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Dr. Lisa Young, PhD, RDN

Internationally Recognized Nutritionist & Portion-Control Expert

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Rethinking weight loss after 50: what really works

October 1, 2025 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, Whenever I counsel clients in their 50s (and beyond), one of the first things they tell me is, “It’s so much …

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Filed Under: Weight control Tagged With: how much you eat, mind your portions, mindful, mindless snacking, over 50, weight loss

Lunch with Lisa: WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATION COACHING+SUPPORT GROUP

January 27, 2025 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, We are glad to announce that we are now offering  nutrition coaching+support groups for individuals currently …

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Filed Under: Weight control Tagged With: coaching, coaching group, losing weight, support group, weight loss medication

Best Ways To Lose Weight By Summer

April 29, 2024 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, It’s almost May, so that means summer is coming. I recently contributed to this piece 25 Best Ways To Lose …

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Filed Under: Weight control Tagged With: add fiber, exercise, lose weight by summer, portion control, weight loss tips

Meal prep for better health

March 27, 2023 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Hello, I was glad to participate in this article by NBC.com on meal prepping and helping you choose which containers …

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Filed Under: Portion control, Weight control Tagged With: food storge, lunch box, mel prep, portion control, storage containers

7 weight loss tips for life

March 7, 2022 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

As a nutritionist advising and coaching clients on healthy eating and weight loss, I regularly get asked about the best …

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Filed Under: Weight control Tagged With: best diets, eating plan, motivation, weigh in, weight loss, weight loss tips

My podcast with Bottom Line Inc.: Avoid winter weight gain

January 18, 2021 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

With millions of people stuck at home due to COVID-19, overeating has become a national pastime. Add to this the …

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Filed Under: Weight control Tagged With: COVID-19, overeating, weight gain, winter weight gain

5 Easy Weight Loss Tips That Really Work

May 4, 2014 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Below is my latest blog post for Huffington Post, 5 Easy Weight Loss Tips That Really Work. You can also read it …

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Filed Under: Dieting, Portion size, Weight control Tagged With: Food Diary, Serving size, smart swaps, weight loss

Don’t shop hungry: 6 healthy snacks to eat before you shop

July 14, 2013 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Below is my blog post for Huffington Post: Don't shop hungry: 6 healthy snacks to eat before food shopping. You can …

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Filed Under: Healthy eating, Weight control Tagged With: food shopping, snacks

Plate size matters

April 16, 2013 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Below is my blog post Portion Size Matters for Huffington Post. You can also read it HERE. A new study out of …

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Filed Under: Obesity, Weight control Tagged With: childhood obesity, children diet, plate size, portion size, Serving size

Happy–healthy–Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Below is my latest blog post for Huffington Post. You can also read it here:   7 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving. …

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Filed Under: Healthy eating, Healthy goals, Weight control Tagged With: Holiday eating, portion control, Portion sizes

Growing portion sizes in the US: time for action

November 15, 2012 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Below is my latest post for Huffington Post. I highlight key points from my latest academic paper on growing portion …

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Filed Under: Food portion, Nutrition, Obesity, Portion control, Portion size, Portion Teller, Public health, Serving size, Weight control Tagged With: Calories, Fast food, McDonald's, overweight, portion size, Serving size, Starbucks, Supersize

Back to the Future: A Return to Smaller Beverage Sizes

September 28, 2012 //  by Dr. Lisa Young

Here is my latest blog post for Huffington Post. New York City’s Board of Health recently approved Mayor …

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Filed Under: Calories, Food portion, McDonald's, Michael Bloomberg, NYC Department of Health, Obesity, Portion control, Portion size, Portion Teller, Public health, Soda, Super Size Me, Weight control Tagged With: Fast food, portion size, Serving size, soda ban, sugar-sweetened beverages, supersize food portions

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