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Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #4

Four more days till the wedding and, needless to say, things are a bit frantic. Where did the time go? Cooking? No time for that! Thankfully, I live close to Whole Foods where I can pick up ready-made healthy, convenient foods.

Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #3

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress! When we heard this here at Slice we asked her politely (okay, maybe cajoled a little) if she would video blog her experience. Of course, she's using Tommy Europe's book, The 10-Pound Shred! Read her posts every Wednesday all this month!

Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #2

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress!

Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred!

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress!

Ask an Expert: Maria, how can I cook for a family and for my diet?

Question: Maria, as the primary chef in the house, how do you balance a weight loss/ diet plan for the entire family?

Ask An Expert: Maria, what are some things I can do to boost my immune system?

Maria, I’ve got the flu – yet again! I've had it a couple times this year. Can you give me a few immune booster tips so that my body can repair itself and be prepared for the next virus that comes around?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Many Calories Should I Eat While I'm Not Active?

Q: Hi Maria! Well I’m having trouble losing weight I’m 5'6 weight at about 130 pounds. I am not active, I do a bit of the fitness dvd such as hip hop abs. I’m not sure how much calories I should be eating. Help!

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Can't Change My Eating Habits! Please Help!

Q: I am trying to lose weight or my wedding and for the rest of my life.. I am from the west indies and most of what we eat and grew eating is high in starch and calories. My question is how do I get healthy choices for me and my family and cook better choice foods and get motivation to exercise.

Ask An Expert: Maria, What Are The Symptoms Of A Food Allergy/Sensitivity?

Q: What are the symptoms of someone either having an allergy or a sensitivity to a certain type of food? I’ve noticed that when I eat onions, I really get bad indigestion. Can that be an allergy?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm Gaining Weight Instead Of Losing Weight! Please Help!

Q: I have a question. I am a pretty active mother of two who is trying to lose my last ten pounds. I enrolled in an intense weight training program for a month which combines interval exercises and weights. Instead of losing weight, I noticed that after two weeks I’m up two!!!! I am eating 6 small meals a day and have jacked up my protein. I find this very discouraging....what gives?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Many Calories Should I Be Consuming?

Q: Hi Maria: Well I’m having trouble losing weight I’m 5'6 weight at about 130 pounds. I am not active, I do a bit of the fitness dvd such as hip hop abs. I’m not sure how much calories I should be eating Help!

Ask An Expert: Maria, Which Foods Can Be Nutritious, But Also Have High Calories?

Q: Sometimes I get confused when people tell me that nutritious foods like nuts, can cause me to gain weight. Can you list a few nutritious foods that people can easily think they’re being healthy by eating them, but at the same time, gain weight by eating them?

Ask An Expert: Maria, My Kids Are Asking For Candies! Any Healthier Suggestions?

Q: The kids lately have been asking for all the candy that is in the stores. Do you have some “healthier” suggestions to treat them to some thing good?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm Not Seeing Results After Eating Well And Working Out!

Q: I need help with nutrition. I'm 5'5 and 160 pounds, I work out with a personal trainer twice a week for an hour, then I work out on my own for another day, however I don't feel like I'm getting results. For a while I was doing Isagenix which is two "meal replacement" protein shakes a day and a meal (400-600 cals), still nothing. Now I'm eating breakfast, lunch and dinner, with 3 small snack in-between, and I'm still not losing any weight.

Ask An Expert: Maria, Do You Have Any Suggestions For Healthy Party Treats?

Q: Do you have any suggestions for healthy treats to serve our holiday guests?

Ask An Expert: Maria, Can You Give Me Options For Low Calorie Cocktails?

Q: This holiday season I find there's a lot of different cocktails/drinks that are being served at the parties. Can you give me an idea of what the lowest calorie drinks may be so I can be health conscious this holiday season?

Ask An Expert: Maria, There's So Many Fad Diets! Which Diet Should I Try?

Q: There are many fad diets out there. I was wondering if there’s any safe ones that I should try or should I ultimately see someone for counseling on healthy eating. Thanks! ~ Cathy

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Can I Replace Eggs In My Diet?

Q: Hey there! I can't eat eggs and was wondering what I could eat to supplement for what i am missing out on. Any suggestions?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Can I Lose Weight When I Lack Motivation Exercise-Wise?

Q: Hey guys, I've been wanting to lose weight for a while now and I've done an exercise program for 6 weeks where I did an all over workout for an hour, 3 times a week with a fitness trainer. I tried eating healthier and unfortunately I have not lost any weight. I find is that I'm not very motivated to go out for a run or to the gym and I love my grains, such as potatoes and white rice and pasta. I'm also a major chocoholic. Please lend me your advice to help me get motivated and finally lose the weight I've been wanting to for a long time.

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Have Hypothyroidism. How Can I Stay Healthy?

Q: Hi Maria! In 2004 I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've been on on a thyroid regimn for 6 yrs, and my levels are normal. I was on a low carb diet (religiously) and I was feeling great about it. With me, when I eat carbs, I become very tired... so I try to stay away from the carbs.

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Can You Eat Healthy While On A Small Budget?

What would be a good food plan for the three of us on $70 a week for groceries? We do not have the ability to cook 3 different meals, and vegetables beyond lettuce and celery are very expensive. We have no food allergies, and do not eat out more than once every 2 or 3 months for a break from cooking.

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Need A Nutritional Boost For My Workout! Please Help!

Q: I love to bike ride a few times a week. I’m only at about 10k a night though. Do you have any recommendations on how I can give myself the nutritional boost I would need to increase my workout?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Need To Lose Weight Around My Stomach! Please Help!

Q: I'm a 20 yrs old female, about 5ft 8" I weigh 295 pounds! I think I have a pear shaped body, I have ALOT of fat on my stomach..I need to loose weight/fat now, im so uncomfortable/embarrased and exhausted and just run down. Im starting to have problems with my left knee and my shins.

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Can I Tell If I Need To Drink More Water?

Q: I hear that increasing your water intake can work wonders for you. I really don’t drink enough and I feel that I have a small bladder. Can you explain the benefits of drinking plenty of water and how I can adjust to a higher water intake?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Can I Prevent Myself From Getting A Cold?

Q: It seems that everyone around me is catching a cold right now. What can I do nutrition-wise to prevent myself from catching the bug? Is there any supplements you would recommend?

Ask An Expert: Maria, What's The Importance Of Omega-3?

Q: Maria, I have heard of Omega-3 a lot lately. Can you let me know which foods have this in it and what benefits these foods would have?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Don't Know How To Lose Weight! Please Help!

Q: Hi, I am a very active 16 year old female, i eat pretty good food. I am 5'5 155 pounds. I really do not like my body.i dont know how to lose weight? It seems impossible. My dream goal would be 130 pounds.

Ask An Expert: Maria, Please Help Me Make A Healthy Lunch For My Kids!

Q: My kids are heading back to school soon and I’d like them to have a healthy lunch to take to school. Do you have any suggestions on what I should pack in their backpacks for both lunch and snacks?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Need To Lose 5 Lbs Before A Wedding!

Q: I have a wedding in 3 weeks that I'm trying to look great for. I just want to lose 5 lbs. I'm working out, moderately, and I recently just decided to cut down on my carbs a little bit to help things along. I still eat toast in the morning or a banana, a bowl of all-bran, and then lots of veggies and protein in the afternoon and evening, along with fruit. I'm not overweight; my BMI is between 21-22. But I just wanted to shed 5lbs from my 5ft 4in frame.

Ask An Expert: Maria, What's The Best Way To Kill Sugar Cravings?

Q: Hello Maria! What is the best way to kill sugar cravings? I enjoy eating well and can push myself pretty hard when I exercise, but my downfall is that I seem to crave sweet things almost constantly. Once I get my hands on something sweet, I will gorge myself on huge portions (way past the point of physical fullness). Even then, my body seems to want more and I have to force myself to stop. Is there any way to stop wanting to eat sweet and fatty foods?

Ask An Expert: Maria, What's So Bad About Eating Red Meat?

Q: I hear tons of people really cutting back on red meat these days and eating pork, fish and chicken instead. Why is this trend taking off and what's so bad about eating red meat? - Lisa

Ask An Expert: Maria, What Foods Are Best to Boost My Fiber Intake?

Q: Maria, everyone's talking about assisting their digestion by taking in more fiber. I always thought I did - until I saw how much you need a day. Can you give me pointers on what foods are the best to boost my fiber intake and give examples via a diet? - Carol

Ask An Expert: Tommy/Maria: How Can I Get Flat Abs Through Diet/Exercise?

Q: Hello Tommy/Maria: I am 5 feet 8 inches tall and weigh 170 pounds (77kg). I am a Wrestler and I practice wrestling 4 times a week and on top of that, I work out 6 days a week and i eat healthy 70% of the time and I'm a vegetarian. I have a belly. Can u help me please and tell me what else I can do to get flat abs?

Ask An Expert: Maria, Why Am I Experiencing More Hunger Cravings?

Q: Maria: I've been experiencing more hunger cravings than usual? Do you know what the reason could be for this?

Ask An Expert: Maria, Why Do I Get Headaches From Lack Of Caffeine?

Q: I have been having a lot of headaches recently since cutting back on my caffeine intake (coffee, soda pops, etc.) Can you tell me why this is happening and what’s so wrong with having caffeine?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm An Athlete And I Need Help Managing Calories/Diet

Q: Hi Maria, I'm a very active person. I'm a 28 year-old female, 5'2", and weigh about 98-101 lbs with about 14% body fat percentage. However, I find that I overcompensate. It's not that I gain weight, but I find that I eat SO MUCH carbs and I'm sure I'm eating way more calories than what my body needs. How can I overcome overcompensation? Any suggestions on a more balanced and reasonable diet for me?

Ask An Expert: Maria, Why Am I Struggling To Lose Weight?

Q: I am 23 and the past 5 years, I have been struggling to lose weight and not able to acheive the results I would like. I have changed my eating habits and exercise. I feel like I bust my butt off and get nowhere. I find myself crying sometimes where I try so hard at exercising and eating healthier. I don't know what to do. Could you give me some advice.

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm A Vegetarian And I Can't Seem To Feel Full!

Q: Hello I am a vegetarian and was wondering if you could make a female meal plan that does not include meat. It is hard to keep carbs down and still feel full.

Ask An Expert: Maria, My Family Won't Eat Healthy!

Q: I am in my early 20's and I have a hard time eating healthy when the rest of my family - mom and dad- are eating what we have eaten for years and years, which probably isn't all that healthy in the first place. I also have a hard time eating anything but a bagel in the morning for breakfast, or cereal. I think I eat large portions for lunch because I think i am going to feel hungry later if i eat something smaller. Any tips for me would be great!