Q: How many calories does it take to lose or gain a pound?
A: It takes 3500 calories to gain or lose a pound.
Q: What is a great way to reduce my stress?
A: EXERCISE!!! Deep breathing and having fun not taking yourself too seriously. Life should be fun!
Q: I don't like to eat breakfast. What can I do?
A: If you don't eat breakfast than drink it!
Q: How do you lose weight?
A: Calories in versus calories out, clean eating, weight training, and cardiovascular activity, skill power, commitment, and dedication and most importantly CONSISTENCY!
Q: What are the three things people who lose weight have in common?
A: They all keep a food diary, weigh regularly, and exercise.
Q: How much time should I spend eating meals?
A: Spend about 20-30 minutes eating meals. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to communicate to your brain that you are full.
Q: How many times should I chew my food?
A: You should chew your food 20-30 times before swallowing. This aids in digestion.
Q: What should my plate be comprised of?
A: 1/4 lean meat, 1/4 whole grain carbohydrate or natural starch, 1/2 vegetable and fruit.
Q: How many meals should I eat per day?
A: Eat 5-7 small meals per day?
Q: How much time between meals?
A: Time between meals should be 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
