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Mary Barbour

Registered Dietitian

Venice, CA

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Is there a nutritionist that would be willing to "critique" one day's entry in my online food journal? I need some guidance.

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

Love to - email me here [email protected]

What are the best strength training exercises without equipment at home?

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Emily D. asked this

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

Hi Emily,

I just started going to the gym again. What’s a good workout for a beginner? I do 30 mins elliptical and 10 mins running on the treadmill.

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

Cardio is good. Strength training will build muscle. Not bulky muscle but muscle that will burn more calories than fat! I recommend making a...

What are the 5 must-have things in your kitchen for weight loss?

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

A kitchen scale

What's the best cleanse to kickstart a weight loss program?

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Emily D. asked this

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Hi Emily,

I've been eating vegan to stay healthy. But recently a friend accused me of being obsessive about it. She says I have orthorexia. Could I?

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

If you are eating vegan for moral or health reasons and do not think/preach about it obsessively then you're fine. I find that friend's some...

I've read a lot online about drinking apple cider vinegar (1 tbs in water) for weight loss (or detoxing). Does this work and is it safe?

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CHIgirl asked this

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

Some people sweat by apple cider vinegar for weight loss. There is no definitive scientific evidence in regards to this but taking it with w...

How much artificial sweetener is too much to have each day?

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

None! The key words being "artificial". You want to avoid putting as lettle processed foods into your body as possible. Try agave,...

Whenever I start a new diet, I’m motivated for a week and then lose inspiration. Do you have any advice for staying motivated to continue a new diet or exercise routine?

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Mary Barbour (Registered Dietitian) answered

If you find yourself becoming unmotivated for a week then set small, manageable goals for yourself and rewards every week. For instance you ...

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