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 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 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 on Jul 22, 2008 - 7 answers 
The best way to develop muscle without weights? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 on Nov 9, 2007 - 2 answers
Did working out make me sick? How do I prevent this? [more inside]
posted 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 on Oct 22, 2007 - 31 answers
Please help me determine the cause of my recent weight gain. [more inside]
posted 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 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 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?
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posted 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 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 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 on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers
How do I go from newly skinny to kinda buff? [more inside]
posted 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 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 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 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?
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posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 25 answers
How do I become the person I know I should be? [more inside]
posted 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.
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posted 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 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 on Mar 17, 2005 - 11 answers
I keep hearing that while you're trying to lose weight, you should be careful not to UNDEReat. True? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2005 - 17 answers
I'm considering taking a weight loss supplement (something like TrimSpa or Ripped Fuel), and was wondering if anyone had personal recommendations or knew of an independent site that reviewed supplements for effectiveness and safety/side-effects. Now that Ephedra has been banned, I'm operating under the assumption that these supplements are more or less safe, is that correct? What are the differences between the different brands? Any ingredients that I should look for or avoid? [my google-fu has failed miserably, what with all of the sites trying to sell this stuff]
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 9 answers
Fitness advice: I'm on a long term weight loss program (~2lbs/week.) 32lbs into it, I'm starting to think that I'd better do more than Dance Dance Revolution if I don't want to become one of those skin-saggy people from Ripley's Believe It Or Not. I'm considering either Tae Bo or Pilates for at-home exercise, and would like testimonials or suggestions for other programs.
posted on Apr 12, 2004 - 22 answers
Need recommendations for home exercise equipment (male, mid-20s). My requirements are (1) cost, (2) compactness, and (3) targeted toward a cardio workout with the ultimate goal of losing weight. I saw this on TV last night, and while it's marketed to a thighs-and-butts demographic, the size, concept, and price range is kind of what I'm looking for. Anyhow, I'd appreciate hearing any advice from happy or unhappy consumers of these types of products.
posted on Apr 2, 2004 - 11 answers
Oddball question about diet/exercise and weightloss.
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posted on Mar 30, 2004 - 12 answers
