Y: 6 Years Post-op and Need Help! 
Help! OK...this may sound really stupid... ...but I'm almost 6 years gastric bypass post op and I CRAVE Fritos on a daily basis. I can eat …

I Want To Lose Weight Faster...What Am I Doing Wrong? 
Balanced Diet for a 47 Year Old I am a 47 year-old female, weighing 150 lbs. and I exercise at least 5 times a week. I cross train between the elliptical …

Need To Lose Arm Weight....Fast! 
I need to lose weight off my arms...like 5-10 pounds! I've lifted weights and even run, but it doesn't seem to do anything. How can I lose arm fat …

Lap Band Question 
Regarding Lap Band: I have had 2 adjustments and my surgery was on 9/4/08. I know I need to have protein in my diet but actually how much do I need …

Desperate to Lose Weight 
What is the best diet for me to lose weight fast? I'm a 26 year old female, 5'6" and weigh 190 lbs. I been so depressed because I have tried every …

Calculating Metabolism (BMR) 
How do you figure my BMR (also know as "metabolism")? Can you break it down for me? I don't quite understand it. It's been explained to me several …

Nutritional Requirements
For Distance Running 
I am an occupational health nurse trying to find some information for one of our plant employees. The employee is a 47 year old male. He has lost …

Number of grams in 1 carbohydrate exchange 
I am supposed to eat 6 carb exchanges per day. I am confused when I eat various cereals how many carbs they count as. Some cereals read as little as 36 …

How to Gain Weight 
Your site gives advise on how to lose and manage weight. Can you give me some insight on how to gain weight in a reasonably healthy way? It costs …

Carbohydrate requirements for a distance runner 
I am an occupational health nurse trying to find some information for one of our plant employees. The employee is a 47 year old male. He has lost …

Nutrition Overload from a Struggling Dietetic Student 
Hi, I read your "How to Become a Dietitian" section and it was very informative. I've been traveling this same path, but have run into some problems along …

Low Blood Sugar After Gastric Bypass Weight Loss Surgery 
I had gastric bypass surgery in June of 2004. I lost 90 lbs and have gained about 6-8 from my lowest point. After eating, I often feel tired; I sometimes …

Would YOU Have Surgery for Weight Loss? 
Would you have surgery for weight loss? (Have you already had it? Go here to tell us about it!) I'm gathering opinions on the subject of weight …

How do I get into the nutrition field professionally? 
Basically, I have been into nutrition for a few years now. My family has an unfortunate history of heart conditions and cancer and rather than wait for …

Making Me Realize A Donut Won't Kill Me 
I just have a comment. On Sunday, my fiance decided that he wanted donuts for breakfast. After my heart stopped palpatating, I told him not to get …

lose 4 kilos 
hi i desperatelty need to lose 4 kilo's in the next 3 weeks how can i do this without really changing much,have heard alot about the grape fruit diet, …

Losing weight in one place - possible? 
Hi, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm a 16 year old girl, weighing 123lbs, at 5ft 6". Now, I know I'm in the normal weight range but I'm very unhappy …

What to eat for 1000-1500 calories 
I am 21 years old, 5feet 4inches tall. I have always maintained my weight around 115-120 and never had a gut or big thighs. I have noticed that in …

Bikini-ready? 
Hi Suzette. My name is LeAnn and I am 16, almost 17 years old. I weigh 150 pounds at 5'4. I have already lost 7.5 pounds in the last 5 weeks or so. …

Running 5 miles a day no weight loss 
I have been trying to lose weight for a long time. I am currently eating around 900-1000 calories most days. I am running 5 miles 5-6 days a week. I am …

I think I'm underweight 
I am 21 years old and i feel that i amunderweight for my age. I think i weigh between 90-100 pounds. I also feel likeim not gaining weight at all. How …

how many calories? 
I am a 43yr old male. I am 5'11" I currently weight 314lbs. I have started a weight lifting program and do cardio (biking) 1 hour 7 days per week. …

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Weight Watchers, Not Enough Calories? 
Hi, I've been on Weight Watchers almost 2 weeks now. I joined online and got the information, but then canceled and have following it on my own. I'm …

Hospital stay caused weight gain 
help on a healthy diet and losing weight slowly and healthily Went into hospital for 2 days for a virus and did not eat for a day in a half. Gained …

HELLO 
Need to Lose Weight For My Wedding Hello, my name is Ashley i lost about 40 lbs in the last 2 years I have maintained a good weight but now I would …

healthy eating 
Is oat bran considered a whole grain? No, oat bran is not a whole grain. Rather it is a part of a grain (of oats). A whole grain has 3 parts: …

How many calories? 
I feel like I eat very healthy, I exercise 5-6 days a week, and I am at a healthy weight. What I want to know is how many calories should I eat to maintain …

What to do about craving sweets 
A lot of times I crave sweets or baked goods but I know I shouldn't have them (weekends especially). What is a good way to keep my mind off eating? …

Young, active, and yet where did those 10 lbs come from??? 
I am a high school girl who is very active in track within the last year I have gained 10 pounds and I am determined to get them off. I've been trying …

1 pound a day 
How can i lose a pound a day? Im 5'1 and 180 pounds. Unfortunately, losing 1 pound of body fat per day would likely require you to exercise a majority …

Eyes are bigger than tummy 
I've lost 60 pounds recently, but still have a few pounds to get rid of and then of course the problem of keeping it off. After 46 years of overeating …

In Search of 6 Pack Abs 
I'm just starting to train myself and get bigger and have a six pack but now i need to know what sort of things to eat in the morning, lunch, dinner etc... …

Help me eat my vegetables! 
Ok, I am not a very big fan of vegetables...is there like a way I can get the nutrition in a different way? And also...diabetes runs on both sides …

Attaining optimum health 
I really want to obtain optimum health. I have been reading books and one that I came upon was Harvey Diamond's " Fit for Life ". He talks of eating properly …

Even Men Face College Weight Gain 
I'm a 19 year old male sophomore in college, living on campus and trying to survive by eating the campus food. I've gained weight steadily since I …