My brother is going to Thailand for a 3 month Muay Thai training camp and I want to get him a themed or appropriate Christmas present. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish on Nov 19, 2009 - 7 answers

As a 30-year old who is a part-time grad student and a full-time office worker, are my goals to get control over my life (weight loss, finances, home, work, etc) really unrealistic? Is there a way to just be NORMAL and balanced, or is it really just normal not to really have things together, even as an adult? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Nov 13, 2009 - 24 answers

Getting My Life On Track: Health and Fitness Edition! Can you recommend a weight loss (diet and exercise) plan for a 5'5" 175lbs female? [more inside]
posted by julie_of_the_jungle on Nov 12, 2009 - 25 answers

Recommendations for a personal trainer in the Raleigh/Durham area? [more inside]
posted by luckyme793 on Oct 30, 2009 - 2 answers

I was recently diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type) and put on Adderall. I have very, very mixed feelings about this -- hopeful, because it seems to really be helping me in multiple areas of my life, but also anxious that it is a crutch that I can't use forever. Does anyone have any insight or anecdotes to help me either (1) feel better about being on Adderall, or (2) come up with an alternative plan to manage my issues? [more inside]
posted by dumbledore69 on Oct 19, 2009 - 23 answers

I want to exercise while watching TV. Help me pick out an exercise bike. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Sep 6, 2009 - 11 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

Help me stop dwelling on the negatives and be able to ENJOY my vacation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 11 answers

I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 19, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I change my mindset to think of food as sustinance and not food as entertainment/reward? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Aug 11, 2009 - 42 answers

I need some recommendations for free online workout programs I can work into my fitness plan! [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Aug 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me lose the last 15 lbs! Recommend your favorite secret low-calorie foods. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Aug 6, 2009 - 36 answers

Over the last 4 weeks, I've changed both my eating habits and my exercise habits pretty drastically. Yet I'm still at the exact same weight and body fat percentage. Why? [more inside]
posted by egeanin on Aug 4, 2009 - 57 answers

I'm half way through my weight-loss goal but my clothes no longer fit. How does one bridge the half-way point to the "new you"? Likewise, does anyone have advice for what I assume will be the more difficult half of the process? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2009 - 16 answers

I've been trying to get under a certain weight for weeks. Whenever I know that if I do well on a certain day, I'll have reached my goal in the morning, I tend to subconsciously self sabotage (by over eating or eating something I know will make me gain weight the next day.) Then I'll end up gaining a few pounds and needing to start all over. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 28, 2009 - 20 answers

2/3 of the way to my target weight, thanks to cardio exercise and eating better. Start building muscle mass (via weight training) now, or wait until I hit my target weight? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Jul 21, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm a chubby guy with a chronic sweet tooth, and a problem with overeating. Will fasting actually do anything for me? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint on Jul 14, 2009 - 31 answers

I've lost nearly 90 LBS, but I feel like poo constantly. I've had increasing foot problems, and just generally tired, and sick all the time. Have any of you gone through a dramatic weight loss and felt horrible, or developed problems that didn't exist before the weight loss? [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Jul 14, 2009 - 47 answers

Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance? [more inside]
posted by canadia on Jul 3, 2009 - 10 answers

I am not seeing results of personal training/working out, what can I do differently? [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses on Jul 1, 2009 - 26 answers

I'm trying to lose some weight and people have recommended weighing myself every day, as motivation or somesuch. I was wondering if you have a digital scale that you absolutely love, and if so, what the name of it is. Thank you.
posted by melodykramer on Jun 19, 2009 - 41 answers

Personal training: three times a week for 30 minutes, or two times a week for an hour? [more inside]
posted by scrump on Jun 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Do I need to eat more? [more inside]
posted by maxwelton on Jun 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Weight Training Filter: Is it time to start weight training again? [more inside]
posted by elsietheeel on May 29, 2009 - 16 answers

How to lose that stubborn, unwanted 5-7 pounds? [more inside]
posted by netbros on May 20, 2009 - 17 answers

GlandFilter: My SO has a problem. She has numerous symptoms of thyroid imbalance, but she shows up on tests as normal. Now she's trying to lose weight. [more inside]
posted by Scattercat on May 16, 2009 - 23 answers

Can anyone recommend a good iPhone App for tracking Weight Watchers points? [more inside]
posted by lunasol on May 13, 2009 - 4 answers

General advice in the area of finding my exercise/fitness niche? Good, structured DVDs or programs to try? [more inside]
posted by so_gracefully on May 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Please find my super-comprehensive BMR calculator? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Apr 21, 2009 - 5 answers

I can't stand calorie-counting (the meticulousness, worrying whenever I'm eating at a friend's house or having a business meeting at a restaurant), but I'm also awful with keeping portions (and hunger) in check. What the hell is wrong with me? Am I doomed to stay overweight until I can break one of these idiotic habits? Any tips to help make it easier? [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 on Apr 19, 2009 - 51 answers

What women's clothing stores can I start shopping at now that I've shrunk to an 18/20? [more inside]
posted by booksherpa on Apr 19, 2009 - 24 answers

How do I know if I'm at a healthy weight, given some complications? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I should only be eating 1200 calories per day? Really? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 38 answers

I'm losing the stress with yoga, but how to lose the pounds, too? [more inside]
posted by Eudaimonia on Apr 7, 2009 - 27 answers

How do you know when you are at a healthy weight? [more inside]
posted by seppyk on Apr 1, 2009 - 24 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 am morbidly obese and honestly one of the things holding me back from attempting to lose the weight is sagging skin. I saw a little of that when I last shed 60lbs and this time I have 100 to lose. Will the sag through diet and going slow be as extreme as I have seen on tv with weight loss surgery. I cannot afford plastic surgery afterwards that they all seem to need.
posted by beautifulcheese on Mar 10, 2009 - 21 answers

We both need to lose weight... But I need some help figuring out how to successfully do it together. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 23 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

Best way to lose weight, losing fat mainly from thighs and stomach? [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on Feb 7, 2009 - 32 answers

I get really bad midnight munchies. I know I shouldn't eat before bed, but sometimes I just have to. What should I eat or avoid eating to minimize damage?
posted by valadil on Feb 5, 2009 - 17 answers

Depression-induced weight loss. Help me return to my normal weight! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I figure out my ideal body weight? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Jan 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a website/web app that allows me to plug in different measurements I take of my body, then shows me an image of what I might look like at different body weights and/or physical conditions? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Jan 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me grade myself on my new lifestyle. [more inside]
posted by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 - 17 answers

Tell me about phentermine and clenbuterol for appetite suppression and weight loss.
posted by asockpuppet on Jan 8, 2009 - 3 answers

I have the first 4 days of 2009 off. How can I use those to get a great big jump-start on my diet? [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars on Dec 28, 2008 - 18 answers

I lost thirty pounds since September by calorie control (about three months), but I haven’t lost any weight in the last two to three weeks. I’ve heard that weight loss plateaus are normal, but what is the best way to continue my weight loss? [more inside]
posted by paulg on Dec 21, 2008 - 27 answers

Give us your slow carb recipes! [more inside]
posted by sid on Dec 11, 2008 - 13 answers