Registered Dietitian here. Happy to answer questions.

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Hi Tony,

I was just wondering if you had any tips for burning thigh fat. I am 4'11 & weigh 129 pounds currently. All of my fat goes to my thighs instead of belly & it is really hard for me to fit in shorts or jeans. Any exercises or foods to help?

Thanks,
Lyndsay

There is no such thing as spot reducing, in this case, your thighs.
Please don't waste any worries on this anymore, hun', your body will take fat away from anywhere it wants, no specific food or exercise routine will make your thighs slimmer, just general exercise and eating a minimum of 1200 will help you lose fat over-all.

Hiya, welcome and thanks for the offer!
Is it okay to fast one day a week? I read about many benefits but worry my metabolism will crash and ruin the whole rest of my week.
I have seen some obese and overweight people put on 800 calorie a day diets and lose loads of weight without a slow on their metabolism!
I am currently overweight by a good 30lbs and wonder if I can do any of those things?
Thanks again!

Nothing wrong with a 1 day fast from food, but I see no benefit of doing it other than if it's your personal preference.

So you see no benifits from fasting? How about growth hormone production, insulin regulation, and other fat loss promoting hormonal response? I've read all of these are benefits...just want to get the straight scoop.

Hi Tony -

I'm trying to add more protein into my diet but I despise beans except for Black beans and I need to watch sodium due to a congenital heart defect. So, beef jerky and cheese are often out unless I can find a lower sodium option.

What are you suggestions for adding protein while paying attention to sodium intake? I know protein powders and shakes but I"M having trouble finding one I like.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have. Much appreciate the offer to help some of us wandering through improving our health!

Cindy

Hi tony,
I'm not sure if you can help me but i need help.
I have PCOS which causes majority of my weight gain to be in my stomach.
i was wondering if you knew what foods to avoid and what foods to take in.
I lost 50 pounds last summer and im hoping to lose another 50 by next summer. Can you please help me

Hi Tony, thanks for posting here! I've been on a plateau for about 4 months - gaining and losing the same couple pounds. I'm getting really frustrated and not sure how to push myself back into loss (I still have about 20 lbs to go before I am in a "normal" BMI range) Any tips?
I'm a high-protein vegetarian & eat about 1400 cals a day (spread out into about 5 little meal/snacks through the day), getting exercise in about 2-3 times a week.

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Hey y'all. My name is Tony. I'm a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer. I have all of my clients use MFP and I'm a big fan of this program.

I'm glad to offer and feedback or help for your nutrition or fitness questions.

Well Torry I was wondering if you could tell me some simple workouts that I can do at home with no professional equipment that will help me lose fat from my thighs and calfs. I'm kinda desperate. Because I seem to be losing fat from my stomach quite well but I don't see much diference in my leg area.

And this applies to anyone else who could help me, I would so much appreciate it.

No exercise will remove fat from a specific area of your body, nor food.
Your body will lose weight where it likes, it's all in our genetic disposition.
In fact, the MORE you work out a specific area to lose fat there, the bigger it'll get since your using that muscle so much it'll grow!
Save yourself the strain of that now and learn to love the body you have, even if it means yours legs will always be a little bigger than the girl with the skinny calves! =]

Hi Tony! First let me say thanks for sharing your expertise. Also, I would like to ask you what your take is on "Starvation Mode" and "Eat more to weigh less". I'm currently on the 1200 calories a day. I do not eat back my exercise calories and honestly on some days, unless we eat out, I have a hard time reaching the 1200 goal. I actively joined MFP on July 17th and I have lost 11 pounds so I believe it's working for me. Before I started MFP I would skip breakfast and lunch then eat ANYTHING for dinner, not really caring about the calorie or fat. Needless to say that did not work for me. I'm trying to do things right now by distributing my calories through out the day. I just see so much about starvation mode and eating more than 1200 cal. a day, that it really confuses me. What's your take?

Hi Tony...
Thanks for answering all the questions and I hope you can answer mine as well.
I have been on a low cal diet for about 6 months now and I have been very successful.
I have lost 30 lbs since starting my diet but now i have hit a wall. No matter what I do
I can not lose any more. I would like to lose at least 30 more lbs.
I have been on 800 calorie diet for a while now and I am used to it. But it's frustrating
for me now. It seems no matter how much I am dieting I can't lose any more.
I am on my feet all day, since I am in nursing. I don't exercise much.
I walk as much as i can and drink a lot of water during the day.
Could you please tell me what am I doing wrong and how can i kick up my diet.
Thanks

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