Don't Fool Yourself: Sweets are Sweets

30 Jun 2008 07:47 PM

"I eat fruit all the time now that summer is here and hardly ever eat any sugary sweets but I'm not losing any weight. I don't understand." When we talk about sugar in the diet, most people assume we are discussing only sugar derived from sugar cane.

Getting the Belated Beach Body     

29 Jun 2008 07:42 PM

"My friends are planning trips to the beach this summer and I'm panicking. How can I get skinny fast so I don't look like a whale in my bathing suit?" In my opinion, skinny in a bathing suit is not something we women should strive to be.

4 comments — latest 01 Jul 2008 11:15 AM by Lisa P

Desperation Leads to Crazy Dieting    

28 Jun 2008 07:37 PM

"Hey! I am 17 and I hate the way that I look. I really want to lose about 15-20 pounds and I want to do it fast." There are quite a few problems with this statement: First, there is the issue of self-esteem and negative self-talk. Hating the way you look can be a very dangerous thing.

1 comments — latest 30 Jun 2008 04:36 AM by alfitness

Getting More Protein Without the Cholesterol

27 Jun 2008 07:34 PM

"I read your blogs about protein and how much I should eat. I have a problem with your advice though. How can we keep our protein levels high while keeping our cholesterol low?" A diet high in protein does not necessitate a diet high in fat or cholesterol.

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Getting enough Potassium While Dieting

26 Jun 2008 07:27 PM

"I cramp up after workouts so I normally blend 1 banana with my protein shake mix and 2 cups of soy milk.

More on Plateaus

25 Jun 2008 07:23 PM

"I started a new diet. More like a lifestyle change because I think I can stick with it. I was doing great and losing lots of weight but now I've stopped losing and I can't seem to get started again. What's happening?" Plateaus happen for many reasons.

Men and Women Do Not Lose Weight Equally

24 Jun 2008 07:18 PM

"My husband and I started a diet at the same time. He's lost 20 pounds already and I've only lost 10. Can you tell me why?" Many factors are involved in weight loss.

High Blood Pressure and Dieting

23 Jun 2008 07:16 PM

"I have high blood pressure. What diet can I do so that I can lose weight safely?" First, let me say that I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV. (I did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night either.) I suggest you discuss this with your doctor before trying any weight loss program.

Corn and Dieting Don't Mix     

22 Jun 2008 07:13 PM

"I love corn but it doesn't seem to be allowed on any diet. Why is that?" Corn is a favorite vegetable of many of us. Unfortunately, what few people understand is that corn, though it is a vegetable, is loaded with starch.

2 comments — latest 18 Nov 2008 11:40 AM by Lisa P

When to Eat Carbohydrates

21 Jun 2008 07:08 PM

"Why is it recommended to eat carbs after a workout vs.