Me = fat guy, annual health checks = "A" grade. What gives? Actual data inside, BP, LDL, HDL, Cholesterol etc, inside... [more inside]
posted by lundman on Nov 17, 2009 - 24 answers

Should I recognize that all women have body image issues, or do I have a point in feeling annoyed that someone a lot smaller than me is describing herself as "curvy"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2009 - 81 answers

How do I remove the fat from chicken broth? [more inside]
posted by esprit de l'escalier on Oct 30, 2009 - 18 answers

Plus-size ladies, please help me be fabulous. [UK] [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 on Oct 9, 2009 - 11 answers

My body fat measuring scale requires me to give it parameters: Age, Height, Gender, and Fitness Level (1, 2, or 3). What should I enter for fitness level? The instructions just say something like "enter your fitness level on a scale from 1 to 3". Does anyone have a similar product and have a rule of thumb for this?
posted by jclovebrew on Oct 8, 2009 - 5 answers

How to mask smelly farts? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 2009 - 27 answers

How to avoid gaining weight when you become a couple? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 8, 2009 - 17 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

Is coconut milk fattening? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol on Aug 11, 2009 - 30 answers

What advantages are there to having an apple shape? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead on Aug 10, 2009 - 24 answers

If I ate 1lb of fat each day for a week would I gain more weight than if I'd eaten 1lb of celery each day for a week, and if so why.
posted by zeoslap on Jul 30, 2009 - 47 answers

I'm looking for fat-free (or super low-fat, like under a gram per reasonably-sized serving) recipes for baked goods that you've personally made and enjoyed. Cookies, cakes, quick breads, etc. are all fair game. Bonus points for chocolate stuff. [more inside]
posted by vytae on Jul 9, 2009 - 17 answers

I'd like to lose the bit of fat that has been with me for as long as I can remember. What should I include in my diet/workout regimen? [more inside]
posted by Team of Scientists on Jul 6, 2009 - 18 answers

Please suggest me some snacks, light or portable dishes that are both healthy and involve baking or cooking. [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Jun 21, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm an apple, but I'd much rather be a banana. How can I get rid of my middle and reshape my body? [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars on May 23, 2009 - 30 answers

Trying to cut down on fatty foods now that I know I have gallstones. [more inside]
posted by All.star on Apr 26, 2009 - 15 answers

I would like to lose a lot of fat in a short period of time. Help me do so safely and effectively! [more inside]
posted by philosophygeek on Apr 12, 2009 - 14 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

How do I keep morale up and depression from setting in during a lengthy weight loss process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2009 - 26 answers

How do you make truly tender, succulent Jewish-style brisket? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Feb 16, 2009 - 14 answers

What martial arts movie is this? White good guy vs. bigger fatter black bad guy in the end? [more inside]
posted by stlboi on Feb 4, 2009 - 2 answers

Plus-size ladies, how do you wear your belts? [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve on Jan 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you estimate the number of fat grams (and calories, if you're feeling spunky) in one of these cookies? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Dec 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I need to gracefully let someone I've spoken with on the phone, and who I'm developing feelings for, know that I'm kind of fat before we meet in person. How can I do this? Please AskMe help me work out what to say and how to say it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2008 - 41 answers

I’d like to lose 15 pounds in the next year. In addition to jogging, I plan on altering my already somewhat healthy diet because I worry I’m eating too much (good) fat. [more inside]
posted by Viola on Dec 3, 2008 - 16 answers

I need serious professional help to lose weight -- not a personal trainer or an exercise class. Am I looking for a nutritionist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 1, 2008 - 27 answers

How can I best lose some excess upper arm flab? [more inside]
posted by troika on Sep 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Low Metabolism Filter: I am coming to the end of a very low calorie diet. I have been careful to be healthy about it, and I have lost 30 (!) lbs. What do I need to know so I don't put it all back on again? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game on Aug 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Where in L.A. can I get my body fat measured by water immersion?
posted by mykescipark on Jul 11, 2008 - 3 answers

Fat girl + hot climates = potential badness. Help a gal feel comfortable without grossing anyone out. (Apologies for long explanation/details) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2008 - 56 answers

I am A years old, am H inches tall and I weigh W pounds. I burn a total of B calories per day on average (that's including exercise as well as just daily living and sleeping). I consume E calories per day. What would my steady-state weight be expected to be, and how long would it take to reach it?
posted by zaebiz on Jun 29, 2008 - 12 answers

First time with formatting partitions or installing linux. [more inside]
posted by thatguyryan on Jun 22, 2008 - 4 answers

For how long does fatty pig skin stay good in the fridge? [more inside]
posted by Anything on Jun 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm fat and diabetic. My first year after diagnosis I lost 50 lbs and stuck to my diet. How do I stick to it for the long term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Fighting Blubber—The Gym Reassurance Questions. [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 on Apr 20, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I open a dialog with my wife about her weight gain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2008 - 65 answers

After a complete transformation, I need to practice flirting, in New York. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Healthy chips and dip? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Mar 7, 2008 - 33 answers

Is soda water making me fat? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Feb 28, 2008 - 26 answers

How much weight could a healthy adult gain in one indulgent weekend of overeating?
posted by roger ackroyd on Feb 21, 2008 - 20 answers

I am a fat woman (oh, excuse me, “customer of size”) who will be taking five separate flights on Southwest in the next month. If you’re fat and you’ve flown Southwest, did you have to buy a second seat? [more inside]
posted by shiny blue object on Feb 12, 2008 - 25 answers

FatFilter: Help a morbidly obese woman find a compatible psychologist or therapist. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Please help me make my legs not disgusting. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2008 - 30 answers

My SIL insists that cheese somehow gains more fat when it is heated, because "the fats are unstable and more fat is released when cheese is grilled". Therefore, according to her, a grilled cheese sandwich is more unhealthy than a plain cheese sandwich. I think this is bonkers, but can't find any evidence to wave in her face. Any ideas?
posted by indienial on Jan 9, 2008 - 46 answers

What diet is right for me, and how do I stick to it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2008 - 38 answers

Chocolaterie-filter: Is it possible to replace cocos fat with some other household-fat in an emergency? What's the best replacement (≈ least damaging)? [more inside]
posted by Rabarberofficer on Dec 30, 2007 - 7 answers

I heard coca-cola is a good fat solvent. Are there any benefits to drinking coke when eating greasy food? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Dec 17, 2007 - 17 answers

What causes some people to have very uneven fat deposits? [more inside]
posted by Forktine on Dec 6, 2007 - 15 answers

Did the ancient Celts used to banish overweight members of society? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Nov 25, 2007 - 6 answers

how much fat can i expext to render from a duck? [more inside]
posted by phil on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers