Weight Loss for Women: Diet & Exercise Recommendations

Question
I am 33 years old and i am overweight.  I am 5'4 and weigh 170lbs.  I am wanting to diet and am not for sure what diet to choose.  I need a workout, should I just got to the YMCA and bike and treadmill or should a whole body work out be a better solution.

Answer
Hello Christy!

   Thank you for your nutrition question.  Working out at your local YMCA is a great way to lose weight because the bike and treadmill are excellent calorie burners.  Working out on the bike and treadmill for 3 times a week for at least 15-20 minutues can do wonders.  
   The other thing I would suggest is eating small frequent meals which are rich in fruits, vegetables, and "whole grains".If you eat more plant based foods and less sugar/empty calorie foods the weight will gradually come off.  There is a great supplement on my website http://www.juiceblend.com which can help your body burn calories more efficiently. It is called Juice Plus and contains the nutrients from different fruits and vegetables.  Why not give it a try for 4 months and see the results?  Let me know if you have more questions.

-George Rapitis, Nutritionist