Over the last ten years, I've put on 10-15 pounds of pure, unadulterated fat. Giving up desert for the next ten years doesn't seem feasible, but my general food intake is fine. I was looking for a healthy but reasonably quick way to loose 10 pounds, and 4 Hour Body was recommended. After six weeks, I am at my exact starting weight. What am I missing, and where should I go from here?
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posted by aint broke
on May 20, 2013 -
41 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
Mid-twenties male, eating extremely healthily, exercising very well, very happy with his setup here. But very curious why the pounds wouldn't just be falling off now, when they were at a maintenance level when I had the reverse habits as recently as a few months ago. (Or even any weight loss at all.)
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posted by dubadubowbow
on Mar 1, 2013 -
27 answers
In which I ask questions about optimizing minor weight loss (and maintaining weight loss); Very low calorie diets and exercise; Set points and starvation; Am I doin it rong?
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posted by peachfuzz
on Feb 8, 2013 -
16 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
I'm working out, particularly around the torso, and I'm much stronger. My waistline hasn't budged. My weight has barely changed since I started going to the Y and doing 20 minutes of cardio a day plus lifting weights. Loving wife says that's because I'm building muscle, and "muscle weighs twice as much as fat." What's truly going on?
posted by musofire
on Jul 6, 2012 -
34 answers
I'd like to lose some weight, but nothing I've tried has worked. I am starting to feel helpless and sad. What should I do?
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posted by prefpara
on Jun 21, 2012 -
39 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
I tried a low-carb diet. I didn't lose much weight and my experience was different from what most other people report. Why?
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posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2012 -
29 answers
What's the best/easiest way to increase my protein intake when eating is difficult for various complicated reasons?
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posted by Felicity Rilke
on Apr 30, 2012 -
29 answers
I am a nutritional newbie - I never took any classes on the subject, I'm a lifelong selective eater, and what little I know has been memorized, mostly in the last two months. I'm in need of some specific schooling on my current peculiar weight-loss situation.
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Mar 7, 2012 -
12 answers
In my parents' Christmas card photo, I literally look like I'm wearing a fat suit. Help me get back on track to a healthy weight. Specific advice needed for a vegetarian diet.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Dec 28, 2011 -
36 answers
I would like suggestions for a long term plan of diet and exercise to help me lose a significant amount of weight while keeping my spirits up for the long haul.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm obese and recently went on a new medication that's causing me massive weight loss. I can't handle the other side effects, so I'm unfortunately going to have to switch eventually. I'm looking for tips on how to maintain my lower weight once I'm off the drug, and hopefully lose some more.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2011 -
13 answers
OK, I'm desperate and I'm ready to try a low carb diet. What should my shopping list look like?
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posted by Tarumba
on Oct 20, 2011 -
48 answers
I've found a successful routine for losing weight, but I'm confused about my calorie requirements seemingly being much lower than everyone else's.
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posted by naju
on Oct 12, 2011 -
31 answers
Weight loss help? I really need to lose weight but I lack the kind of support structure I think I need.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 25, 2011 -
28 answers
I know the scientific hows and whys of losing weight. Please hack my brain to get it back in the right head space.
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posted by TravellingCari
on Jul 19, 2011 -
21 answers
I have decided to try to kick-start my severely stalled weight loss by seriously cutting back carbs. Obstacle: I am now have a paid gig as a food writer/restaurant reviewer and I'll be ordering three course meals in restaurants once or twice a week, in addition to attending various restaurant openings and general food-related events.
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posted by cilantro
on Jun 30, 2011 -
20 answers
What cardio exercises/machines would you recommend to someone who really,
really hates cardio?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2011 -
45 answers
I've been working out and seeing progress but everything seems to be like taking 2 steps forward and then 1 step back, making it hard for me right now to keep up the motivation. Just trying to figure out if I am doing anything wrong or if something could help.
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posted by loser8008
on May 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Why aren't I losing weight anymore, despite meticulously tracking my calorie intake and exercising?
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Apr 19, 2011 -
69 answers
Are diet shakes packaged in cans made of significantly heavier-gauge metal than carbonated beverages? If so, why?
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posted by XMLicious
on Apr 6, 2011 -
17 answers
Mefites who have successfully lost weight and kept it off: How did you stop yourself from obsessing about food everyday?
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posted by Ziggy500
on Jan 19, 2011 -
30 answers
I'm about 25 lbs heavier than I'd like to be, and need information and motivation to help me get started eating better and moving more. I've previously lost a considerable amount of weight (growing up I had weight issues, and topped out at around 210. I'm a 5'6" female, and currently weigh 165) but that was mainly through very controlled eating, and while I was a smoker. I've quit smoking and now live with my boyfriend, which has led to me loosening up on my eating. In some ways that has been good, but has also led to weight gain.
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posted by odayoday
on Jan 3, 2011 -
23 answers
What are the health risks of taking a "cleansing" product like Acai Super Cleanse for too long? Details...
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2010 -
16 answers
Vanityfilter: Smart, busy people of Metafilter, how did you get in incredibly good (looking) shape?
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posted by Tehhund
on Dec 27, 2010 -
22 answers
After struggling with weight my whole life, I suddenly lost 15 pounds out of nowhere, and, even post-Thanksgiving (and post doctor-visit), I don't seem to be gaining any back. Do people ever just lose weight/have their metabolism change as they age?
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posted by stranger danger
on Dec 3, 2010 -
19 answers
Can someone recommend a "leptin aware" doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian in Philadelphia?
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posted by zeek321
on Oct 12, 2010 -
8 answers
For some unknown reason I've gained roughly 10 pounds in the last 1-2 months. I'd like to lose it for an event I'm going to at the end of October. I've never tried to diet before and I'm not sure what the most effective method is for short term loss. I will not be sustaining this diet for longer than a month.
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posted by WhitenoisE
on Sep 25, 2010 -
15 answers
I’m considering enrolling in a medically supervised liquid diet program. What do I need to know?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 15, 2010 -
18 answers
I'm 25 weeks pregnant, and so far in this pregnancy, I've
lost thirty-one pounds, going from 275 to 244. Help me brainstorm ways to maintain this weight loss after the baby gets here.
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posted by KathrynT
on Jul 30, 2010 -
20 answers
I've been fairly successful with my diet/exercise plan since mid March, but I know I could be doing better. Tips?
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posted by TravellingCari
on May 2, 2010 -
11 answers
