For a few months, I have a total of 30 minutes at the gym in the morning (not counting shower) at three times a week. (It's a long story.) I know this is not much at all. I am a 25 lbs overweight guy and would like to get a bit leaner. I don't expect quick results. I have asthma but control it with inhaler so I can "trot" a bit on the treadmill so far. I can't (yet) flat out run for long periods without asthma/poor shape affecting me. I am very familiar with the gym and various weightlifting exercises. I am not sure how to make the best of my time, though. At all. Within a month I would like to bump it up to 45/1hr in the gym and 4 times a week. (and then later, 5 days a week.) But for now, do you have any solid advice that works for you? [more inside]
posted by snap_dragon on Nov 22, 2009 - 21 answers

Getting My Life On Track: Health and Fitness Edition! Can you recommend a weight loss (diet and exercise) plan for a 5'5" 175lbs female? [more inside]
posted by julie_of_the_jungle on Nov 12, 2009 - 26 answers

Questions about glycogen stores, hypoglycemia, carbs (specific situation inside) [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Sep 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for the best websites to track my diet / exercise / weight.
posted by Aya on Sep 16, 2009 - 24 answers

How to avoid gaining weight when you become a couple? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 8, 2009 - 17 answers

How can I successfully incorporate weight lifting into my current fitness routine? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Sep 3, 2009 - 35 answers

I have recently started riding my bike 10 miles a day and lifting free weights 4 days a week. I need some healthy, lowish carb, high protein snacks AND savory vegetable snacks to stave off my crazy sugar cravings. [more inside]
posted by Hwaet on Sep 2, 2009 - 21 answers

Help me get back in shape! Specific recommendations for diet/exercise books or plans. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Jun 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm trying to watch what I eat, but I'm hungry all the time! What should I eat to help curb the hunger? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on May 21, 2009 - 44 answers

How to lose that stubborn, unwanted 5-7 pounds? [more inside]
posted by netbros on May 20, 2009 - 17 answers

I feel stressed out, fat, and awful. Do I need therapy, weight watchers, a medication adjustment, or to just buck up and exercise? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2009 - 25 answers

I would like to lose a lot of fat in a short period of time. Help me do so safely and effectively! [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Apr 12, 2009 - 14 answers

Has anyone ever exercised and/or dieted their way off of prescription medications that you would otherwise expect to take for the rest of your life? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Apr 1, 2009 - 15 answers

I would like to lose weight. Please help me find the most efficient way to do this. I apologize for the length of this question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 26 answers

Looking for ideas for post-natal exercise. [more inside]
posted by dogsbody on Jan 8, 2009 - 4 answers

What does it mean that on days when I'm not exercising I'm constantly hungry? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Jan 7, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I get fit properly? [more inside]
posted by Fluffy654 on Dec 26, 2008 - 9 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? [more inside]
posted by paulg on Dec 21, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm looking for advice on how to improve my circulation. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Nov 16, 2008 - 13 answers

I want a booty and thighs like Serena. Help me get there. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Oct 24, 2008 - 14 answers

What are a few significant things you wish you did when you were younger that you believe would have helped better preserve your mental and physical health? What are a few significant things you did do in the past that you now see paying dividends? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Oct 14, 2008 - 41 answers

Help me lose the apples and pears - why do I have trouble losing weight? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on Oct 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Have you, or anyone you know personally, every lost more than 20kg in weight – and kept it off for five years or longer? And what was your / their key to long term maintenance of the new healthy weight? [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Oct 6, 2008 - 15 answers

I have been trying, off-and-on, to lose five to ten pounds, or at least decrease my bodyfat percentage, but I've had no luck. I'm not overweight, but I would like to get back to the body weight I had ten years ago. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n on Oct 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Exercise/diet suggestions for getting my father to take better care of himself. [more inside]
posted by unceman on Oct 1, 2008 - 7 answers

I am midway through losing a heap of excess weight. Are there any tips/tricks/techniques for making me more comfortable with my new body during this transitional phase? I used to be fairly confident, but now (as a side effect of the diet) I just think of myself as "fat". [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2008 - 17 answers

Abs Diet vs. Hacker's Diet: what's the truth? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to lose weight because both claim to be "common sense" approaches (and they make sense upon reading), but they contradict greatly on large aspects. Also, a question about protein powders... [more inside]
posted by Zeker on Aug 4, 2008 - 36 answers

How do I balance exercise caused hunger with losing fat & weight? [more inside]
posted by ceberon on Jul 28, 2008 - 18 answers

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 by catlet on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Workout filter: where you, yes you, lucky intarwebs, get to judge my fitness + diet regimen (long, detailed) [more inside]
posted by paultopia on Jul 6, 2008 - 17 answers

Please help me stop the butt spread and weight gain related to my 12 hour/day telecommuting computer job before I am relegated to a muumuu. [more inside]
posted by citystalk on May 3, 2008 - 36 answers

How do I add tone and definition to my upper arms? [more inside]
posted by barrakuda on Apr 21, 2008 - 18 answers

Surf's-up-filter: I need the body of a surf god, for mainly functional purposes (although I'm sure the side benefits will be great, too). [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Apr 14, 2008 - 12 answers

1 hour workout vs. 3 hour workout... which is more effective for weight loss and weight loss only? A friend and I are unable to agree. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Mar 19, 2008 - 23 answers

Is it common for the first month or more of a diet and exercise program to yield little weight loss? [more inside]
posted by Pantengliopoli on Mar 6, 2008 - 28 answers

I want to lose 5 pounds in two weeks. What do I have to do? Is it possible? [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Jan 28, 2008 - 44 answers

Please help me make my legs not disgusting. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2008 - 30 answers

Thoughts on weight gain calorie shakes? Are they healthy? [more inside]
posted by postergeist on Oct 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm exhausted... how can I management my energy better during the day? What techniques can I experiment with? [more inside]
posted by Tommy Gnosis on Oct 5, 2007 - 11 answers

What has worked (in your personal experience) to raise your "good cholesterol" or HDL? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Sep 14, 2007 - 14 answers

What's the most number of pounds a person can lose in two weeks? and how? [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Jul 22, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm looking for suggestions on where and how to keep a food log. I have a number of criteria that, I think will help me keep it up. 1. I'd like it to be online. 2. I'd like it to have some database of foods. 3. I'd like to it show trends, at least a weekly goal thingy. 4. I'd like to it to offer easy ways to update the log. 5. I'd pay for it. Free would be great, but ... I have a diet that I am already using that contains goals -- calories, carbs, protein, etc., -- all based on BMI and activity levels. A bonus question would be stories about how you managed to keep it up for yourself. :-)
posted by tcv on Jul 15, 2007 - 16 answers

Why does my body only lose weight when I take a break from exercising? I exercise three weeks, take a week off and on the week off I lose weight. Why? [more inside]
posted by zymurgy on May 21, 2007 - 23 answers

Is there data about moderate weight loss for the relatively thin? For example, we all know that yo-yo dieting is bad, etc., etc. But is there any data about whether it's bad for a not-overweight person to gain five pounds every winter and then lose it every spring? It seems like all the healthy eating and weight loss stuff I read is based on studies of fat people.
posted by croutonsupafreak on Apr 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend a vegetarian diet and exercise plan? [more inside]
posted by JamesToast on Apr 15, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I continue to bulk up when my supplement gives me flatulence from hell? [more inside]
posted by fugitivefromchaingang on Apr 9, 2007 - 17 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. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Apr 9, 2007 - 38 answers

If I wanted to look my absolute best - i.e. healthier skin & hair, and as much weight lost/redistributed with lean muscle mass - in just over a week, what might I do? And yes, there is much... [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias on Feb 11, 2007 - 34 answers

The more I work out, the more I realize that nutrition has a huge impact on my energy. When is the best time to eat various foods during the day so I have the most energy when I get to the gym at 5:30 p.m.? And how can I meet my nutritional needs, given that I'm a vegetarian who likes less-processed foods but doesn't have a lot of time for cooking (and can't handle eating beans every day)? I feel like I need a lot more protein all of a sudden. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Jan 22, 2007 - 25 answers

How do I tell my wife she's fat? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2007 - 64 answers