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".
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 6, 2008 -
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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...
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posted by Zeker
on Aug 4, 2008 -
36 answers
After 13 years of vegetarianism - my entire adult life - I've decided to start eating meat. Looking for advice in the form of books, websites, and personal anecdotes.
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posted by item
on Jul 29, 2008 -
30 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.
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posted by catlet
on Jul 22, 2008 -
7 answers
Why do I crave sugar on days when I've had a lackluster/no bowel movement?
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posted by woebot
on Jul 22, 2008 -
7 answers
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?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 11, 2008 -
42 answers
Workout filter: where you, yes you, lucky intarwebs, get to judge my fitness + diet regimen (long, detailed)
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posted by paultopia
on Jul 6, 2008 -
17 answers
In need of quick fix short term diet, exercise plan, or supplements to lose 5-10 pounds in 2 months.
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posted by alpha_betty
on Jun 26, 2008 -
20 answers
I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2008 -
23 answers
I want to make my own homemade, raw meat (chicken and rabbit) cat food. My girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea. Almost everything I can find on the interwebs suggest that feeding a cat a
BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet is healthy for the cat.
This wiki suggests that there is no scientific evidence pointing to a clear resolution - in the references section there are some vets arguing one way or the other, but nothing concrete. Has anyone been there, done that, or have any other advice?
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posted by billysumday
on Jun 11, 2008 -
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Whenever I diet I get cramp in my left calf at night. It's easily cured by standing up but makes me leap out of bed cursing. What's causing it? And is there any way of stopping it? If I've got to buy something, please bear in mind I'm in the UK.
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posted by humblepigeon
on May 27, 2008 -
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I've been a vegetarian all my life, but caught the fitness bug last year. I lost around 80lbs in about a year by jogging, working out at the gym and following a strict diet. Although I feel that my vegetarian diet is supplementing me well, I'd like to try non-vegetarian food just to see if I'm missing out on anything. More inside!
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posted by cyanide
on May 20, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by luriete
on May 16, 2008 -
26 answers
Dentures dentures dentures! In stage one of getting dentures, what should I expect in the weeks to come?
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posted by mediocre
on May 9, 2008 -
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My lifestyle is pretty healthy overall, but I always feel extra-good after drinking V8. I'm trying to figure out why this particular beverage agrees with me so much when included in a diet that's already pretty good to begin with.
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posted by yorick
on May 5, 2008 -
13 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.
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posted by citystalk
on May 3, 2008 -
36 answers
Further to
this question from 2006, has anybody tried the
Shangri-la diet in the two years since? Note I'm not looking for information or websites. Already got them. I'm looking for personal experience stories.
posted by deeper red
on May 2, 2008 -
19 answers
What is a good daily diet for someone looking to get cut? I like routines so I don't care if it's the same for most of the week. In fact I'd rather it be the same so I don't have to really think about it.
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posted by wildrain2008
on May 1, 2008 -
8 answers
Eatingfilter: I'm an admitted chronic meal-skipper, trying to mend my wicked ways. Help me enjoy a healthy filling breakfast and stick to it!
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posted by actionpact
on Apr 19, 2008 -
29 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).
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posted by allkindsoftime
on Apr 14, 2008 -
12 answers
Why can't I find a doctor or weight loss program in San Francisco that will prescribe phentermine?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 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.
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Mar 19, 2008 -
23 answers
If I eat three breakfasts and then don't eat for the rest of the day, is that the same thing as eating breakfast lunch and dinner?
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posted by defmute
on Mar 19, 2008 -
19 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?
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posted by Ryaske
on Mar 17, 2008 -
15 answers
Based on calories alone and ignoring any other nutritional deficiencies, could I gain weight off of drinking just soda and nothing else?
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posted by destro
on Mar 15, 2008 -
20 answers
Is obesity actually rare among high-income people compared to low-income people? Or is this a stereotype? And if many high-income folks are in fact slim, does the availability of more wholesome foods really explain it all? One would think that a big bank account would buy pantries full of richer, tastier food that's harder to resist than the cheap stuff.
posted by tinkertown
on Mar 11, 2008 -
20 answers
Are there strategies for changing my daily clock to stave off the afternoon blahs?
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posted by peachy
on Mar 7, 2008 -
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I am currently on the South Beach diet (Phase 1, one week into it, please do not reply if you are going to criticize). I am not following their meal plans because they are overly complicated and in many cases require ingredients that I can't get here in this small town. If you've got very simple filling recipes that would qualify for Phase 1 and 2 (please specify which), I would really appreciate hearing them!
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posted by Kickstart70
on Mar 5, 2008 -
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A friend of mine is looking to get back into eating healthier and asked me to pose this question to the hive mind: after about 15 years of very low vegetable intake, how safe is this switch to his health when he is already experiencing some health difficulties? His full explanation and
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posted by idleminded
on Mar 2, 2008 -
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"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." "Breakfast improves your metabolism." "Breakfast makes you work, think and feel better." Okay, fine, you've convinced me to eat breakfast. But what time, smart guy? If I wake up at 6:00 AM and eat my first meal at 2:00 PM, that's still technically breakfast, but I'm pretty sure that's not what people are talking about. So, for optimal health benefits, how long after waking up should I eat?
posted by Faint of Butt
on Feb 13, 2008 -
27 answers
I love Cauliflower! It's healthy and delicious! Help me find good ways to eat it! Right now, I've got one white and one golden head just waiting for adventure! Recipe suggestions?
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur
on Feb 7, 2008 -
47 answers
What are some sample meal plans or food lists for a high-metabolism, frequent small meal diet? Looking for specific ideas for the "eat 5-6 times a day" routine.
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posted by sprocket87
on Feb 4, 2008 -
11 answers
FructoseFilter: A dear friend has been diagnosed with fructose intolerance and cannot digest many foods the rest of us take for granted. Help me cook for him!
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posted by MaxK
on Feb 4, 2008 -
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