I want to be fit, but I loathe "fitness." I want to lose weight, but I become so angry at the whole concept of being another woman on a diet. How can I reconcile my anger with my genuine need to be healthy? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 42 answers

I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2008 - 23 answers

I am 37, 5'9", 185 & just had a minor heart attack. Diagnosis: diffuse coronary disease. I swim several times a week, and eat well. But I have questions about my new diet, the one that will help me lose 30 - 50 lbs in 2 years, as my cardiologist wants. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 26 answers

I drink A LOT of seltzer. I have heard about "carbonic acid". Should I be concerned? Are there any other negatives to high carbonation in a diet? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Are there strategies for changing my daily clock to stave off the afternoon blahs? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 18 answers

How do I curb my sugar addiction? It's getting serious. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm trying to eat less bread. What else can I use to contain sandwiches? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 32 answers

What should i consume immediately after a work-out ? If i'm not a fan of powdered protein ? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 28 answers

I’ve been pondering becoming a vegetarian for quite sometime. This is more or less for ethical reasons but I suppose converting may also have an added health benefit. I’m in college and my diet is horrible. At 6 foot 180 pounds I’m not over weight, but I’m most certainly not very healthy with this type of diet. My current diet consists of mostly processed foods like hotdogs, chicken patties with fast food thrown into the mix 1-2 times a week. I’m ready for a change though and I’m looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 41 answers

What is this crazy 'antivegan' diet I saw, and is there any science behind it? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 29 answers

How do I tell how much casein (or dairy protein) is in a food product? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 3 answers

Please help me balance a busy schedule, heavy exercise, and dietary constraints by suggesting the perfect meal. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Please point me in the direction of a website that explains in simple terms exactly what food labels are talking about. [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2007 - 6 answers

What can I add to my smoothies to get some bonus health benefits? [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 40 answers

I'm not fat, I'm just kind of.. fat. Are these choices making me healthier? [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2007 - 76 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? [more inside]
posted 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? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 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". [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 51 answers

Is it really impossible to lose weight (in a healthy manner) by substituting two meals a day with some sort of bar? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 26 answers

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

Starting Optifast today (Medically supervised [yes, a real doctor] fast). Can anyone give me any tips on this huge endeavor? I think this might be the hardest thing I've ever set out to do... [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 15 answers

How many weight watchers points should I eat daily to maintain my weight, not loose any more? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 14 answers

One cigarette shortens life expectancy by about 11 minutes. How much time do the following take off: One drink over the recommended limit? One burger for which the calories are not burned off? Preferred units: assume a drink to be one UK unit of alcohol: 10ml or 8g pure alcohol. Assume a burger to be one Big Mac: 540 kcal. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2007 - 14 answers

My wife has a condition that may be helped by cutting dairy foods and wheat from her diet. Can anyone advise us on how to make the transition from a diet replete with dairy and wheat to one devoid of these foods? How will our bodies react? What about our psyches? Can anyone recommend recipes or better yet, cook books?
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 29 answers

Help two college students drop some fat and eat healthier. [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2007 - 42 answers

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

Is it pathological, pointless or unhealthy to fiber-load for weight loss? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 9 answers

What are hard boiled eggs giving me to perk me up? [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2006 - 28 answers

How do the weight-loss companies choose their before & after spokespersons/guinea pigs for their diet product testimonials? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm interested in reducing dairy, wheat and sugar from my diet. Any tips on how to do it without losing weight? [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2006 - 19 answers

Why do I always burp or feel like I have to burp when I go running? This happens even if it has been several hours since I last ate. It doesn't happen every single time, but probably 80% of the time. I like running, its just gross getting a taste of that yogurt you ate 2 hours ago when its 100 degrees outside. Anyone have similar problems? Anything you can do to solve this?
posted on Aug 22, 2006 - 7 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). [more inside]
posted on Jul 19, 2006 - 55 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

What are the most amazing low-fat slow-cooker recipes in the world? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2006 - 11 answers

What have been your experiences with the effect of changes in diet and nutrition on depression? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 31 answers

How do you get yourself to stick with routines that will improve your life? I'm trying to get myself to stick with simple & easy routines surrounding issues like my finances, my health, and my work, but have trouble being consistent. [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2006 - 23 answers

My fingernails are thin and break really easily - is there something I'm missing in my diet, or something I can take to make them thicker and stronger? [more inside]
posted on Apr 24, 2006 - 18 answers

Does adding garlic pills regularly to one's intake really help or is this just another fad without merit? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 12 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. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 27 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 can I develop a healthier lifestyle despite my significant lack of initiative? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 39 answers

Another food/exercise/energy question: how do I arrange my life and diet so I can do two hours of a martial art every night for ten days? [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 7 answers

I have a work schedule that demands I be away from home for 10 to 12 hours per day, thus making it difficult to fit in a healthy diet. To make matters worse, my position requires a lot of repetitive manual labor (moving and rewinding heavy reels of film, etc.), which is taxing on my poor, overworked muscles. I need suggestions on high energy food that's cheap, doesn't need to be refrigerated, and tastes good (if such a thing exists). [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 17 answers

Help! I've been suffering from a mild form of bulimia for four years and really need to stop. [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2005 - 9 answers

DietFilter: Weight Watchers - cult or miracle solution? Has anyone used Weight Watchers? Successfully? Unsuccessfully? Online or with meetings? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2005 - 32 answers

How much variation is there in the metabolic efficiency of humans? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2005 - 8 answers

How healthy is my diet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 14 answers

What dietary guidelines would you suggest for a vegetarian who is trying to quit smoking but is feeling tired and depressed?
posted on Sep 26, 2005 - 9 answers

The switch from losing weight to maintaining weight lost is difficult. Does the Metafilter community have any tips to adjust? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2005 - 17 answers

Recently I discovered the eGullet forums, but I haven't seen anything catering to the other side of the food spectrum- dieting. What diet forums do other Metafilter users use?
posted on Sep 8, 2005 - 6 answers

I'm trying to cut down on my sugar intake. The hardest part has been cutting out sugary (or corn-syrupy) drinks. I'm wondering if anyone can suggest some additional drinks to try. [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2005 - 46 answers

is the weston a. price foundation on to something, or are they half-baked? organic foods and whole grains good (sure), accurate labels important (check), soy deadly (huh?), and something about a board member's unique form of "magnetic, intuitive, spiritual or psychic healing" (groan).
posted on May 23, 2005 - 6 answers

My brother-in-law used to run a coffee shop. He sold mugs with the slogan, "Coffee makes you GO!", alluding of course to that common side effect of coffee, diarrhea. My question is: 1. Why does coffee cause diarrhea? 2. What can be done about it, apart from (a) giving up coffee, or (b) taking a daily dose of Imodium / Loperamide? Coffee is like physics: we love it, and yet we hate it. Please help me hate it less. Bottoms up!
posted on May 21, 2005 - 23 answers

What is the best time to workout? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2005 - 18 answers

Anyone ever tried a liver flush? Opinions on its value? [+]
posted on Jan 24, 2005 - 23 answers

Do you have any experience in dealing with smart, energetic kids with impulse problems and oppositional attitudes, with or without ADHD diagnosis? We're looking for dietary, behavioral modification or even meds suggestions. [MI]
posted on Jan 23, 2005 - 27 answers

Cabbage soup diet? I've been on it for a two days, and I've lost two and a half pounds. What I'm wondering is how important is the soup recipe (precise ingredients) to the success of the diet — I've seen different variations on the net: some call for mushrooms, some don't; some specify green onions, others just say large onions; some include carrots, others don't. Have any of you tried variations on the soup and still had success? Or is the soup not really the point at all, but just cutting out carbohydrates, fats, etc.? I'd be interested in hearing about your experiences with this.
posted on Jan 20, 2005 - 21 answers

Nutrition/Exercise: Does anyone know of a good skeptics/scientific guide to these topics? This should preforably be a magazine, newsletter or website -- not a book -- because there's new news all the time. [More inside...]
posted on Aug 20, 2004 - 6 answers

Does anyone have any experience with "greens plus"? Is it a waste of money, or can one really absorb 7 servings of vegetables with three tablespoons of powder? Google seems to be biased as to that question, and I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the other health and nutrition questions on here. Help?
posted on Jun 18, 2004 - 22 answers

Inspired by the responses in the HFCS thread, what are your suggestions on eating more "whole" foods? (see more inside)
posted on Mar 26, 2004 - 12 answers

Hope this isn't too stupid: I want to eat more healthy foods. I have a very small food budget. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2003 - 44 answers