Your Personal Nutrition Blog

Welcome to Your Personal Nutrition Blog. Here I'll keep you informed of updates to the site, and I'll also try to chime in every once in awhile about important news from the world of nutrition, weight loss and healthy eating.

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Jul 18, 2008, 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 the

Jul 17, 2008, 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

Jul 17, 2008, 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.

Jul 12, 2008, 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

Jul 8, 2008, See???

I'm always saying that food journaling is the way to REALLY lose weight. Now this study proves it. People lost TWICE as much weight when they kept track of what they ate!

Read the article, then read my food journal page.

Jun 26, 2008, 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

Jun 25, 2008, 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.

Jun 24, 2008, Weight Watchers, not enough calories?

Hi, I've been on weight watchers almost 2 weeks now. I joined online and got the info. but then canceled and have following it on my own. I'm a

Jun 24, 2008, 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 3

Jun 13, 2008, HELLO

Hello, my name is Ashley i lost about 40 LBs in the last 2 years I have maintained a good weigth but now I would like to lose a little more weight

Jun 9, 2008, Becoming skinny biddy

Gastric Banding, 12th March 2008 (almost 3 months ago) BMI before: 45 / Current BMI: 40 (I've lost 15 kilos in three months!) In the last few days I

Jun 5, 2008, Fooseberry's return

RNY, February 7, 2007. Starting weight: Normally 306 lbs but down to 288 lbs day of surgery. Current weight: 178ish. I am an impulse kind of gal. I

Jun 4, 2008, The Sonoma Diet: Mediterranean Style Weight Loss

The Sonoma Diet is a Mediterranean-style eating plan that begins off quite restrictive. This RD's opinion? The big plus is an emphasis on real foods, like...

May 23, 2008, Soup or salad (low cal) curbs hunger

Consumer Reports took a look. Diet plans that included a low calorie soup or salad at the beginning of a meal resulted in more weight loss for dieters. Why? Because filling up (in a low calorie fashion) curbs hunger.

May 14, 2008, The Nutrisystem Diet: Portion Controlled (but Processed) Weight Loss

You've seen it on TV. The Nutrisystem Diet Plan is all about perfectly portioned meals delivered to your door. A great way to lose weight...

May 10, 2008, Diet to Go: They Cook the Food, You Lose the Weight

I find myself recommending diet meal delivery as an alternative to food journaling. If tracking your intake is tough for you, consider Diet to Go.

May 8, 2008, The Zone Diet Plan: Low Carb, But Not SO Low

The Zone Diet Plan has its merits. 40-30-30 eating has something to be said for it. Still...

May 7, 2008, eDiets Meal Delivery: Meals YOU Pick, Delivered To You Directly

eDiets meal delivery is the easy answer to portion control and weight loss. Completely customizable...

May 6, 2008, Chefs Diet Meal Delivery - Gourmet Zone to Your Door

Chefs Diet combines Zone Diet principles and gourmet meals delivered to your door. Be ready for the annoying website before you go, though!

May 5, 2008, Diet Meal Delivery Services Help You Lose Weight Easily

The key to successful weight loss is carefully monitored intake. If portion control is something you haven't yet mastered, try diet meal delivery...for awhile.

May 4, 2008, 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:

Apr 25, 2008, Medifast Diet Review: FAST Weight Loss the (Very) LOW Cal Way

The Medifast Diet might as well be called, "Dieting for Dummies." Low calorie, portion-controlled - weight loss is almost guaranteed. But sticking to it?

Apr 24, 2008, eDiets Review: To eDiet, or Just to Diet...That's the Question!

One eDiets strength: 22 (count 'em!) meal plans to choose from. Another strength: optional home meal delivery. There's more...

Apr 24, 2008, Dietwatch and the Daily Calorie Balance Tool

I like Dietwatch because of its Daily Calorie Balance tool. Don't judge weight loss progress by daily fluctuating weigh-ins, instead use the...

Apr 23, 2008, Burger King Calories: Watch Out for the Mayo!

Cutting your Burger King calories means practicing portion control...and condiment control. It's easy, and I'll show you how...

Apr 22, 2008, Getting McDonald's Calories Under Control: Reduce, Don't Eliminate

You don't have to eliminate McD's from your diet to lose weight. Just use these tips to reduce the number of McDonald's calories you consume each trip.

Apr 21, 2008, Diet Counseling from Suzette Kroll-Barancik, Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian Suzette Kroll-Barancik, RD, provides diet counseling and much more. Services for individuals AND businesses: ...

Apr 15, 2008, 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

Apr 5, 2008, Keep A Weight Loss Graph: Positive Reinforcement Only A Pencil Away!

It's easy to get wrapped up in daily weight loss fluctuations. Charting a weight loss graph helps you keep track of your progress over time. Here's...

Apr 4, 2008, The Beverly Hills Diet: Bad Science, Bad Idea

The best words to describe The Beverly Hills Diet are "scientific fraud." This is a diet book written by an actress. Maybe I should write an acting manual!

Apr 3, 2008, Review of Bob Greene's The Best Life Diet...Hi, Oprah!!!

How does a personal trainer get to write diet books? When you're Oprah's trainer, you get to do what you want! Bob Greene's Best Life Diet...

Apr 3, 2008, 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?

Apr 2, 2008, 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

Apr 1, 2008, The New Mayo Clinic Diet - NOT From The Mayo Clinic!

The so-called New Mayo Clinic Diet, also known as The Grapefruit Diet, has nothing to do with the Mayo Clinic! This falsely advertised...

Mar 31, 2008, The Maker's Diet: Would You Like Some Religion With That?

Jordan Rubin, author of The Maker's Diet, prescribes a biblical dietary regimen. If it was good enough for the chosen people, it's good enough for you!

Mar 30, 2008, WW is just another Yo-Yo - Matol rescued me!

I went to Weight Watchers with my mother when it first was introduced in Idaho. Many moons ago! I lost a little and gained it back. A few months

Mar 27, 2008, YOU On A Diet - Review by Your Personal Nutrition Guide

My diet review: "Sometimes referred to as The YOU Diet, YOU On A Diet is truly a lifestyle approach to weight loss. Even Oprah...

Mar 26, 2008, The UltraMetabolism Diet: Your Food Is Trying To Talk To You!

A Registered Dietitian reviews the UltraMetabolism Diet. Does it work? Well, do you believe your food can talk to your body?

Mar 25, 2008, 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

Mar 21, 2008, Your Personal Nutrition Guide Privacy Policy

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Mar 14, 2008, chocolate

yea i know i feel so bad, tired, fat, ugly, very unattractive, i know what to do , i just think i have a addictive personality. and once i start, i

Mar 8, 2008, Starbucks Calories: Cutting Back On Your Coffee "Meal"

How is Starbucks worse than McDonald's? McDonald's didn't ADD a meal to our day. Starbucks did. How you can cut back on those Starbucks calories...

Mar 8, 2008, Fruit

To me, a bowl of fruit is as tempting as a plate of cookies. I just can't leave it alone. It's a mental thing for me, I think. My father grew up

Mar 8, 2008, Kathy Pledges

I'll drink an 8 ounce cup of water instead of that second cup of coffee in the mornings. I'll order water with lemon in restaurants. I'll mix half

Mar 8, 2008, 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

Mar 8, 2008, Tortillas

one large or two small flour tortillas (they make whole wheat, different flavors, fat free and even low carb) 1/2 cup fat free refried beans from a

Mar 8, 2008, White Chocolate

Ever eat something SO good you catch yourself closing your eyes and saying MMM MMM MMM!! I've found mine! 1 cup Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt

Mar 8, 2008, Slushie maker

Ok, I actually make smoothies with it but the manufacturer calls it a slushie maker. $15 at Wal-Mart. (Kathy didn't provide a picture, so I don't

Mar 6, 2008, Caloric Intake: Too Many Calories, Too Much You

Calories matter...nothing changes that. Not "low carb," not "no fat." Do you know how to gauge your caloric intake with an eye toward weight loss?

Mar 4, 2008, Working On Freedom

Lap RNY, April 16, 2007.Starting wt./BMI: 277lbs/50 Current wt./BMI: 150lbs/27. I still struggle w/ head hunger and wanting to binge, but my small