Diet Fitness Questions and Answers
Not being able to eat(but still hungry)?
Maybe I am just stressed out right now, but I can't seem to force myself to eat. I feel hungry but when I see food or smell it, it makes me feel queasy (no I am not pregnant).I can't even eat my favorite foods.
I feel hungry and I want to eat, but when I try, it's like my body rejects it. I am not on any medications and I am not trying to lose weight.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea what I can do?
Answers: It's Stress..I'm going through something like that currently too.
I know that I need to eat so I don't have a meltdown, but I can't bring myself to eat (resulting in, of course, some pretty excellent meltdowns!). When I get this way, I allow myself to indulge in foods that I would not normally eat. Anything that gets some calories into my body.
Do try to eat something - even crackers and cheese, something to nibble on. And make sure you do drink - water, tea, avoid caffeinated beverages, beverages, bubbly drinks.
Also make sure you are getting enough sleep.
If you are at the hospital, go to the Chapel. Even if you have no religous feelings, the peace will comfort you. Often there is a chaplain available for you to talk with, and they may provide some help.
Hang in there, things will get better.
It's important to keep your body hyrated, so keep up your intake of juice, water, tea, or anything else that sets well. If your condition doesn't pass in a few days, go see your Dr.
Why is full throttle so great?
When i drink full throttle, i feel very inspired, upbeat, etc. Whats in it that makes me feel this way? Ive taking gensing pills and it sosent seem to have the same effect.Answers: caffeine.
It's the same feeling with all stiumlants - caffeine, adderall, cocaine. They're all the same affect, but on a different scale.
But beware - the human body and mind demand equilibrium. You are not an exception. Your "highs" will also be followed by "lows" of the same strength. While an appreciation for full throttle is basically harmless, you must see the slippery slope into addiction to more potent drugs.
Other then eating and working out, whats good ways to lose weight?
Please help. Thanks-Jennifer <3
Answers: You have to burn more calories than you are eating. Which could work well if you eat less calories and work out more. Any intense workout like aerobics, biking, running etc. will all burn calories quickly. Just remember that if you turn a lot of your bodies fat into muscle you will actually gain weight. You will look trimmer, but weigh more because muscle weighs more than fat. It is never a good idea to weigh yourself because of this.
Uh, what else is there? |:
Nothing.
Get enough sleep, stay hydrated (drink enough water), practice stress-reduction techniques, and forge strong relationships with compatible members of your family/ pick friends that you feel good to be around and that don't drain you emotionally.
drinking at least 8 glasses of water can play an efficient role in losing weight
Akavar... you don't have to diet or exercise to lose weight but if you do they said it helps It's made from natural ingredients such as herb and vitamins. I've been on in 2 month 1/2 and I've lost 19 pounds. My friends always ask me to diet and exercise trust me I've tried doing the 1600 calories/day and exercise about 4 times a day I did it for about 4 months and I only lost 6 pounds!! I gave up and decided to try something new and I'm so glad I did!
'Healthy weight loss tips' can help you!
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* Take one pound at a time
Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.
Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.
Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.
* Set Reachable Goals
For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.
The same logic applies for losing weight.
* Stay off the scales
Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.
If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.
* Stay focused on being healthy, not thin
# Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.
* Fat Free?
We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.
* Drink plenty of water
Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.
* Reward yourself
# Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.
* Seek help if you need it
# A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.
* Watch your portions
With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.
* Eat your food slowly
Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.
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How to achieve musculine body?
i'm a thin guy so i think i need to work out in order for me to have a good body appearance pls help me guys.....Answers: bodybuilding.com
1. pick your ideal weight
2 calorie count for 1 day, this is your default calorie intake
3.add 500calories per day to your default calorie intake
4. you will gain about 1lb a week(52lbs a year)
lift while doin this, if your worried about this burning caloties add like 650 to your default calorie intake
heres a good basic routine
bench press 3x5
squat 3x5
powerclean 3x3
pushpress 3x3
run 1 mile hard
run 5 days a week lift every other. do this and you will see results eventualy. remember everything takes time
1lb in a week seems like nothing until you do it for 1/2 year now youv gained 26lbs
Good way to lose weight?
I am not looking for a quick fix, I am actually a healthy weight so because it is not a medical issue I am in no hurry, but I do think that I would look better if I were maybe 15 pounds lighter.I have a very vigorous college scheduel and I have a meal plan and not much extra money so I am kinda forced to eat at the cafeteria which doesn't have all that many options, let alone really healthy ones and lets just say I am already getting really sick of salads.
So my questions are: does anybody know some good simple calorie burning excercises that can be done in a dorm room and are effective if only done for 10-15 minutes a day? Also, what are good guidelines to follow while making my choices in foods? For the past few days I have been cutting meat and sugar from my diet, is that a healthy practice to continue for a little while? Any suggestions would be helpful.
And if you are curious or if it makes any difference. I am 5'4" and my goal weight is 110-115
Thank you.
Answers: Jumping jacks, jogging, taking walks whenever you can fit it in, sit ups, push ups, leg lifts, weight lifting and more. About.com has tons of stuff on it about exercise.
Adipex is a very very effective method.
I lost 21lbs in 4 weeks.
I also completely stopped drinking everything except water.
I would recommend eating 2 or 3 meals a day and cutting back on your portion size. If you're inactive on a particular day, you can skip breakfast. Avoid snacks. Drink water in lieu of soda or juice. Also, avoid fatty and greasy foods. Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Since you're in college, do as much walking around as possible. Try to use stairs in lieu of elevators.
You should notice results within a month.
This Site Helped Me Alot:
http://loseweight.gamify.com
Good Luck :)
This ? is for my friend what ??
remedies have u heard of or tried that made u lose weight besides diet and excersise and a whole bunch of different pills????Answers: It's really quite simple, but no one seems to get it...here's the trick...
burn more calories than you consume...that's it! I know that's not what people want to hear - they want a quick fix...but lower your calorie intake and work out...when you get to your goal weight you can eat a little more!!
Low carb diet and lowering cholesterol?
does anyone know of a way to reduce "bad"cholesterol and still adhere to the low carb diet??If you know of websites that are informative of this, please provide those.
Answers: The carbs you have should be high fiber; soluble fiber has been shown to reduce serum LDL levels. Though I'm not a proponent of low carb diets, controlling carbs will also help reduce triglycerides. Unsaturated fats, such as fish, flax seed and olive oils, have been known to reduce LDLs as well. Regular exercise, especially high intensity type exercises, have been shown to help reduce high cholesterol.
Keep in mind that body cholesterol levels are mostly determined by genetics rather than diet.
GM diet- In what form can we eat the meat....?
It is stated in the GM diet that on the 5th & 6th day we should eat beef. Can we eat chicken instead of beef? If so, in what form. I mean should it be only boiled meat or any other preparations.Thanks.
Answers: Of course you can eat the chicken. Cook it anyway you want, except don't fry it, you don't want to cook it with grease, ok.
How do you get a flat stomach? good abs?
Im a very petite person.. I'm not fat, but my stomach isn't flat as I want it.. what are good exercises to do?Answers: Me too, I have been doing situps. I lie on my back and put my feet under a something so my feet don't rise up when I do my sit ups. I started out with 50 a day, now I am at 75 per day, you may do less, but whatever you start out with, you can increase maybe 5 or 10 each week. It really works
good luck
Well...Fortunately you have the advantage of not having to burn the excess belly flab that tends to hides the ab muscles...Now all ya have to do is trim, tone, and sculpt your midsection, for which I can give you some great ab/core exercises that will target all the different parts of the abs--which include:
-The upper abs
-The obliques (side abs)
-The lower abs
Here are two of the best resources you could find on ab exercises, check them out, and perhaps print out the pages for easy reference:
*63 Ab exercises: http://www.iwantsixpackabs.com/bodyweigh...
*Standing Ab/Core Workout: http://www.turnstep.com/Patterns/2006/Ma...
Cardio wotkout? 10 pts!!?
are there any cardio workouts i can do w/o using machine equipment?possibly using dumbbells 5lbs, etc.
I may need a stopwatch to check my pulse (Max. Heart Rate)
Answers: You could try running....
Running outside, jogging in place, step aerobics. I know a lot of people who jog in place, and step aerobics as well. running outside is the best for me, though.
You could use dumbells for step aerobics.
My Mom says "If you can sit, you can stand. If you can stand, you can walk. If you can walk, you can run." It's a great thing to live by when you're sitting there watching TV. Soon, you'll be jogging in place. Keeps you mobile and sheds those pounds. Having dumbells definitely helps. For thigh and butt (my main issues), lunges are by far the best. Good luck!
Yes, you can do any of the following on a regular timer or a stop-clock that's used normally for typewriter speed tests:
1. Sit-ups - Do up to 100 for reps of 5
2. Pull-downs - Do up to 50 for reps of 7
3. Leg-Lifts - Do up to 100 for reps of 5
4. Bicep Curls - Do up to 100 for reps of 5 (with dumbbells)
Change up the routines each week and go go go!
Good Luck!
Much Love,
Peace & Happiness
Cardio work outs involve speeding up your heart rate which speeds up the body as a whole. As always warm up stretch those muscles you plan on working. Running has always been my Son's favorite. However he has been running now for five years and can run cross country as well as marathons. Buy yourself a cardio work our DVD invite your best friend over and go to town. (I will not work out alone I want someone to suffer along with me. LOL )
What can I do to offset all the salt I eat? Will a high salt intake give one diarrhea?
Answers: Just drink more water. And no, it has been shown that salt consumption does not CAUSE high blood pressure. However, if you have high blood pressure it does raise it.
And no salt will not give you diarrhea.
Striving for diarrhea isn't a good idea. But if you have your mind set on anal leakage, I would suggest eating out of the dumpster at your favorite restaurant.
Good Luck
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It is bad for you to have a high salt intake , unless you continually do some very hard physical activity that makes you sweat a lot , or live in a tropical climate .
Cut down the amount of salt you eat !
I think excess of salt is unlikely to give you diarrhea .
If you are suffering perpetual diarrhea , you should look for another cause . See your doctor , have a blood test .
Im21 yrs old my ht is 5.7 my wt is 73kgs...?
hi even though im not looking bulky...i want to b fit my stats is 38-32- 40 too bad abt dat ...im in very cold country so im not getting sweat even i exersice is there any foods to reduce my wt(im not taking fatty items)Answers: I have been receiving a lot of e-mail lately about diet. In the past, I was never concerned about what I ate. I just went to the gym, trained hard, and that was the extent of my routine. Not until recently did I realize the power diet has over the way your body looks and performs. I believe that diet is at least 75% of the fitness equation. In this article, I'm going to describe in detail what I have learned about diet during my 12-week transition period.
When to Eat and How Often
This might sound strange, but you have to eat more often to lose fat and gain muscle. During my transition period, I never ate less than 6 meals a day.
• Try to eat every 2 to 3 hours.
• Do not eat complex carbohydrates after 6:00 p.m. or four to five hours before going to bed.
• Try to eat one gram of protein per pound of lean body mass on lifting days and .8 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass on non-lifting days.
• Never eat more than 70 grams of protein in one meal.
Carbohydrates
When I think of carbohydrates, I think of energy. Carbohydrates supply our bodies with the energy it needs to make it through a workout. Without an adequate supply of carbohydrates, the body goes into carbohydrate deprivation. This is called a state of ketosis (meaning our body is using protein as energy). This is not a good state to be in for long because it will rob the body of muscle tissue in an effort to create energy. On the other hand, if too many carbohydrates are consumed, they convert into stored fat. The idea is to consume just enough carbohydrates to make it through our workouts with sufficient energy. I have broken down carbohydrates into these three categories:
• Simple carbs: These are sugars, or quick energy. They are absorbed very quickly into the body. Ex. Anything with sugar, also fruit
• Complex carbs: This is where you get long-term energy for the day. These are long chained carbohydrates that brake down slower, giving us energy over a prolonged period of time. Ex. Oatmeal, potatoes, pasta, rice, breads
• Fibrous carbs: These are things like vegetables. I think of them as roughage in order to stay regular. Make sure you include them in you later meals when you can't eat complex carbs. They are also a good source of vitamins. Ex. Leafy vegetables like lettuce.
Protein
Proteins are the building blocks of our muscles. Without a sufficient amount of protein in our diet, our muscles will not have the raw materials that they need to build up, or even hang on to what is already there.
Net protein utilization: Not all protein is created equal. Different foods are absorbed more than others. For example, egg white protein is absorbed at 88%. That means we get about 9 eggs to our muscles. On the other hand, chicken breast are absorbed at 68%, meaning we get about 7 breasts to our muscles. It is imported to eat a wide verity of protein foods though; no one protein source has all the amino acids we need.
• Whey protein (100%): the best source of whey protein is from protein supplements. It is also absorbed very fast by the body, so it is best to take this when your body needs amino acids quickly: like right after a workout or when you first get up in the morning.
• Egg whites (88%)
• Fish (78%)
• Chicken breast (78%)
• Soy protein: My one bit of advice would be to try and stay away from soy protein. It is not absorbed very well by the body.
Fats
We normally think of fats as being bad. The fact is certain fats are essential to building muscle and carrying out various functions of the body. There are 2 fat types we need to be concerned about:
• Saturated fats: these are the bad fats. Avoid these fats as much as possible. You will find these types of fats mostly in meats
• Unsaturated fats: these are the good fats. They are a good energy source and help us build muscle. You can find from plant oils. Peanuts are also a good source.
Water
Do not under estimate the importance of water! If you are looking to get lean, water will be your best friend. Drink as much as you can and as often as you can. Also, it is very important to drink lots of water when you're eating large amounts of protein to clean urea from the system.
Vitamins & minerals
As resistance training athletes, we have a greater need for vitamins & minerals. When we workout and bring blood to our muscles it is important that our blood is full of those essential vitamins & minerals if we want to grow.
Supplements
Supplements are just that, meaning they are used to supplement your diet, not replace it. Don't ever think of it that way.
Hierarchy of supplements:
I developed this hierarchy of supplements based on what I thought were the most important and also by price.
• 1. Proper diet: Without proper diet you are just wasting money on supplements. Start here! Do not think that supplements are going to do it for you alone.
• 2. Multi-vitamin & mineral: It is very important to have all your vitamins & minerals when resistance training. Most of us are lacking in some areas, make it a priority to make this your first supplement.
• 3. Protein powder: It is usually very hard to get all the protein you need from real foods. Powders make it much easier. Also, these powders are absorbed fast by the body making them ideal after workouts or before and after sleep.
• 4. Creatine: This is great for harder workouts. It also makes you muscles hang on to water, giving them a better environment to grow.
• 5. L-glutamine: This is an important amino acid in muscle recovery
• 6. Branch chained amino acid: These are great before and after workouts along with L-glutamine because it gives your muscles all the amino acids it needs to repair and grow.
• 7. ZMA: This helps you release more growth hormone while you sleep, increasing your size and strength.
• 8. Thermogenic: These really help in the fat loss process. They also help you hang on to more muscle while dieting due to the fact you can eat more.
• 9. Meal replacement: Although very expensive, meal replacements make it much more convenient to get some of your meals in. Also, you can get in more meals than if you were to eat only real foods.
"The golden hour"
Remember "The golden hour" because it will make things so much easier for you. "The golden hour" is a window of opportunity we have to get everything we have depleted in our body back in a short amount of time. Think of your muscles as a gas tank: When you workout, you use gas for energy or in this case glucose. After a workout, our muscles are in a unique state. They are able to fill back up very quickly leaving you full for the next workout. If you wait to long, your muscles don't fill back up as easily and the carbs you eat are more likely to be stored as fat. Doing this will also let you take advantage of insulin's muscle building effects from the simple carbs you have ingested. You want to ingest 50-75 grams of simple carbs right after a workout. Also, this is when you want to take your protein shake because it will absorb quickly and supply your muscles with the amino acids that they need.
Insulin
This is a very complicated subject, but all we need to know is that insulin can help us build muscle or can make us fat depending on the timing. Insulin is released by the pancreas in response to elevated blood sugar levels. We can achieve a high blood sugar level by ingesting simple carbs. Like "the golden hour" we have a window of opportunity to take advantage of the muscle building effects of the insulin without getting fat. We have about 4 or 5 hours after we workout to take advantage of insulin. If we take in too many simple carbs out of this window, we are very likely to store fat.
Cheat day
The theory behind the cheat days is you take one day every 2 weeks to eat anything you want and actually get leaner. It might sound crazy, but it worked for me. When you eat low carbs for a time for body begins to think it is not getting all the food it needs (because your not storing any fat) and begins to slow down your metabolism. When you bombard your body with food on that one day, it tricks your body into thinking it has all it needs and speeds your metabolism back up. I can tell you from experience, every day after a cheat day I felt leaner and looked better.
Ketosis
This is when your body uses protein for energy. This happens when we have too few carbs in the body or when we over train. I went into the state of ketosis for only the last week of my 12-week transition for a couple of reasons: (1) I wanted all of my muscles to shrink down so when I carbed back up, my skin would be tighter. (2) When you go into ketosis it seems to bring the water out from under the skin. Don't go into this state to loose fat. Without carbs your body can not burn fat effectively. You will loose weight rather quickly, but only because you don't have as much glycogen in the muscle. Also, you are simply loosing water. Remember that proteins are the building blocks for muscle and that means they are fair game for energy when in the state of ketosis. I would not recommend going into this state unless you are trying to get into a super ripped state for a short amount of time, like for a bodybuilding contest.
well u r certainly obese and u sud take precautions. u can check ur body mass index (bmi) by multiplying ur height in meters with again ur height in meters with 23. the resultant digit is ur ideal weight. u can check it out.
for foods u can take lots of water and other non oily stuffs. you can avoid red meat, yolk from eggs, sugar in large quantities, pototaoes and rice, if u take it.
don't take the diet part too seriously. beware of the side effects of these dietary supplements. women who take very little food may appear fatty due to thyroid or other problems.
You can go for vegetarian hi fibre food.
1) do exercise at least 30 to 40 minutes a day; if possible for two sessions.
2) let your meal before night sleep be lighter than other sessions.
eat well at breakfast even if you starve for dinner.
3) one golden tip. always be conscious about your waist which is the barometer. never allow it grow beyond the present level.
4) include exercises which concentrate on your hip- the pivotal/secret point for your healthy life.
5) try yoga (only under a trained expert) for relaxing mind and making the body supple.
6) go for running if u don't have heart probs, atleast for 15 minutes a day; average speed should come to alteast 5 min. for a 1.5 km stretch. then reduce it to 4 min after 1 or month experience. Take care to wear proper shoes while running.
After a month, increase the distance to 2 to 3 kms. Tell me the result after 2 months
best wishes.
do yoga...it will help u