Elisabeth 1616
YAY!

lisa
o good

Elisabeth 1616
I'm on one!

Elisabeth 1616
woot woot

Lucy RD
Which one?

Elisabeth 1616
atkins

Lucy RD
How did you pick that one?

Elisabeth 1616
my mom did it before

Elisabeth 1616
and lost weight

Elisabeth 1616
so I know all about it

Lucy RD
I know a lot of people who chose Atkins since they saw people lose weight on it

Mikayla 14
i dont follow any

Lucy RD
Sometimes seeing a person lose weight doesn't automatically mean that it is a healthy choice

Elisabeth 1616
Oh I know

Elisabeth 1616
I also take vitamins though

Elisabeth 1616
does that help?

Lucy RD
Yes, vitamins can help a person who is trying to cut back on calories yet vitamins cannot provide your body with the carbs it needs

Mikayla 14
atkins is proven unhealthy

lisa
what is the best diet for a teenage girl who a doctor has said is healthy but overweight

lisa
i mean obese

Mikayla 14
EXCERSIZE!

Lucy RD
I cannot give direct diet advice and I would ask you doctor for specifics. I can give you some things that have helped other kids

lisa
ok

Lucy RD
I encourage kids who are overweight to choose lower calorie drinks like water and fat free milk (instead of soda). I also encourage people to eat a variety of foods and to not eliminate carbs, fat or protein. Just eat smaller amounts of the them all.

Mikayla 14
i am healthy. i gained 10 pounds but i excersize waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than i used to

Elisabeth 1616
but once I eat some carbs

Elisabeth 1616
I can't stop

Elisabeth 1616
like if I had lasagna

Rachel 15
what about drinks like gatorade ?

Lucy RD
That's how you know if a diet is unhealthy--if it asks you to eliminate a whole food group

Elisabeth 1616
I would eat like four or five slives

Elisabeth 1616
slices*

Lucy RD
I think gatorade or other sport drinks should be used when doing a sport or another activity. Water the rest of the time.

lisa
what abotu the richard simmions foodmover diet is that healthy

Rachel 15
ok thanks lucy

Lucy RD
The richard simmons diet plan has helped many people and it seems similar to weight watchers to me. it encourages balance and moderation.

Mikayla 14
i emmotionally ate for the first time today

lisa
so it is a good one

Lucy RD
I would ask your doctor if it is one good for YOU yet I have found it has helped many people lose weight.

lisa
ok

Lucy RD
Mikayla--what happened and what did you chose?

Mikayla 14
my aunt's cancer came back and i ate alot of crackers

Mikayla 14
i was doing great, i even worked out really hard, but then i heard and i was like "mom, can i have a snack?"

Lucy RD
Sorry to hear about your aunt.

Mikayla 14
me too lucy

lisa
how long does it usually take a teenager to lose weight who isnt very active

Lucy RD
Sometimes it's okay to just start over tomorrow.

Lucy RD
Everyone loses weight at different speeds, Lisa. I recommend for people to lose just a pound or two a week. no more.

lisa
so a diet is bad when u lose 10 ibs a week

Mikayla 14
waterweight

Lucy RD
Some people tell me its too hard at first to be active when they are trying to lose weight. Some people just start by changing their meal plans. After a few weeks/months, then many people feel like they have more energy and then start being active. break it down into steps that work for you!

lisa
what do u do if your doctor wont tell how much u need to eat to be healthy

Lucy RD
I think losing 10 pounds a week in very unhealthy. It could be water weight or you could also be breaking down muscle. You can't break down fat that fast.

Mikayla 14
my normal excersize is: 2 1/3 mile walk and on p.e. days i run for 5 minutes without stopping and i work my butt off the whole time (1 hour 40 minutes)

Lucy RD
Lisa, ask your doctor to refer you to a registered dietiian (like me) and maybe that person can help you out!

lisa
is that expensive

Lucy RD
SOme insurance plans will reimburse yet others won't. Even more, some schools have a dietitian and some charge reduced rates.

Lucy RD
Look up www.eatright.org and you can find an RD by typing in your zip code. That is usually a good place to start.

Lucy RD
All RDs charge different amounts.

lisa
ther was a girl on here earlier who lost 98 pounds in ten months was that healthy

Amanda 17
unfortunetely i gained like 70lbs in a year, i know that's not healthy

Lucy RD
Hmmm...It is hard for me to make that judgement. For some people who are over 100 pounds overweight could possibly do that much weight loss if they did 2 pounds a week and were monitored by a health professional. For some it would be unhealthy. So, it's hard to tell.

Lucy RD
What other fad diets have you tried or heard of?

lisa
citrius fruit

Lucy RD
DOes a person only eat citrus fruits???

lisa
yep

Rachel 15
is just drinking slimfast a fad diet?

lisa
ive heard of the journaling diet

Lucy RD
WOW! That would be hard and unhealthy! YOur body needs protein and actually NEEDS fat so cutting out those could hurt a person! Plus, i don't know many people who could stick with that!

Rachel 15
are you talking about slimfast or citrus?

Lucy RD
Slimfast has been around for awhile yet some may consider it a fad diet. It can work for some people yet once many go off the shakes they haven't learned how to change their eating habits and gain it all back.

Lucy RD
What is the "journaling diet"?

Lucy RD
i was talking about citrus first then slimfast

Rachel 15
ok

lisa
where u write down everything u eat. it makes u watchwhat u eat

Lucy RD
have you tried it?

lisa
many people says it works because u cut back on the portions

Lucy RD
I agree, lisa. journaling has helped lots of people be more aware of their portions and even WHY they are eating. this can help control weight and it can be very healthy!

lisa
but what do u write it in taht could keep it personal

Lucy RD
i often recommend to clients to write down what they eat everyday and that alone has helped people learn to eat healthier

Lucy RD
so nobody sees it?

lisa
where do u write it down at

lisa
i prefer to keep it persoal

lisa
and how long would u keep it

Lucy RD
you could write down on anything! many people have a small notebook where they write it down. some people even carry it with them all the time so they can always write it down

lisa
would ../../index cards beok

Lucy RD
some people write it down for a few weeks and some people write it down for years. that's a personal decision.

Lucy RD
I have seen some people use ../../index cards and then they keep them in a box.

lisa
do u seperate the meals or just write down what u eat

Lucy RD
that's up to you.

Lucy RD
either would be good

lisa
do u know any good incentives 4 everytime u lose 5 pounds to keep u motivated

Lucy RD
some people reward themselves with a new outfit or new walking shoes or a trip to the movies

me .
just a simple thought of advice....if your dieting...i went to the grocery store earlier and i noticed that as a snack alternative pudding is WAYYYYY lower in fat calories and everything that ice cream is

Lucy RD
Sometimes people think it helps when the person working with them has been overweight. Yet, sometimes it does not matter

Lucy RD
I have found a lot of fat free puddings that can help people capture that sweet taste without the calories

Rachel 15
lucy what do you think of restricting certain foods for a week or so and then slowly adding them back?

Mikayla 14
whats the point rachel?

Mikayla 14
why take it out if you are just gonna put it in again?

Lucy RD
hmmm. i think it is unhealthy to restrict too many things. it is important to get enough protein, fat, and carbs. some people will restrict sodas for a week yet what happens later when a person adds them back in? are they healthier?

Lucy RD
I just got cut off sorry!

Rachel 15
can't a fad diet be good as long as you're getting all the vitamins and stuff you need?

Lucy RD
What makes something a fad diet is one that does not include all the things a body needs to be healthy.

Lucy RD
Also, they can be just a quick fix and that won't provide lasting results.

Lucy RD
even more, quick weight loss diets dont teach people how to change their eating behaviors so must people just gain it back :(

Rachel 15
but couldn't you use a fad diet to get you started?

Lucy RD
hhhmmm. i would not recommend it.

Lucy RD
rachel, tell me what you are thinking about as an example

Rachel 15
well some diets like have you cut out carbs for like a couple weeks and then you slowly add them back in

Rachel 15
is that a fad diet

Lucy RD
yes

Lucy RD
i think temporarily cutting out a whole macronutrient (that means important type of nutrient) is unhealthy physically and mentally

Rachel 15
are you including sweets in that lucy?

Lucy RD
i don't think any food is bad yet i would consider sweets as a food to have in moderation meaning once or twice a month. i am talking about cereals, breads, fruits and veggies! and dairy!

Lucy RD
those have carbs and they are healthy to eat everyday

Rachel 15
so you're talking the basic food groups?

Lucy RD
sort of.

Lucy RD
it is important to get a little bit of everything (meaning all of the food groups) each day

Rachel 15
u mentioned fad diets being unhealthy mentally? how so?

Lucy RD
taking away carbs completely for a few weeks would affect your bodies ability to think and use stored fat as calories

Lucy RD
sometimes fad diets "guarentee" a quick fix and yet many people gain it right back. that can hurt many people's motivation or keep them from trying to be healthier

Rachel 15
if you can avoid gaining it back though arent they okay?

Lucy RD
they can be discouraging. also, the no carb diets affect some people's ability to think clearly which could hurt them mentally

Lucy RD
no. i don't want to be argumentative yet to me and in my professional opinion i believe that they are too risky and can cause damage. there are other healthier ways to try to control your weight.

Rachel 15
lucy i'm not trying to argue with you ok

Lucy RD
i know, just wanted to explain.

Rachel 15
ok

me .
has anyone ever used trim spa

Lucy RD
what have you heard about it?

Rachel 15
u mentioned something about how your body stores fat... is there a way to change that?

me .
i have heard good things...why do you ask

Lucy RD
do you mean is there a way to change that your body stores fat?

Rachel 15
u mentioned low carb can affect how your body uses stored fat

Lucy RD
I am not sure what is in trimspa so i don't endorse it. i consider it to be a "fad diet"

me .
it is supposed to be an appetite suppressant

me .
the reason i ask is because i am planning on starting it tomorrow

me .
and iw as just wonderin if anyone has had success

Rachel 15
is there a healthy way to change how your body uses stored fat?

Lucy RD
yes. if you omit all carbs your body cannot use stored body fat as energy--it has to break down some muscle to do that. that includes not only your legs and arms yet also your heart and other major organs which are muscles

Lucy RD
it is a very unhealthy thing to do to your body even temporarily. and esp. unhealthy if you are still growing in height.

me .
what is

Lucy RD
appetitie suppressants are not healthy for teenagers and kids

Rachel 15
so how do you avoid burning muscle and burning stored fat instead?

Rachel 15
and burn stored fat instead?

Lucy RD
sorry eveyone! i had to reboot!

.::*Jessica*::. 16
oOo

Rachel 15
did you see my question

Rachel 15
before you left

Lucy RD
rachel i was answering your question too

Rachel 15
ok

Lucy RD
what i was saying that i encourage people to reduce their calories while eating a varity of foods (that way they get what they need to stay healthy) and then increase their physical activity to include more cardiovascular exercise (when your heart beats faster). this helps your body use stored body fat as energy instead of muscle!

Lucy RD
does that answer your question?

Rachel 15
yes

Lucy RD
cool!

betsy 14
u mean like cut stuff in half an eat what ur used to?

Rachel 15
don't want to burn up my muscle :)

Lucy RD
yup

betsy 14
k

Lucy RD
i don't want you to burn up your muscle either!

Lucy RD
i need to get going in a few minutes! any other questions?

Rachel 15
not from me

Lucy RD
next week, the topic is staying motivated

betsy 14
can u change ur metanblolic rate?

Lucy RD
i hope to "see" you all there!

Rachel 15
i'm glad you came back and answered my question thank you lucy

Lucy RD
no problem

betsy 14
thanks!!!!

.::*Jessica*::. 16
MOTIVATION!

betsy 14
cya

Lucy RD
a person can change their metabolic rate by increasing their muclse mass

.::*Jessica*::. 16
ill b here next week for sure!

.::*Jessica*::. 16
lol

betsy 14
ok thx