Diet Fitness Questions and Answers
Is eating too much fruit fattening? Or a weight loss tool?
USUALLY ABOUT 3-4 APPLES A DAYAnswers: Fruit is good for you, but like all things that are good for you, it's good up to a point. I'd say 2-3 apples are plenty. There's a lot of fiber in them (especially if you eat the skins!), a lot of vitamins. But also a lot of sugar, which you don't need. At least they are very low in fat!
Eating too much anything is fattening.
Calories are calories. Your intake must be balanced to your usage or you will gain weight. Period!
For your desired weight, you need to look at a chart and see how many calories your body need to remain at that weight. Take in more you gain weight, take in less you lose weight.
Now as to HEALTH, you have to use those calories wisley to balance out the type of nutirents you are taking in. Use the "food groups" chart to balance out your diet and use calories to balance out your weight.
I was 290 pounds(US) and limited my calories to 1500 a day (2000 was my maintenance intake) and lost 60 pounds. I ate everything I wanted to eat, as long as it didn't go over 1500 calories a day. (That can be 150 items at 10 calories each or that can be 1 item worth 1500 calories... my choice.)
It really is that simple. Count your calories.
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3 or 4 apples a day seems like a lot. I could see you getting sick of eating apples all the time so I have a feeling it isn't long term, but you might want to mix it up a bit. 7-10 servings of fruits and vegetables is recommended for adults per day, so you're getting about half that from just apples.
A healthy diet is also a varied diet. Fruit is important, but don't just eat apples. There are lots of other fruits and veggies (and veggies aren't as high in sugar) out there. Enjoy them!
Fruit is not fattening.
NO food is fattening. Any food CAN be fattening if you eat too much of it. The basic equation of weight loss is to consume less calories than you burn off.
Fruit is high in sugar and sugar has LOTS of calories. On the other hand, fruit has a lot of other good benefits, including natural fiber and good vitamins. If you are going to snack between healthy meals, then apples are VERY good for you. so are oranges, peaches and most other fruits.
The key to good, HEALTHY weight loss is to watch the calories, BALANCE the kinds of foods you eat to include what the body needs, and to get regular exercise.
Two things to think about when it comes to fruit, especially apples. You should not of course base your entire diet on just eating apples all day. You are missing alot of nutrients that other foods provide. As far as a snack goes, they are great. I have one everyday at 4:00 p.m...consider it my fourth meal of the day. Just have to be careful when eating too many as they are very high in sugar, hence the sweet taste. It may be natural sugar but sugar non the less. As we all know sugar turns to fat in the end and that's the opposite of what we want happening when dieting. I am at the gym around 6:00 each night so having that little jolt of sugar before is a good thing and of course I am working it off at the same time. Good luck.
Is this a good way to work out every day?
first, i get home from school and walk half a mile and then lift weights for alittle bit then take a break till about 4 or 5 and do that again then take another break till about 8 or 9 and do it again.If this is not a good way to do something good everyday please tell me a great workout session that i can do at home every day.
Answers: Do not use resistance training everyday with the same muscle group. It will be fine if say you do your arms and abs one day, the next do legs and back, the next arms and abs again, etc..
No, you need to give your body 24-48 hours to recuperate. Do one really good, strong lifting workout on your lower body one day, then your upper the next, then your lower the next, then your upper the next, etc. Also, try walking or running further.
So:
Add more running, cut down on the lifting.
Weightlifting every day is not good, because the body nees time to recover from the stress.
On the other, doing bodyweight exercises (calisthenics) every day IS possible AND will give you as good or better results.
check out bodyforlife.com, Bodybuilding.com, X-reps.com and fitnessonline.com for workout ideas. Good Luck!
I am practically married, I gained way over one hundred pounds, how bad is this and why?
I got really fat and I want you tell me mean things about obese people. Maybe this will help me loose weight. Go ahead I am almost 400 lbs!. BE MEAN..................Answers: Wow, 400 lbs. I don't think you're considered human anymore.......sorry.
#1....your disgusting
#2....your gonna die from health problems...SOON
#3 ....your husband" is gonna leave you, and NO ONE WILL WANT YOU
#4 ....you look terrrible
#5....lose the weight u PIG
You are going to die if you dont get a handle on your health. 400 lb is too much. Hurry, get fit.
you deserve it!!
You are probably diabetic or pre-diabetic and don't even realize it. I have two grandmothers who are BLIND from diabetes.
You are probably unable to live the active lifestyle you would love to have. It is hard to pack all that extra weight around (probably about 250 lb. extra?). Just carry around a 50 pound backpack all day, you will realize how much better you could feel if you dropped 5 of those.
Sorry, but that's not going to work. A decreased sense of self-worth will simply cause you to sink further into hopelessness. What you need is some hope.
Weight loss is possible, but it'll happen much more slowly than you gained it, and it won't be easy. You have to formulate a very well thought out plan of diet and exercise and gradually chip away at those pounds.
Beating yourself up for being fat simply won't work because it's only a very brief motivator. After that it'll become a demotivator and you'll gain back the weight you lost. You need something more sustained: long-term goals and a reward system for sticking with them.
Losing weight is really hard, there is a lot of temptation out there with all those fast food resturants advertising that their open late doesn't help, look it's not the end of the world, yes you need to lose weight, but it's not until your really ready to make that commitment to your self, that you will start to loose it. Don't invite people to insult you, that will only back fire, once you really decide in your heart that your ready then your journey will begin. Start by walking as long as you can, get out of the house and walk around the block, drink a lot of water, you 'll start to see change over time. Be strong, and do it for yourself. Life is worth living.
P.S It's not okay for people to call you names, don't invite it, it's just wrong, good luck :)
Okay so you gained weight and you feel horrible. Having people tell you how bad this is or how ugly you look will not solve your problem, but it might make it worse. The first step is to feel positive and love yourself. Look in the mirror and find a feature you really like. It could be anything from your eyes, your hair, to even your toes. Start a exercise program. This doesn't have to be intense. If you have time to jot down questions on DietFitnessFAQ.com then you have time to go for a walk. Cut back on what you are eating and pay attention to calorie and fat content. Stay away from fast food. After about three weeks you will start to feel more energy and confidence in yourself. Feed off of this and increase your workout time. The important part is to not hate yourself for being fat. Try doing this on your own first before the weight loss programs. If you can be dedicated enough to do this on your own then the weight will stay off and you will not be dependent upon a program that you may not always have the money to afford.
Good luck and be happy.
I am sorry, but i cannot insult you about your weight. I don't want you to be insulted. Please get up and go get happy and healthy. i will not be the excuse for your shame. Go and find a hobby or join a karate class and make new friends. Go and join a gym or diet group, this shall help you feel better about yourself and will start your journey to healing. Check out Oxygen Magazine's website or bodyforlife.com, fitnessonline.com for info on eating and fitness.
Why does my nose run if I cool off too fast ?
Cooling off too fast after a strenuous workout.In my Gym , the fans blow cold air on me while I am really sweaty after a 5 mile run.
Answers: If you cool off fast, the blood vessels in your body constrict very quickly (similar to what they would do if you go outdoors in cold weather). This happens in your sinuses, too. Since the linings of your sinuses are mucous membranes, and are HEAVILY fed by blood vessels, when the vessels contract, the liquid from the blood passes that barrier/membrane, and your nose runs :-)
Do you jog on your lunch hour? How do you make it work?
I'd love to go jogging on my lunch hour, but I wonder how I can make it work. We don't have a shower at work, but now that's getting cooler, I was thinking maybe I don't need to shower after running... ?Answers: True, I would just use deodorant afterwards. You probably won't even sweat if you make sure only to run on the cool days.
Tell your colleagues and boss what you are going to do, so that they know this is your sacred running time (and that no, you’re not going to go to the pub instead!).
If you don’t have showers at work, or you don’t work from or close to home, consider joining a gym close by where you can use the showers. The gym’s treadmills might come in handy, too.
Leave a kit bag at work, which should contain your running shoes, plenty of running socks, enough vests/tops to last the week, and a drinks bottle. This way you will only need bring it in on Monday and take it home on Friday.
Get into a routine of taking your lunch to work, or buying it in the morning on your way in, so that you save precious lunch hour minutes.
Spend a few minutes reorganising your kit bag at the end of the day, so that you don’t get faced with a damp towel and sweaty kit the next time you’re heading out for a run. Rinse out that drinks bottle, too.
If you have long hair, wear it up when you run, or use a headband to keep your locks sweat-free. Then you’ll save shower time because you won’t need to wash it.
IS thies aerobic or anaerobic?
out of a mileI walk the first lap
then walk/jog the next three.......?
Answers: I would say that is aerobic.
Anaerobic, in my opinion, would be walk the first lap, run the second, walk the third, run the fourth. Running 3 laps is endurance to me.
This is a very simplistic explanation but will work to answer your questions... Aerobic refers to the body's use of oxygen while engaged in an activity. Anaerobic literally means without oxygen and refers to shorter bursts of energy over smaller amounts of time (your muscles can't access oxygen). Unless you are becomming breathless while walk/jogging, this exercise is aerobic. If you throw some short sprints into the mix, you can add the anaerobic element. Hope that helps!
WHAT IS BETTER FOR human take 2000 calorise and burn 2000 or take 4000 calorise and burn 4000?
Answers: Eating 2000 and burning 2000 seems easier and a lot safer. you dont want to work your body too much.
If you want to really lose weight why don't you eat 1400 calories a day, and burn off 2000, you will drop 1-2 pounds a week
Is it possible to loose weight or fat on your face and head?
I have a thin body but a chubby face, and its very annoying, i was wondering if there was any physical way i can naturally loose weight there. i know hilary Duff did it , but she lost weight all around. SO I need help.,,,,Answers: No, there is no way to naturally spot reduce an area. Some people are more prone to gain weight in one area over another, ever hear someone say that it all goes "straight to my thighs"? You didn't mention how old you are, but in my experience, my face was "rounded" until I got into my middle 20's. Then, it thined out and became more defined, with high cheekbones and everything! a surgical option to try would be liposuction, if it bothers you that much.
When we want to get rid of body fat, there is no way to specifically burn fat from one part of the body. Doing situps won't burn the fat that is covering your abs and doing tricep extensions won't get rid of the fat that is covering your triceps. The only thing you can do is lose weight all around and eventually the problem area will also improve. The way to burn fat is through a calorie restricted diet in conjunction with an exercise routine that will burn calories. Activities that burn calories include running, biking, swimming and other high intensity activities.
Guide to Reducing Body Fat - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/r...
Oh, I am the same... I thought that I was the only person! I was 5'7 106 lbs and I have fat cheeks, and three chins! I lost weight on purpose to be 100, and they were still fat, so do not diet, it's of no use. Then I went to a beautician, and she massaged my face, almost beating me, and my cheeks went away! But I had to go two times a week, and it was costly, so when I stopped, after some time they came back.
I think you should try massage, and never stopped doing it, if you can afford it.
Yes, it is possible. But much depends on your natural face shape - and you say you have "a chubby face", though you are "thin" in the body. I've recently lost 92lb over six months, and the first place it went from was my neck, where a pad of fat had accumulated giving me the beginnings of a double chin. But my face has also slimmed down. If you've a naturally round face, you probably won't lose any from there, and as you describe your body as slim, it doesn't sound as though you'd be sensible to diet or exercise in the cause of further weight loss.
The general rule is that when you reduce your calorie intake the fat used up first is from the last place it accumulated. For me, that was my face and neck. It took a lot longer to lose the bulge around my midriff, because that had been there for years, and is usually the first place a woman puts on weight. If you've always had a round face, that's probably what you're stuck with!
Just be glad you've got a naturally slim body.
wimsey
yes,you can loose fat on your face,you need to do face exercise for that like applying a little pressure on your cheeks and making your face as if you are saying ooooo,its a bit hard in the begaining,and took time to show positive results.watch ur diet too,no oily or greasy food.
Are you taking Alli?
Is so have you experienced trouble sleeping and frequent urination?Answers: Yes
No
No
Working out is it back and bi's and chest and tri's or the other way around?
Answers: What you described is the idea of working muscles that work together (push-pull). When doing back exercises, you also work biceps as well. When you doing chest, you also use triceps also. This method of weight training is very popular. You can also do the reverse; work biceps with chest and back with triceps to give parts a rest on off days then work them hard without pre-exhausting them. Check out bodybuilding.com for more info and training methods
Here is a great shedule for your body:
Day 1 - Chest, Biceps
Exercise
Reps.
Bench Press 3 x 8 - 10
Incline Bench Press 3 x 8 - 10
Pull Overs 3 x 8 - 10
Standing Cross Cable 3 x 8 - 10
Alternating Dumbbell Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Preacher Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Standing Bicep Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Day 2 - Back & Triceps
Exercise
Reps.
T-Bar Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Lat Pull Downs Close Grip 3 x 8 - 10
Bent Over Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Seated Cable Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Dips 3 x 8 - 10
Tricep One Arm Extensions 3 x 8 - 10
Tricep Bench Dips 3 x 8 - 10
Day 3 - Shoulders & Abs
Exercise
Reps.
Military Dumbbells Presses 3 x 8 - 10
Close Grip Upright Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Front Deltoid Raises 3 x 8 - 10
Bent Over Lateral Raises 3 x 8 - 10
Seated Leg Tucks 3 x 25
Bent Knee Leg Raises 3 x 25
Day 4 - Chest, Biceps
Exercise
Reps.
Bench Press 3 x 8 - 10
Incline Bench Press 3 x 8 - 10
Pull Overs 3 x 8 - 10
Standing Cross Cable 3 x 8 - 10
Alternating Dumbbell Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Preacher Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Standing Bicep Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Day 5 - Back & Triceps
Exercise
Reps.
T-Bar Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Lat Pull Downs Close Grip 3 x 8 - 10
Bent Over Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Seated Cable Rows 3 x 8 - 10
Dips 3 x 8 - 10
Tricep One Arm Extensions 3 x 8 - 10
Tricep Bench Dips 3 x 8 - 10
Day 6 - Legs & Calves
Exercise
Reps.
Hack Squats 3 x 8 - 10
Leg Curls 3 x 8 - 10
Leg Extension 3 x 8 - 10
Lunges 3 x 8 - 10
Standing Calf Machine 3 x 20
Leg Press Machine 3 x 20
Seated Calf Raises 3 x 20
Day 7 - REST
What is the best and quickest exercise for the inside of the thigh?
i have jut recently lost 70 pounds i am 40 womam and had cancer and i put alot of weight from all the steroids i had to take while on chemo, and i have been doing great i do yoga everyday and cycle, but i have the worst thighs ever i work out on them like a mad woman and can't seem to get the celluite off of them, i am so emberssed of them cause i look great on top but my legs don't fit how i look, so if anyone has a great exers, or product that could help i would love to know!!!!Answers: I'm not 100% sure, but I believe squats get that inner thigh a bit. That might be something to try out.
Nothing can spot reduce.
If you want to strengthen the inner and outer thighs it's probably great, but you can't spot reduce.
You have to workout the whole body to slim and tone.
Proper diet and exercise "tones", gets rid of fat.
Unfortunately, this is where your body wants to store fat, and it's a common spot for most women.
You will benefit from doing dumbbell squats or dumbbell lunges and training the entire body to remove fat.
Follow a 5 - 6 meal per day of a balanced low fat, proper calorie diet and you will be on your way.
You can find a caloric calculator at: http://www.everydayhealth.com under the tools section.
ISSA Trainer - Jose Santiago
http://www.personalfitnessforyou.com
Congrats on fighting the cancer and on the weight lose!
Wide squats will work, so will leg lifts.
Like normal squats but take an extra step out.
Lie on your right side and lift your right leg as high as you can keeping your leg fairly straight, then switch and do it on your left side.
Best of luck!
i find the best excersize for the inner thighs is a very simple one that i use all the time...thighs are my problem zone, and this works amazingly...get down on hands and knees, remember to keep back straight and tummy tucked, with your leg bent at the knee extend outwards, return to down postion and then extend back, straightening the leg...it works the inner thigh and the buttocks, it does look a little wierd but i promise, u will see results...try and start with ten on each leg, i do usually 15 or so at a time, then other excersizes in between another set...good luck
Do you know how many calories are in a chocolate Gold Bar?
Answers: Apparently 117 calories/bar
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.
i can take a guess at 250, it will be somewhere between 220 and 280, don't worry there's not 368 like someone else suggested