Many MeFites are curious about metabolism, and so am I. I am particularly curious about metabolic rate testing: its accuracy, the experience, and whether it's worthwhile for me. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Based on calories alone and ignoring any other nutritional deficiencies, could I gain weight off of drinking just soda and nothing else? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 20 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? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 answers

I'd love to know how many calories one burns during sign language interpreting - I think this might interest a lot of interpreters, actually. [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm giving blood today. I'm eating 1200 calories per day in an effort to lose a few pounds. Should I eat more to make up for the calories "burned" during donation?
posted on Jul 11, 2006 - 12 answers

I need to lose the weight I gained while I was pregnant ASAP, any suggestions?? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 29 answers

How low in calories can a diet get and still be considered healthy? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2005 - 28 answers

Help, I just ate 5,000 calories! Normally I keep to a strict diet, but every once and a while I go a little crazy. I've always heard that the occasional binge won't cause any weight gain. Can anyone explain the science behind this idea? I've always believed "calories in, calories out".
posted on May 31, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm going to Vegas next week, and I want to stay sinless in Sin City. Specifically, I'm trying not to over eat (I'm not on Atkins or anything -- just counting calories). I'll be staying at the Luxor for seven days, and I won't have a car. I'm going to stock up on protein bars. What other strategies do you recommend? Is there actually ANYWHERE on (or near) the strip where on can get a healthy meal?
posted on Apr 9, 2005 - 20 answers

Reading, watching TV, and surfing the web. All three of these involve equal levels of inactivity -- so why is it that I only think of TV watchers and computer users as "at risk" for sedentary-lifestyle health issues, but not avid readers? Why is it that I feel like I'm burning more calories when I'm curled up with a book than when I'm clicking with my mouse?
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 10 answers

How do you accurately limit calories when exercising a whole lot? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2004 - 10 answers