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  Melanie McGrice (Dietitian)
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  Melanie McGrice is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters degree in Dietetics. She is the director of Health Kick Nutrition & Dietetics which ... View profile

  Another hard question to answer in a few paragraphs!  Firstly, my advice is that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, so get personalised advice from an Accredited Practising Dietitian (see www.daa.asn.au). 
  
  However, the US Weight Control Registry is a database of thousands of people who have lost more than 30 pounds (13 kg) and kept it off for more than a year, and the results show that many of the people who achieved successful weight loss, undertook the following:
  

  • They eat breakfast daily
    
  • They weigh themselves at least once per week
    
  • They watch less than 10 hours of TV per week
    
  • They undertake an average of 7 hours of exercise each week
    
  • They have a diet which is low in fat
    
  • They don’t skip meals
    
  • They are accountable to someone for their weight.
    

  For a more detailed explanation, you might like to attend our “Fundamentals in Weight Management” seminar.  You can obtain details from http://health-kick.com.au/education/workshops-a-seminars
  
  Hope this helps!
  Melanie
  www.health-kick.com.au
  
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  Lyn Craven (Bowen Therapist, Medical Herbalist , Meditation Facilitator, Natural Medicine Practitioner, Naturopath, Nutritionist)
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  I specialise in gastrointestinal health problems, (leaky gut syndrome, allergies, bloating, candida, IBS, constipation, dysbiosis, reflux), women's health, back pain, RSI, carpel tunnel syndrome, frozen ... View profile

  The most successful way is educating yourself and getting back to basics with fresh healthy food you prepare yourself at all times.  If you eat out you must insist on being served at least 4 vegetables and avoid all fried foods, creams/sauces and simply use lemon and olive oil as a garnish.  Most restaurants are happy to assist here.  Exercise is important - daily - we are not meant to sit around all day, you need to move the body.  Remember food = energy, exercise = energy, if you eat more than than you exercise you will put on weight.  Keep on top with your metabolic function, i.e. digestive issues, bowel problems, hormonal imbalance.  All these things are important.  See this link re article I wrote for more indepth information.
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