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Low carb until dinner to lose weight?

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? [more inside]
posted by lovisa91 on Apr 8, 2013 - 14 answers

 

Sequential Eating, Metabolism, and Digestion

I was researching sequential eating and would like some advice, here are my thoughts and questions: It seems that it takes (on average) 2-4 hours for foods or beverages to leave the stomach. I was wanting to eat/drink something specific every two hours. I have 8 hours to sleep every night, and I like to eat right before sleep as well. This leaves me with 16 hours in a wakened state. Or, 9 segments of eating/drinking. (I drink water right when I wake up) On the basis of sequential eating, what are some useful tips/advice I could keep in consideration while putting together snacks of 1-3 things? It's looking like 4 meals a day, 5 drinks a day, alternating every two hours. OR, what I would rather prefer, is eating 9 meals a day (fruit in the morning with my water), and drinking 6oz of water every hour on the dot. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted by JamesBlakeAV on Feb 27, 2013 - 4 answers

gimme shellter

Is eating peanut shells on a regular basis a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by threeants on Jan 25, 2013 - 8 answers

Is there anything I can do to make my period more predictable?

I have always had a very irregular menstrual cycle. I am interested in learning about any natural ways to make it more regular. [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Jan 22, 2013 - 22 answers

If I'm so strong why are my kicks so weak?

Should I lose weight and muscle mass or just lose the fat? [more inside]
posted by mearls on Dec 18, 2012 - 9 answers

Find me some motivation

I'm losing focus on my weight loss goals and I don't want to fall off the wagon. I have had to fight hard to lose what I have lost, and I do not want to back track. How do you get your head back in the game and really find the time to focus on it and prioritize it when your life has become extremely busy? [more inside]
posted by PuppetMcSockerson on Sep 18, 2012 - 12 answers

I need tips on bodybuilding while going to college full time and working part time.

I need tips on bodybuilding(specifically bulking up) while going to college full time and working part time. I live on my own and have no cooking experience. [more inside]
posted by Parh6512 on Sep 6, 2012 - 7 answers

novels where protagonist gets in shape

I'm looking for novels where the protagonist loses weight / gets fit. This doesn't need to be the central thing in the book, but while the protagonist saves the world from the zombie apocalypse, finds true love or destroys the ring in the fires of Mordor, can s/he also get in shape? [more inside]
posted by uncreative on Aug 27, 2012 - 44 answers

Caffeine/alcohol cleanse.

Does a short break from alcohol/caffeine/whatever accomplish anything? [more inside]
posted by Precision on Jul 16, 2012 - 20 answers

Eating healthily on holiday

I am looking for some tips on how to eat healthy while going on holiday. [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Jul 9, 2012 - 12 answers

Turning off the hunger

How can I turn off my hunger when I'm getting good nutrition and my stomach isn't empty? [more inside]
posted by lemoncakeisalie on Jul 5, 2012 - 44 answers

Surgical Saltiness

Why does everything taste mega-salty after my surgery? [more inside]
posted by Jayed on Jul 4, 2012 - 9 answers

Square Meal: Blandest Foods?

What can I eat that's bland as hell and healthy as hell? [more inside]
posted by defmute on May 24, 2012 - 37 answers

Link my mood to my food, man.

How can I be better at making a connection between what I eat and how I feel? [more inside]
posted by brappi on May 14, 2012 - 8 answers

Lose weight fast!

I need to lose a bunch of weight by next Tuesday morning. How can I do it? [more inside]
posted by po822000 on Mar 21, 2012 - 46 answers

SUGGGAAARRRRR, stop following me!

Be gone, processed sugars! But I need some help, please. [more inside]
posted by sucre on Mar 12, 2012 - 38 answers

No more burping due to no carbs?!?

Burping and no-carb diet. Specifically, can a LACK of burping be due to the no-carb diet? Has this been anyone's experience? [more inside]
posted by goofyfoot on Mar 11, 2012 - 10 answers

School me, please, for I am ignorant.

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. [more inside]
posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman! on Mar 7, 2012 - 12 answers

Am I missing out on life?

Will my health-nut friend live longer than me (all other things considered equal)? Will her life be better? [more inside]
posted by Geppp on Mar 5, 2012 - 32 answers

Can high sodium intake be offset by drinking a lot of water?

Can high sodium intake be offset by drinking a lot of water? [more inside]
posted by lovableiago on Feb 15, 2012 - 10 answers

Fill my DVD queue with healthy-living flicks.

Documentaries similar to 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead', 'Super Size Me', etc. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Jan 8, 2012 - 13 answers

Should I accept myself as I am and keep eating healthy foods or should I keep trying to diet?

I have a BMI of a little over 26. What should I do? Should I accept myself as I am and keep eating healthy foods or should I keep trying to diet? I keep thinking about my weight and wish I could concentrate on more important things. I'm a female and am almost 40 years old. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane on Dec 10, 2011 - 30 answers

Many a hand has scaled the grand old face of the (weight loss) plateau...

Has anyone broke through a weight loss plateau and managed to maintain their progress? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2011 - 13 answers

I must, I must, I must decrease my gut.

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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2011 - 17 answers

How can I keep my sick dog healthy?

My dog has cancer. Am I hurting him if I spoil the heck out of him the next few months? [more inside]
posted by werty on Oct 13, 2011 - 16 answers

I'm looking for a great registered dietician in the NYC area!

Help me find a registered dietitian in NYC! I recently had my gallbladder out, and while I ate healthy before, I am looking to meet up with an RD who can help me modify my eating plans and advise me on how to eat now that I do not have a gallbladder! I have to admit I am a little paranoid about gaining weight, which is why I am looking to get a professional's opinion. [more inside]
posted by carmenghia on Oct 6, 2011 - 9 answers

On bread alone?

I know someone who has been quite healthy for 20 years on a diet of nothing but plain spaghetti and chocolate milk (and occasionally meat once every few weeks). He has been to doctors and dentists and has no health problems or vitamin deficiencies, has perfectly straight teeth and no cavities. How is this possible?! [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator on Aug 26, 2011 - 42 answers

Munchies!

So I have seen that the hive came up with some really good answers as far as WHAT to eat when the post-herbal munchies attack. But what (if anything) can PREVENT the munchies from happening at all? And while we're discussing that, perhaps someone can explain why they happen in the first place...
posted by ecollie on Aug 16, 2011 - 9 answers

Side effects: nausea, headaches, Prader-Willi syndrome...

I'm taking a medication that slows down my metabolism whilst ramping up my hunger. What are some foods I can eat to lessen potential weight gain? [more inside]
posted by mippy on Aug 12, 2011 - 28 answers

Should I moderate my sweet tooth?

About 1/ week, I have a major sugar binge. It's always candy and never cake or other sweets. I usually end up eating more than a couple servings of candy in these binges. Now, I am a healthy weight, and my diet in every other way is balanced and healthy for the most part. I am wondering how bad of a health impact these sugar binges can have? Especially in the long term. I am in my mid-20's.
posted by Equiprimordial on Aug 1, 2011 - 13 answers

Can you live healthily on one good meal a day

Can I live healthily on one meal a day? [more inside]
posted by stenoboy on Jul 28, 2011 - 37 answers

What should I eat when I am on medication which kills my appetite?

I am on medication that kills my appetite. What should I eat? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Jul 27, 2011 - 18 answers

Powerfoods and vitamins?

Easiest ways to add vitamins and minerals to your diet? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jul 17, 2011 - 19 answers

Drinking my lunch

How do I make healthy, filling juice to have as my entire lunch every day? 400-500 calories with all the protein and such that I need from lunch. [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire on Jul 13, 2011 - 18 answers

Eat X, not Y

Recommend versions of my favorite foods, or alternatives to them, that are healthful, low-calorie, and nonetheless tasty. [more inside]
posted by foursentences on Jun 9, 2011 - 26 answers

Is sugar withdrawal real and do I have it?

Is sugar withdrawal a real thing, and is it the reason for my odd symptoms? [more inside]
posted by NoiselessPenguin on Jun 8, 2011 - 11 answers

Looking for NPR show

I'm looking for an NPR segment or show that aired in the last year or so. In this story, the issues of diabetes and obesity on Native American reservations were discussed. [more inside]
posted by anansi on Jun 5, 2011 - 5 answers

Female multi-vitamin?

Looking for a female multi-vitamin? [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog on May 22, 2011 - 9 answers

Losing Motivation with weight loss.

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. [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on May 18, 2011 - 8 answers

30 Days to a Better Me!

What five things do you recommend a person do to make themselves healthier, slimmer and overall a better person in 30 days? [more inside]
posted by adverb on May 12, 2011 - 37 answers

Help me cut down on coffee/caffeine

What methods have you successfully used to cut down or quit taking caffeine? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on May 9, 2011 - 46 answers

Can I help my mom loose the weight?

My mother is obese. Can I help her? [more inside]
posted by your mom's a sock puppet on Apr 30, 2011 - 24 answers

Free alternative to MyFoodDiary.com?

Friend is trying to cut costs in her budget. Does anyone know a website that's as comprehensive and easy-to-use as MyFoodDiary.com, but doesn't cost $9 a month? [more inside]
posted by ®@ on Apr 28, 2011 - 17 answers

What is "sugar"?

What are ways to eliminate sugar from my diet? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Apr 15, 2011 - 39 answers

How do naturally thin people eat?

Yet another Healthy Eating question! Naturally thin people (and people who've maintained significant weight loss for a long time): do you manage your meals/portions in such a way that you never are really concerned about how much you've eaten, OR, are you constantly compensating for eating too much or too calorically? [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Apr 5, 2011 - 52 answers

Vegging Out

Please tell me all ways in which you incorporate veggies into your diet. [more inside]
posted by corn_bread on Mar 13, 2011 - 49 answers

Seeking intelligent books on food/health

Hello everyone- I wish to learn more about the different types of food and the effect they have on the human body. [more inside]
posted by waleedjameel on Feb 18, 2011 - 8 answers

Diet Pill Abuse

What are the health risks of taking a "cleansing" product like Acai Super Cleanse for too long? Details... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 27, 2010 - 16 answers

What should replace red meat in my new fish-only diet?

What vitamin/nourishment consequences do I need to understand about my recent shift from all-around meat-eater to "pescatarian"? [more inside]
posted by fignewton on Dec 13, 2010 - 8 answers

full body cleanse detox

I have two weeks off for christmas and I would like to use that time to do a very effective liver, colon, kidney cleanse. Can someone please give me a detailed plan including which order to do the cleanses; I've heard to do kidneys before liver so you can properly flush. I'm interested in what my meals should look like (juice fast, master cleanse, raw foods) as well as what supplements are helpful to expel crap from my guts. My goal is not weightloss. I tend to breakout in rashes after meals and I plan to slowly reintroduce foods after the cleanse to gauge what foods I have negative reactions to. It might be relevant to mention that I eat fish and eggs and cheese but no other animal products. Thanks for all your help.
posted by madmamasmith on Dec 5, 2010 - 17 answers

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