Friday, January 14, 2011

How to stop this bad eating habit?

im 16 yrs old and like i dont eat in the morning until i come back from school which is 4 and then i have everything im just so hungry and gain weight which i hate and gain wieght how can i lose at least 10lbs whats your advice?

What are some high protein foods?

I'm super busy and I don't have time to cook eggs every morning, but I desperately need the protein. So, sometimes I get in a rush and just drink them raw. But that's not very safe (or taste). So what are some fast ways too get in lots of protein?

Is it ok to eat a huge salad as long as you use a healthy alternative to dressing?

I just ate a big salad but used Tuna fish instead of dressing. The tuna is the one in water and not the oil and was not fattening. Also had a boiled egg but no cheese, croutons or bacos ect...

Is this a good meal to have 2-3 times a day when tryinjg to lose weight?

I need a pro ana texting buddy?

No negativity please. If you object, you are free to give advice and whatever else, but if you're rude, i'm reporting you. I need a texting buddy who is pro ana like me. I am 18, female, 5'9, and weigh 197 lbs. My goal weight is 140 (healthy for my body type based on a bmi scale). I have been overweight my whole life, and it was made worse by pregnancy (my son will be 4 months old in 1 week and 3 days =^.^=)
I have searched and searched for sites, and buddies, but have come up empty. You must live in the united states (preferably on the east coast, for i live in new york) I would like a buddy with similar stats as me (age, weight, etc) but anyone serious, and commited will do. If you're interested, give me your e-mail adress, or ask for mine, and i'll put it in additional info. Thank you :)

Thin and love!

Does hoodia really suppress your appetite?

is it any good or does it take higher dosage over time to acheive the same stimulants from the supplement? i heard eating high fiber foods suppresses appetite as well, okay i'm not starving myself but i do have trouble dealing with cravings of great tasting food like pizza etc.

Is hoola hooping good for losing weight?

I want to lose some weight, im not trying to lose weight REALY quick or anything and wanted to know if hoola hooping is good. And if so how long would i have to do it a day to noticeably lose weight? Thanks.

What does saturated fat mean?

i have just bought some peanuts, as i heard there good for getting "good fats" there redskin peanuts, not all salty n that, and it says fat 44g and then says of which saturates 5.5 or something so i was just wondering what does the saturated bit mean? thanks.

so basically the less saturated in any food, the better?

Best cardio exercises?

what are the best cardio excercises to improve my aerobic fitness i want to be able to not be out of breath as fast. i dont have any equipment or much time thanks.

What can you actually eat when you are on the grapefruit diet?

i have been given so many different list explaining what i can and cannot eat, however certain things come up on what i can eat and then on another list it says i cannot eat this?
Please someone helpp!!!!!

How can I burn calories with a knee injury?

I have bursitis in my left knee and I want to loose weight, and get fit, but it is hard since i cannot walk,or stand for long without pain. What can I do to burn calories and get my heart rate up? I have don't pilates/yoga, but I am looking for something different. No bike or elliptical!

How does Beachbody assign coaches?

I am interested in finding a Beachbody coach, but I want someone who I can relate to. There are so many coaches to browse through them all, and I have found one person online who I could see being a huge help, but I was wondering if Beachbody randomly assigns when you ask them to choose for you or if they ask you a series of questions to find a good match?

What can i do about my eating habits?

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I used to do this..and trust me there is noway to lose weight this way plus it's so unhealthy..so i changed this and i eat something at the start of the day before i go to school..and i lost weight just by doing this
so just eat breakfast in the morning..which will simulate your body to burn more during the day activity but if you didn't eat anything your body will just refuse to burn any of it's fats...

Do you know any virtual simulator of how would you look fat or thin

Do you know any virtual simulator of how would you look fat or thin?

i think i'm looking for something like the sims, but rather a site, online and rather just like an application. i am curious how would i look thinner or fatter :D

Eating the same thing every day, for every meal?

Will it make you lose weight? I have heard that if you eat JUST carbs, and not mixing them with protein, it will make you lose weight. For example, you can eat 10 baked potatoes, but as long as you don't mix them with ANY protein, it will make you lose weight. Or, you could eat 10 steaks, and lose weight as long as you don't mix them with any carbs. The reason why this is, is because it's hard for your body to break down carbs and proteins. It's easier for your body to digest just one thing, and you will digest it much faster.

Anyway, I think it will work, because this woman on Freaky Eaters was eating 6,000 calories a day in sugary foods, and she was an average size for her age. She wasn't obese or anything. Someone that eats 6,000 calories a day would definitely be obese if it was of many different foods.

So, will it work? Do you think it will work? I don't care if it's healthy or not. Just please answer if you think it will work or not. It seems like a pretty good deal. Please no rude comments. Thanks to all the answers in advance!<3

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The body digests sugar the fastest because it is close to the sugar energy the body uses.
Fortunately with a shole mess of sugar the body produces insulin to counter act that high level ingestion. But with high insulin comes sluggishness
Potatoes and breads are more complex forms of sugars so the body takes longer to process them(but it is done at a more even rate, therefore no sugar burst, but a marathon)
Meats is where the body uses more energy to extract the protein out of the meat. You actually burn calories. But there is very limited nutrition in just eating meat. No vitamins that the body needs for overall health.
Just eat like your mom fed you using smaller portions. Meat potatoes and vegies. And work out-not watching TV or the computer monitor(which is basically the same thing) Get active- walk to work instead of taking the car, do stuff physically moving legs arms and torso.

That is the magic.

Want to loose body fat and build lean muscle?

Im 6ft 3in 14 st just want to loss bit of body fat and pack on bit of lean muscle currently taken phd diet protein would it be ok to take cretamax a extreme or cylone
for better results

Trying to lose weight?

140 pounds, 14, female, 61 inches, BMI = 1485 (I'm pretty sure)

How much of what exercise should I be doing every day and how many calories should I be eating? What type of foods should I be eating? I've heard belly dancing is a great exercise, I'd love to give that a go just at home in my room :)

Haha, sorry about the BMI mistake (I don't really know much about it) I calculated my BMI off an answer from yahoo answers, it must have been wrong :P Thanks for the BMI, poleyester :)

Excessive weight loss?

hi im 15 and still growing but recently ive lost a lot of weight, since Christmas ive also eaten alot of fatty foods so im really surprised and slightly worried, ive lost half a stone since the last time i weighed myself , which was early December so through excessive eating ive still lost weight, lighter than i was nearly 2 years ago, im about 6 ft now.
The main thing that made me worried was i recently thought i was clinically depressed and weightloss was one of the physical symptoms of that, do you think this sudden loss in weight is down to that ? my mum is also diabetic and i know that diabetes causes massive weightloss in early stages so could it be that?

When will i have a flat stomach?

just wondering WHEN. i have a bit of a tummy, that sticks out, like a lot, im 111 pounds, so i dont want to go lower,
so im doing 200 crunches, and 200 situps, sometimes 400 crunches, and 0 situps,,, whatvver.
anyhoo, ive been doing this scince, uhh, november actually, im begining to notice a sliiiight difference, but its only been 3 months. my trainor said theyd start to show after about 6-8 months, which will be befor ethe summer, what do you think?
dont say situps dont ddo anything, because im noticing the difference already, but i want it to move faster!
thanks:)

i dont need to gain, i have a small figure, like my wrist is 5 inches. so i have really small bones. i also have inner thigh fat, but im working on that sepratly.

Are treadmills and ellipticals really worthess for losing weight?

so i want to lose fat and build lean muscle. i told my fiance(ex military mind you) that i wanted either an elliptical or treadmill for my cardio. he basically told me they're both worthless for what i want. he told me i should look at a set of resistance bands with varying resistance to build lean muscle and something hard like plyometrics(p90x) for cardio. i haven't worked out in a long time and feel like p90x would be too much to start. what do you guys think?

Beachbody Insanity Workout?

Ok I need to know which workouts in the Insanity program will help me lose fat fast I have 1 week until football practice starts I just want to be prepared I really dont wanna do all the workouts just the one that will help me lose fat fast just tell me 3 videos

Eating a healthy lunch?

what are some foods that i could bring to school fo lunch that are really healthy? im in grade 7. as well include some snacks.
what are some foods that are high in protein but not high in fat, food with lots of fibre. any ideas??

Would protein shakes help me gain weight?

Ok so im real skinny and just wondering if i could put on some weight with a protein drink?? I dont want to bulk up or anything, just some weight on my stick body?? What are the best brands fo this?

Haha its literally imposable! for me to get fat, i find it hard to eat so the stuffing your face part might be hard lol

Im 18 5'2 and weigh 81lbs (37kg)

How many calories are burned?

I'm 5'3 133 lbs, how many calories do you think I burn doing Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs Fat Burning Cardio?(30 min video)

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It depends how much effort you put into it really, no-one can tell this but yourself; reading through your other questions and comments I can see you are putting a lot of effort into this fitness thing; your BMI is 23.6, which is not too shabby by half!

My wife does Zumba classes once a week in the local village hall, it has done good things for her, and there is the group support to let you know how you are getting on; which is missing when you do only solitary fitness activities like exercise videos and jogging.

I am no expert on women's heath so my input can only be limited, sorry.

Source(s):

http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Am I fat? Or got a disorder or what?

I try too eat under 1000 calories a day and am 5'5 110 lbs 13 y/o and think I am very very very fat! I count calories and look at fat grams. Am I fat? Or do I have a disorder? Thanks I really need help xx

How do I loose my belly fat?

I am 4'10 and 115 pounds and I really have no problem areas...except my stomach. I exercise three times a week and I skip junk food. Why is it that I am unable to loose my stomach easily?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

Well i don't know how you could loose belly fat, but maybe you could lose it someday

Hamstrings are always tight?

I;m a Track athlete(sprinter) When I stretch my hamstrings feel extremely tight. I can't even touch my toes! When I make some progress, the next day their tight all over again. I can't get a full range of motion or anything when I run and it's killing my performance. Give me everything I can do to get flexible. Please.

Am i working out too much?

i lift 10 lbs dumbbell... i do biceps curls,triceps, forearms each with 20 reps, 3 sets. in the morning and at night.
im 18, 140 lbs and im skinny so im trying to gain muscle and weight.

Yoga and its affect on muscles?

Okay, I've heard that yoga has a different effect on the muscles than weight-training. What exactly is its effect? Like I heard that it creates sleeker muscles or something? Details, please! Thank you for all replies <3

South Beach diet meal plan?

Can someone give me a week example? I want to see if I would be interested in buying it.
Please, PLEASE don't comment telling me " don't do it, just eat right", I would like my question to actually get answered...

How many satsuma's a day is too many?

I love eating them, plus they are only 50 calories each :)
But I know that too much of a good thing can even be bad :\
I have around 3-6 a day. Is there a limit?

I'm skinny everywhere except my stomach?

All of my fat goes to my stomach, and it's torture. I'm super skinny everywhere else. Whenever I do sit-ups it hurts my back because I have scoliosis. I look like i'm 3 months pregnant, and my friend's boyfriend thought I was actually pregnant (and I'm definitely not lol). How do I get rid of my stomach fat? I'm worried that dieting will make me look anorexic everywhere else on my body.

Natural-The Nature Doctor

Whenever we are hungry, this natural reaction stimulates the secretion of gastric juice. If however we eat without appetite, forcing ourselves to consume whatever is set before us, we will have poor digestion which can lead to other disorders. It is therefore important to ensure that we have a healthy natural appetite.

This is possible not by working non-stop, but by taking sufficient exercise and by getting as much fresh air as possible. So, if you live fairly near to your work, walk there instead of using transport. You can also whet your appetite by taking bitter herbs such as Centaurium umbellatum (Centaury).

Our emotional and mental state can either stimulate or suppress the appetite through its influence on the secretion of gastric juice. So, if you tend to give in to anger or annoyance easily, do not be surprised if this makes you go off your food.

The manner in which the food is prepared and the way the dishes are arranged on the table tends to affect the appeal of the meal. When prepared with love, food tends to taste better. By the same token, a nicely set table which shows care and attentiveness, most certainly promotes the desire to eat by stimulating the flow of gastric juices, encouraging good digestion and the assimilation of food.

Skilful seasoning of food is of great importance too. This is not accomplished by simply sprinkling salt on everything, but by using different herbs. Most seasoning herbs serve to stimulate the stomach lining to increase its secretions and thus aid the digestive process.

It is too bad that in modern times we have lost much of what used to be known as table manners and the pleasures of sharing a meal with family and friends. Modern man is glutted with the hurried pace of life, always on the go, confronted with an endless choice of newspapers, radio and television programmes, so that even such things as TV dinners, eaten in front of the screen, are now becoming a way of life.

In the past, it was thought that being underweight was caused by an insufficient intake of food and that eating too much resulted in obesity. However, there are some people who eat a lot and remain extraordinarily thin and others who eat little and still put on weight. Everything, they say, turns to fat!

more:http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue27/01_nature_doctor_vogel.html

news-Welcome to a Healthier Life

While working on this article, the weather has suddenly changed from being pleasantly mild to considerably chilly. In these circumstances the chance of infection caused by viruses is greatly increased

Unfortunately, many people forget to adapt their clothing to suit such weather by changing to woollen or cotton garments. Natural materials are always preferable to artificial fibres. People should particularly beware of draughts during a sudden change of temperature. In fact, draughts are often more damaging to the health than a sudden drop of temperature itself.

It is also important to obtain sufficient rest, sleep and relaxation. When the body has become chilled, or when you have been out in the rain or snow, take a hot bath to get the circulation going again and so raise the body temperature.

When suffering from a cold, try at all times to keep the nasal passages clear so that you can continue to breathe through your nose. Steam inhalation has a soothing effect on an inflamed respiratory tract and will aid breathing.

Try to keep your diet very light. One rarely feels like eating heavy meals when feeling congested. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, especially fruit juices that are rich in vitamin C. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and, at such times, I would also advise taking a natural vitamin C supplement made from fruit.

The first thing that I would recommend in cases of a common cold is usually Alfred Vogel’s marvellous remedy Echinaforce Echinacea drops. In the UK it is known as a traditional herbal remedy for the symptomatic relief of colds and flu, and I could fill volumes on the remedial properties of this tincture. It must be the one I have prescribed more than any other during nearly 40 years of practice.

more:http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue27/02_jan_de_vries.html

healthy-Pumping Action

My littlest brother, being informed that we were half Scottish and half English, decided that his red blood was English and the blue blood he could see in his veins was Scottish. (He married a Welsh woman – goodness knows how he’ll explain it all to their baby…)

Blood flowing from the lungs, where it has absorbed oxygen, is pumped via the heart around the body through arteries. These arteries are the motorways and A roads of the circulatory system. They divide up into smaller arteries, which are more like the B roads and which divide further into tiny capillaries that resemble the narrow country lanes that delve into the depths of the countryside (and usually contain a stray sheep or two that it’s impossible to get past when in a hurry). It is these capillaries that carry oxygenated blood to the tissues and organs, as they are able to penetrate into the furthest flung areas.

Meanwhile, capillaries carry nutrients that are absorbed from the intestinal tract into the main bloodstream, from whence they can be delivered to the organs and tissues that need them. Blood also passes through the liver, where it is filtered and cleansed.

Once the nutrients and oxygen contained in the blood have been delivered, the blood drains into small veins which combine into bigger veins and eventually returns to the heart and lungs to offload carbon dioxide and collect more oxygen. One circuit completed. And it’s no mean feat; there are many miles of blood vessels spread throughout our bodies. Your blood is doing constant marathons.

more:http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue27/04_circulatory_system.html

food-In the Footsteps of Alfred Vogel

In 1902 in the Basle region of Switzerland, an unique man was born. Throughout his childhood he learned about Nature and its laws from his grandparents and parents. Later he embraced natural healing and exemplified how to live in harmony with Nature, to benefit both Man and Nature. His name was Alfred Vogel.

Throughout his life he made a great impact on people, always ready to share his knowledge and with a deep and heartfelt interest in everyone he met. The knowledge he shared he learned from the ‘University of Nature’ as he described it, by travelling all over the world and meeting native peoples, staying with them for extended periods and learning from them.

This particular adventure started in the 1950s when Alfred Vogel travelled to the USA. Before he left he wrote in his diary: ‘I wanted to visit with the Indians, the remnants of the once so large and proud tribes. Together with my wife I went on extensive trips through the reservations and met so many natives with whom I discussed herbs and natural living.’

One of these Native Americans, a Sioux from South Dakota called Ben Black Elk, was to change his life. Alfred Vogel spent many hours talking to this wise and thoughtful man. The revered medicine man told Alfred Vogel much about the Native American herbal tradition and they became close friends. Indeed when they parted, Black Elk gave Alfred Vogel a farewell gift that showed his great respect for his Swiss friend – a handful of seeds from the Echinacea purpurea plant, the most powerful remedy Black Elk knew. This remedy had helped his people through countless infections as they travelled the Prairie in the winter blizzards.

Back in Switzerland, Alfred Vogel extensively researched this amazing herb, eventually creating Echinaforce. The Echinaforce that is sold throughout the world today can trace its origins to that original gift from Black Elk.

Over the years, various attempts had been made to trace Black Elk or his descendents but without success. However, in 2002, Alfred Vogel’s Centenary year, I decided to make one last concerted effort to follow in his footsteps and to learn about native attitudes to herbs and natural healing in the 21st Century.

more:http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue27/03_alfred_vogel.html

Natural-The Joy of Sprouting

Natural-The Joy of Sprouting
In the worship of Demeter, goddess of the corn, the ancient Greeks beheld the mysteries of life itself in the simplicity of the single grain of wheat. They understood the incredible potential of the tiny seed. In it lies the power to sustain, nourish and satisfy. In the germination and sprouting process is contained the vital energies which transform the seed into a tall strong plant which can ultimately reproduce itself many times over.

And so today we are rediscovering, in our own homes, these very mysteries. Sprouted seeds and legumes are being eaten and enjoyed in unprecedented quantities in the 21st century. Sprouting provides fresh salad ingredients any time of year and is a fun thing to do with even very young children. Growing your own organic food is accessible to anyone who can put together an old jam jar, a sieve, some seeds and some water – it’s as simple as that!

Nutritionally, sprouted seeds contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes, oxygen and proteins in an absorbable form which the most sophisticated supplement pill could not rival. Starches become simple natural sugars, splitting long-chain amino acids and converting saturated fats into free fatty acids, providing more nutrients gram for gram than any other natural food known.

The secret is in the chlorophyll, the ‘blood’ of the plant – the protein which gives it its distinctive green or purple colour. When compared to a molecule of haemoglobin – the oxygen carrier in human blood – chlorophyll is virtually identical. Without sufficient oxygen in our blood, we develop symptoms of low energy, sluggish digestion and reduced metabolism. Poor digestion, in turn, means reduced absorption of nutrients and a compromised immune system.

Herbs-Jerusalem Artichoke

Herbs-Jerusalem Artichoke
Not necessarily anything straightforward in the way of information. From the name of this plant, you’d think it was an artichoke from Jerusalem. Not only is it not from Jerusalem, it’s not even from nearby – it hails from North America. Neither is it an artichoke, but a member of the sunflower family. There is some notion that it got its Jerusalem nomenclature from its Italian name, which is ‘girasola’. This translates as ‘rotate towards the sun’ and relates to its habit of following the sun through its orbit. A distortion of ‘girasola’ probably landed the plant with ‘Jerusalem’ as a name.

Jerusalem Artichoke (JA) should equally not be confused with Globe artichoke, which is used for managing cholesterol and lipids in the blood. Jerusalem artichoke can also help with weight control, not through better metabolism of fats but through better management of sugars. The tuber of JA contains inulin, which is an oligosaccharide – there’s a name for you. Oligosaccharides are dietary fibres and have sweetening properties, but despite their sweetness they don’t need the pancreas to produce insulin to deal with them, so they don’t have an adverse effect on blood sugar levels like most sugars do.

It is wobbly blood sugar levels that trigger sugar cravings, causing people to feel hunger pangs that drive them towards sweet foods. If your blood sugar levels are more stable, you will experience fewer cravings and less need to snack frequently. Just what you need when on a diet.

Readmore:http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue27/08_artichoke.html

Is it ok to have half a multigrain bagel once a week while on a diet?

I am on a diet - but every once in a while I get a serious craving for a bagel. I satisfied this craving today by eating half a multigrain bagel for breakfast (the rest of the week I've been eating a piece of fruit and an egg).
Is it ok to treat myself with this once a week - or do you think it will upset my diet? I plan on eating healthy for the rest of the day - veggies, etc. Thanks!

How to Burn fat in my stomach?

i have a nice even body but my lovehandles just ruin it lol and it lowers my self esteem i have high self esteem but my lovehandles just boost it down i want to get rid of them but i cant go out running for the fact that im at school all the time and i only have time to workout from 5-7 pm i workout my workout is
dancing
leglifts
situps
sqauts
yoga
weightlifting
but it seems not to be working
should i try harder
but my main focus is to lose my love handles and then i will be happy:)

Sticking to my meal plan?

Ok so I have had anorexia since I was 13.. I am now 21.. I have been on a constant meal plan and maintained my weight for the past 6 months.. 3 meals and a snack. The problem is that at night when its time for my snack im still REALLY full from dinner and I have to force it down which just makes me miserable. Will it really affect my weight if I dont eat my snack on the nights im really full? my snack is small it is a dairy a fruit and a starch.. please help! thanks

Why did this happen to my body?

ive been trying to shed a few pounds, so ive been eatin about 1300 calories-1500, and burning 200-250 every dya. i weighed myself, i lost like a pound or two, but when i looked at my tummy in the mirror it looked BIGGER. like buigger than it was before!!!
i dont understand, im eating healthy lunch dinner, and breakfast and drinking tons of water!!
at first, (this morning) i thought it was water, but then i never peed it out! :(:(:(:(

so what went wrong?
please anwser! thank you:)

How can I get a flat stomach through diet and exercise?

I'm a ballerina so I'm in pretty good shape but I have a little tummy budge on my lower abdominals. I'd like to lose some of that fat and replace it with a strong and flat core.

Also could you suggest some exercises I could do? Thank you!

Questions about Atkins Induction?

I started Atkins almost a week ago, I'm doing Induction right now, so I'm very limited to what I can and can't have. I am trying very hard to make sure I do this right and by the book, but I'm noticing things everyday on the labels of spices or canned veggie, that says like 2 grams of sugar. So, is this food that I've been eating, when I thought I was doing so good, just been throwing me off track everyday? I need Atkins answers!

Found a product from pure weight loss?

pure control 420, its a dietary supplement and it isn't expired yet and i cant remember which of there products it replaced. Did it replace the xcel?

Low calorie meals and foods?

i want to make a big turn around and eat better.
so far im aware of soups, crackers (ryvita etc) fruit and veg.
im after some cooked meals that are probaby veg based that are low calorie
and what is the best low calorie things to eat such as breads, butters, milks, sandwhich fillers, drinks. im after healthy pure foods too, no proccessed rubbish. just need some ideas
etc etc. no im not vegetarian either lol

Eating the same thing everyday bad?

I eat the same thing everyday for breakfast. I eat very healthy. I have a yogurt ( a cup that has 80 calories) mixed with some fiber one cereal, with a banana wrap which the wrap is 90 calories and low in carb. I eat a lot of fiber for breakfast or else I get really hungry during school. Will my body get used to eating the same thing and eventually not feel full because it's so used to eating the same thing every morning?

How do i fight my weight problem?

ok so its not that im really fat...

its that im really skinny, im 5'1 and weigh about 107Lbs..

but i look skinny in person (not to the bone though)....

and i tried eating 2 death burritos that had alot of stuff inside... it had to be a ton of calories...

afterwards i ate like 3 slices of chocolate cake stuffed with fudge and whip cream on top with carmel

i almost through up after eating all that lol dont get me wrong i dont eat like that everyday this was just a test to see if i could gain some weight maybe upto 115-117?

but it failed the next following weekend i saw my weight was only 109.7Lbs

only 2 pounds!? but now it seems that i weigh 108 Lbs LOL no matter what i eat i cant gain weight?? why...

A sudden change in diet effect my health?

I decided to eat healthier and get my metabolism going because been eating too much junk lately, so started to eat smaller healthy portion meals every two hours. been doing this for about 5 days, but feeling very ill now, have a headache and feel like i have a cold. Could the change in diet made me ill, or is it nothing to do with it?

Thanx in advance for help

If you have ever tried hCG drops?

I'm not asking for advice telling me theyre bad. I just want to hear from you if youve tried them, what was your experience.how long did you eat a measely 500 calories per day? side effects you experieced?

Please only answer if you or somone you know personally has tried them. Your answer will be used in my "questionarre/study"

Thanks!
(i could google to find out the claimed side effects and results or lack thereof but this is a perspn experience question)

Can I lose 10kg any sooner?

I'm a 14yr old girl, 169cm tall, weight is 63.4kg. Well background info- I decided I wanted to lose weight seriously, not just say it but do it , last year just before school finished. Well, I weighed myself back then and I came in at 68.4kg. Straight after that I began eating healthier and doing small amounts of cardio, as well as quick jogging after each meal. I don't have scales at home so I never got to check on my progress. Well it has been 5 weeks, and I started at a gym along with my mum 2 days ago, and we were weighed today. I came in at 63.4kg, meaning I lost 5kg in 5 weeks.

Well, what I'm trying to ask is, if I continue to eat healthily, but also work out an hour a day at the gym 5 or 6 days a week, can I lose weight any sooner than 1kg per a week? Seeing as though in the holidays I did not have much exercise and lost 1kg a week, will doing exercise at gym mean I could lose maybe 2kg a week? My goal is to weigh no more than 55kg by March aswell as to be more fit, as I am going on a one month school outdoors camp that I don't think I could do without the weight loss and strenght. Thanx for your help!!!

How do you take Omega 3 tablets?

I take Omega 3 capsules and Vitamin D tablets, and it says on the packet to take with meals, but how exactly? Do you swallow them before your meal, do you take them halfway through or put them in you food, or do you swallow them afterwards? Also with the Omega 3 tablets, it has the oil inside, and I need to know do you swallow them whole, or do you bite them in half so that the oil burst out so you swallow the oil as well? Becasue I think I'm doing it wrong.

Will my body get used to the same foods?

Where does running make you lose weight?

I want to lose weight on my stomach my arms and my face. Would running help this? I'm joining running with my friends so im just wondering if it would help?

I want to maintain my weight and up my calorie intake. Is this possible?

I currently consume 1200 to 1250 calories a day and have been for awhile to get down to the desired weight of 110 pounds. Now that I'm at that weight, I would like to consume a little more. I calculated how many calories my body will allow me to consume with maintaining my weight on this website, but I ate that much yesterday, got on the scale today and noted that I'd gained three pounds.. :( I exercise about 3 to 4 times a week on my own, and plan to get a gym membership by next week. I'll continue to eat 1200-1250 calories if it means staying at 110 pounds, but I'd really like to eat more.
Can anyone help me..? :)

Breastfeeding mothers: What do you do to get back in shape after baby?

I am starting to reduce my portions, cook more whole foods and veggies and less pre-packaged things, but I am not focusing on caloric intake because I want to keep things as normal as possible to provide proper nutrients for my baby. I am drinking lots of water, I am working out at least 6 days a week, walking lots (by force really, we don't own a car) am starting to notice a huge difference in my shape but only 2 pounds difference in my weight (since I started working out, that is, which wasn't very long ago).

What has worked best for you? How much weight/inches/whatever have you successfully lost and how long did it take you to do so?

Please include any tips you think are useful. I know I'm doing lots already but I'm always open to new ideas and don't know many other moms with this kind of experience.

Much appreciated.

How long does MUSCLE MASS last?

if someone with really muscular arms, big biceps, triceps etc. if he stopped working out cold turkey how long before that muscle turns to flab??

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depends if that person worked out for years then it wont but it will get soft. if some that worked out for 2, 3 years then in 3 months. also depending how much water that person carries. if a lot of water then sooner. but your muscles have muscle memory cells. a month in the gym and your back to normal.

Having issues with my weight?

i have not been eating anything out of the ordinary or more than i normally do but i have gained 2 pounds. For some reason i feel nasty and worthless when i step off the scale and see that i weigh more than 115, it means i have to cut back on what i eat during the day until that scale says 115 again. what is the easiest way to lose a pound or two as quick as possible without totally starving myself.

Why do we still need to eat?

I know that sounds silly, but hear me out.
Our bodies don't exactly use the food itself, just the nutrients inside-- right? So with all of the nutrient, protein, fatty, and juice drinks they have today ... Well, why do we still need to eat? We obviously get enough nutrients from the drinks we consume.
We haven't talked about this much in my class, besides I'm in Animal Biology.

Thanks everyone.

When does men's body reach maturity?

Can someone tell me when men's wrists, forearms, upper arms, chest, shoulders, legs and muscles fully develop and get the size and shape of adult's? Does this process depend on race?

Finding it hard to gain weight?

i turned 17 last month and am really concerned about my weight, i'm 5ft 8 and weighs about 120 lbs + i look very skinny
no matter how much i eat i dont seemed to be gaining any weight, i usually have a balanced diet but thats not helping at all, and i started having loads of sweets and snacks since last november and that didnt have any effect on my weight.. so it'll be really helpful if you can give me some tips on gaining weight

How many calories should I take in daily?

I have been on an 1200-1300 calorie diet and 1-2 hours of exercise in a day to lose weight at which I was losing 3 pounds a week. I am an obese lady w/ a lot of weight to lose. I have just learned I am pregnant and am wondering how many calories can I take in at this time and how much exercise so as not to gain any weight in my 1st trimester. I know I can gain 15 lbs. safely in the pregnancy so I think this early on I don't need to gain any. Also I have a history of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure w/ my pregnancies also I had a c-section in my last pregnancy. So I was hoping to continue some kind of regime so as not to gain a lot of weight and keep the high risk pregnancy conditions at bay and to have a safe vaginal birth. Can anyone give me a precise amount of calories I should have in a day and how much/kind of exercise can I do w/o harming myself or the baby. Thanks to all for any advice given.

Question about Daily Caloric Needs?

My younger brother is overweight and he was told that he needs 1285 calories a day.
Can anyone suggest to me on what to eat in meals?
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks or whatever more.
Can give me some suggestions for this type of menu plan too?
Thanks. :)

Am I overweight ? for my height?

Hi guys,

I am 21 years of age male, im 5ft11 and weigh 13stone (83kg) I do dumb bell weights everyday and am quite built up top half.

I also am a 32-34waist

Cheers peeps

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Noo, you're just fine. Probably muscular, if not then you could afford to lose weight, BUT just a little.

Best wishes/Miranda

Major weightloss? how far do i need to walk?

iv been on the depo for a year now and iv decided i no longer want to go in for it, due to the MAJOR weight gain (15kg) i used to be 55kg then i shot up to 75kg in 6 months but moved home and instantly lost 5kg due to my diet.
my cousin who has also gained about the same while on the depo has agreed that we need to do more then swimming and kayaking, we want to start WALKING.. and where we want to walk is about 15-20km away (around the beach) and at the end of the walk to where we want to go is lunch (seafood) then walk back

would that help?

How do I get abs and pecs and biceps?

I probably seem like some really paranoid 13 year old but I'm genuinely worried about my physique. Most of my friends are fit, so it's kind of pressure on me when i'm in the locker room. But I'm not some kid of fat-***, I'm not fat. I've got a normal weight, It's just that I haven't got like huge abs and muscles and stuff...

I already go jogging on weekends and Wednesdays for about 20 minutes, and before going to bed I do 25 push ups (but on my knees -___-") and 25 sit-ups, but Is there some kind of 1-2 month program that I can to do to make me fitter?

A good dieat and exersize routine to maintain?

i am still in highschool , but there are so many things going around about weight that i think i should become more active and fit ( meaning i dont want to become a stick ) i am just having a lot of trouble finding a diet and exersize rountine that fits me .

Looking for an answer on push ups?

On Mon, Wed, and Fri I do wide grip push ups so it's working my chest and upper back. Anything else? I'm doing 20 resting 30 sec and repeat 5 times so I do 100 then rest about 5 min and do it again. Good workout? Also what i want to know is if it will actually build noticable muscle. I want to be able to flex my pecs ;) haha thanks.

Is it really bad that I give fat people dirty looks?

You know that up and down look as if to say "urgh". Sometimes I feel mean but it just happens. I think it might give them a nudge in the right direction though.

jmf0st3r - I can ask what I want thanks. I don't need to grow up, I have a general interest and want to know how other people view certain things in society.

I need some low calorie foods?

I'm talking like 100 calories and under, and please be specific on what amount of calories the foods contain, and what the portions are. Thanks.

Is there a supplement to help you put on weight?

I wanna start going to the gym 'cus I'm underweight and I want to put some on and get more buff, I've made a plan to get protein shakes and I know what kinda foods I need to eat to help but is there a safe supplemnt that helps you put on weight or makes it easier?

Does anyone know how to reduce jaw muscles natuarally?

I have big jaw muscles it made my face look ugly all my face weight went down to my jaw It's making me look older on my face

I also worked out this made my jaw bigger i want to continue but don't like the idea of my jaw getting bigger any advice?

Should i use fat metabolisers?

im 17 and want to know if the musashi slm fat metaboliser powder. not sure if it will be helpful or not, some views would be great! NB im a very active teen, 3/4 high intensity training per week + other runs etc

Boxing diet/time scheldule?

I am a boxer and I work at UPS on the night shift. I'm trying to be more organized so I can spend more time with the ones I love. This is a scheldule I have made for my diet. If someone has experience in the area of sports diets will you tell me what it's lacking.

Monday-Friday

Wake Up at 2PM

Hydrate
Eat oat meal and an orange ( I eat less in the morning because I will cramp while training)

Relax/Get things done around house

4PM go to boxing gym.

Get out of boxing gym 6PM-8PM

Eat meat source/or eggs. One protein drink. Spinach. Orange juice.
Take vitamins.

Spend time with Kara (girlfriend) until work

10PM go to work.
1:00AM Can of Pinapple
Get home around 4:00AM

Eat another can of spinach. Another protein drink. With fruit.
Watch boxing films study different styles.

Go to sleep at 6:00AM

Strength training question?

im confused about the different approaches in strength training,
some say it must be heavyweight+low reps in a slow rate.
others say it's heavyweight+high reps in a fast rate
which is which?
ps: i'm don't want to get bulk but rather to achieve a greek god physique

Why aren't smoked meats allowed on anti-candida diets?

I understand why smoked PROCESSED foods aren't allowed. But what about smoking meats at home? My husband used his smoker to smoke a turkey breast and we're both confused what is so "evil" about the smoking process.

I would like to know what health benefits can i get from breads?

hi!, i have this assignment and i need to know why breads are good for the body..can you cite some? thank you.

What is the ratio in HIIT?

I want maximum results. On wikipedia it says a ratio of 2:1 work to rest, and this is from a bunch of studies. YET EVERYWERE ELSE on forums and what not (which i have been looking at extensively) people say that it is the opposite. You work out hard for like a minute, then rest for 2 minutes. WTF. Which one is it??? Why can't I get a straight answer???? Why do these things have to be so damn hard to figure out??? I want maximum results and nothing less, so WHICH ONE IS IT??????.

Why does walking burn more fat than running?

On a treadmill, there was a graph that showed the faster you run(the higher your heartrate), the less fat you burn and the more you improve cardio fitness. But wouldn't it make sense that the faster you're running, the more calories you burn, therefore you would be burning more fat?

How To Lose Belly Fat?

Im 16 years old and im a guy...

i am skinny, but i have a bit of belly fat. And i dont want to be one of those guys who are skinny when they get older but got a belly that hangs over their belt...

is there any best exercises to do that mainly aims on the belly area to make my belly skinny and slim?

Am I eating too many Carbs for breakfast?

I'm 15. 120 pounds and I'm 5'7. So heres my question

in the morning, for breakfast I usually eat a banana wrap. The wrap is called flat bread Italian herb. It's suppose to be low carb. This is it right below

http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/nutrition-calories/food/flatout/light-italian-herb-flatbread/

is that a lot of carbs? Also i eat fiber one cereal about a cup ( 120 calories...60 calories for 1.2 cup )
am I eating too many carbs? will that make me gain fat?

Im athletic. I'm overall muscle. Still got a little bit of fat on my stomach but my stomach is pretty hard. If I don't eat a ton of carbs will I loose the fat? I lift weights 2 times a week and do ab exercises. I'm fit overall and am pretty lean. I can run half a mile in 3.30 minutes about and if i push myself hard and train then I most deffinately could do 3 minutes for 1/2 a mile. So you get the idea that I'm active overall. Should i cut back on the carbs for breakfast? is that to much carbs.

The reason why i eat that is because those two things ( the wraps and cereal ) are very high in fiber and keep me somewhat full during school until lunch. I'll have a small snack around 9:30 but yea u get it.
What do you think?

Nutritionists, Microwave Cooking...Okay vs bad?

Nutritionists: Microwave Cooking...Okay vs bad?

In your opinion/knowledge, what are the facts/evidence that microwaving food is bad for health.
E.g; are all nutrients simply destroyed? Thanks :)

I make big batches of veggie soup...but instead of heating up the entire pan for just one portion, I sometimes just microwave a bowl. Am I just destroying all the goodness? :)

Weird symptoms, what could be wrong?

Hi,

I have some strange symptoms and my doctor can't figure out what is wrong.

My symptoms are:
- fatigue
- low resting heart rate (46)
- dizziness when standing up
- low blood pressure (100/62)
- nausea and dizziness when heart rate reaches 180-190 (I am a competitve rower so this happens frequently)
- decreased endurance
- frequent nosebleeds
- missed periods (no possibility of pregnancy)
- fainting during or after exercise

I have recently lost weight (I needed to meet the lightweight cutoff) so I am now 5'8" and 130lbs.

What could my symptoms mean?

How can you tone up but NOT lose weight?

My thighs have some fat on them, but i think theyre toned underneath.
When i do squats i can see the muscles.
i'm at a healthy weight now (130 pounds, 5'8.5) according to bmi charts.
I don't want to lose weight. I just want to tone my thighs.
The rest of me is well toned, but my thighs are where all my fat goes :/

If the best way is running, how long should i go a day and how long before i see results

Your Weights Routine?

was wondering on ur experiences and what u guys do whether it be full body, single muscle workouts, etc
wanna get a better idea, i like my workout atm but i wouldn't mind gainin alil extra mass ive gained 21lbs over 6 months
so leave ur workout routine plz, helps me get a better idea thanks

How is my workout program?

Day 1: 3.3km of running (minimum)
Day 2: Muscular exercise (crunch, leg lift, push-up, oblique hold 1 min each side, handstand hold 1min and then workout with my sword for 1 hr)
Day 3: Back exercises (so basically nothing)
Day 4: Swimming (find out how far i can go tomorrow)
So is this a good 4 day workout for well me
Me: Weigh 76kgs, 186.5cm, rather fit, haven't exercised for about 3 weeks
So from that, is that good..also any recommendations and food to eat would be great

Loose skin causing sagging need

I am of a healthy weight ( 19.4 BMI ) I have had children and came out of both in great shape :)

My breasts don't sag much I think most is excess skin, I can pass the pencil test ( can't hold a pencil under them ) but the upper half swoops enough for me to pinch a lot of skin there and under my arms.
I'm not looking at gaining breast just looking at how to tone up the breast and under arms?
I don't do a lot of exercise I eat healthy and walk, garden a lot.
Any ideas on how to loose some excess skin ? / maybe build some muscle underneath.

A good layout of what do eat daily to lose weight and become healthy?

I'm looking to lose weight, but also to just become healthier. I was wondering if anyone has guidlines as to what to eat EXACTLY to achieve this.

As in
Breakfast: eat blahblahblah
Lunch: eat blahblahblah
Dinner: eat blahblahblah

I already know to cut out the junk, but I'm the type of person that needs organization and guidelines in life! lol
Thank youuuuuu!! :)

I don't want weight loss pills !! >:( Those things aren't natural and mess everything up!

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breakfast: the best thing would be something with wheat in it and no sugar. or you could just have sliced bananas strawberries and any other fruit you would like to add with maybe some almond nuts and yogurt

lunch: a nice light chicken salad or tuna salad (thats if you like fish) as long as anything in the salad hasn't got alot of fat in it

dinner: any meat is fine with vegtables as long as there not done in a deep fat fryer. stir frying is the best way to cook veg
hope this helped

How to maximise walking?

Hi there,

How can i maximise walking. I am being realistic and can't jog yet and can't get to a gym. how can i maximise my 3 weekly walk. I'm looking for answers like ankle weights, etc that type of stuff

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Yes, weights are a good idea, but introduce them slowly. The best way to increase the benefits derived from the exercise is to walk a set route each time, and time yourself.. Then set a target time of a few minutes less than the first time, and steadily reduce the target time as you become fitter and faster. There is obviously a limit to this, but you could try finding some hills to include in your route. If you live near a decent beach, walking on soft sand is excellent exercise. Or, try going to your local swimming baths and walking in water. Anything that offers some resistance increases the benefits of the exercise.

Why do my muscles hurt after working out?

so i did calf raises...60 of them with 40 pounds on my shoulder and i don't ever do them really. I worked my calfs on sunday. it's friday and they still hurt. did i tear a muscle or did i just work them really good and so since i don't work them out much..they are sore.

its been 5 days if sore calf muscless :(

I am binging and gaining weight ?

I was 5'6 and 110 pounds by restricting to 1300 calories a day for around 6 months.

During then, I guess I've been too restrictive. I lost my period for 6 months. However I did feel really proud and happy at 110. I feel it is my right weight.

I saw my Dr and she put me on birth control pills starting December.

So since December this year, I started binging and eating too much everyday for 4-5 weeks. Lots of junk food.

I also got my period for the first time in 6 months this week.

I gained 20 pounds in total. I feel bloated, heavy, horrible and failure. I exercised hard to lose weight and I was really overweight before (150 pounds). I also started eating really healthily before.

Theses days I eat unhealthily, too much, binge and am gaining weight.

I want to ask, do you think some of the weight is from getting my period again from the pills ?

And how do I realistically combat the weight gain? I've decided to stop eating junk food and binging today. But I don't want to restrict too much and go back to old habits.

I want to be a healthy weight. But thin. I don't feel good with the extra weight.

I am determined to get back on track.

Please don't be cruel. I just want advice.

I'm a 16 year old male, am I still growing?

Well I'm a male, I just turned 16 recently and I am very concerned that Ive stopped growing. The last time I can recall growing was a month or two after turning 15 (my birthday is in December) it was when I went from 5'8-5'10"1/2. But after that I haven't grown at all... originally I thought I had gain an inch around midyear because whenever I got measured I got around 180cm (I got 182cm with 2cm tall heeled shoes and 186cm with my runners), so one day I was sick and went to the hospital for a checkup so they took my height and I was shocked to find out that I was still the same height so I got somewhat depressed but my mom kept telling me that the nurse that was measuring me was too short and she couldn't reach the top of my head so the thing that was resting on my head was slanting and thats why the measurement was wrong... anyway the point is that I haven't gain any height for 10 months If I'm 178cm and if I'm 5'11 I haven't gain any height for about 8-9months...I'm the only "tall" boy in my class that is under 6ft...I feel left out XD, all I really want is to be 6.2ft or at the least 6ft before I stop growing...I would be pissed to find out that Ive stopped growing at an age where most teenage males continue to grow, since I'm only 8/10cm from reaching my goal. Ive did my research and tried almost everything (that I can do) that is supposed to increase height and nothing works...I drink two big glasses of milk everyday and swam everyday for 2 months straight and another time for 3 months straight...not even 1cm... can someone please help me with this? Is it normal for growth to pause like this? Or have I already stopped growing (I hope not D=).
Sorry for the long explanation I tend to ramble on ^^ If you actually read everything Thanks for reading it and please help me out.

What vitamins are good to take during the day that will help you keep energy

What vitamins are good to take during the day that will help you keep energy with out getting tired in the day?

Something that will help with other things that are good for the body that will strengthen the body also keep you from not being hungry all day & help the mind to focus & be alert with out giving you temporary energy that will make you feel more tired a few hours later...

What exercise should I use? except from seat ups?

I want remove my body fats specially in my tummy, I want to have a sexier abs..
I need I kind of exercise that is easy to do all by my self that's why I don't want seat ups.
and please give a direction on how should i do that kind of exercise.

For those who is confuse about my gender.. i'm a girl and my username is not my real name

Creating The Most Effective Gym Routine For Me?

I started dieting about a month ago and I've lost 10 pounds due to really healthy and controlled eating and exercising every day. However, I've reached a plateau and I think I need to take a closer look at my gym routine, which nowadays looks like this:

20 Minutes Elliptical (Light Intensity)
10 Minutes Leg Circuits (Muscle)
10 Minutes Torso Circuits (Muscle)
10 Minutes Ab Workouts and Stretching

I only have about an hour every day to gym but I need to focus more on maximizing my fat burn. I've read up about stretching before cardiovascular exercises to "spread" out the muscle so more is burned but I don't know. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :)

Bodybuilding Diets, Need Your Help?

I'm looking for a diet to get my body back in shape like how it use to be,

im trying to get cutt and ripped like a few years back,

im going to the gym consistly and doing my daily routines that i do,
if anyone has any ideas of protein shakes, or diets, please let me know, i'll really appreciate it.

what foods and drinks do you guys perfer?

Im in terrific shape, whats the downside in me eating a ton of chips everyday?

i know this seems like a stupid question, but im not seeing the harm its doing me. im a 20 year old college student, and im starting to religiously go to the gym.. im eating a shitload of protein
(probably 200ish g) and on some days im sure i eat over 6000 cals.. im 6'0 and right now about 175 pounds.. i always ate alot, and have been quite skinny for the most part (almost to the point of being lanky).. now tho im getting rapid results and am putting on a ton of muscle but staying at about the same weight (aka im getting a real low body fat %).. im a pretty fast guy i cant decide if i want to just get big and forego runnning for the most part (which im told will bulk me up quicker) or keep running and take it a lil easier on the weight training..

either way, i try to eat healthy when i can, but i also compulsively eat like a big bag of doritoes or whatever whenever i see one.. i still have some good ab definition, but how much can all these chips (or cake or cookies or ice cream) hurt? obviously theyre not the healthiest, but i cant really see how their slowing me down (and if they are it cant be more than negligibly, even with my lack of cardio)

What should my daily fat intake be for my height & weight?

I am a 16 year old girl, I weigh about 56kg and I am 1.63m tall (5'3)
How many grams of fat a day do you think is healthy for me to have? And no, I am not weight conscious I would just like to stay healthy.

How many calirioes will this burn?

100 leg curls

100 sit ups

20 press ups

walking up and down the stairs twice if the stairs are

18 stairs long

doing that twice

make a cup of tea for my dad

how many calirioes willl all that burn???

Is it possible to be overweight and fit?

So I was arguing with a friend today that said you can't be overweight and fit.

My (other) friend and exercise partner started at 300 pounds. She is now 230. Every other day she runs (and yes RUNS) three miles, while I lose my breath after the first. She can do 100 push ups and sit ups no problem. She puts me to shame, and I am relatively skinny and exercise routinely. I would say that even though she is currently overweight, she is fit.

What do you guys think?

How can i do cardio at home without running ? ( i dont have a bike)?

i have a foot injury and im gaining wait. i haven't run in a while. i just wanna run soo bad. i cant join a gym cause i dont have the money right now.

anything i could do without any equipment? there must be somethinggg
i can stand and walk but i just cant run/ stress the foot.
i live in San francisco and i could walk up hills btw.
does that count as cardio? how many calories can you burn walking up hills?
just anything to get my heart going
TIA

Active, healthy, and fat, Why cant i lose weight?

Long story made short. I am 21 years old 153 pounds and 5 feet 3 inches, very active, healthy, athletic and fat. Family promotes healthy eating. I run 3 miles (at the same pace) one morning and the next morning I power walk 3 miles. I eat fist size meals, and I know about sodium, trans fats, calories, sugar, and all that fun stuff. I have tiered healthy dieting, I have tiered starving, I have tiered healthy dieting with diet pills and starving with diet pills. Oh yea I also work out at night for two hours. I do a 30 minutes cardio warm up then one day I do upper body along with abs and the next I do lower body. You can tell that I work out I am full of energy and tone. Yet I am still fat, I can grab a handful of fat, which depresses me because I work so hard. I have incredible self-control and dedication. I have trained my friends at the gym and I have made them eating plans… the ones who actually follow my instructions look very pretty and have such a good bodies. Then I look at the mirror and I am still a size 11 and I still shop for size Large. I been to my doctor and I am healthy, I had a trainer and he says I am fit, I had a nutritionist and i believe I know how to eat properly. I believe I am going into a depression and seeking help from anyone who might have had this problem and found a solution to getting rid of this nasty fat I call my back boobs and my rolls. I weight 153 and I am 40 inches around the stomach area): its not in my head its actual fat. Yes I consume plenty of water my 8 glasses every day. Genetic wise, my mom’s family is thin or alethic… my dad’s family are all shapes and sizes… my dad is built and my mom is thin. Please help me.

How do i get bigger like buffer?

i bin working out for a year now and i have weights only forty pounds but still i do 3 sets of 25 push up and forty sit ups 20 bell curls and 2o tricep extensions then i jump rope for10 minutes as well as six chin ups i do all of this three times each and i just cant seem to get anymore definition any suggestions

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The Prison Workout: A Total Body Exercise Routine
Some prison inmates
have nothing but a sink, a toilet, their bed, and a few square feet of
space at their disposal. They need an exercise routine that can be
done in a confined space without equipment. The "Prison Workout,"
which was nicknamed by some people who saw prisoners without access to
weights doing it, is designed to develop strength, endurance, speed,
agility, and balance. It also produces gains in muscle, losses in body
fat, and plenty of stamina. It is a total body and cardio workout. The
Prison Workout consists of one classic exercise, the "burpee." This
exercise works your chest, arms, front deltoids, thighs and abs. The
burpee is a six-count exercise:
1) Stand with your feet shoulder width
apart and your hands raised over your head. Then squat down and place
your palms on the floor by your feet.
2) Kick both of your legs back so that you're in push-up position.
3) Bend your elbows and lower your
body until your chest touches the floor.
4) Push yourself back up.
5) At the end of the push-up, quickly pull both knees into your chest
while keeping your hands on the floor. You're jumping back into the
squat position of step one.
6) Stand straight up by straightening your
legs and throwing your hands in the air over your your head. You're
now in the position that you started in. You can make the burpee more
advanced and increase the explosive power in your legs by jumping into
the air as you stand up. The Prison Workout is done in descending
sets. For example, begin by doing 20 burpees without stopping. Rest 30
seconds, and then do 19 burpees without stopping. Rest 30 seconds and
do 18 burpees. Continue doing descending sets until you get down to a
final set of 1 burpee. That makes a total of 210 burpees. For most
people, 20 sets will be too much to start with. In that case, pick a
lower number of sets like 15 or 10 or even fewer for your first
workout. Then add a set every 1-2 weeks until you reach your goal. In
prison, doing 20 descending sets without stopping is the minimum to be
considered a "man." If you can do 25 sets, you're considered to be
pretty tough, and, if you can do 30 sets, you're considered a "stud."
If you're doing other exercises in addition to this workout, do your
burpee workout 3 times per week on cardio days. If some of you who've
read this far are thinking to yourselves, "This Prison Workout is too
easy. I'm looking for a man's workout," try one of these advanced
variations of the basic burpee.
1) If you have access to pull-up bars,
at step 6, jump up and do a pull-up. That will add 210 or more
pull-ups to the workout.
2) Place dumbbells on the floor.
Use the dumbbells as push-up bars for steps 1-5. At step 6, clean the
dumbbells to your shoulders, press them overhead, and then set them
back down for the next repetition. In other words, add an overhead
press to each burpee. Be sure to use the solid, hexagonal dumbbells
rather than the adjustable kind. By itself, the Prison
Workout will strip fat from your body, add muscle, and build stamina.
Alternate it with a weight training routine, and you may be mistaken
for a Greek god, or, at least, for an ex-convict. If you can follow
simple instructions, then you can build a HEALTHY, HIGH-PERFORMANCE,
ATTRACTIVE body in the comfort of your own home using ONLY bodyweight
exercises.

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Asker's Comment:: thanks dude i dont think its sounds sissy at all that is a mans workout thanks ill add that in to my sets prolly ony do five but im be doing that like u said but a total of three time so it will be like i did a 15 and ill end up doing somewhere around fifteen if i read what u said right thanks..

Are Amino Acid supplement(pills) a waste of money or beneficial?

Im into bodybuilding,and mass gains.I take protein shakes after workouts,as well as eat lean meat and hardly any body fat products..
Ive heard people say Well if you eat right,and eat good lean meat youll be getting all the amino acids you need" etc,but still..what Im wondering is if say in a 6 week trial of weight lifting ,would I gain slightly/significantly more muscle mass/definition with taking these high quality amino acid pills compared to if not? even with the protein powders?

Thanks please no criticism

What do you think of this Calorie Counter Calculator?

Here it is.....

http://www.cancer.org/healthy/toolsandca…

Im surprised how easy this calculator makes it seem to lose weight. I put that i was 203 pounds, and a male and i chose the laziest activity setting....basically no exercise, and it still says i can eat a whole 2860 calories to maintain my current weight...however im currently on a diet that is way below 1800 calories. Is this a good thing...can i expect to lose weight? 1 pound a week?

i tried another site and they gave me a similar estimate...2799 calories....i can easily do this right?? I dont eat that many calories anymore....

The Master Cleanse?

hello, I am not doing the master cleanse i just want to do the salt flush!
i went and bought natural salt and i put it in my glass of water, 2 tea spoons! of salt and i stirred it But i took it in the moring b4 i ate and it been like 2 3 hours and nothing really happen?
the only reason i did this is casue i went to a party and ate cake popcorn and junk food and stuff.
i ussally eat the good stuff all the time tho! like vegies and fruits!
and i just wanted to get rid of it well most! of it anyways and also if u were on the master cleanse
do u have to drink that salt water every day for 7 days? cause it taste werid lol!
thanks if u helped! :D

Would a gym powered by the exercise machines be feasible?

if the bicycle machines and other workout equipment generated electricity, would it be enough to power the building it was in? (considering the gym used passive solar to heat/light the inside) My curiosity is if it would be a good idea to have people pedal a bike to generate electricity to the grid. could it be a new job or increase community involvement? any input is appreciated. thanks!

Does throwing up right after you eat hurt your calorie intake?

I'm freaking out. I've started being really adamant about keeping a food diary and trying to maintain a 1200 calorie a day limit. Today, I had a great day in terms of staying within my range, when I had a craving for carrots as a snack after I ate my dinner. I ate about half a bag of baby carrots and got so nauseous that I threw up. What's scaring me is that I could see my dinner in my vomit. I've read about your body going into starvation mode and slowing down your metabolism if you go below 1200 calories a day. So what happened when I threw up? Am I screwed? I really didn't feel hungry after throwing up, so I'm worried that I messed up my food diary now. Do I subtract my dinner, or divide the calories, or what? Please help! I know this is just one day and tomorrow I will be fine, but I cannot sleep until I know how the digestive process works.

And why did raw carrots make me sick? I thought they were supposed to be a smart food or something. Not even the greasiest steakhouse burger got me that sick. Sorry for the rant. Also, I'm 223 lbs, 5'4 if that means anything.

Would this work for weight loss?

To start, I'd like to say that I'm in terrible shape, and my plan has the end result of getting back into the United States Army, not for some time though. Basically, my question is whether strictly burning tons of calories will result in losing weight. And by "tons of calories", I mean my plan goes as follows:

I'm a 5'9", 270 lbs male, meaning my basal metabolic rate is about 2300
If I only eat 1000 calories a day, I will burn 1300 from normal functioning.
If I do P90X (the workout) every day, the workouts are designed to burn 600 calories each
If I do P90X in the morning and aim to burn 2000 calories in the evening from say, 2 hours of intense working out on an elliptical or arc trainer

That brings my daily deficit to 3900 calories. If I do this the entire duration of P90X (which is 90 days) will I REALLY lose 100 lbs in 90 days? The 100 lbs comes from 3900 calories X 90 days, equaling 351,000 calories burned, divided by 3500 cal/pound.

So, would this actually happen with this workout routine, and how realistic is it to complete this routine as written?

How come arm skin is so hard be tight?

Well I see skinny girls and when they get skinnier they get that flabby arm skin that hasn't gone back..It is the same as me I lost a bit of weight and now I have flabby arm skin...How do you get rid of this, and why is it so common with girls to get flabby arm skin so easily?

I haven't eaten anything all day, What should I eat?

I haven't felt very well today, and I had some whole wheat waffles but that just made me feel like I swallowed a rock. Now my stomach feels really empty and I want to go to sleep but not when my stomach feels like this. What are some things I can eat without feeling sick?

Are white mushrooms healthy and good for diet?

Are the typical White Mushrooms you would find at your supermarket, healthy and are they good to eat if your are trying to lose weight? I'm trying to lose weight, so I have been looking for healthy snacks to eat throughout the day. I like to just pop the white mushrooms in my mouth raw.

How many calories are in a piece white orchid fudge?

If anybody knows what im talking about its this fudge you can usually get from any shop and its a piece about 5 centimeters long and 3 centimeters in width. if u know what im talking about please help. haha thanks =] x

How do I get a bikini body?

I have 3 months to get into perfect beach shape for my grade's class day. I'm a teenager, 5'3'' and 130 lbs. I'm a bit bigger than I'd like to be, and I want to tone my muscles. I did cross country, so I'm good with running, but I don't have that much time after school each day. I need a quicker workout that that will make my abs and thigh muscles more pronounced over the fat. I don't want to giggle, please help me!

Probolic Sr vs Muscle milk?

I recently bought Probolic Sr to gain lean muscle and get defined cuts. The dude working at GNC told me that this product is better than Muscle Milk.

I am trying to lose the extra fat i have, especially in my belly and gain it in lean muscle. Is this the better product to use or is Muscle Milk betteR

Pre-Workout and Post-Workout foods?

I am a girl and im just trying to lose a couple pounds and mostly tone up.
i am doing 30-45 min at-home workouts everyday. (cardio + thighs, abs, arm workouts , etc.)
so i wouldnt say im doing intense workouts everyday.
i want to tone up. so i need to kno what foods i should be eating before and after my workouts.
so here are the foods i have in my house:
-wheat bread -milk -chocolate -almonds
-apples -orange juice -peanut butter
Plus more stuff.
so plz tell me what i can eat from that list and also give me some suggestions so i can go out
sometime this weekend and buy some more stuff.
also, i dont want to buy any protein powders or supplements.
just simple foods please.

What is the best way for me to lose 20-30 pounds?

so wrestling season starts in march and i weigh 140 im 5'3 and im 13 i really want to lose this weight not just for wrestling but to be healthy also so i was wondering whats the healthiest and most effective way for me to lose weight?

Fish oil omega-3 1000mg pills?

what do these vitamins do ? what are they good for ?
and how many should I take if I am 105 lb female, 18 years old

thanks .

also what vitamins should I take to help my hair grow and make my skin healthier ?

When do you start noticing weight loss from cardio?

I started jumping rope on Saturday. I read in an article that it was more effective than jogging. I jump for 30 minutes everyday. I'm 5' 4". I'm 127 and I've lost about 3 pounds since Saturday but I am not seeing changes in my body. I know this takes a lot of times, months even. But does any one know an exact amount of time? What can I do for faster results?

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At your height and weight, you may notice a few pounds more of loss, but the main difference is going to be in your body composition. This will probably take anywhere from 4 weeks to start seeing results, to 3 months to notice a significant change. Your caloric intake as well as strength training (highly recommended) and activity level (other than working out) will all alter the amount of time it will take to see a significant change.

I would recommend taking body measurements. This will be much more effective in determining any sort of progress. There are too many factors that can determine the numbers on the scale and very few of them will have anything to do with your appearance. This includes hydration, fecal accumulation etc, additionally muscle mass will increase your weight or at the very least keep you from seeing a downward progression in weight.

What is a good workout without weights?

I live in China where I have lost about 40 lbs. I have kinda hit a plateau and think that i need to add more weight training. I currently run in the afternoons; i would like to run in the mornings but it is too cold here. Anyway, I need to do weight training, but I do not have weights here; so what is a good workout I can use in my apartment? (push ups, sit ups, etc...)

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Asker's Comment:: Thanks, i need something like this since i don't have any equipment. Trust me, i don't think it will be easy and I will have to start out with lower sets at first; then I will increase the sets. Thanks for your answers.

What are some at-home exercises I can do to quickly lose stomach fat?

I am 120 lbs. Which is a good weight for my age, but my stomach sticks out a little/lot. I have rolls and I am a little pudgy. I am a teenager (17) so I am always eating, I am like addicted to food, but my mom put me on a diet that is healthy and working out well. I am wondering, though, what are some at-home exercises I can do to flatten my stomach fast? Next week I have plans with my boyfriend, and we kinda have established that we are going to have sex, I am losing my virginity to him so I want my body to look great! Please nobody include answers like "Your too young! Wait till your married to have sex! Blah Blah Blah" I am over the age of consent, and it is completely legal. I'm ready. So back to my question. Basically all I need to know is some exercises I can do at home every day to help me lose weight and flatten my belly. Thanks![:

Is there a free gym to work out?

I would love to go the gym but I was wondering if there are like gym Wer anybody can go in work out for free for the public. I dnt have a job to pay for one and my moms won't pay for it I love to work out is there any gym out there that's free? I'm in Houston TX by the way.

How much calories is in this meal

How much calories is in this meal?

Im now eating 1 bowl of rice, 1 chicken hotdog with a little margarine, 2 spoons of cashews. Is that a lot for someone trying to lose weight? This is my lunch :)

I'm a 15 year old girl and I have to get two shots tomorrow are they going to weigh me?

I'm going to a health clinic not a doctor so its a nurse and I am not smallest person are they going to weigh me or no? and if so can I say I don't want to?
I don't need someone telling me I'm overweight I already know that and I'm doing what I need to do about it and I don't need anyone else telling me
So are they going to weigh can I say no if they are?

What kind of things can I do to lose weight?

I want to lose a little bit of weight, is there any things i can do besides excercise and go on a diet? Like this one person told me it helps u lose weight by smelling apples.. is there any other things i can do to help me a little more? Any cool things you guys have learned?

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you definitely don't lose weight by smelling apples! if you want to just drop a couple sizes, I suggest counting calories. I know it sound like a pain in the ***, but keeping a food diary and counting calories throughout the day is said to make you a more organized person, so that's a plus:) there's really no way around diet and exercise, that is the best method. hope this helps:)

Why do I breathe weird when I exercise?

Ok so I was doing these squat type things and I notice when I don't breathe I breathe I know it's weird to get what I'm saying because I really can't explain it. I notice that it's weird so I stop myself from breathing but I still breathe but not normally but like from the back of my throat see yeah I can't explain it. like if I open my mouth and do crunches yet hold my breath I can feel air like at the very back of my throat and it's really load and it doesn't sound like breathing
If you know what I'm talking about what could it be

Thoughts on pro anorexia/bulimia sites?

What are your thoughts on from anorexia and bulimia websites?

I personally think it's really sad :( but I haven't been there so I can't see what's going on in their heads...

I'm not saying it's sad, bad, or good.. I really wouldn't know..

Just curious.

Bigger Arms Quick? Bet with dad?

Hey, im 18. My dad and i have a bet. He says i cant put 2 inches on my arms by the time i get by for spring break. So, Triceps and bicept workouts. Who knows any that will kick my *** and make a strong burn. I normally bicept dumbell 20 then 15. after 1 set of 20 im fatigued and work on 15. So whos got a work out for muscle growth, not toning.

I'm struggling so much to lose weight and I really don't know what to do?

I have polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance.

I'm not interested in "fad" diet or any such thing.

What's frustrating is I am now eating approximately 800-1200 calories a day. If I eat any more than that I start to put on weight!! I cannot possibly cut any more food out of my daily diet. I have breakfast, lunch and dinner and never snack or eat in the evening after my main meal.

I have spoken to my doctor on numerous occasions regarding this and have had my thyroid checked to make sure it's not that.

I'm on Metformin and have lost a little weight since going on that but my doctor has cut the dosage down to see if it was the Metformin that was causing the weight loss or if it was natural. Since the dosage has gone down I have put on a couple of pounds.

Is there something in particular I need to cut out? I don't know if I'm simply eating the wrong things (because of the insulin resistance I don't know if there are certain things I just shouldn't eat) tho I don't eat any fried food, chips, chocolate, crisps etc. I always eat wholewheat or brown bread, low fat spreads etc.

Please help!!! I'm getting so annoyed as I already have low energy levels from having such a low calorie intake :(

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Bulk up your meals with veggies if you're feeling hungry. I divide my plate in 4 parts. 1 part protein, 1 part grain, and 2 parts veggies, sometimes 3 parts veggies and leave out the grain or protein. I make soups at home with fat free lower sodium chicken broth and loaded with celery, carrots and other vegetables and either eat that by itself or I'll add boiled chicken or brown rice to it to make it more hearty. For breakfast, I'll eat eggwhite omelets with spinach, onions, mushrooms, shredded parmesan cheese and salsa. Veggies are a great way to fill yourself up without filling yourself out.

Am I really fat for 20 years old?

ok, so I weigh 193 lbs. I'm somewhere around 5ft-5ft 5 inches. Im 20 yearold female. What weight do u think I would look "normal" at? How do you think I should reward myself when I lose the weight also?

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I would aim somewhere in the 150-170 category if you are looking for standard build.

The reward is within the work itself. If you exercise you will feel more energetic, happy, and attractive which can help with the ladies. ^^'

Google sprint intervals for a great workout that will help you lose weight fast.

What's a quick and affective way to lose weight?

I need to lose at least 20 lbs by March 5th. Is there a safe and affective way that I can achieve this? Are there any affective crash diets I could use? Any personal experiences would be great.

Anyone know of a good and easy and CHEAP Detox Diet?

I'm trying to get healthy, I'm 16 and have been feeling bogged down, depressed, sick, and all together unhealthy. Someone told me a detox would be a great way to start a new life style. Does anyone know of a good detox diet?