Diet & Exercise Expert Heather Reese shares Diet & Exercise management news and commentary at MyDietExercise.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92 en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/ http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/31687/weighing-market Sun Jun 22 21:45:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: What are the benefits of shopping at a farmers market versus the grocery store?Heather: This is the time of year that farmers markets start springing up everywhere. I know here in the Washington, DC area there are organized farmers markets every day of the week, but in smaller towns and more rural areas keep your eyes peeled because produce stands are everywhere. I remember growing up, how exciting it was when my parents pulled over to... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/31687/weighing-market http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/30957/weighing-taking Sun Jun 15 18:33:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese I was just having a conversation about Tiger Wood’s knee and his performance during the third round of the US Open with my mom. We were discussing what we thought he would do in preparation for the final round and that he probably had a team of doctor’s traveling with him to care for his knee. We went on to discuss how his body is his tool and he likely spares nothing taking care of it. After my mom and I talked, I couldn’t... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/30957/weighing-taking http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/29584/drink-recommend Sun Jun 01 17:31:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: I need to gain 15 to 20 pounds for football training. What is the best protein drink, and diet to do so.Heather: There are a lot of protein drinks and supplements on the market. However, these drinks are also very high in sugar and calories and so they can actually lead to the wrong type of weight gain. You want to add bulk by increasing your lean body mass, not by increasing your body fat. A can of tuna fish provides the same amount... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/29584/drink-recommend http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/29583/weighing-weight Sun Jun 01 17:04:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: I recently found out that I have stomach ulcers and I need to be on a bland food diet for awhile. I also recently quit smoking and gained 10 pounds. I really want to lose this weight that I have gained, but every thing I have read about bland food diets tells me to stay away from whole grains and fiber so how am I suppose to lose this weight without making my ulcers worse?Heather: Yes it is true, if you are following a bland diet you... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/29583/weighing-weight http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/28563/providing-fat Thu May 22 09:19:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese   Question: I have been working out at a fitness center with a circuit and I've had a lot of success losing both pounds and inches. But recently they've changed to a swipe card system that individualizes the resistance on the machines and I don't feel like I'm getting a fat burning workout anymore but I still have more weight to lose. I used to be energized when I left and now I'm just exhausted so I'm having trouble forcing myself to... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/28563/providing-fat http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/27463/supplement Fri May 09 19:42:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: All these nutritional supplements on the market make so many claims. I tend to be skeptical and believe they are all lying to me to get my money. Are their any credible general supplements out there? I eat a lousy diet of mostly fast food. I am 49 and still healthy but I need to do my body better before it's too late. I am wondering about this new fad of Mona Vie that everyone is raving about. Is it really as good as people say or is... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/27463/supplement http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/26427/lifestyle Tue Apr 29 14:32:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese   Question: I am 100 pounds overweight and I desperately want to lose weight. Every day I make a weight loss plan, promising myself that, starting tomorrow, I'm going to exercise at least an hour a day and follow a strict diet plan until the weight comes off. The only thing is: I never start. How can I get over this hump to lose my weight?   Heather: Let me tell you, you are not alone. I think we are all guilty of promising we will... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/26427/lifestyle http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/26426/soda-moderation Tue Apr 29 14:26:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese   Question: I know regular soda is high in calories but everything is okay in moderation. So is it alright to drink regular soda in moderation?   Heather: Yes, it is true that all foods and drinks, in moderation, can fit into a healthy diet plan. However, regular soda is high in sugar so you need to decide if you would rather have that or something else that is high in sugar and calories like candy, a cookie or a small piece of... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/26426/soda-moderation http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/24236/weighin Mon Apr 07 13:37:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: I just found out I am lactose intolerant, does this mean I have to avoid all dairy products or just milk?  Heather: Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, which is the main sugar found in milk. People who suffer from lactose intolerance do not have lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose during digestion. There are many degrees of lactose intolerance so you may not have to avoid all... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/24236/weighin http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/20856/lose-budget Mon Apr 07 09:24:00 -0400 2008 Heather Reese Question: I need to lose weight but I’m on a tight budget. "Diet" food is rather expensive and I just don’t have the luxury of buying myself "special" food when I have to feed my family on my limited income. I am very frustrated and worried because it’s not just a vanity issue, it’s a health issue. What do you do when unavoidable life situations keep you from living a healthy lifestyle? My doctor has... http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/92/20856/lose-budget