Monday, March 19, 2007 - Posts

• Body Weight Plateau

  Q: My daughter has been overweight for 20 of her 28 years, and always a little fluffy. She has gone on many diets and lost down to 190-200. Then she plateaus. In May she had a gastric bypass and has done well until now. She works out 7 days a week with Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:48 PM by Barb | 1 Comments

• Rapid Weight Loss

  Q: I have a problem with losing weight, Before I tell you anything else, I need to tell you that I am 15 years of age and in a few months I will be 16. I was looking at one page and it said "ask Kristine a question" Well I wasn’t quite sure how to ask, Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:47 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Exercises to Improve Lungs

  Q: I have recently found out I have the lung capacity of a 132-year-old man and am in the process of purchasing a rowing machine, the good kind. My question is basically, am I purchasing the right equipment? I have a good treadmill that I use and which Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:46 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Caloric Intake for Senior Male

  Q: What is the recommended daily caloric intake for a 60-year-old male? I am 6’ and weigh 172 lbs. and walk 4 miles a day on a good treadmill (4 mph and varying incline rates – the machine says I burn approx. 600 calories per walk). – Jim A: The recommended Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:46 PM by Barb | 1 Comments

• Low Caloric Alcoholic Beverages

  Q: I am cutting down on the fatty foods I eat and like to enjoy a drink. To help this effort what are some of the lowest calorie alcohol drinks I could have. – Steve A: The majority of wines contain about 70 calories per 4 ounces. A 12-ounce light beer Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:45 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Weight Loss Alternatives

  Q: For medical reasons it is imperative that I lose weight. I am considered severely obese and have all the weight-related illnesses (i.e.: Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol) and also experience joint and hip pain. I am 47 years Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:39 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Diet for a Fatty Liver

  Q: What can I do to improve a fatty liver? – Murlene A: Treatment for a fatty liver really depends on the cause. If obesity is the reason for having a fatty liver it would be advisable to go on a low-fat diet. Alcohol consumption can also lead to a fatty Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:37 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Egg Diet

  Q: I was searching your site for a particular diet called the boiled egg diet. I was unable to find anything pertaining to this diet, could you please email me information or lead me in the direction as to where I may find this information. Thank you Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:36 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Pretzels

  Q: I understand pretzels to be a "smarter" choice far as a snack instead of chips etc, however, could too many cause discomfort, bloating of the belly, constipation, and others given the fact they contain wheat, flour, gluten? I ban carbs but enjoy pretzels Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:34 PM by Barb | 0 Comments

• Non-acid Condiments

  Q: I have been told that I have acid reflux and my diet needs to change dramatically. I have been eating a lot of ketchup since I was a child and have been told to stay away from tomatoes, along with almost everything else that I enjoy. Can you recommend Read More... Posted Monday, March 19, 2007 2:33 PM by Barb | 0 Comments