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This Isn't Your Last Attempt at Losing Weight.
It's just the first time you've had the right approach.

Weight Loss Help From a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in new york- Who's Been There

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Ready to stop logging every bite and start actually keeping the weight off?

Ultra-processed food is everywhere. Life keeps getting busier. While the weight loss industry keeps selling you the same recycled promises: track everything, cut everything, buy this program, download that app.

I’ve spent 46 years watching that cycle fail people. I’ve also lived it. In my 50s I hit 202 pounds, knowing full well what I should be doing and still struggling. That experience changed everything about how I teach.

My approach is different. No daily logging. No giving up the foods you love. No cold turkey. Just a realistic system built around how people actually live, and it works. I’ve kept 32 pounds off for 15 years to prove it.

Losing weight today is harder than it has ever been, And it’s not your fault.

IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S THE INDUSTRY.

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I didn’t write this book when everything was easy.

I’ve been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 1980. I’ve directed food and nutrition services at hospitals and nursing homes, taught hundreds of weight loss classes, and spent my retirement doing what I love most: getting in front of a room full of people and actually changing how they think about their health.

I wore husky pants as a kid. I hit 202 pounds in my 50s. I know what it feels like to be embarrassed, to know better, and to still struggle. That’s exactly why I can help you in a way most professionals can’t.

I’m not here to sell you a lifestyle. I’m here because I genuinely believe you can do this, and I can show you how.

I'm Richard

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I wrote this book because I couldn't find one that told the truth. No magic pill. No giving up everything you love. No daily logging. Just an honest, proven system from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has been exactly where you are.

Inside you'll find my Portion Permission method, an annual Exercise Prescription framework, strategies for emotional eating, and an exclusive Excel tool that maps your personal path to goal weight based on the changes you actually choose to make.

You Can't Outrun That Brownie

46 years of knowledge. One book.

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Petagaye McLaughlin

So far my favorite read for 2025! I love the author's perspective on calorie consumption. Losing and maintaining weight in my 40s has always been a struggle, but I've lost 12lbs without dieting thanks to this book! It's opened up a whole new perspective and lifestyle around food.

"I've lost 12lbs without dieting."

“HOA Resident of Vero Beach, Florida

The advice is actionable, offering practical tools, such as a free Excel spreadsheet to track progress and personalize their approach, mapping out a clear path to their goal weight.

"This tool empowers readers to take control of their journey."

Mike and Paula Freed

Backed by science and logic. The author covers a lot of ground while not losing the point in covering so many topics. Not easy to do.

"Practical advice, with a dose of humor, from a knowledgeable source."

Pizza lovers welcome. Bi-weekly emails on weight loss, ultra-processed foods, and building habits that actually stick, from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices exactly what he preaches.

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I've been getting in front of groups for over 46 years and I still love every minute of it. No PowerPoint, no reading off slides. Just real, engaging conversation that meets your audience exactly where they are.

Your employees, members, or attendees will walk away with three things they've never had together before: a smarter way to think about ultra-processed foods, a realistic exercise plan built around a full year, and strategies for the emotional triggers that derail every good intention.

If you're looking for a speaker who will genuinely move your audience, not just fill a time slot, let's talk.

You Can't Outrun That Brownie


I don't lecture. I connect.

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You don't need another program. You need an approach that finally makes sense

I've spent 46 years in this field. I've gained the weight, lost it, and kept it off for 15 years. I've stood in front of hundreds and watched people leave with something they'd never had before: real hope and a plan that works.

That's all I want for you too.

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