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Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD

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Expertise

As a registered dietitian I am fully qualified to accurately answer questions regarding weight loss, including those from people with health conditions requiring dietary restrictions (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc) who want to lose weight, or who have been advised to do so by their physician.

Experience in the area

I have been a registered dietitian for over 25 years and am certified in Adult Weight Management through the commission on dietetic registration. I also have training in coaching through Coach U and currently work as a diet coach to help people lose weight the healthy way.

Organizations

American Dietetic Association, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Nutrition Entreprenuers, St.Louis International Coach Federation, Toastmasters

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida, 1983; Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Case Western Reserve Universitiy 1985; Certification in Adult Weight Management 2006; CoachU core essentials grad 2007.

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Sarah11/07/0910101010Thank you so much.
Al11/05/0910101010Thank you. Al Brown
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Recent Answers from Laurie Beebe, MS, RD, LD

2009-11-07 Diet and Weight:

Dear Sarah, Congratulations on your weight loss, and most of all on your change to a healthier lifestyle! If you are able to exercise an hour most days, that will be a major key to maintaining your

2009-11-06 Weight Loss:

Hi Claire, I love that question! Well, it's a matter of biochemistry. Each fat molecule is made up of atoms of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. When your body needs energy (like when you are exercising

2009-11-06 Weight Loss:

Hi Claire, Congratulations on your successful weight loss and your new healthy lifestyle! First of all, it doesn't necessarily matter if you know how many calories you need per day. You see, the

2009-11-05 vegetables:

Dear Al, While some believe there is little nutrition left after the canning process, this is not the information I have seen regarding nutritional content of canned vegetables. I see many benefits

2009-11-04 net calories:

Oh, yes, I see how that is sooo confusing, because a 1200 calorie "diet" would be not a good idea! As long as you have actually eaten 1600 calories I think you will get the nutrition you need, a good

 

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