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Q: I weigh more today than I did five diets ago. Help!
 
Christine Gerbstadt, M.D., is a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

A: The harder we try to lose weight, the more weight we put on—that's the story across America. But you can do something about it starting today. First, learn the 3 BIG diet mistakes that can sabotage any weight loss plan:
  • Portion sizes that are too large
  • Excess calories
  • Too much fat

Since portion sizes are much larger than they should be, you often get too many calories in your diet. When people see three to four ounces of meat (the size of a deck of cards), they complain. They’re used to food dripping over the edges of the plate. Read More




More Expert Advice:
Q: Why do I need to work with a diabetes educator and what help is it anyway?

Virginia Zamudio, R.N., M.S.N., C.D.E.

A: Diabetes is truly a disease that requires self-management; people with diabetes must make decisions several times a day that will have an impact on how diabetes affects them in the long run. A diabetes educator is there to show you several important self-care tools. Read More

Q: How can I slow progress of kidney disease?

Thomas Hostetter, M.D.

A: About 30 percent of people with type 1 diabetes and 10 to 40 percent of those with type 2 eventually suffer from kidney failure. The good news? You can prevent it or slow its progress. Read More


 
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