ATD: How Good is the Every Other Day Diet?

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Is the EODD healthy and is it maintainable in the longer term? Does it work as well as it’s advertised (I can’t seem to find much customer feedback)? Martin L.

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Dear Martin,

I have seen some diet reviews, but haven’t read the actual program myself. We do have a review posted here for you to read. That said, based on what I’ve found, the diet does work. It basically limits your calorie intake to a level lower than you need for weight maintenance. Eat less and lose weight! The program also encourages exercise, and includes a discussion of how important your frame of mind is when dealing with what you eat and how much.  READ MORE >>

ATD: Healthy Diet for Wrestlers

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ATD: How Can I Get Over This Plateau?

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I have been on a diet since aug. 12th and to this day I have lost 13 pounds, my trouble is now for about 3 weeks I haven’t lost a pound. I am eating a 1,100 calorie diet, I am 5’2″ and I weigh 150 now. I walk approx for 1 hour a day and do a treadmill for 1/2 hour every other day. What can I do to move these extra pounds off of me? — Angela L.

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Dear Angela,

Congratulations on your success over the past three months! Great Job!  READ MORE >>

ATD: What Do I Look For On Food Labels?

ATD: How Can I Lose Stomach Fat?

ATD: Can A Dietician Help Me Lose Weight?

ATD: How Do I Start a Diet?

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I just found out recently in a doctor visit that I am borderline diabetic and could stand to lose a few pounds. I weigh 169 lbs. now but it’s the first time I’ve been much more than 140 lbs. I want to get back to my desired weight. Where do I begin? please help….. Octavia

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Dear Octavia,

Congratulations for taking the first big step to controlling and preventing diabetes: weight loss! It’s great that you only have about 30 pounds to lose and you’re starting before it gets away from you.  READ MORE >>

ATD: Does Dieting While Breastfeeding Affect My Baby’s Milk?

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I am a nursing mom. My son is now 6 months old and I am introducing him to
solids. Prior to my pregnancy I lost 70lbs, but gained it all back during my
pregnancy. I have a big appetite and even when I am eating well and low cal
it seems like my body is holding on to the fat? For example, when I am
eating less calories and lower fat meals, I have less “hind” milk and more
“Fore” milk I know this because I pump. I do not want to deprive my child,
But I can’t stand all this extra weight I need to lose 120lbs to be at my
ideal weight for height. Any suggestions would be appreciated. — Michelle  READ MORE >>

ATD: Have These Cookies Expired?

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My husband bought what he needed to go on the cookie diet months ago and has not done the diet. I now have a huge box of cookies sitting at home (in the A/C) and I need to lose 15 pounds, so I’m thinking about using them. They taste fine, but say “Best by June 28 and June 29th”. Are they expired? –Thanks, Ann

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ATD: How do you translate “fat exchanges” to “grams of fat”?

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I am part of a Christian Bible study: First Place 4 Health, previously known as First Place. In 2008, they chose to revamp their materials and switch form ADA Exchanges to the 2008 My Pyramid (mypyramid.gov) guidelines.

WOW….I can’t figure why folks thought exchanges were complex!! I loved the exchanges, but I felt the need (as a leader) to go forward and try the new plan. This is my 13th week on the new plan and I’ve lost 10.4 pounds. However, I’m having a problem…..  READ MORE >>

ATD: Is The Acai Berry Flush Good To Jump Start Your Diet?

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I have heard that the acai berry flush is a good way to jump start your system; is it safe? — Yolanda

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Dear Yolanda,

The acai berry achieved its great reputation a few years ago as one of several ‘superfruits”, loaded with antioxidants. These compounds are known to be good for keeping cells healthy and having protective effects against chronic diseases and some types of cancers.  READ MORE >>

ATD: Can I drink tea on the cookie diet?

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I have just started the cookie diet, but nowhere can I find I am allowed to have green tea or any tea at all. Also having a difficult time eating all the food allowed at dinner so please help to figure out how to do this I have a small lunch either chicken or tuna . There is no office in my area so I can speak to someone in person thank you for your time. — Rose

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ATD: What are the Recommended Eating Times for the SUB-WAY diet?

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What are the recommended eating times for the subway diet? —Braulio

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For the subway diet, Jared had a low-fat (less than 6 grams per sub) subway sandwich for lunch and another for dinner. Remember not to include cheese or mayonnaise or oil because this adds calories and fat! Since this diet started, recommendations for breakfast vary greatly, from nothing, to a “healthy small breakfast”. Either way, dieters are likely to reduce their daily calorie intake significantly and lose weight as a result.

Editors Note: For more informaiton read our full review on the Subway Diet Plan.  READ MORE >>

ATD: Could My Diet Be Making Me Sick?

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I am a 30-year-old woman who has been a vegetarian for ten years. Lately my skin is really dry and I feel tired all the time. I’m retaining water more than I used to as well. I used to weigh 110, but my weight has slowly crept up to 135. What can I do diet-wise to have more energy and lose weight? Thank you!

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ATD: Would The Cookie Diet Be Good For Me?

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I am about 5″2 1/2…..today’s weight: 117.5 (My best weight is 114). I have gained easily 3-4 inches around the waist.(I’m 74). I eat healthily, but my question is would the cookie diet be good for me? We are about to go on a cruise, which is a hard time to start a new eating plan. I limit my carbs. Exercise moderately. What do you think? Thanks —Deb S.

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ATD: Is it safe to use a colon cleanse for weight loss?

ATD: Is it harder for diabetics to lose weight?

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I am a type 1 diabetic do you think it’s harder for diabetics to lose weight? I am 5 foot 1 and 125 pounds. I have stopped drinking coffee and soda and have been eating healthy for 1 month. I am not losing weight like I thought I would. I try to exercise 2 to 3 times a week. — Sarah A.

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ATD: How can I manage nausea while on the Cabbage Soup Diet?

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Today is my first day on the cabbage soup diet. I’m experiencing terrible nausea. Is there any way to manage this side effect while maintaining the diet. I like the idea of rapid weight loss to jump start a more reasonable diet. — Kim

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Dear Kim: Here’s another old fad diet that just won’t die! It works like all the other fad diets do: It deprives your body of enough calories so you end up losing weight. One side effect of a very low calorie diet is nausea; another common one is headache. Ironically, these symptoms keep you feeling less hungry so you can stay on the diet longer. And, like any other very low calorie diet, you’ll gain the weight back as soon as you go back to your usual eating habits.  READ MORE >>

ATD: How Many Calories Do I Need?

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I weigh 222 and I’m about 5 feet even. I need to know how many calories I should take in a day. — Syvie

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Dear Syvie,

Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer I can give you based on the information you’ve provided: Here are some of the missing pieces. First, oddly enough I cannot be sure from your name whether you are male or female, and males burn more calories than females of the same size because they generally carry more muscle mass.  READ MORE >>

ATD: I Was on The Cookie Diet… Why is My Hair Falling Out?

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ATD: How do I Measure Meat in Ounces?

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How can you tell how to measure meat in ounces when you’re new at learning how to eat healthy? What can you substitute a diet with if you don’t like eggs of any kind? — Yvonne S.

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Dear Yvonne,

There are three ways you can measure how many ounces of meat your eating: First of all, when you buy meat in the grocery store it says on the label how many ounces are in the package. If you buy one pound of ground beef and plan to make four patties out of it, you will be eating a four ounce portion of meat. We usually allow for about 25% shrinkage when cooking, so you’ll end up with a three ounce portion.  READ MORE >>

ATD: What is the Best Way to Get Rid of Belly Fat?

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what is the best way to get rid of all the belly fat that I have accumulated in the past six months. what type of exercise and foods do I eat? — Linda G.

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Dear Linda,

It’s very difficult for me to give you advice on how you can lose weight, since I know nothing about what lead to your weight gain. You, however, do know what has changed in the past six months that has lead to weight gain!  READ MORE >>