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My Daughter Lost Weight Due to a Medical Condition, and People are Complementing Her on Her Weight Loss. What Do I Do?
Learn how to address society's obsession with the thin beauty ideal with your children.
Brendel Plonka
Feb 33 min read
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My Daughter is Upset She Gained Weight. What Should I Do?
Three Things to Do if Your Teenaged Daughter Gains Weight are Normalizing Changes, Help Them Feel Beautiful, and Allow for Healthy Changes.
Brendel Plonka
May 8, 20243 min read
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What Do You Think of Intermittent Fasting? My Answer as a Registered Dietitian
Intermittent Fasting is All Over Social Media and Dieters' Conversation. Here is My Perspective on Intermittent Fasting as a Dietitian.
Brendel Plonka
Apr 22, 20243 min read
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What Are Your Goals for Seeing a Dietitian? Weight Loss?
If Your Only Goal is Weight Loss, I am Not the Dietitian For You. Research Shows Diets Have Mediocre Success at Best in 5% of People.
Brendel Plonka
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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I Want to Change Everything! Why the "Extra Credit" of Nutrition May Not be Necessary, and What are the Most Important Diet Changes
Not Every Change is Necessary for Every Health Concern. Learn About Focusing Your Efforts on the Most Necessary Nutrition Changes
Brendel Plonka
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Diet Foods That are Worth Eating Because They Can Taste Good: How to Prepare Rice Cakes, Cottage Cheese, and Cabbage
Diet Food is Just Food. It Can Taste Good or Bad. Read How to Prepare Rice Cakes, Cottage Cheese, and Cabbage to Make Yummy Dishes.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 29, 20244 min read
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How Can I Burn More Calories Than I Eat?
Burning More Calories Than You Eat Might Not be a Realistic or Necessary Goal. It will Require Cognitive and Behavioral Changes.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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How Many Donuts/Cookies/Burgers/Candies Can I Eat in a Day & Still Lose Weight? How Much Can I Eat?
If You Are Wondering How Many Donuts You Can Eat in a Day, You May Be Asking the Wrong Question. Diet Rules Don't Solve Disordered Eating.
Brendel Plonka
Jan 10, 20243 min read
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Making Nutrition Changes Without Suffering: How to Avoid the Diet Mindset for Losing Weight
The Dieting Mindset for Losing Weight Leads to Feelings of Deprivation. Check Out These Ideas of Ways to Add Food to Your Diet.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 8, 20233 min read
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Foods to Avoid While on Ozempic: What Food Should I Avoid for Weight Loss on Ozempic?
There is No List of Foods to Avoid While on Ozempic. The Food Choices You Make Should Reflect Your Overall health Goals.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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Do You Do Weight Loss? Finding a Dietitian Who Does Weight Loss
Research Does Not Show that Diet as a Treatment for Obesity is Successful. The Goal of Nutrition is to Eat in a Health-Promoting Way.
Brendel Plonka
Dec 1, 20232 min read
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What is Orthorexia?
Orthorexia is Disordered Eating That Focuses on Health, Not Weight. It Causes Distress Due to Rigid Food Rules.
Brendel Plonka
Nov 24, 20233 min read
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Why We Eat: Is it OK to Eat for Pleasure?
Learn Why it is Good to Eat for Pleasure. Healthy and Unhealthy Foods Should be Enjoyed When Eaten. Eating is Meant to be Pleasurable.
Brendel Plonka
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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Can I Take Ozempic and Not Make Nutrition Changes? Do I Need to be On a Diet While On Ozempic?
You Can Take Ozempic and Not Go On A Diet Or Make Nutrition Changes. Best Health Outcomes Are With Ozempic And Healthy Diet-Nutrition.
Brendel Plonka
Oct 23, 20233 min read
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"Just Tell Me Exactly What to Eat to Lose Weight!" Why This Does Not Work
There is No Magical Answer to "Tell Me Exactly What to Eat to Lose Weight!" Weight is More than a Response to an Exact Diet.
Brendel Plonka
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Can I Cure My Diabetes with Good Nutrition?
You Can Not Cure Your Diabetes With Good Nutrition. Diabetes is a Progressive Condition That Can be Put into Remission with Good Nutrition.
Brendel Plonka
Oct 4, 20232 min read
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How to be Supportive of a Friend on a Diet
You Can be Supportive of Your Friend on a Diet With These Tips. Give Non-Food Gifts, Verbalize Your Support, Don't Predict Their Failure.
Brendel Plonka
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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What Should I Eat on My Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss?
There is No Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss. Eat a Nutritious Diet and Ask a Dietitian for Personalized Advice.
Brendel Plonka
Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Healthy Food Swaps: Little Impact vs Big Impact Changes
Some Popular Food Swaps May Not be Worth it. Learn Which Healthy Food Swaps Can Make a Difference to Your Health.
Brendel Plonka
Sep 15, 20233 min read
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How to Talk to Your Teenager About Weight--Or Maybe You Shouldn't Talk to Your Teenager About Weight
Sometimes Talking to Your Teenager About Their Weight is Unhelpful. How to Talk to Your Teenager About Their Weight and Body.
Brendel Plonka
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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