I'm aware that there are metabolites of the many various medicines that people take in the water supply in many US cities and towns. What are the health effects of this (known or theoretical)?
Has drug residue/metabolites ever been linked to weight gain in humans? How can it be removed from the water (is reverse osmosis the only way)?
posted by mintchip
on May 18, 2013 -
4 answers
What can I do in the short term to feel better while losing weight when everything seems to make me gassy, swollen and uncomfortable? My doctor's answer to everything seems to be "Lose weight!". That's not going to help these problems in the moment. TMI descriptions follow...
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posted by jezemars
on May 7, 2013 -
24 answers
All other things being equal, does a short person's blood alcohol level reach 0.05 faster than a tall person (because they have less blood and/or a smaller liver)?
posted by dontjumplarry
on May 6, 2013 -
11 answers
Do the nutritional label KCAL metrics include all calories inclusive of fat, carbs and protein?
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posted by gadha
on May 5, 2013 -
6 answers
I live with a group of friends and we all take it in turns to cook dinner one day of the night, which usually consists of lasagne, pasta, rice etc.
I am wondering if I could lose weight if I ate low carb for breakfast and lunch, and then ate dinner that is prepared by my housemates?
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posted by lovisa91
on Apr 8, 2013 -
14 answers
I guess it's Fitness Day on Ask MeFi, ha!
I have a warm-weather vacation coming up--last weekend of April, and I'm looking for short-term hacks that will help me
1) Look super-awesome in shorts, tanks, and my bikini
2) Be in a good place to absorb a little vacation-based food indulgence (booze and food)
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posted by like_a_friend
on Apr 4, 2013 -
19 answers
So a couple months ago, I started dieting, and I ended up losing about 20 pounds. Which is great. I was hoping to lose about 20 more, but in spite of taking in fewer calories and exercising more, my weight loss seems to have basically stopped cold.
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posted by to sir with millipedes
on Feb 3, 2013 -
33 answers
Does confidence
really make a difference when it comes to attraction? If so, I'd like to generate enough in time for New Year's.
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posted by Ashen
on Dec 18, 2012 -
26 answers
Help me figure out a way to eat healthily, without gaining weight, while traveling on work, across climates, geography, cuisines and hotels. Gained 7lbs/3kg in just the past 2 weeks of travel for work.
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posted by infini
on Dec 10, 2012 -
42 answers
Is it possible to
healthily gain and keep on 20-30 lbs without (regimented) exercise and while being on a low-carbohydrate diet?
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posted by griphus
on Nov 19, 2012 -
35 answers
My boyfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year. All things considered, I'm quite happy with him. Problem is, he's gained a ton of weight, more than 50lbs since we've been together. He doesn't look like the person I started dating, and it really upsets me. In his current state I don't find him attractive and I'm really at a loss for what to do. Any advice?
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posted by mariisoul
on Nov 13, 2012 -
40 answers
I've never eaten too healthy in my life. I feel like it's taking a toll on my body and my mood at a relatively young age. More details inside. (long and some things about my past)
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posted by Autumn89
on Oct 22, 2012 -
28 answers
How much would a human have to weigh to be unable to jump (lift both feet off the floor at once at least a couple of inches)?
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posted by crabintheocean
on Oct 3, 2012 -
12 answers
Our sugar and carbohydrate consumption causes our bodies to store the glucose as fat. Why does the food pyramid tell us to eat more of that food?
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posted by Leenie
on Sep 24, 2012 -
26 answers
I'm losing focus on my weight loss goals and I don't want to fall off the wagon. I have had to fight hard to lose what I have lost, and I do not want to back track. How do you get your head back in the game and really find the time to focus on it and prioritize it when your life has become extremely busy?
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posted by PuppetMcSockerson
on Sep 18, 2012 -
12 answers
Advice on preventing weight gain and fitting in exercise when your life is spinning out of control.
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posted by Fairchild
on Sep 12, 2012 -
30 answers
Very overweight. Constant jaw clenching. Stress. Fixation with "input". Any idea if these things could be related?
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posted by skypieces
on Sep 8, 2012 -
15 answers
Before I had my child, I lost almost 100lbs. I have since gained it all back due to post partum depression. How do I get back on track with a child? More detail inside
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posted by AbsolutelyHonest
on Aug 29, 2012 -
31 answers
I have been overweight all my life, as has all of my family. I have noticed that as we age, get sick, and eventually die, between the sick and die part they get skinny! So each time I lose weight and look at myself I look like a cancer patient waiting to die and I gain it back. I've talked to a counselor who did a lot of hmmm and mmms which was too expensive to repeat. Any ideas how to fix my psyche and eventually fix my physique?
posted by msleann
on Aug 24, 2012 -
14 answers
Should I (and if so, how should I) reveal to my upcoming quasi-blind quasi-date that I look different than he expects me to?
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posted by mauvest
on Aug 21, 2012 -
44 answers
What can I *add* to my life to help with my binge eating and/or desire to lose weight? Additionally, what texts or exercises helped you work past bingeing?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 15, 2012 -
26 answers
What exercise and diet will turn pretty-good-for-33 into ridiculous-in-a-good-way?
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posted by letahl
on Aug 9, 2012 -
38 answers
Settle an argument. A 150 person falls and grabs something as they do. Assuming they have kung-fu grip, how much weight does the thing they grab need to be able to withstand without tearing, breaking, whatever. I say the weight of the person. They say it's their weight and g-forces combined. Who is right and if they are, how do you calculate those g-forces? And if they are twisting as they fall, does torque figure into it?
posted by CollectiveMind
on Aug 5, 2012 -
25 answers
How can I create a healthy lifestyle in my relationship? Also, how can I support my boyfriend’s weight loss? Is this possible? We are in our mid-to-late-twenties, he is a few years older than I am.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2012 -
23 answers
Let's say I'm a 5'5", 230lb female. Let's say tomorrow, I start eating very healthy and working out 4-5 times a week. How much can I expect to lose and what physical changes can I expect to see by the end of the year?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2012 -
55 answers
What is the mechanism by which calories gained from eating unnatural foods, i.e. foods full of chemicals and preservatives, changes a person's appetite or metabolism, leading to weight gain?
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posted by davisnot
on Jun 11, 2012 -
14 answers
Why am I continuing to lose weight when I've been increasing my caloric intake, and haven't changed my exercise habits at all.
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posted by trogdole
on Jun 10, 2012 -
13 answers
Asking for a friend. 2 years ago she lost 8 stone in weight through diet and exercise. She has maintained for a year using WeightWatchers and walking at least 100 miles a month plus cross trainer three times a week and some weights and crunches. Now she must have a serious operation which will leave her immobile in hospital for 2 weeks, immobile at home for 6 weeks, then gradually regaining mobility. Serious immobility, think skin graft type immobility. On the lower half of her body. She is desperate not to gain weight but there is not much support from the NHS etc. Has anyone been in this situation and managed not to gain too much?
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posted by LyzzyBee
on Jun 6, 2012 -
26 answers
If you have a tendency to gain weight due to stress I'd like to know how you recognized this was THE reason for weight gain and found a solution that worked for you. Please don't ask questions that tend to speculate or diagnose the cause of weight gain (no issues with food/exercise) . I want to hear from you if you (or someone you knew) struggled to keep your stress low, which you knew led to your weight gain and how you went about it (without using any drugs!).
posted by xm
on May 28, 2012 -
9 answers
Need healthy food ideas with some specific criteria (food allergies, veg-aquarium). I've looked at all the other questions around this, and for one reason or another, they don't meet my needs. (Special snowflake, party of me!)
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posted by dotgirl
on May 22, 2012 -
22 answers
I have finally lost most of the extra weight I gained for the past 20 years. What can I do to get rid of the flabby skin?
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posted by remi
on May 13, 2012 -
8 answers
I would like to use a single smartphone app to track a customizable set of personal attributes and/or behaviors. For instance, I would like to track my daily weight, peak flows, alcoholic beverages consumed, run distances, and hours slept. I would like to do this with a single app, and not an app for each attribute/behavior being tracked.
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posted by u2604ab
on May 10, 2012 -
11 answers
I recently lost some weight but am struggling to accept my body changes, specifically smaller boobs. I just lost about five pounds, so not much at all. But it seems like its all gone from my chest, I have lost a solid two cups sizes just due to the five pound weight loss.
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2012 -
29 answers
I have about a month to lose 5-10 lbs for an upcoming wedding that requires me to wear a dress that does not fit and cannot be altered. Normally I'd cut back on calories and just go running a lot, but I've been rendered unable to run or elliptical or bike due to an Achilles injury that I don't want to worsen. What dietary things and other workout things can I do during this time to ensure weight loss? In my twenties, no health problems, no dietary restrictions, reeeally need to fit into this god forsaken dress.
posted by blackcatcuriouser
on May 2, 2012 -
42 answers
I took a break from drinking for a month, and my appetite decreased dramatically. For the first time I can remember, I felt full from eating reasonable portions, and I no longer turned to snacking for alleviation of boredom or ennui. When I started drinking booze again, I was back to my previous habits. What happened, and why?
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posted by Jon_Evil
on Apr 24, 2012 -
15 answers
