Have a Health & Nutrition Question? Ask the RD!

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To celebrate National Nutrition Month and encourage the public to make healthy choices and draw attention to the nutrition profession, our registered dietitian (RD), Stephanie Nelson, is answering your health & nutrition questions NOW!

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW BETWEEN MONDAY (3/28)-WEDNESDAY (3/30)!

Not sure what to ask? Here are some good questions we’ve been asked in the past:

What’s a good pre-workout snack?
What are some high-protein foods for someone looking to eat healthily?
Do you recommend using supplements to support fitness goals?
What are your top three tips for maintaining weight?

Tune in here on Thursday, 3/31, to see if your questions get answered!

About MyFitnessPal’s RD, Stephanie Nelson

Before joining MyFitnessPal as a full-time RD, Stephanie Nelson worked in hospitals, research labs, training centers for professional athletes, and with U.S. Marines undergoing extreme physical training. At MyFitnessPal, she works hard to make sure everything we do is based in science so members can reach their goals safely and effectively.

RDs require an undergraduate or graduate degree in nutrition, 1,000 hours of supervised practice in a competitive internship program, and continuing education credits to maintain the RD title.

**Not all questions are guaranteed to be answered. Any questions are subject to be edited or removed.

craftychaotic

I'm a wheat free, dairy free vegetarian, I'm struggling to Hit my protein aim without going way over carbs or fat. Any advice?

gantun

Hi, Im struggling to lose my last 7 pounds. Any advice or tips on how to break my weight loss stall?

avanipatel52

I am struggling to reach my protein targets i east only chicken and calamari and I like veg protein but it’s so high in carbohydrates
and what do I do if I plateau in weight?

If I am trying to loose weight and train for a marathon how can I get right nutrition

jlharbidge2015

I am perimenopausal and struggling to lose weight despite regular exercise and following a healthy balanced diet any advice?

joebillman

What's a good snack that will satisfy me between meals and not fuel my appetite for more?

invictusramzi

Choose one.. Running or incline walking for fat loss...?

Super_tomato

My doctor wants me to exercise for an hour each day and keep my heart rate at a minimum of 120 to aide in keeping my cholesterol down (which it has!), but as I get more fit, I have to work harder to get my heart rate up and I'm having a hard time gauging how much to exercise and how to balance it so I don't overtrain myself. Do you have any suggestions? What kinds of exercise are acceptable for a rest day but still include movement? Any information you can share on overtraining and how to avoid would be appreciated. Thank you!

Cedarkanata

Hello. I mostly stay within my calorie goal except 1x in an approx. 2 week period where I will order out and stuff myself, beyond a comfortable level, and exceed my allowance by at least 600 cals. I have 40 pounds to lose. Any advice to help me?
Thank you!

mrstruitt78

My body seems to have a set weight for the past 15 years. I can lose 10-15 lbs only to return to that same number. Is there a way to reset my norm?

darlene1971

I am pre-menopausal and struggling to lose weight. Any suggestions on how to kick start weight loss?

minzo27

My digestion is unpredictable, I tried going gluten free for 5 years it helped the first 3 years and now very irritable and irregular again and always bloated. I take prebiotic’s and probiotics daily. Any thoughts?

patty73717

I am having issues with my bowel movements. Normal some days, then many days diarrhea & uncontrollable movements. Do I need a colonoscopy? I’ve lost weight & do notice some foods set this off. I really want to lose weight but not this way.

yagerjsy

I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I’m also lactose sensitive. I’m struggling to get enough calcium in my diet. I would rather get my calcium from food & not supplements. Thanks for your help!

dannate1

Hello, I have a desk job and workout 5-6 days a week. I am 53 yrs old and want to lose 10-15 pounds. My total daily caloric burn is approx. 2000 calories. I eat well (balance my macros) but want to know how many calories a day I should eat?

Cowphilosopher

I am training for an endurance ride (bicycling) but also trying to lose weight (at least 50kg). On days when I have a normal workout (either an hour of weights or some HIIT on the bike followed by weights, I keep my calories low (maybe 1800 calories) but for long ride days, I hit extra calories (maybe 2300) the day before and eat regularly on the bike. But I'm not losing weight. How do I figure out calories to keep me moving but also maintain a deficit so I can lose weight?

penkenshops

I have the same situation as @minzo27. I just had a SIBO test on3/25. No results yet. I am over 60 but moderately active. I swim almost daily weather permitting after a break in the winter. I try to eat mostly whole foods. Any diet suggestions? I have tried FODMAP but it’s not sustainable! Thank you.

willboywonder

I hear conflicting information about eating too much spinach. How much is too much? Can you clarify if there are legitimate health risks with spinach and what the rule of thumb is on that?

mshaenig

I am post menopausal and am not quite sure how many carbs a day and fat a day I should be consuming to loose weight.

thestarlings41

I take calcium supplements as cannot tolerate Dairy but find it impacts on my Diverticulitis
If I stop the calcium impacts on my weight
Any suggestions welcome

neecy2014

I'm over 50, post menopause, and exercising and eating low carb. How come I'm not losing weight? All my doctor wants to say is it's because I don't eat right when I do keep track of my food and I do know it's not always about that. What other things could be causing this? Feeling frustrated...........

kphaow65

Hello. Im 55yr female who can't get rid of my belly fat. What is good to control my cortisol level.

janssummergirl_9

I am Diabetic Type 2 on Metformin, Blood Pressure meds and Cholesterol. I have a Very hard time loosing weight, my body has found it's Sweet Spot and just refuses to let me keep it off, I have been using your calorie counter for a few months maybe 2 or 3, I was loosing in the beginning but have started now to regain even though I am Still do the same things??

lindamkarp

DO YOU HAVE AN OPINION ON EATING CLEAN AND IS IT OK TO EAT TWO HARD BOILED EGGS DAILY?

michellepope59

I’m a 63 year old gluten sensitive female with a history of breast cancer and pancreatic cysts. I have read so much about different diets and lifestyles and am overwhelmed with all the differing opinions. Is their an appropriate macros combination for my age to lose weight? I find myself gaining 5 pounds every 5 years or so. I’m up 13 from my normal early adult weight. Thanks for your help.

michellepope59

I’ve been encouraged to do the Fit For Life diet which is all about timing different foods for instance not eating fruit with any protein. I find it very hard to live by. Do you ever recommend that?

losethetire2

Over 65 and trying to lose a few pounds and lower my cholesterol. Is there any way to set that goal in the app?

janetlb

Hello, I am very healthy, for which I am grateful, but every day throughout the day my stomach becomes bloated. No pain or discomfort, just bloating. Any suggestions to remedy?

corlett2014

I’m 4 ft. 9”, what should my BMI be. I weigh 142 and I can’t seem to loose any s’more weight

Yaniko2

I’ve recently been diagnosed with insulin resistant PCOS. I need to loose some weight but the insulin resistance makes that difficult. Any recommendations on what I can do to address this issue? There is so much out there about this but I find it mostly contradictory in nature. Appreciate any insight you have on this!

gigibi

How do I calculate what my daily micronutrients intake should be for carbs, proteins and fats?