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As a 67 year old female, how much protein do I need? Also suggestions for protein other than eggs in the morning when I can't eat dairy due to medications.

I am using WW diet to lose weight. I have been on this diet and following it every day for over a month but I cannot lose anything. I weight 123 and want to get to my goal weight of 115. What am I doing wrong? I am getting depressed over the fact that I cannot seem to lose anything. I work out at the gym doing both cardio and weight training at least 5 to 6 times a week.

When I reach my goal weight , how do you recommend one increase their calorie intake for maintenance. Should I Increase my intake slowly over several weeks?

I was diagnosed with diabetes 2.5 years ago. I lost 40 lbs quickly but have been plateaued for awhile. Any tips on diet/exercise to jumpstart weight loss. I would like to lose another 30lbs? Walking is my go-to exercise when my feet tolerate.

Does honey contribute to health benefits for those leading an active lifestyle? I have started consuming Sidr Honey with Lipton Red Tea, I'm wondering if investing in such an expensive honey is beneficial or I am just following a fad.

My blood sugar was a bit high at my last blood draw appt. I had gestational diabetes, but managed it well through nutrition though I was put on a thyroid medication but went off after baby came. My doc wants me to go back on it since my blood sugar was slightly high, but I’d rather manage my health through nutrition. She said I should go low carb. What amount of carbs a day for a woman, mid thirties, do you think is appropriate?

Intermittent fasting (IF): there is lots of evidence of its health benefits, especially related to insulin production and resistance, which of course are related to health and weight. However, It seems the only “allowed” examples and answers here on MFP are “calorie in calorie out/CICO” (as in, if IF works it is only due to calorie restriction rather than any benefits of a digestive break per se). The CICO and eat all day small meals was once the accepted thought, but research and science has moved on. As an RD- what say you? Is your field catching up?

Can you still walk daily if you’re getting knee pain that may be arthritic?

I am struggling to eat enough calories when I already have my fats, carbs etc. What should I be eating?

What sort of nutrition plan should a diabetic Type 2 follow? I eat clean meals mostly, do my own workouts with gyms as well. Struggling to stick to a nutrition plan as being a diabetic my carbs intake is controlled thus causing me problems to gain mass.

How get enough protein on a vegetarian diet without eating too many carbs? I don't like tofu, tempeh or seitan and I find I eat a lot of quinoa, lentils and beans. But these are high in carbs too. I do eat Greek yoghurt and protein shakes, but there is only so much of that one can eat and I think variety is good.

How much protein should be consumed daily?

I have mild diverticulosis which causes me moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately I think its worse when I eat raw foods, eg salads. What foods should I avoid please?

Issues with blood glucose, but also needing to eat in surplus for weight gain and muscle building, how to balance the two?

Hi, There's a lot of hype about supplements, which I find very confusing. Do you advise supplements for women over 50 and if so which ones?

I'm 65. For the past 2+ years, I've been trying to lose weight. I lost 17 lbs on WW but then got stuck because I ate too much of my free foods (not fruits/vegetables, but whole wheat pasta, brown rice, etc.). I tried Noom but it's basically counting calories and I have a difficult time even staying within 1300 a day, so I ended up gaining 4 lbs. So I came back to MyFitnessPal which has helped me in the past. But the problem remains... I end up eating too many calories. I can't believe how many calories I can eat per day! AARP had a article recently about older people not worrying so much about calories but to work on increasing protein (25-30 grams per meal), increasing fiber, and including fruits and vegetables per meal. The article emphasized how important it is to keep muscle in order to minimize fat. I'm a vegetarian who dislikes dairy products. I walk briskly on a treadmill for an hour 5-6 days a week. I need to lose another 25-30 lbs. I'm at risk of gaining if I don't watch my calories, but how do I keep calories down and get enough protein?