lsoing 20 pounds ...

Question
Hi -
 I put on 10 pounds over this long winter here in NY and was already 10 pounds overweight.  I'm 5' 10" and weight 195 now.  I feel great when I'm 175.  I read Atkins, Southbeach, the Ab diet, fit for life ... I understand portion control with weight watchers and such.  I have a stressful job and travel allot.  I have picked up some good tips such as drinking more purified water, more protein, eating less later in the day, ...  I do exercise pretty regularly.  
  Are there any good tips you can recommend to assist me?  I don't have that much to lose.  I have a good amout of muscle mass (not too bulky). I appreciate any recommendations.  Why is losing 20 pounds so difficult?  By the way I do have a bit of a sweet tooth contributing to the problem.  
Kind Regards,
Glenn

Answer
Hello Glen,

  Thank you for your nutrition question. Losing weight can be difficult because it involves making permanent lifestyle changes such increasing physical activity.  One of the best weight loss tips I can give you is to make sure to eat a well balanced breakfast every morning.  It will help to curb overeating the rest of the day and boost your metabolism(rate which you burn calories).  A good breakfast should consist of whole grains(ie.oatmeal), fresh fruit, and some type of protein such a hard boiled egg.  
 Another tip I can give you is to try a good "whole food" supplement such as Juice Plus+ which is available on my website(http://www.juiceblend.com).  It contains the nutrients of fresh fruits and vegetables that help your body burn calories more efficiently.  Many of my patients have had great succes with weight loss with the use of Juice Plus.  Why don't you give it a try and see the results?

-George Rapitis, Nutritionist

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