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QuestionWhy can't I lose weight?
Julian Arana, M.S.eD., NCSF-CPTJulian Arana is a Personal Trainer and the Founder of B-Fit Training Studios, a personal training and wellness set of studios based in Miami, Florida. Julian has over 12 years of personal training and coaching experience. He is a certified personal trainer (CPT) by the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). He has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Florida International University and an MS in Exercise Physiology specializing in strength and conditioning from the University of Miami.
Certified Personal TrainerIt's likely that you're consuming more calories than you're burning. You need to make sure you're running a caloric deficit. The main way you do this is by controlling your diet, but regular cardio is a big help as well. Also, make sure you lift weights if you can. This will keep your metabolism high and stimulate muscle growth while you burn through fat, which will accelerate the weight loss. -
QuestionAre BCAAs good for weight loss?
Claudia Carberry, RD, MSClaudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Claudia specializes in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss. She works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences center, and has been working there since 2015. Before her current role, she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she completed her 1200 hour dietetic internship. She received a BS in Nutrition Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
Registered DietitianNo, BCAAs are not likely to help you lose weight. You will need to change your diet and exercise regimen in order to lose weight. -
QuestionDo smoothies also increase weight if consumed everyday?
Patricia Somers, RD, PhDPatricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
Registered DietitianSmoothies that are made with healthy ingredients like fresh fruit are a good choice. Be sure to estimate how many calories are in the smoothie, and subtract that from your daily calorie allowance. If you add unhealthy ingredients or if you forget to add the smoothie in your daily calorie count, then you may gain weight. -
QuestionIs dance an exercise?Claudia Carberry, RD, MSClaudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Claudia specializes in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss. She works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences center, and has been working there since 2015. Before her current role, she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she completed her 1200 hour dietetic internship. She received a BS in Nutrition Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
Registered DietitianYes, if you are getting your heart rate up and sweating, then dancing is exercise. -
QuestionWhat is your opinion on the "original" Atkins Diet?Patricia Somers, RD, PhDPatricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
Registered DietitianIt's a good plan. Most people do lose weight while on it, and it incorporates plenty of salads and vegetables. -
QuestionI've tried lots of different weight loss methods, but usually only for 1 to 2 weeks. I haven;t noticed any results. Is this because I'm not sticking to the same plan long enough?Claudia Carberry, RD, MSClaudia Carberry is a Registered Dietitian based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Claudia specializes in kidney transplants and counseling patients for weight loss. She works at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences center, and has been working there since 2015. Before her current role, she worked as a Clinical Nutrition Manager at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is a member of the Arkansas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Claudia received her MS in Nutrition from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she completed her 1200 hour dietetic internship. She received a BS in Nutrition Sciences from Southeast Missouri State University.
Registered DietitianYes, consistency is very important to any weight loss plan. Nutrition and activity changes should be things you can do for the rest of your life. -
QuestionHow do I lose weight without having surgery?Patricia Somers, RD, PhDPatricia Somers is a Registered Dietitian and an Associate Professor of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. She received her RD from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 1979 and her PhD in Educational Administration (Higher Education Specialization) from the University of New Orleans. She received an Emerging Scholar Award from the American Association of University Women and the Faculty Excellence Award in Research from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock.
Registered DietitianBe patient with yourself. You should give yourself a few months to lose weight in a healthy and safe way.
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