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

I want to exercise while watching TV. Help me pick out an exercise bike. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Sep 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Lost about 70lb recently but my body fat figure remains stubbornly high. Read on for more info... [more inside]
posted by deeper red on Sep 1, 2009 - 16 answers

Over the last 4 weeks, I've changed both my eating habits and my exercise habits pretty drastically. Yet I'm still at the exact same weight and body fat percentage. Why? [more inside]
posted by egeanin on Aug 4, 2009 - 57 answers

2/3 of the way to my target weight, thanks to cardio exercise and eating better. Start building muscle mass (via weight training) now, or wait until I hit my target weight? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Jul 21, 2009 - 17 answers

Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance? [more inside]
posted by canadia on Jul 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Personal training: three times a week for 30 minutes, or two times a week for an hour? [more inside]
posted by scrump on Jun 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Weight Training Filter: Is it time to start weight training again? [more inside]
posted by elsietheeel on May 29, 2009 - 16 answers

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

General advice in the area of finding my exercise/fitness niche? Good, structured DVDs or programs to try? [more inside]
posted by so_gracefully on May 8, 2009 - 12 answers

How do you know when you are at a healthy weight? [more inside]
posted by seppyk on Apr 1, 2009 - 24 answers

I have the opportunity to exercise in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. Does it matter if I do certain exercises in order? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Mar 29, 2009 - 8 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

Best way to lose weight, losing fat mainly from thighs and stomach? [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on Feb 7, 2009 - 32 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

How can I stay motivated on a very long term diet/exercise/weight loss routine, and eventually convert it to lifetime maintenance? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Dec 9, 2008 - 21 answers

I workout a lot. I eat a lot. How do I manage both and my desire to lose 10 lbs? [more inside]
posted by beachhead2 on Nov 30, 2008 - 18 answers

I need to get fitter, but I am notoriously bad at sticking to an exercise regimen. Help me think of fun, social things I could look into to get fit and meet people! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Oct 20, 2008 - 28 answers

I need to slim up a little for a Halloween costume. How to reasonably get there? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre on Oct 9, 2008 - 15 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

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

I can't go to the gym and am gaining back the weight I lost - HELP! [more inside]
posted by lxs on Aug 3, 2008 - 13 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

The best way to develop muscle without weights? [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Jul 12, 2008 - 13 answers

What are all those machines at the gym and how can I make them work for me? [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw on Jun 16, 2008 - 15 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

I'm taking SSRIs. I've experienced significant weight gain while on them and am now trying to work it off. How to get started? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 15, 2008 - 13 answers

I want to give my husband the gift of a complete physical transformation for Christmas, on a pretty tight budget. Ideas and resources would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by justonegirl on Dec 1, 2007 - 20 answers

What kind of specialist physician would best be able to advise on a training regime - nutrition, exercise, the whole kit and kaboodle - for serious body sculpting and/or weight loss? Sports medicine? Any other medical specialties? Any recommendations for such a person in New York?
posted by shivohum on Nov 9, 2007 - 2 answers

Did working out make me sick? How do I prevent this? [more inside]
posted by atayah on Oct 24, 2007 - 14 answers

Can you lose fat and build muscle with resistance training alone? I'm with a trainer who claims that building muslce through resistance training and reasonable eating is enough to destroy fat. He claims there's little need for specific cardio sessions -- that there's enough cardio in his resistance sessions and in daily life. Wrong? [more inside]
posted by Malad on Oct 22, 2007 - 31 answers

Please help me determine the cause of my recent weight gain. [more inside]
posted by sequential on Aug 20, 2007 - 9 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

When one is dieting by maintaining a small calorie deficit, is it appropriate to apply calories burned via one day's exercise to the next day's calorie total? Since I can't predict beforehand what days I'll have an opportunity to exercise, I can't plan ahead. Since I exercise rather late in the evening, binging the amount of calories after I return (directly before bed) would probably send 'em directly to my waist regardless of how much I'd just exercised. [more inside]
posted by The Confessor on Jul 2, 2007 - 13 answers

Sensible (numerical) weight loss plan, followed meticulously, seeming to not produce results after 16 weeks. I'm still maintaining it just as consistently, but I'm starting to feel discouraged and somewhat lost. Inside are four potential problems. Which do you think are holding me back? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 25, 2007 - 41 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

I eat right, I exercise, and yet my weight is a plateau. Is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted by gadha on Mar 29, 2007 - 31 answers

Can anyone offer advice for going back to the gym after a back injury and six months of downtime? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I go from newly skinny to kinda buff? [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers

I've lost 50 pounds and need to keep it off. I'm also by nature a "grazer" (wanting to eat all the time), which is how I gained all the weight, but calorie restriction just isn't working any more. There's [more inside]
posted by jspierre on Nov 18, 2006 - 25 answers

I'm actively losing weight but always seem to gain 3-4 lbs following intense exercise days. [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Nov 2, 2006 - 24 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 by catfood on Apr 3, 2006 - 27 answers

Will using a mini-cycle under my desk for 40 minutes a day in 5 minute increments do me any good? [more inside]
posted by amarynth on Feb 1, 2006 - 25 answers

How do I become the person I know I should be? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2005 - 36 answers

So I'm overweight, have been my entire life with a couple of exceptions. I'm 6'5" and around 290 lbs. Which actually isn't as bad as it sounds, even at my skinniest (post-military) I have a 50" chest. But I'm still pretty out of shape and would like to fix that. [more inside]
posted by KirTakat on May 24, 2005 - 30 answers

I'm overweight and I'm pretty damned tired of it (23 years old, about 260ish 6' tall). I've already started modifying my eating habits and now I'm looking for a workout solution. I'm a computer guy, so I spend a -lot- of time sitting during the day (usually night). I know a lot of you work out quite regularly and I would like to know if someone could come up with a basic workout regimen. I live in an apartment complex with a decent gym. I just don't know what days I should walk how far and what machines I should do how many reps of what. Also, I'd like some suggestions as to where I should go after I've been doing this for a while if possible. Apologies in advance if my search-fu is inferior.
posted by grahamux on Apr 6, 2005 - 38 answers

BasicPhysicsFilter: Everything else being equal, how much would my vertical leap improve if I lost 10% of my weight without losing any muscle?
posted by callmejay on Mar 17, 2005 - 11 answers