Diet Fitness Questions and Answers
Addicted to eating pretzels...lol?
it sounds funny but I seem to be addicted to eating the small hard pretzels....I can go through a bag in a day and I always have to have them around.... Wut can I do so I won't eat nearly as much of them?Answers: You are getting addicted by eating so much salt! Try drinking plenty of water and quit buying them. Try cherries because they lessen the salt in your mouth. By not buying the pretzels, you might not by 'em. Try not to eat any more pretzels and occasionally, try eating a small sized bag until you are addicted to less fat, salty, or sugary things. Get a lot of protein and try to drink milk. By eating ice cream, you can quit eating pretzels!
They are only a pernicious habit if you suffer from high blood pressure.
I lost weight and my period, but I'm trying to put the weight back on - when will my period return?
Answers: Congratulations on being willing to be healthy and to accept your period. So often, anorexia is about control, and it can be hard to give up that control.
After you get back to a healthy weight, it might take 5 months before you see a period.
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I have a GAZELLE. How can I get it to STOP SQUEAKING?
I have a Tony Little Gazelle that started sqeaking and I can't get it to stop with WD-40. What am I doing wrong? Can someone please offer some advice, I don't want to work out if I"m making a raquet!Answers: WD40 where it's squeakin'.
freak it in it's rear end son
Is there such a thing as healthy penut butter??
i looovee penut butter but ive gotten so many mixed messages about it..its healthy then its not then its healthy then its not..any such thing as fat free! penut butter?Answers: First of all, there is no such thing as fat-free peanut butter, because peanuts have loads of fat in them. But the fat is monounsaturated, and very good for you. The idea is not to overdo it. Keep it to one serving a day, which is two tablespoons.
Peanut butter is a good source of healthy fats and protein. It also has some potassium in it.
The best kind of peanut butter is the fresh ground kind, without added oils, salts, or sugars. The butter tends to be kind of dry, but that actually makes it really useful for spreading on fruit and crackers. The next best kind is the natural kind, where the oil collects at the top. Drain the oil to cut down on calories and fat.
Peanut butter must be taken in moderation because it has a lot of fat in it. Anything taken in excess in unhealthy.
peanut butter - the kind without sugar in it, completely natural with a layer of oil on top, is good for you in moderation. the fat is a good fat, but it'll still make you fatty if you eat enough. try to get it without salt added. or even better, buy peanuts and grind them up yourself
when you buy natural peanut butter, mix the oil on top into the butter, then put it in the fridge.
i havnt seen fat free, even if there is i dont believe it coz fat free can never be so tasty so they diffinitly will be adding preservatives to it.
if u eat in moderation nothing is unhealthy,
Well yea peanut butter is very healthy cus it has protiens and alot of nutrious stuff in it, but to much of a good thing isn't good. It's good for you thats all you have to know.
P.S. the best kind of peanut butter is Smuckers... AHH to DIE for!
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Peanut butter is good for you in many ways.
The latest research shows that fat isn't so bad for people after all. Can you believe it? The surgeon general is wrong again.
Eat it, but don't eat too much and get some exercise and you'll be fine.
As long as you're not allergic to it, the stuff that only contains peanuts is good.
Most fat-free stuff is unhealthy... we all need a little fat in our diets, to help metabolise certain fat soluble vitamins.
Just aim for a balanced menu - the more organic or natural, the better.
What exercises can I do to slim down my calves, yet tone them?
my calves are really thick, I have recently started running, will that thicken them? What things can I do to slim them...also...how can I get rid of the big baggy pouch on my stomach?Answers: I would try either pilates or yoga. These exercises will tone your muscles, but they will give you a slender, lean look rather than a bulky look like running will.
Calf raises - low weight high reps
SQUATS - high reps
Okay. Cut out eating in between meals.
Only eat healthy food and cut down on Carb’s like bread, potatoes, pasta's, rice, cereals, lollies etc. These are the fat making foods.
Don’t add salt to your meals. Cut out soft drinks.
Then walk an hour every morning two hours after a meal and the same in the afternoon.
If you can jog in between both sessions you'll burn even more calories.
You should lose and continue to lose more weight as you go.
If you can cut out your lunch meal and replace it with a protein drink instead that would also help. Available in supermarkets.
As long as you can stay off junk food and eating in between meals. If you have to eat something in between have something like small raw carrots or celery sticks.
Summary:
Choose a cereal low in sugar for breakfast.
Lunch can be a protein drink.
And all normal meals at a normal serve. Cut down on potatoes and only have small portions of these.
Walking as much as you can.
About how long does it take to walk 7 miles? normal speed.?
Answers: 105 mins approx
I once walked 10.2 miles it took me 4 hours
I slowed way down after about 7 miles
15 minute mile is a normal speed good pace you do the math
4 hours or 240 minutes if you like hiking in the Adirondacks
1 hour 45 minutes at a speed of 15 minutes per mile.
Roughly about an hour and forty minutes.
Laxative abusers?!?
How do people who abuse laxatives to lose weight go about the whole thing? Like, the process of taking the actual laxative and stuff, is what I'm asking.I'm doing for health on obesity, healthy dieting and eating disorders, and i can't find info about laxatives other than side effects and reasons why you shouldn't do it.
Answers: Laxatives may seem to move food through the body more rapidly and may relieve abdominal distention after binging, but they do not prevent the calories in the food form being absorbed. The temporary weight loss that is seen after using laxatives is mostly due to loss of water in the bowel movement, and will be naturally regained.
Misuse of laxatives is harmful in several ways: they upset the body's electrolyte balance; they lead to dehydration; they damage the digestive tract lining; and they let the bowels get lazy, so that one may experience constipation when laxatives are not used.
They eat, take them, poop and do it all over again.
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THIS is why, it has know benifit beside making the person think they have lost weight!
Why can't laxatives help me control my weight? After I use the bathroom, I always weigh less than I did before.
A healthy bowel receives food residue from the stomach and small intestine. As the bowel fills, bulky fecal matter stimulates nerve endings, causing muscle contractions that expel the residue from the body in a bowel movement.
Laxatives and enemas artificially stimulate nerve endings in the large bowel, which is also called the colon. The colon is one of the last structures in the digestive tract. By the time food arrives there, nothing is left but indigestible fiber and other non-nutritive material.
Laxatives remove lots of water from the colon as well as food residue. The scales indicate weight loss after a laxative-induced bowel movement, but it is false weight loss. The ounces or pounds return as the body rehydrates after liquid intake. If the person refuses to drink liquids, s/he risks dehydration which can lead to fainting spells, irregular heartbeat, and in some cases death.
Laxatives and enemas cannot stimulate the small intestine, the part of the GI tract where food is digested and where nutrients and calories are absorbed. The small intestine does not even have the kinds of nerves that occur in the colon and respond to artificial stimulation.
My sister abused laxatives for weight control by eating very little, and taking over the counter laxative pills with her meals. She eventually took more and more, over the prescribed amount on the bottle, to keep "going". She thought that if she did this, none of the food would absorb, she wouldn't gain weight, and people wouldn't notice anything, because she was still "eating". It's kind of the reverse of bulimia?? Instead of throwing it all up, you just make yourself poop it all out instead? She did end up in the hospital with severe dehydration, very low potassium, which in turn, caused irregular heart beat/rhythm, generalized weakness, gastrointestinal ulcers, sluggish bowel movement, and painful extremities (arms & legs). She has sence recovered, after much therapy, and is now at a healthy weight. She will always have to maintain a healthy diet high in fiber in order to keep her intestinal tract working, as it became dependent on the laxatives, and no longer functions normally. This is also another form of eating disorder that is not as widely talked about like anorexia or bulimia, but is just as serious. Did that help?
I want to become faster and stronger but dont want to take steriods what can i take to to help?
Answers: jog for an hour every day
eat healthy
do push ups and sit ups
sleep regular for your muscles to properly grow
this is the most basic way i can tell you
here is the perfet why to get an easy six pack
all you need is a couch
first lay on the ground right in frount of the couch, then grab the couch with each of your hands behind your head.
then lift your legs up at the same time, then down for about a minute. then hold your legs up about six inches till they fall.
then get on the couch the opposite way you would usually do, lay down up and down so your upper body is mostly off the couch. then to sit ups for as much as you can. then hold your body half up till you can't anymore.
do this a few times a week and you should get a six pack.
also this ishould take around 5 minutes
then, when you work out for muscle, you should increase your weight lifted by one each set on a machine.
like do like 30 of something, then go higher and do 25 then higher and 20...
cardio workout will help also for other workouts, it will increase your workout time.
try dringing alot of milk- or those muscle milks
also try swimming, that helps alot.
lastly play sports
Run ur butt off...
Take supplements such as createen (not sure on how u spell it) and take it with a regulatory weight lifting workout.
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WALKING IS GOOD right?
im kindof heavy set....and ya, i dont want to run...well not now at leas...and id rather perfer to walk....will that get me in shape?..will it knock my behind in shape? help me, i need to know!! i also dont want to walk because im afraid that my skin will sag...(im 18 by the way) maby the elastic im my skin (since im young will not sag? help me what should i do, what should i eat before i walk? walking is good right? (will it knock my behind in shape?Answers: Yes walking will definitely get you in shape. However make sure you fast walk, moving your arms constantly while you walk. This will help you sweat more and this will result in losing weight soon. You should eat a lot of fiber and potassium. These are in bananas especially. This will help you last longer in your walk. So you can walk more when you have these kinds nutritions. Also try drinking smoothies before your walk also. Put natural and pure fruits in your smoothies. So keep doing what you do and eat right and you'll be in shape in no time. Good Luck!
Okay. Cut out eating in between meals.
Only eat healthy food and cut down on Carb’s like bread, potatoes, pasta's, rice, cereals, lollies etc. These are the fat making foods.
Don’t add salt to your meals. Cut out soft drinks.
Then walk an hour every morning two hours after a meal and the same in the afternoon.
If you can jog in between both sessions you'll burn even more calories.
You should lose and continue to lose more weight as you go.
If you can cut out your lunch meal and replace it with a protein drink instead that would also help. Available in supermarkets.
As long as you can stay off junk food and eating in between meals. If you have to eat something in between have something like small raw carrots or celery sticks.
Summary:
Choose a cereal low in sugar for breakfast.
Lunch can be a protein drink.
And all normal meals at a normal serve. Cut down on potatoes and only have small portions of these.
Walking as much as you can.
Walking is all you need to do. I have lost weight with just a walking program. However, if you can afford a motorized treadmill, it will make it easier to stick to a walking schedule.
Mentally prepair for a lifestyle change?
i would very much like to change my eating habits to just make myself feel better to be honest and i know that it would mean a lifestyle change i would just like to know how you prepair yourself for a change ? what makes you keep going ?Answers: There's no way to really prepare unless you're thinking of completely changing everything and that never works. What's important is that you make small changes slowly rather than trying to revamp your life all at once. Doing it that way makes it painless and more likely to stick with you for the long term.
The first thing you can do is eliminate junk food from your diet. If you find that will be difficult you could start by eliminating soft drinks and drinking water instead. Then you can eliminate the fast food or at least make healthier choices. From there just keep making little changes until you are eating completely healthy. It could take a long time before you get to your goal but doing it slowly is the only way.
You can also add some exercise. It doesn't have to be a regimented routine. Take up a sport you like or even dancing. Go for walks, take stairs instead of elevators, park your car at the far end of the parking lot, etc. Later you could start working out. Take it one step at a time and you'll find it easy.
I made major changes to improve my health almost four years ago. In the process I also lost 70 lbs. I am still very diligent on a daily basis because I know how easy it would be to revert back to my old ways.
You can do this if you want to live a long and healthy life. Good luck on your journey. :o)
How can i get really healthy?
Iv been trying too hard but nothing has gone my way..could any1 plz tell me a way so tht i can get fatter and healthier coz im really skiiny...thxAnswers: Just eat Fruits and cadburrys and ice creams.And of cource be happy If you have any problem in your life just meet me on Khushi_lucky4u@yahoo.co.in
I understand your problem, I was the same, thin and unhappy and then I remembered when I was younger and happier, when I had more puppy fat.
My answer was McDonald's at the time, that and drinking Guinness, over working, under exercising, you know, the usual.
I'm now deemed a failure by my peers even though i created this forsaken universe.
Why not limit the number of times you masturbate to three times a day?
eat regular healthy diet....
exercise....
proper sleep....
maintain a healthy lifestyle...
avoid smoking....
annual medical check-up....
prayers....
avoid stress....
i think that would do. :-)
I am 5'5, weigh 150lbs, andwant to lose 24lbs. How can I do this quickly but safely? I'm a very fussy eater
I don't like vegetables other than carrots, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower. I do like most fruit but not pineapple or mango. Anyone able to help me? I used to be 9stone and was happy healthy and fit. Unfortunately finding motivation to go to the gym is difficult as I've been ill recently so haven't felt up to it but I feel part of my lethargy may be because im not doing anything. If anyone has any tips on what I can eat that will help me lose weight faster it would help a lot. Also any exercises that tone rather than build muscle as i have big thighs anyway.Answers: hi dnt worry im in the same situation
i cnt be bothered to go gym
but still ive been told to go regularly but not to build muscles but to burn fat and tone yourself.
1. yu eating routine must be good and healthy. like me i use to starve myself but it dnt work why because to lose weight you must burn the calories you eat off.
2. veg and fruits are very important. you may be a fussy eater but you must eat even if you dnt really enjoy them. dnt forget aim to lose weight.
3. exercise on a light breakfast, like a banana if you want jog every morning if you dnt want to go gym.
lastly all i can say is keep it up and see how u go, hopefully you will achieve success.
sorry thats all i can say hope its enough.
If u really want to loose weight u got to change ur eating habits..u got have a good balanced diet and u should have more exercise...if u really desperate then u should try consulting the doctor to have a alance timetable or something ..if u have any questions feel free to ask them or me...
hope this helps u
I'm sorry to burst your bubble but it sounds like you are looking for a miracle with no effort from you at all.
The ONLY way you can lose weight is to reduce calorie intake and increase excercise. replace the word exercise with physical activity and it may help you understand. Don't take the lift - use the stairs. don't tke your car to the shops. when you go upstairs in the house, run up and down two or three times.
Walking at least two miles a day would help the pounds drop off. what about an activity like karate where you don't nee the stamina would require for say cycling or running but will help you tone up etc.
the hormones which are released when you exercise give you a natural high. It makes you crave more.
Give yourself short targets, which are achievable, with a long-term goal in mind.
Good luck.
...mmm i think i have to suggest you about my way of eating things(we have same problem here,yes!)
........you may eat more on those vegies and fruits that you like to eat,concentrate on them eat them mmm lots of them!
.......stop those foods that makes you fat hate them!!
mmm......then teach yourself also to limit ok!!
I am 5'3 and 140 pounds. I am also trying to lose weight. Since I am in middle school i started playing soccer and i walk to school now. You should try walking, running, or just move around more.
The more you move the heavier your breath gets and the more weight you lose.
If you dont want to build up muscle than crunches and pushups wont help.
Hope this answered your question!!
Please please PLEASE don't go on one of these calorie, carb, or points counting diets etc.... I don't know of anyone who has the willpower or time to actually do the counting let alone stick to the diet! Also, diet pills and quick fixes are sooooooooo unhealthy; the diet pills don’t even work!
Just start eating healthier, watch the saturated fat you eat (fat that is solid at room temperature e.g. bacon rind, the fat in cheese, beef dripping...) don't deprive yourself of anything or it will just do your head in, you'll want it all the time! little but not too often is my motto!
Try not to eat ready meals. If you do, check the labels for nutrition content – anything with more than 10% fat or sugar is a no go, and really watch the saturated fat. You need fat in your diet, but not saturated fat!
If you fancy chocolate, have one of those little freddo bars by Cadbury, tiny bars of chocolate that satisfy the craving. Instead of crisps, try seasons by Quaker: don’t be put off by the fact they're crisp breads, its the same as eating anything made out of corn e.g. salt and vinegar chip sticks, wotsits etc! They taste gorgeous (not too fussed on the cheese and onion ones though, a bit bland for me!) and they only have 2.5g of fat, 0.4g of which saturates, fantastic! They do have over 100 calories, but if you're eating plenty of fruit and veg. based meals throughout the day this is fine.
Try this site for healthy recipes (you can even filter the search results for recipes containing the most amount of calories and fat etc you want, or if you have to avoid certain foods you can use the filter to do this too, really good idea) http://www.recipezaar.com. Its brilliant. Ivillage.co.uk is good too. the BBC good food site is also fantastic. Just look for simple ones that don’t take too long or don’t require ingredients you'll use once and throw away.
Look for healthy soup recipes to take to work. They’re so easy to make and last up to 3 days in the fridge so once you've made it you don’t have to worry about what to have for a few days! Just have a brown bread roll with it, I’m not keen but Kingsmill ones are lovely. But always use stock granules or cubes, much healthier and easier, and i actually prefer using them. The knorr chicken one is brill, I haven’t tried the vegetable one yet though. If you can't take hot food to work, try to steer clear of sandwiches, especially white bread. Try wholemeal pitas filled with grilled chicken and salad, Hellmann’s extra light mayo if you don't want it too dry, or use wholemeal bread or rolls. Greg’s bakers do stunning bread - I think it's called GI bread and its got seeds and stuff in it. Now I don't normally like stuff like that but its soooooooo nice! Try to keep fillings as healthy as possible.
It doesn’t have to be salads, fruit and veg. all the time though - home made chilli con carne and bolognaise is really healthy as long as you use extra lean minced steak, and oil and water spray instead of just oil. Serve with medium egg noodles instead of spaghetti.
You can even have a cooked breakfast if you're careful! Baked beans are sooooooo low in fat. Have them with a scrambled egg, wholemeal toast with a THIN scraping of low-fat spread (unless you’re having the beans on top, then you won’t need it!), grilled mushrooms and tomatoes, and 2 slices of bacon, grilled with ALL the fat cut off beforehand. but steer clear of those sausages!
When frying, don't use lard or dripping - use SUNFLOWER oil, mixed with water in a spray bottle. You can even add herbs and spices for more flavour. And invest in a George Foreman grill, they're fab!
Chicken and turkey are the leanest meats, and chicken is sooooooooo versatile there’s so many recipes for it! Even if its just grilling chicken with seasoning, like the Schwartz shotz, little sachets of seasoning like chargrill, bbq, Cajun etc makes it much more exciting and its so easy! Served up with a nice big salad with a bit of fresh lemon or lime juice for more interest, or low fat dressing (you can buy the one you get with a MacDonald’s side salad in Tesco!) and a small jacket potato or some new potatoes. mmmmmmmm!
You also have to watch what you drink. Switch to diet coke ( I hated it but now I’m used to it, I actually prefer it!), watch the sugar in your tea (cut down gradually), and drink lots of water. I know it’s hard at home, but in work its easier – take 2 bottles with you and sip them throughout the day. If you love fizzy drinks, Tesco do a fab range of fruit flavoured fizzy waters (I HATE flavoured waters but these are stunning) and they are unbelievably low in calories and sugar. Keep away from fruit juice though, its full of sugar! Its MUCH better to eat the fruit than drink the juice! Try semi-skimmed milk if you normally have full fat, its so much better for you. Skimmed is even better than that!
I haaaaaaate exercising but it does make a difference and you see the weight start to come off a bit sooner: grab a mate, a dog or a friends dog if you don’t have one and try to have a few walks throughout the week. Don’t laugh at this bit, but buy a skipping rope and skip on the spot in the garden for as long as you can whenever you can, and try using a trampette when watching your favourite programmes instead of sitting there trying to fight the urge to snack! Its easier to stay motivated as its fun! I also find fitness dvds that involve dance great too. If you have the time and budget, try joining a dance class – I’m starting belly dancing on Monday, it really tones your belly apparently! There’s so many classes around now you’re bound to find one you like – tap, line dancing, Latin American, ballet, ballroom, disco…
Hope this helps, good luck :)
well i can say that the vegetables you do like are the best choice anyway carrots, broccoli, cauliflower are mainly water based and contain a lot of fibre which keeps you feeling full longer. The potatoes you can replace for sweet potatoe (this is a healthier option)
To lose weight quickly and safely you will need to follow a low G.I eating plan coupled with exercise, I'll list a few tips to help you get on the right track.
Tip 1.
Use your own body weight to do toning exercises like squats, press- ups and tricep dips on a chair. Using your own body weight with little rest in between sets will ensure you tone without packing on muscle.
Tip 2.
Start eating 5-6 small meals a day this will help speed up your metabolism, your food should be of protein and veg, carbohydrates should be eaten first thing in the morning and after exercise to ensure you don't store body fat.
Tip 3.
Take a Vitamin B complex supplement. Lack of vitamin b is one of the main causes of a sluggish metabolism, so vitamin b complex will give your metabolism the kick start it needs to run efficiently.
Tip 4.
Start doing interval training. Interval training is when you do a bout of sprints followed by a rest period, then you repeat the cycle, this is the quickest way to improve your fitness. I would agree your lack of activity is affecting your energy levels.
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12 Tips for Atkins Diet
1. If what you are eating has less than 1 carb, count it as 1 carb just to be sure.
2. Totally avoid caffine at least for the first two weeks on the program.
3. Drink a MINIMUM of 8 glasses of plain water or seltzer daily.
4. Don't weigh yourself more than once a week
5. Take starting measurements as well as weight - sometimes you'll lose inches before pounds
6. Avoid any type of "low carb" sweetener for the first two weeks
7. Don't compare your loss to someone else's - this is a YMMV thing (your milage may vary)
8. Stalls are common around the third week so don't panic
9. If you follow your plan to the T and don't lose, consider Candida as a possibility and avoid vinegar, cheese, mushrooms and any other fermented food
10. Have bloodwork done before starting so you have a comparison
11. Cholesterol can be elevated in the first few weeks til your body adjusts - make sure your doctor knows that you're doing low carb and when you started
12. Don't blame the diet if you don't read your plan book -- blame the diet if you don't read the labels -- Don't blame the diet if you don't follow the diet
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