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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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Nov 22, 2011
Men's Nutrition: Men Think Differently Than Women
I'm the Dietitian, but I'm handing over the Men's Nutrition portion of my site to my ultra-fit husband, Steve. He knows how men think about food.
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Nov 22, 2011
Cooking for Dads: Single Parent Cooking Made Simple
Healthy cooking for dads. Get quick healthy menu suggestions plus a simple approach to menu planning provided by a registered dietitian.
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May 23, 2011
Vegan Definition - What is a Vegan Diet? What Do Vegans Eat?
Understand the vegan definition and get professional advice from a registered dietitian. Learn what vegans eat and get advice on how to make an easy and healthy transition to a vegan diet.
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May 23, 2011
Vegan Protein Sources - How to Get Enough Protein On a Vegan Diet
Discover the best vegan protein sources and learn how you can easily meet your protein requirement from this list of plant proteins. Learn more about your daily vegan protein needs and how to answer..
May 22, 2011
Vegan Breakfast Ideas - Quick and Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Vegan breakfast ideas that get the stamp of approval from a registered dietitian. Fast. Simple. Healthy. Yummy. These creative breakfast recipes are healthy and so simple they practically cook themsel
May 20, 2011
Quick Vegetarian Meals: Easy AND Delicious
These quick vegetarian meals practically cook themselves they're so easy. Whether you're a novice vegetarian or long term vegan, you'll get inspired with these quick vegetarian meal suggestions.
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Jan 25, 2011
Jenny Craig Diet Review
I was able to stick with the Jenny Craig plan for six weeks, during which I lost 12 pounds, but I found that the high soy content in the prepared foods
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Jan 25, 2011
Polar Heart Rate Monitor FT4
This heart rate Monitor tracks the calories you burn by keeping track of your heart rate, age and weight. You wear a monitor around your chest that
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Jan 25, 2011
Donuts
I never even really liked donuts or ate them that much until my husband and my daughter wanted some and then they kept wanting some! Just having them
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Jan 25, 2011
Lost 100 pounds 6 small meals a day helped
Jill Knapp Wife,Mom,Diabetes Advocate Before weight: 237 I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy at age 37. I was having headaches
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Jan 25, 2011
Real or Not, Mayo Clinic Diet Can Work
My husband and I tried this diet about 3 years ago and both lost the weight we wanted. We each wanted to lose 20 lbs and succeeded, rather quickly I might
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Jan 25, 2011
Worked for me!
I started the Zone about seven years ago after I had gotten way, way overweight. I liked it because it did allow me to eat things I liked, which were
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Jan 25, 2011
Loving and Leaving the Zone Diet
Back in 1996 ( it must have been the Zone Year) I read Barry Sear's book and found it really interesting. Even though it was somewhat technical, it made
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Jan 25, 2011
Over the hill--Roux En Y Bastric Bypass
When was your weight loss surgery? 11-5-2008 Which surgery was it? RNY Starting weight or BMI: 250 lb. Current weight or BMI: 145 lb. I had decided
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Jan 25, 2011
My Gastric Sleeve (VSG) Journey
When was your weight loss surgery? June 11, 2010 Which surgery was it? Sleeve (VSG) Starting weight or BMI: 36.6 Current weight or BMI: 143.8 (BMI 23.03)
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Jan 25, 2011
I Use the Medifast Diet to Keep My Metabolism Up and Running
My problem was that I could not bring myself to eat breakfast or lunch and sometimes I would not eat dinner. I use Medifast Diet packets for breakfast
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Jan 25, 2011
Works...short term
I went on Medifast in August 2010, I wanted a quick weight loss to start and keep my motivation going. It worked! I lost 35 lbs in 4 months! It was
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Jan 25, 2011
Medifast would have worked if I could stick to it!
After having tried Medifast, I feel that it would be very hard to stick to for more than a month due to the very restrictive nature of the 5 and 1 plan.
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Jan 25, 2011
How to Save $ on Medifast Diet
I am over 60 yrs young. I had 90 lbs to lose. I lost 32 lbs in 18 months on my own, walking & eating sensibly, then I could not lose anymore. I decided
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Aug 14, 2010
Yucko
I lost 8 lbs. However it was torture. The food was so gross I cried some days. I did make myself get through the month and I have not gained the weight
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Jul 19, 2010
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.
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Jul 19, 2010
Has to be attempted with caution
I bought the Beverly Hills Diet book astounded by the fact that a person may be able to lose weight so quickly. When I received it I went through the
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Jun 9, 2010
Jenny Craig
Although I loved the diet itself and it did work, it gave me headaches b/c it was full of sodium and that did not work for me. I eventually stopped the
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May 24, 2010
Freshman 16
As I entered my freshman year of college last fall, I was not particularly worried about gaining the legendary freshman 15. I was a three-season athlete
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May 22, 2010
Mayonnaise Substitute: A HEALTHY Substitute for Mayonnaise
This healthy mayonnaise substitute will improve the nutritional value of your diet as well as lower your fat and calorie intake.
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May 12, 2010
Don't be a hater - It's a great diet!
I did the original Beverly Hills diet in the late 80's and loved it! Lost 50lbs. Didn't gain it back until mid 90's from having 3 kids in 5 years. I
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May 10, 2010
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
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May 10, 2010
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
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May 10, 2010
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 take
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May 10, 2010
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
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May 10, 2010
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 extreme
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May 10, 2010
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
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May 10, 2010
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
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Apr 27, 2010
Downloadable Grocery List Template - Master Grocery List Template
Use this downloadable grocery list template to create your own master grocery check list of healthy foods. This is the best grocery shopping list template created by a dietitian and will help you...
Apr 25, 2010
Portion Plates: Use Portion Control Plates to Lose Weight
Use portion plates if you're trying to lose weight. Portion control dishes including portion control plates and portion control bowls take all the guesswork out of proper serving sizes. Portion...
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Apr 17, 2010
Create a Grocery List - Making a Grocery List
Create a grocery list that will result in eating a healthy balanced diet. Use this blank grocery shopping list and the free grocery shopping list of healthy brand name foods. Making a grocery list...
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Apr 15, 2010
Special K Diet: Thumbs Down
With the Special K diet you eat two special k meals and one regular meal, plus two special k snacks and anything else you take in is fruit or vegetables
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Apr 8, 2010
Smart Shopper Grocery List - Free Grocery Shopping List
Use this smart shopper grocery list in order to get an idea of what foods are healthy to eat, as well as which name brands are healthy to buy. This grocery list sample is full of dietitian approved...
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Apr 7, 2010
Healthy Grocery List - FREE Grocery Shopping List
The best free healthy grocery list. This downloadable grocery list contains recommended foods and dietitian approved brand names. This healthy shopping list tells you what foods and which brands...
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Apr 5, 2010
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.
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Apr 5, 2010
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 on
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Apr 5, 2010
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
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Mar 19, 2010
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, my hip
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Mar 10, 2010
1600 Calorie Diet Plan: Sample 1600 Calorie Menu
FREE 1600 calorie diet plan sample menu. Gain an understanding of how much you can eat when following a 1600 calorie meal plan. Select from a list of free meal plans at other calorie levels too.
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Mar 8, 2010
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
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Feb 25, 2010
Diet and Nutrition Questions and Answers from a Registered Dietitian
You've asked, I've answered. Find a considerable list of diet and nutrition questions answered by a dietitian: fitness and diet questions, frequently asked questions on diet and weight loss...
Feb 23, 2010
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 pound
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Feb 22, 2010
Nutrition Certification: Interested in How To Become a Nutritionist?
So you're interested in nutrition certification? Find out how becomoming a dietitian or nutritionist and learn the technical difference between the terminologies.
Feb 22, 2010
Sample 1200 Calorie Vegan Diet Menu
FREE sample 1200 calorie vegan diet menu to jump start a vegan diet weight loss or healthy eating program. Choose from a full list of 1200 calorie per day diet menus to suit your dietary...
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Feb 8, 2010
Medifast Diet For the Long Haul ? I think NOT!
I started the Medifast Diet with a group of friends. Medifast has a health coach that you can talk to and the coach provides support and instruction to
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