Diet Fitness Questions and Answers
What training for a beginner to prepare for a 6-7mi mild/moderate level hike allowing 7-8hrs to complete?
Usual daily activities of climbing 2 -flights stairs every day and a moderate amt of walking indoors at wrk-not desk job.Indoor training being used: 30min treadmill at speed 2.8-3.0 flat level- interspersed with occasional incline to 12-15 setting on incline level for 5min at a time,2-3x a week-increasing to 5x/week the week before -tolerating this level w/o getting winded/too tired be sufficient? (assuming no health problems - weather possibly rainy 50's-60's degrees F.-some mild hills otherwise mostly flat)
Answers: It sounds like your program is going to prepare you pretty well. The only thing I would change is that I would add weight in a pack to your treadmill time, because for a day hike you will be carrying a pack, and you need to adjust to that. You'll want to bring more water than you need, and water is HEAVY. This will also help you to get your pack adjusted to where it is comfy BEFORE the real hike. Hiking 8 miles with an uncomfortable pack is horrible, and can ruin your whole experience. I would also try to do a few miles outdoors in approximate temperature conditions a few times. This will help you to gauge clothing needs as well as water needs. It's better to wear several layers of easily removable clothing that doesn't weigh much per layer, with a wicking bottom layer.
Good luck! Hiking can be a lot of fun. I live near Glacier Park in Montana, and you can see a lot more up close when hiking than from a car.
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Ingest daily: "Power for men" multimineral/multivitamin, multiamino acid, extra zinc, extra vitamin C, "Energy" by Jaimeson... Don't ever let your muscles rest till you must... Keep moving a little... Force things to stay super flexible and limber... Be sure the exercises you do address every movement you do in the hike project...
Do not do joint stomping, crashing, crushing, stomping, exercises... Hiking gives you too much of that... The condition of your knees is critical to success... Don't abuse them... Be always breathing smoothly, and maintain a tight stomach, while exercising... Explain to your body what it is you want it to do, and why....
After a big night out on the beer, in the morning i feel like crap....?
And i feel like being sick, why does it do that?I had a kebab before i went home and this morning i felt hungry like i had nothing in my stomach.
Answers: Isn't it the worst feeling in the world? I felt like that yesterday morning, and I swear it wont happen again.
That's called a hangover.
You probably didn't drink much water the whole night, and couple that with the fact that alcohol is a diuretic (it draws water from your body and dehydrates), you are very dehydrated.
Your body is also trying to compensate for the lethargic effects of alcohol. Alcohol is a relaxant, that is why some people doze off after having had too much to drink. The body tries to compensate for this tiredness by encouraging you to eat more, and in particular sugary and fatty foods. This is why you tend to feel hungry after having had a lot to drink, and also in the morning.
The thing to do the next time you're out on the tiles is to make sure you drink water between alcoholic drinks - this will at least reduce your chances of being overly dehydrated. And make sure you've had something to eat before going out drinking - drinking on an empty stomach worsens the hang over.
just your run of the mill hangover. All i can suggest, its a pain in the a ss but it really works, is to alternate alcoholic drinks with water of soft drinks. Then drink a pint of water before bed, maybe some painkillers to ease of the waking hangover.
One of my friends swears by extract of artichoke tablets from health food shops as way to avoid a hangover. think you take them before you go out and when you get up in the next morning
For real you didnt feel great after poisoning your body? It's a wonder.perhaps if you make it more regular, like a n alcoholic, you could tolerate it better and develop a real talent for it.Any other ambitions?
drink heaps of water the night before, and in the morning have an english breakfast wth fruit.
the water helps to flush the alcohol out of your system.
the english breakfast restores all the iron, carbs and that, while the fruit restores your sugar levels and vitamins.
its called a hangover and something you'll have to get used to!!
If you put on too much muscle how can you get rid of some?
you see i've gone to the gym and done weights and have gain too much muscle for my liking.is it possible for me to get rid of someAnswers: Muscle does not turn into fat. Stop lifting weights and your muscles will atrophy, or shrink.
Dont do any weightlifting, just do LOTS and LOTS of cardio, eat very little so that the workout eats away at the muscle.
Dont do anything and it will turn into fat which you can later burn off in cardio!
If you don't maintain it it will slowly go.
It will take time but stay away from those heavy weights and concentrate more on cardio stuff.
Do as you have been doing so far, but lessen the weight in the machines or bar bells. Do 12 to 15 reps.
and do them at more speed. But only do a set or two of them.
You will lose mass this way, but gain in definiton. You will get a more "cut look", and be less bulkier.
In my opinion, a better look and a healthier body.
Some cardio will help you too. Not to lose muscle mass, but for general well being and a better metabolism.
What is the best way to detox naturally?
Answers: Just eat nothing but fruit and veg for a few days, its a dead easy way to detox.
After that, if you want to carry on just gradually add lean meat, brown rice/ pasta.
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Exercise is the best way to DETOX naturally.
Actually the basic fundamental is to sweat a lot.
better go for dance, aerobics, exercise, long distance running etc.
have a happy life.
Lots of water and cut out the saturates fats etc.
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Answers: trying to understand what's ur question.
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I was trying to answer your question.....!
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I am 6'4" tall and weigh 160 lbs, is this a healthy weight? Do you ladies out there think it's too Skinny?
Answers: that definitely is skinny, however you are in the "normal" range, your BMI is 19.5. To be considered underweight your BMI must be less than 18.5, so you're basically on the edge. You should try to gain more.
You are definitely too thin but not by a ridiculous amount. People's body structures vary but you probably need to gain at least 10 to 15 pounds, maybe more. There are ideal weight charts on this page:
http://www.mostoftenasked.com/howtolosew...
I'm not good on lbs/kg change, but there are two ways of determining whether your weight/body buildup is healthy.
One is Body Mass Index. Divide your weight (in kilograms) twice by your weight (in metres). The result should be between 18,5 and 25. If lower, you are probably underweight, and if higher, you are probably overweight. However, this method does not take into account muscle mass and other things.
The other is Waist to Hip ratio. Divide the circumference of your waist (at the narrowest point) with the circumference of your hips (widest point). Women should have a WHR below 0,7, men under 0,9.
This is, however, how the medical community tries to determine if a patient has problems with their weight.
Thing is, if you don't have any medical problems, (or if your BMI isn't madly below/above the cutoff points) you shouldn't worry about your weight.
My boyfriend is 6'3 and weighs 180 pounds, he's a little on the skinny side, but I like him that way.
I'd try to gain a little if I were you, for health reasons, but I don't think you're super skinny.
I've been doing 100 sit ups and 100 push ups 1 a day for 2 months every-other day and no change has happened
ive been working out at homes between work and 6th form but i havent had time to got ot he gym i want to tone my body muscle but i need to lose some fat on my stomac at the same time? can i have some advice plz?Answers: chances are that those toned stomach muscles are hiding underneath a layer of flab. It doesn't mean that your stomach is flabby but to actually have definition you can only have a small amount of body fat. That means cardio not toning exercises. Also its diet related...if your consuming to many cals its gonna end up as flab.
Make sure you keep pushing yourself...your body will continue trying to make things easier for you and you'll get used to the number of sit up and push ups your doing...try and change your exercises up a bit or increase the reps as it gets easier.
Goodluck I admire your enthusiasm for exercise!
You probably have already built some muscle. You just can't tell yet because of the fat that sits on top of it. To lose fat you need to do some aerobic exercises like jogging, fast walking, biking, swimming, dance aerobics, etc. Do that 3 or more times a week. You also need try to eat better, i.e. less fatty foods and more fresh fruits and veggies. Though I don't know your current diet, so I can't make specific comments. Maybe you already eat a healthy diet.
Just doing muscle building activities (push ups, sit ups, weight lifting) won't help you lose fat quickly. There is some fat-reducing benefit, but it is much slower than aerobic activities.
Impressive!! However, in exercise quality is as important as quantity. May be it's time u check wheter u hv followed the proper n correct techniques - the body parts motion, the breathing, the number of sets n reps etc. Anyway, 2 months is still too early to c any drastic change. Be patience n I m sure u will c the desired outcome soon.
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how can a person increase his weight by 10 kg in just one month. If he is underweight?Answers: eat large meals a few times a day instead of snacks many times a day to slow down your metabolism..don't exercise and eat food which contain a lot of fat.. otherwise you can eat lots of protein..protein shakes etc..and do weights to build up muscle..which weighs more than fat ( i think the 2nd option is a healthier one and i recommend it more than the 1st one)
putting on weight is pretty much easy, as long as it doesn't have to be all muscle lol~
1. try not to have breakfast- breakfast jump starts ur metabolism for the day, burning calories and such. so if u don't eat breakfast, ur body would think ur on the brink of starvation and would store up extra fat to help u get through the "crisis". also, this way u would feel really hungry at noon, thus eating more and more lol:)
2. eat chocolate and other candy (just make sure its sugary~)before u go to bed
however, if u r really thinking about getting more muscle, which do weigh more than just fat, then u might have to consult more professional advices. its actually ur genes whch decide how fat or thin u r, so unless u want to change ur genes... lol :)
push-ups, dumbbells, etc that sort of stuff might help.
I'm in a similar boat (need desperately to gain weight - although I exercise like a bunny on speed, so that makes it hard...) - and I've been given some great advice by doctors, and checked out some pretty awesome websites (check out the australian institute of sport website - great recipes full of carbs and protein - good snack ideas, and interesting articles on how to gain weight including a sample meal plan). Basically you should be eating a LOT of food, and drinking substantial drinks. Snack between meals, shoot for 6 meals a day, and make your snacks substantial but healthy (you want GOOD fats, not the type you get from eating 10 donuts a day). Try yoghurt topped with fruit salad and muesli, or cereal and milk, healthy muffins, sandwiches, peanut butter, fruit, veggies etc. Increase portion sizes too - supersize everything.
You should combine this with a healthy exercise regime to ensure that the weight you gain is healthy and distributes evenly over your body. If you work out in the morning, eat a hearty, low gi breakfast about 1 hour to 30 mins before exercising (I go a bowl of cereal with a pc of fruit like a banana - yum!), and make sure you eat a good carb/protein within half an hour of finishing exercise. This food should be high gi to quickly replenish energy and repair muscle - example is a white bread sandwich, with peanut butter to add protein. Protein is important to build muscle, but you should be able to get enough in if your diet is adequate (you shouldn't have to resort to too may supplements) - dont go nuts over protein though, as too much protein will be stored as fat, not converted to muscle.
Ok - so 3 main meals and 3 substantial snacks a day....good foods I've been chowing down on (and had some success with) include my brekkie of cereal and a banana (loads of cereal, i have it dry coz i'm anti-soggy-cereal lol), post work out I usually have a sandwich with peanut butter, or a banana smoothie (made with milk, ice, banana and low fat yoghurt), lunches vary, but can include wholegrain breads, wraps, salads (full of hearty stuff like corn), arvo snack is varied too but can include a big glass of low fat milk and a healthy low fat/sugar home made muffin (check out the australian institute of sport recipes) or yoghurt and muesli/fruit salad, or crackers and cheese, toast, cereal etc, dinners are hearty and include pastas, stir fries, meat and veggies, fish, chicken, rices. Have a snack after dinner too - cereal and milk, crackers, low fat ice cream, low fat custard and fruit salad etc. Oh - with smoothies and milkshakes, add some skim milk powder to up your intake - this also ups your calcium which is important!
On to exercise - Weights are great, and other resistance exercise, with some cardio too - just dont go crazy with cardio as this will sabotage you achieving your goals of healthy weight gain.
I recommend checking out the australian institute of sport website - great info there! Good luck with your goals!! Happy eating and exercising! :)
I have been doing 100 sit ups and 100 push ups and i haven't seen any changes what else could i be doing?
Answers: If you're trying to add muscle, try eating or drinking protein before and after a workout. if you're trying to lose weight, try adding in aerobics...running, bicycle, elyptical, stair climbing, etc.
rest days in between on the push ups, sets of twenty on everything (instead of caining it to 100), don't put your head right down in between the push ups, take it slow. if it doesnt hurt, it isnt doing anything. start running, swimming and cycling instead- work of the puppy fat so the muscles can show through. if you hate the gym, going climbing on a climbing wall twice a week is a far more fun way of getting buff quick.
i know you want results, but i found that i only started getting them when i had found exercise i really enjoyed. and now i am on the front of men's health with my perfect abs (sadly that is a lie)
You probably need protein and or carbs to add to your diet. Consult a health food store.
Also, do not work out every single day. Give your body time to break down the muscle, then build it up. Take a day off at least every week.
do more exercises besides the sit ups and stick to a schedule for some time and then change as the body gets accustomed to one set of ex. and does not give any results
What diet should i do?
Hi, i am a male currently about 205lbs at 20% body fat and 5'9". I was wondering if i want to go on a diet but want to still gain mass while losing the fat. What would be a good thing to limit myself on and/or is there a good diet for this?Answers: Jenny Craig has really good food and is easy to do!
Also read:
THE ULTIMATE WEIGHT SOLUTION *by Dr. Phil McGraw
Why don't you focus on losing pounds first before gunning for the "macho physique"? Try South Beach diet.. you wouldn't feel like you're really on a diet because the food would still taste decent. And go jogging.
Do we need sugar in our body?
Answers: I dont think so.Your body can and does use protein and fat for energy if no sugar or alternate forms of sugar are provided. Though athletes, babies and very young kids may need some form of carbs to get quick energy
Most of the modern world's health problems come from too much sugar or other forms of sugar-meaning items that turn to sugar quickly-carbs-esp simple carbs.Diabetics and pre-diabetics try to eat very little sugar and its other forms and do much better that way.
It is one of the most important sources of food energy and so provides our cells with energy for normal cellular functions like the reproduction of cells. If our cells couldn't reproduce we would be dead. This is because cells die everyday especially skin cells. Just don't eat to much sugar otherwise you could become obese or have Diabetes.
Is it true sleeping burns 65 calories per hour?
along with these:lying still- 77 calories per hour
sitting- 100 calories per hour
standing -105 calories per hour
getting dressed- 118 calories per hour
walking slowly- 200 calories per hour
swimming- 500 calories per hour
running -570 calories per hour
walking upstairs- 1100 calories per hour
Answers: you see... those numerals are pretty true. but these are merely in theory as no one will be getting dressed for an hour or walking up stairs for an hour.
heres an interesting comparison.
if you drink a can of soda (pretty easy and fast right?), you need to get dressed for an hour just to kill off the calories from that can.
eat a mcdonalds cheeseburger meal and you need to swim for an hour non-stop to offset the calories from that meal.
the reality here is that those numbers are pretty small . its extremely easy to take in calories than lose it.
Hope this helped you somewhat.
who takes an hour to get dressed.
and do people really walk up one fligh of stairs for an hour on a daily basis. i know some intend to but do people to it by accidnet?
oh i hope so that would be awsome LOL
Your body is constantly burning calories. The more you weigh the more calories you burn...The more effort involved in the activity the more calories you burn.