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Expertise
I can answer questions about eating to boost the metabolism and how to work with cravings. As a Health Counselor and a Personal Trainer I can help you line up your eating habits with your exercise for the perfect storm of wellness. I look at nutrition from the view point of Positive Eating as opposed to Dieting. I can help people with eating to fuel workouts as well.
Experience in the area
I have been working to help people lose weight and be more healthy since 2003. I started as a Group Fitness Instructor and have added Personal Training and Health Counseling to my practice. I also work with people online at http://www.LelaSImonWellness.com
Education/Credentials
ACE Personal Trainer certified IIN Health Counselor certified Columbia University Health Counselor Certified
What do you like about this subject?
I love exercise and nutrition because it is so personal and so important. Don't be stingy with the details when you ask a question- I need to know you before I can make recommendations- I don't believe in a one size fits all approach!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I want to help people. I want everyone to feel the best they can, everyday.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You can exercise hard and you can diet hard, but doing both at the same time is a recipe for disaster!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
There is a lot of misinformation out there, most of it serving the purpose of selling stuff that doesn't work! I have vowed to all of my clients and friends NEVER to sell any diet products or half baked equipment- so you know that my advice is NEVER being bought.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| carol | 09/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | many thanks lela for your interesting reply ..... |
| Solly | 09/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks alot |
| Brett | 09/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Lela was right on the money. In ..... |
| Amanda | 09/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Dina | 09/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
Recent Answers from Lela Simon
2009-09-30 change legs:
Helena, There is only so much you can do to change the natural shape of your body. If you look at most dancers, they have larger legs- it is required, if they are going to have the strength to do what
2009-09-29 detox and eating healthily:
Jessica, Changing other peoples diet is nearly impossible. If he wants to change, he will, if he doesn't there isn't a thing you can do. The only thing you can try is cooking healthy food and inviting
2009-09-28 cheese:
Carol, Each one ounce serving of cheese equals about 100 calories, mostly from fat. I would limit your intake to no more than 2 or 3 servings a day and pay attention to your fat intake on days that you
2009-09-24 muscle definition and nutrition:
Joe, Looks to me like you are lacking in 2 areas, diet and rest. Body builders are extremely disciplined in both these areas- and if you want that ripped look, you have to be too! Stop doing full body
2009-09-24 Light Dinner?:
Laurie, Calories are calories. At 8 AM or 8 PM a snickers bar is 220 calories. It isn't a good idea to eat late because going to sleep on a full stomach can weaken your pyloric sphincter and cause
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