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

Is your 58 year old Mom or Grandmother a chunky depressed wreck? If she would listen to your advice...what would you tell her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2009 - 25 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

This whole exercising thing, how does it work? [more inside]
posted by kerning on Jan 8, 2009 - 35 answers

I will losing weight and getting healthy make me sweat less? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Nov 21, 2008 - 16 answers

SexEd-filter: Need some physical advice to help out a great relationship otherwise... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a very overweight man in my early to mid-thirties, and I would appreciate your advice as to how to dress in a way that's complementary to me for social situations (such as going to clubs, bars, lectures, etc.). More inside. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on May 23, 2008 - 27 answers

Can you recommend a gym and/or personal trainer for an overweight, out of shape girl in Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by Mavri on Apr 9, 2008 - 6 answers

Childhood obesity prevention programs that incorporate (or center around) community vegetable gardens. Know any? [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

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

Many adjectives used to describe overweight men in a nonoffensive manner can also be used to describe muscular men (i.e. stout, beefy, etc.). What are some adjectives that describe, with a positive or neutral connotation, the state of being both male and overweight, but that are not used (or at least not commonly used) to describe muscular men as well? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 10, 2007 - 52 answers

What kind of clothing looks best on a thirtysomething guy who is heavy but not obese? I am in a fashion rut and don't trust my judgement, and want to see some pictures. [more inside]
posted by zek on Oct 9, 2007 - 10 answers

If you're an obese man who's been successful in the dating scene, please give me some tips and advice. As always, there's [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm gay, new at dating, and kind of overweight (though not morbidly so -- say ~ 20/22% body fat), though my face doesn't show it. I'm afraid dates will like me, in part based on that deceptive face, then discover my fatness during a moment of intimacy, and be repulsed. Am I being paranoid?
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2007 - 21 answers

I have a question to ask of heterosexual women on Metafilter: are you as shallow as I am? Do you find overweight men attractive? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2007 - 34 answers

My impulse towards giving myself instant gratification is ruining my life! How can I train myself to stop lunging for instant gratification and instead remind myself to consider what will be most gratifying in the long term? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jul 20, 2007 - 26 answers

How bad is it to dump someone because of how they previously looked? [more inside]
posted by dkleinst on Jun 4, 2007 - 60 answers

Should I commit to my significantly overweight girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2007 - 46 answers

Because of the way I carry my excess weight, I look pregnant. I think this is preventing me from finding a job. [more inside]
posted by cilantro on May 8, 2007 - 21 answers

Is there data about moderate weight loss for the relatively thin? For example, we all know that yo-yo dieting is bad, etc., etc. But is there any data about whether it's bad for a not-overweight person to gain five pounds every winter and then lose it every spring? It seems like all the healthy eating and weight loss stuff I read is based on studies of fat people.
posted by croutonsupafreak on Apr 23, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I get my doctor to take me seriously about my libido problems? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 4, 2007 - 34 answers

I’d like to find an Austin-area nutritionist who makes house calls, if such a person exists. I’m talking about someone who will come in and go through the fridge and the cupboards and the pantries, throwing out the over-processed, obesity-fostering crapola, and then provide—even dictate—a shopping list and a weekly menu. If that’s not possible, what’s the nearest approximation? [more inside]
posted by vetiver on Feb 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Should I switch my cat to a high-protein wet food? If so, what kind? [more inside]
posted by climalene on Nov 18, 2006 - 10 answers

How should I describe myself in online dating profiles or personals ads? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2006 - 34 answers

"When you hit your 30s and 40s, your metabolism slows, resulting in weight gain." What does this mean, in raw biological terms? Is it rational to aim for a sub 10% bodyfat level after 40, assuming we're not marathon runners? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Aug 28, 2006 - 12 answers

I have a bright, wonderful 19 year old daughter who is gradually becoming overweight. I love her dearly and think she's beautiful, but am concerned about future health, social and self-esteem issues if she continues gaining weight. I have never been critical of her on this issue. Proper diet and exercise is an important part of my life and I've hoped that she would come to emulate me in this area, but that's not happening. Any advice on how I might lovingly guide her to better diet and fitness habits without pressuring her, or having her resent me, or develop negative body image issues?
posted by capcuervo on Aug 11, 2006 - 49 answers

Do my boyfriend and I have a chance at long-term happiness if we lack a hot "spark" when it comes to our sexual attraction for each other? [more inside]
posted by VegasAnna on Apr 20, 2006 - 63 answers

Returning to running after a long stay in the comfy chair. Fat old fart needs shoe advice. [more inside]
posted by y6y6y6 on Mar 7, 2006 - 19 answers

I’d appreciate people’s advice as to whether I should join my firm’s Weight Watchers at Work program. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 28, 2005 - 18 answers

Where can I learn about dressing well as an overweight man? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Dec 26, 2005 - 17 answers

Need help with a condescending doctor. This may be girls-only so if you have a problem with words like "ovaries," goodbye. It also involves my being a fat girl, so if you have the HURF DURF BUTTER EATER attitude, goodbye as well. [a lot mi] [more inside]
posted by u.n. owen on Feb 16, 2005 - 76 answers

I am thinking about donating my kidney but I'm about 100lbs overweight and probably a doctor would say I'm closer to 150lbs overweight. Does anyone know how fit one has to be (should be...) to donate a kindey and 1) the kidney be healthy, and 2) for me to remain healthy? Other thoughts to consider for being overweight and interested in being a donor would be appreciated too.
posted by pwb503 on Aug 12, 2004 - 12 answers