I live with a group of friends and we all take it in turns to cook dinner one day of the night, which usually consists of lasagne, pasta, rice etc.
I am wondering if I could lose weight if I ate low carb for breakfast and lunch, and then ate dinner that is prepared by my housemates?
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posted by lovisa91
on Apr 8, 2013 -
14 answers
Putting on the math signal: calling the statistics-literate. Trying to change my weight/body composition and track progress in a useful way, but I'm having trouble separating normal daily variation from actual real change.
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posted by ctmf
on Sep 1, 2012 -
15 answers
A while ago, I saw this great BMI calculator that had accompanying picture of simulating body which, through a slider (?) could change from "fat" to "muscular". I found that I could reproduce fairly accurately the shape of my body (including the dreaded fat bulges...) with it and found it much more useful to see what I should target for. Unfortunately I can't find it again amongst the morass ... Surely AskMeFi sleuths can find it!
posted by aroberge
on Apr 13, 2012 -
3 answers
I am a nutritional newbie - I never took any classes on the subject, I'm a lifelong selective eater, and what little I know has been memorized, mostly in the last two months. I'm in need of some specific schooling on my current peculiar weight-loss situation.
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Mar 7, 2012 -
12 answers
How can I stick to eating healthy and exercising in a household full of sedentary people who practically live off junk food?
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posted by never nice
on Feb 27, 2012 -
27 answers
I would like suggestions for a long term plan of diet and exercise to help me lose a significant amount of weight while keeping my spirits up for the long haul.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
17 answers
Should I quit beer and switch entirely to whiskey? For health reasons?
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posted by naju
on Jun 22, 2011 -
24 answers
I've been working out and seeing progress but everything seems to be like taking 2 steps forward and then 1 step back, making it hard for me right now to keep up the motivation. Just trying to figure out if I am doing anything wrong or if something could help.
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posted by loser8008
on May 18, 2011 -
8 answers
What are the health risks of taking a "cleansing" product like Acai Super Cleanse for too long? Details...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
16 answers
All my life I've had this problem when doing any sort of cardio activity: my throat can stand my breathing for about 15 seconds before it starts to burn like hell. I've tried breathing differently, asking for medical advice, drinking various beverages before/during/after working out... nothing. It's happened when I've been in better shape and when I'm a lazy slob. So I avoid cardio, which I have always desperately needed. How can I overcome this and work out pain-free?
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posted by Madamina
on Dec 28, 2009 -
16 answers
I'm a chubby guy with a chronic sweet tooth, and a problem with overeating. Will fasting actually do anything for me?
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posted by SansPoint
on Jul 14, 2009 -
32 answers
Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance?
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posted by canadia
on Jul 3, 2009 -
10 answers
General advice in the area of finding my exercise/fitness niche? Good, structured DVDs or programs to try?
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posted by so_gracefully
on May 8, 2009 -
12 answers
I can't stand calorie-counting (the meticulousness, worrying whenever I'm eating at a friend's house or having a business meeting at a restaurant), but I'm also awful with keeping portions (and hunger) in check. What the hell is wrong with me? Am I doomed to stay overweight until I can break one of these idiotic habits? Any tips to help make it easier?
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posted by Franklin76
on Apr 19, 2009 -
51 answers
I have the opportunity to exercise in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. Does it matter if I do certain exercises in order?
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posted by abdulf
on Mar 29, 2009 -
8 answers
I lost thirty pounds since September by calorie control (about three months), but I haven’t lost any weight in the last two to three weeks. I’ve heard that weight loss plateaus are normal, but what is the best way to continue my weight loss?
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posted by paulg
on Dec 21, 2008 -
27 answers
Ok I’m an overweight college student here. I’m a male coming in at 6’2” weighing 275 pounds. I want to lose 30 in 30. Ideally I want to shed 50 pounds and get down to 225 lbs, which is what I was back in highschool.
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posted by BoldStepDesign
on Dec 9, 2008 -
54 answers
How can I stay motivated on a very long term diet/exercise/weight loss routine, and eventually convert it to lifetime maintenance?
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posted by arniec
on Dec 9, 2008 -
21 answers
Can you recommend a health spa in the US for a one-week getaway, especially one you've been to personally?
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posted by Daily Alice
on Oct 10, 2008 -
10 answers
I'm taking SSRIs. I've experienced significant weight gain while on them and am now trying to work it off. How to get started?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2008 -
13 answers
Looking for resources and/or your experience with changing your life, stress and it's effects on the body and health, and overall health/taking care of yourself (especially weight loss)... What helped you to be successful?
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posted by healthyliving
on Dec 7, 2007 -
8 answers
I want to give my husband the gift of a complete physical transformation for Christmas, on a pretty tight budget. Ideas and resources would be much appreciated.
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posted by justonegirl
on Dec 1, 2007 -
20 answers
I'd like some help finding a new weight loss community to join - one with a relatively intelligent / fun user base but that takes healthy weight loss seriously. Any suggestions?
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posted by catfood
on Jun 29, 2007 -
26 answers
Calorie intake and gaining modest amounts of muscle (i.e. not hardcore body-building). Plus, what is happening when your muscles are getting stronger and harder, but you've been running on a calorie deficit and losing weight?
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posted by peep
on Jun 20, 2007 -
12 answers
Yet another BikeFilter question, but the high concentration of cyclists here compels me to ask. Should I keep using my current bike for commuting, modify it, or get something else, to avoid that pitched-forward, numb-hands feeling?
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posted by The Deej
on Jun 1, 2007 -
26 answers
I badly need some help / advice on getting my weight under control. I get mixed messages everywhere I turn, but I feel like I don't have time to play around anymore. I'm completely desperate to get myself to do something and stick with it so I can at least get from "obese" to "overweight" if not to "normal".
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posted by catfood
on May 29, 2007 -
51 answers
Why aren't I losing weight? I'm doing everything right (aren't I?). Extensive explanation of weight-loss methods inside, so this is a doozy.
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posted by schroedinger
on Apr 9, 2007 -
38 answers
I am looking for an e-mail mailing list in which weight loss is discussed. However, I'm looking for one with a
very specific sort of attitude.
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posted by WCityMike
on Feb 7, 2007 -
8 answers
How do the weight-loss companies choose their before & after spokespersons/guinea pigs for their diet product testimonials?
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posted by citystalk
on Sep 5, 2006 -
13 answers
Help me come up with some easy, small changes to make to my lifestyle to help me lose weight while dealing with other life issues (e.g. depression).
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posted by tastybrains
on Jul 19, 2006 -
55 answers
Ever since college I have been working to lose a fairly significant amount of weight (> 75 lbs). I'm looking for suggestions as to how I can make *this* time be the *last* time I ever have to try.
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posted by catfood
on Apr 3, 2006 -
27 answers
