How can I get my metabolism back up? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2008 - 13 answers

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... [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 35 answers

I like the mood and health benefits of exercise, but hate the inherent pointlessness of the activity. Short of going into construction work, what are some activities or hobbies that involve physical exertion, but to some other purposeful end? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 48 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

How do I get started using a treadmill? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 15 answers

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

One hundred pounds overweight and 41. Will I ever get washboard abs again? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 24 answers

How do I know if what I'm doing is binge eating/drinking? More explanation after the jump. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 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

How can I learn to slow down and enjoy what I'm eating? [more inside]
posted on Jun 11, 2007 - 40 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

What is the problem? Why can't I have sex? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 37 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

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

I am looking for an e-mail mailing list in which weight loss is discussed. However, I'm looking for one with a very specific sort of attitude. [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2007 - 8 answers

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

When to mix in weight training with a weight loss plan [more inside]
posted on Dec 9, 2006 - 15 answers

What's it like being morbidly obese? [more inside]
posted on Sep 24, 2006 - 54 answers

Can stress 'cause' weight gain? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 11 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

How can I continue to drink beer and yet stay thin? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm thoroughly baffled about how I should eat. [more inside]
posted on Jun 21, 2006 - 11 answers

Longtime reader, first time poster. Help resolve an exercise set of questions. I can only workout at night, will my heightened metabolism from the workout be completely negated by sleep? Is there a workout routine that is designed for a woman like me with an oddball schedule, needing to lose alot of my pear shape and staring at type 2 diabetes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 11 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 want to maintain my weight, but continue to lower my body fat percentage. Should I lower caloric intake or just increase my exercise, or both? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2006 - 5 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

Can seriously overweight people do martial arts? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2005 - 22 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 healthy is my diet? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2005 - 14 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

Has anyone had any personal experience with Meridia, aka sibutramine? The good, the bad, and the ugly please. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2005 - 3 answers

Strength training and aerobics: how much rest do I need after strength training and before aerobic exercise (swimming)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 8 answers

I'm looking to buy a new and hopefully not too expensive weight scale. Tanita seems to be the cool brand, but is body fat monitoring worth the extra dollars? I'm not finding much authoritative info on how accurate it is or even how it works so I'm skeptical. Explanations or scale recommendations appreciated.
posted on Jul 12, 2005 - 9 answers