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ss24 · Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:00 am Post subject:

Here's a good one-
I exercise 5-6 times a week doing a ton of cardio- all different types for from 70-80 min and then strength train and abs

I eat about 1200 cals a day

Then i will wake up out of dead sleep and eat- sometimes I know i am sometimes not

I have been put on medicine for ocd that has helped some
What could be causing this?

Also- is it bad to eat a protein bar before bed?

helenyeoman · Site Admin

Hey, Ladies!

I just want to remind you that the Diet Doctor is available to take your questions!!

You may have noticed already, but we will be posting his answers to submitted questions on our Home Page!!

This is a feature that we hope to have constantly running on our website so be sure to use this GREAT opportunity to get answers to your nutrition related questions!! Smile

Hope all is well!!

Helen

Lostdaisy · Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:56 am Post subject:

I'll be taking a trip half way around the globe in just a few weeks. Needless to say I will not be enjoying many clean, healthy meals and probably will be fighting jet lag. I will not be able to take all of my supplements with me. What's the most important to take and when should I be taking them?

Currently taking: breakfast - multi w/minerals and iron, fish oil, B complex, cal/mag, vit C, digestive enzymes; an hour later I take antibiotic for acne; lunch - fish oil, digestive enzymes; supper - digestive enzymes, cal/mag, fish oil; an hour later - 2nd dose of antibiotic; before bed I have ground flax seed and glutamine. I also have one protein shake a day, sometimes with extra glutamine.

kbeaudoin · Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 5:44 pm Post subject:

My carb cycle plan doesn't talk about calories and I am only at 1200 or less calories today! I have reached all the percentages of fat (15g of added), Carbs (75g), and protien (135g) for the plan but I am not sure how incorporate more calories and still maintain my macronutrient levels.

Any suggestions?

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kbeaudoin · Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject:

I have (with help) answered my own question!! The plan I was following wasn't very clear on the specifics for calculating macros, but the author did some clarifing for me-so, thanks anyway!!

I am going to add some more green veggies, also, to up my calories!! Very Happy

Cojay · Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:15 am Post subject:

I'm curious is Dr. Jim Stoppani an MD, or PhD in Nutrition (or related field)? I looked at the online Diet Doctor pages on this site, but couldn't find the answer myself.

helenyeoman · Site Admin

Cojay · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

Thanks Helen!

M&FHersHelp · Site Admin

Here is some background and infromation on Dr. Stoppani:
Jim Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology with a minor in biochemistry from the University of Connecticut. Following graduation, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow in the prestigious John B. Pierce Laboratory and Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Yale University School of Medicine, where he investigated the effects of diet and exercise on gene regulation in muscle tissue. He was awarded the Gatorade Beginning Investigator in Exercise Science Award in 2002 by the American Physiological Society. Currently, he serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers and Flex magazines and is a science consultant for Weider Nutrition and the IFBB Professional League. He has written hundreds of articles on exercise, nutrition and health and is author of the book Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength (Human Kinetics, 2006), co-author of the chapter "Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes" in the textbook Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements (Humana Press, 2008), co-author of the book Stronger Arms & Upper Body (Human Kinetics, 2008), contributor to Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness (Rodale, 2008), and is co-author of the upcoming sequel to the New York Times Bestseller, LL Cool J's Platinum Workout (Rodale, 2007), Platinum Nutrition (Rodale, 2010). Dr. Stoppani is the personal nutrition and health consultant for numerous celebrity clients, such as Dr. Dre, LL Cool J, Derek Luke, Larry Birkhead and Mario Lopez. He has appeared on the NBC television show Extra as an Extra LifeChanger and as a science expert on the Spike television show Jesse James is a Dead Man (scheduled to start airing May 31, 2009).

gfraast · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:38 am Post subject:

Hello!!
I just found out that i have some food intolerances!! Sad

We did the york test some days ago and now i have the result...

Foods i should avoid:
- eggs
- milk (cow, sheep, goat)
- wheat
- spelt
- gluten
- various types of nuts (para, cashews, hazelnut, almonds)
- pineapple
- chilipepper
- sesame
- yeast

Foods i should eat carefully:
- buckwheat
- lamb
- soy beans
- kiwifruit
- peaches
- cherries
- coffee
- mustard seed

soooo, that eliminates a lot of food i eat: cottage cheese, dry curd cheese, nuts, egg whites...
i'm really shocked by this result!! i have bad skin sometimes and a lot of headaches, i think thats the reason and try to avoid the foods, but how should i eat my protein??? i know, tuna and chicken, but without egg whites, cottage cheese and curd cheese...i especially need something before i go to bed, because then i usually had cottage or curd cheese with protein.
i tried some soy granules today, but they are also from soy beans so i should avoid eating them...

it would be great if you would have some ideas for me!!
thanks!

bobbilaplante · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:01 am Post subject: diet

so most of the workout information i read is for people who workout in the mid day, how do I use my shakes when i workout within 1-2 hours after breakfast: i have 20g of protien and glutamine upon waking(6am) with water, then breaky 1 hour later, then if i am off or work later i go to gym by 830 or 9am. I know how to time it if i workout later in day, but the am thing confuses me. should i have one prior to workout , or will my breaky be enough, i do have weight to shed, but i want to build muscle too, I have had difficulty putting muscle on without fat gain.....sorry if this seems too basic, but i am stumped!

jackbency · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:11 am Post subject: Eating smart

Hello Gfraast.
I am Jackbency and very impressed after reading your post because you did good work. I also have same problem like you. I like to eat an egg on every day.This is good that You want to avoid them but I don't want to avoid that so you have any idea that what i should do to avoid that food. Can anyone tell me that How many time I should eat in a week then please post it.
Thank you very much for sharing it.

helen · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject: cholesterol

Hi please can you help i have just found out that i have high cholesterol levels. What kind of foods and drinks i am able to eat and drink to bring it back down.

helenyeoman · Site Admin

Is there seriously another Helen on this board or am I starting to crack up?

Helen, you joined in April 2006 and only have 4 posts?!! I'm calling SPAM unless you reply to this to let me know that you are legit.