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Can Cutting Calories Too Much Have Revese Affects and Not Lose Lbs? 
I have not seen this information anywhere but I am a 43 year old Male, 5-11''/230 lbs. trying to lose about 2 lbs a week. I just started 2 weeks a go exercising ...

what is the best thing to eat before and after a workout? 
hello, i was wondering what are good things to eat before and after working out.
thankyou, j

p.s. i am doing your free workout #4

Gaining Weight 
I have been following a diet plan to the tee, I have started walking, but my weight is going up instead of down. Could I be gaining muscle, and that's ...

How Many Caleries Should a kid ages 10-15 Eat in one Day? 
I would love to know so I could help my family I have no clue please help me I'm sick of being over weight at 40 Thanks for your support Britney Walker....

Lose Weight But Keep Muscle? 
Hello,

I am trying to lean myself out, but seem to only drop a little fat, then strip off muscle whenever I start to hit the cardio hard.

I was ...

How Many Calories Should I Consume To Build Muscle And Cut Body Fat? 
My bmr is 1869.5 . I work out on a total gym apprx. 35 every other day . I jogg apprx. 30 every other day I dont hit the total gym. I also do apprx. 30 ...

Do I Need More Calories, Less Calories, More Exercise Or More Rest? 
Hi there. I was doing the Jenny Craig program and was on a 5000kj menu plan per day. I was walking 30 minutes moderately each day and around every second ...

Why am I gaining weight when I'm working out? 
I am 37, 5'8" and 170 lbs. I have not worked out for about 2.5 years, but have maintained my current weight within 3 lbs. So I figured working out and ...

How Much Daily Protein Do I Need In Order To Build Serious Muscle Mass? 
I am a trim 25 year old male with no mass in my chest or shoulders and little in my arms and I really want to build some serious muscle. I am committed ...

Is Cutting Down My Calorie Intake by 500 Unhealthy? 
The amount of calories I should consume a day are about 1,200. Is it unhealthy to cut out 500 calories a day from that?

How Many Calories Do I Have To Burn Per Week To Lose 3 Pounds? 
How many calories do I have to eat and burn per day to lose 3 pounds a week?

How Many Meals Should I Eat? 
When building muscle, how many meals should I eat?

What If You Workout For 5 Days Straight? 
What if you workout for 5 days straight for an average of 3 hrs. each day. What effects does it have on you?

I workout at a fitness place, and i wanted ...

How Many Calories Does A Male Need To Burn Per Day? 
I burn about 1,200 a day but is that even near enough?

How fast can I lose? 
I have seen information saying an average sized person should try and lose fat at a rate of not more than 1-2 lbs per week. I have also seen information ...

How Do I Determine What My Caloric Intake Should Be Daily? 
How do I determine what my caloric intake should be daily in order to lose weight?

How many calories does a runner need? 
He is about 170 lb's. He runs about 2-5 miles a day.

Thanks,
Ben

What is the least safe method to build muscle or burn fat? 
What should I avoid if I want to build muscle or burn fat? There are a number of weight loss pills and diet plans advertised online and on TV, but I've ...

How Do You Know the Difference Between Fat and Muscle? 
Like bodyfat and muscle in the arms/legs/midsection...

What is the Best Diet I Should Be On? 
Im 6'5 380 pounds I can't find a diet for me and I need some help.

Is it normal to get bigger before getting smaller with strength training? 
I have been doing approx. 2-3 days strength training (1 day with a personal trainer) and 2 days cardio a week for 7 weeks and not only have I not dropped ...

What are the advanages of different tempos? 
I have been using a 2-Up 4-Back 1-Pause Tempo, so taking it pretty slow. I see too many people that just look like they're using momentum to lift. I was ...

Want Bigger Arms, but not Broader Shoulders. 
I have thin arms but broad shoulders so I am looking for excercises that will isolate my arm muscles without working on my shoulder muscles at the same ...

What foods are good for building mucscle before weight lifting? 
My 15 year old son wants to know what foods are recommended for building muscle before weight lifting.

Want to reduce belly fat and at same time want to build muscle... 
I would like to know whether I can do cardio daily to decrease belly fat and other fat and do workout for building muscle on alternative days.

Hanging Leg/Knee Raise 
Please tell me how to do this exercise.

How do I calculate my percentage of weight lost? 
For instance, If I am 200 pounds, and lose 10 pounds, I know that is 5% of weight that I lost, since that is an easy number to figure out. But what ...

Recipes High in Protein 
Does anyone have any good recipes that are high in protein?

exercise substitutions 
I work out at home and need some substitutions for typical moves. Examples include a cable crossover.

Muscles After 50 
Can one start building muscles after the age of 50?

Is it detrimental to mix whey protein powder with skim milk or 1% milk instead of water? 
I've head that you should not mix protein poweder with any kind of milk, only with water, juice, or gatorade type liquids. However, it tastes much betterwith ...

Losing all over fat (belly, upper legs, butt and arms) while breastfeeding 
I am 32 years old, 5'4" and have a 6 month old who is breastfeeding. I am kickboxing with 1/2 hr cardio + (pushups, situps, leg lifting things for lower ...

I would like to build muscle and lose my beer gut. 
I have been working out 3 days a week and doing cardio on days in between for almost a year . I started out doing the same thing Mon, Wed, and Fri , i....

At what BF% should I look to start adding muscle after a fat loss routine? 
I have dropped for 23 to 17% BF and feel and look a lot better. 98% of my weight loss came directly from fat by using both weights and cardio along with ...

What is the catch to this site? 
Forgive me for asking but what is the catch to this site? Usually you have to pay for info and or subscription or get annoying ads and or spy ware. What ...

Weight Loss Help! 
Hi,

I would like to lose about 8-10 kgs(15-20 pounds) reasonably fast but safely, could someone give me a basic diet (to tailor to my own likes dislikes ...

How Much Body Fat Did I Lose if I Lost 599 Calories and if I Lost the Same 3 Times a Week Will I Lose 20 Pounds in a Month? 
I'm a female.
Weight = 182
Height = 5'5
Age = 20

So I recently started to go to the gym and I was wondering if I lost 599 calories every 2- 3 ...

What exact muscles are being worked when performing an oblique crunch?. 
When you perform an oblique crunch lying on floor legs bent and crunch to the right side, is it the external oblique and multifidus which is recruited ...

How much cardio should I do for six pack abs? 
Im six feet four inches 310 pounds built upper body Lack any definition in core area.

Where do I start !?! 
Hi everyone,

A little about me
Im 24yrs old
Male
6'2"
128kg

And I don't know where to start, can someone point me in a direction of:

-Eating ...

Can I maintain my current weight which is 145lbs...  
and I'm 5'7" and build some more lean muscle? I have been training weights really hard last six months. There is a lot improvement in my energy levels ...

What exercises make your butt big? 
I have no booty and I want a exercise that can make it grow. Kinda like Beyonce! Or just a nice big booty.

Building new muscle. 
I am 6 feet tall, weigh 90 kilograms and am over 50 years old. Is there truth that at my age I cannot build new muscle?

Why has my muscle mass returned so quickly with weight lifting? 
I have not trained in 4 years and in 2 weeks of training so far my muscles are returning really quickly. I thought it would take a while for me to notice ...

How many calories are there in a pound of fat? 
I am trying to lose weight and need to know how many calories I need to burn to lose a pound of fat.

What is this Page For? 
Details on how to use this page to ask, answer, learn, and share...

how many calories should a healthy person burn each day? 
How many calories should a healthy person burn each day?

PS, I'm 13 years old.

How do I make my biceps bigger? 
I have a problem with my biceps, I'm 17 and I work out 3 times a week, and I work out my biceps a lot. But the thing is my forearms are bigger than my ...

How Many Calories do I have to Lose Before Losing a Pound? 
I have a machine that only tells me how many calories I'm burning and I want to know how many pounds I'm burning.

What is the vacuum workout? 
Please explain how to do the vacuum exercise.

What's the best breakfast I can eat in the morning? 
It must contain pancakes and eggs and sausages.

What Good Tasting Foods are Healthy? 
I dont like fish, vegetables, eggs.

What Food Do I need to Eat and How Many Servings? 
You know I'm very skinny and I want to gain weights and muscles... What meal plan can you suggest me and how many servings? What foods do I need to gain ...

How Do I Lose Weight And Gain Lean Muscle? 
One month ago I weighed 148lbs I started going to the gym, doing 1 hr of cardio and 1 hour of weight training. I have not lost any inches, I am now heavier,...

Can Pilates Burn Fat and Build Muscle? 
I am interested in doing pilates and I have heard it can build muscle and burn fat. Is this true?

How Do I Gain More Weight or Muscle Mass? 
I am in fitness class at my high school. I'm 17, I do a full body workout but lately have focused on my chest, biceps and abs, increasing the weight every ...

How Many Calories Should I Burn A Day To Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks? 
I want to lose 15 pounds in two weeks before my prom. I am on a diet. I eat one meal a day and I lost six pounds but I still want to lose the 15 pounds....

How Do I "Get Going" to Start My Excercise and Diet? 
I`ve been able in the past to hit the weights once in a while but nothing serious. Now, I`m in school and can't seem to find the motivation to start, let ...

So To Lose Weight, Eat Less Calories??? 
So to lose weight, eat less calories???

Can I Exercise Without Building Muscles 
Can I exercise without building muscles?

Is Swimming Or Cycling The Best For Burning Fat? 
I've recently changed areas in my job and have grown a gut!!!

Will swimming or cycling get it down quicker as we have an exercise bike here or the option ...

Caculating 1RM 
When caculating your 1RM is that the max you can curl Or the max you can row? I can row more than I can curl.

How Do I Gain Muscle w/ out The Fat ?????  
Hi all!
I am 26 yrs old, am 6' 3" and weigh 160 lbs.My whole life I have always been tall and thin. Worked for me when I was younger, but now I want to ...

Having Trouble Getting Big 
I'm 18 years old
6' 2"
165 pounds
around 12% body fat

I have a relatively muscular build, I have decent shoulders and chest, but besides that not ...

Both Building Muscle and Burning Fat 
I have been working hard to lose weight and over the last year I have lost 75 pounds but now for the last 5 months I have have been at 210 and cannot move....

Ab Exercise Descriptions? 
What is a cable crunch and a tuck crunch?

How Can I Burn Fat Faster Than I Have Been? 
I've laid off the Cokes and sugars and cut down on breads and pastas. I work out 30 mins 3 times a week and still haven't lost my goal weight.

BMR and Weight Loss Question 
If my BMR is 1311 and I am trying to lose weight is this the number of calories I should eat on non-workout days or should I eat less in order to burn ...

How many calories should I be eating a day trying to lose weight? 
I am 5'4", 148 pounds, female, 20 years old.

How many calories should a normal teen take in?? 
I need to know for a school project.

Define the Different Ab Exercises. 
Where can I find definitions and examples of how to do all the ab workouts?

Whey / Soy have bad cholesterol? 
Do I want to avoid all proteins from animals/diary because of high cholesterol? What else should I avoid?

Bicep Reps 
Hey when you doing reps, for example if your doing bicep curls. Does 1 rep count every time u lift the dumbbell or does 1 rep mean lifting the weight on ...

I'm a 34 Year Old Female.. 
I walk 6-7 days a week for 45 minutes and work out every other day for 45-60 minutes...I just dont know what size weights to use and fast or slow reps....

What Is The Healthy Range For Body Fat Percentage For Women? 
My percentage is 33%.

Creatine Ethyl Ester Question 
Does creatine ethyl ester burn fat while building muscle?

How Many Grams of Carbs and Protein Needed to Burn Fat? 
I take the calories need it but in what order need to be the Carbs and Protein? more carbs then Protein or more Protein then carbs , I dont want to loose ...

Can I still build muscle by doing reps of 21? 
I'm doing training for a marathon but dont want to give up my weight training so im doing a 2 day week progam first day will be chest back and shoulders ...

Burning Fat in the Morning? 
Is it true that when you havent eaten for 12 hours, your body just starts burning fat?

Is There Anything I can do to Gain Muscle? 
Im a 6'4, 15 years old I weigh 155 pounds and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to gain muscle?

I'm very skinny my goal is to weigh around ...

Trying to put on a few pounds.... Im a football player and a swimmer  Not rated yet
I was wondering, should I take whey protein or soy protein to gain weight and muscle growth?

what is the best time of day to work out?  Not rated yet
how long should you wait to work out after you eat and when can you eat after a work out?

if i am doing cardio training am i loosing sugar calories or fat calories?  Not rated yet
hi,
on most cardio machines you can see your heart rate, and from that you can know if you are below zone, in the weightloss zone, in the cardiovascualr ...

How do you gain size and lose the beer gut at the same time.   Not rated yet
I am in good shape (6'1-180 lbs.), but want to bulk up without getting a bigger gut than I already have. I workout out doing only weightlifting with no ...

i want to built my muscle overall and make my lower abs and legs sharper   Not rated yet
and i also want my body size big mean gain my all upper body muscle with out fat..i want my thighs big and sharp

Fat Calories  Not rated yet
When eliminating calories, does it make a difference the source of the calories. Is it the same to eliminate protein calories as it is calories from fat?...

N.O.2 / Creatine Dosing - How Much to Use?  Not rated yet
I have a question and need major guidance - I have read most if not all articles around N.O. Products and the recommended use.I am currently using [BSN ...

Post pregnancy fat loss?  Not rated yet
i'm trying to lose fat after having a baby i started a high fiber diet and taking supplements to get my metabolism up (regulating my once every 3 days ...

26 y/o male 360 pounds 45% bmi, got a gym membership, now what?  Not rated yet
My main goal is to be healthy. I am really not interested in weight, I dont have a final goal. I want to gain muscle and loose fat. Where do I start?...

Have any thoughts on integrating HIIT methods with large muscle groups like Lat's?  Not rated yet
I am starting to have good success following the HIIT methods (or as I call it, specialized high intensity interval training, 'shiit' for short - 8~)). I ...

What Diet Is Good To Gain Weight But Not Fat For Skinny People?  Not rated yet
Well I'm really skinny and I want to put on more weiht because you can see my ribs but I am currently starting work on getting 6 pack abs so what diet ...

I am trying to get my body back into shape.  Not rated yet
I am a 48 year old women, mother of four kids. I eat healthy in the form of lean protien, fresh vegetables and organic whole grains. My question is what ...

Soy vs Whey Article - Couple of questions  Not rated yet
I have read your Soy vs Whey article and found it very interesting. It appears that whey is much better than soy. However, I have high cholesterol and ...

Is There a Program to Plan My Meals?  Not rated yet
I am taking no2 and it's suppose to be 50% carbs- 30% protein - 20% fats but it's hard for me to plan a meal. 5-6 meals a day..if i knew how much of what ...

How Many Calories Do I Need To Burn Per Day?  Not rated yet
I'm 150 cm tall, currently have body weight of 64 kg. I want to lose weight to my previous weight,it's 48 kg. So,can you help me? I easily put on weight....

Muscle and fat at abs  Not rated yet
I have my own routine and have started working at gym. I do cycling to burn 100 calories and am a lean (under-weight as per my age of 30 years - 125 lb)...

What's The Best Workout For Bulking Up Calf Muscles?  Not rated yet
I'm 6'4" and about 205lbs. I have really weak looking calves. I've been working them hard every 2nd day for the last couple of weeks and I'm trying to ...

Hamburgers  Not rated yet
I love them! I can't pass one up. But I figured that if i worked out enough to burn all of the calories from the hamburger, it is ok to eat one. Right?...

Nutrition Confusion?  Not rated yet
Male
180 LBS
20 yrs old
131.48 LBS lean weight
About 25% body fat
Goal:lose fat build muscle

Workouts:
M-W-F 20-30 min intense interval cardio
...

Will Drinking Green Tea Help Reduce Cholesterol?  Not rated yet
I'm just wondering if green tea would help me loose weight?

I would like a workout plan  Not rated yet
I am 40 years old and weigh 180. I am 5'4" and I would like a workout plan to burn fat and build muscle. I need to know about how often to increase weight ...

How Do I Tone My Petite Body?  Not rated yet
I'm 27 (5'3 104lbs). I'm petite - not fat, but I am not toned. In my thighs, butt, and hips there is a small layer of fat that I cannot lose doing cardio ...

Should You Exercise After Every Meal or Snack?  Not rated yet
I have had trouble figuring out whether exercise after each time I eat.

What increase, if any, should there be in weight from my first set to my last set of an exercise?  Not rated yet
I'm trying to add some muscle weight to my body and all the work out plans say do this many reps this many times. Is that all with one weight? Should ...

Is Mixing Soy and Whey Together a Good Way to Lose Fat?  Not rated yet
Trying to lose weight and can't always eat healthy and I'm in need of a lot of help.

Reducing Body Fat  Not rated yet
Hi, I am 19 about 5.8 - 79lbs and had a bodyfat level of 13.6 about 4 weeks ago. Since then I have continued my weight training and started doing the marines ...

How Much Water Should You Drink a Day?  Not rated yet
I know the 8-8 rule. 8 glasses of 8 oz a day. But, I've been doing that each day, especially the days i excersize i will drink a little bit more due to ...

How do I burn fat?  Not rated yet
I weigh 155 lbs. I gained about 20-25 lbs when I started college. I've been going to the gym and no matter how long i seem to work out I can't lose the ...

Is It Ok To Stack Creatine Monohydrate And Muscle Milk?  Not rated yet
I'm trying to maximize muscle growth with both the creatine and Muscle Milk in one shake. Is that advisable?

How Long Would It Take Me To Lose 6% Of My Body Fat?  Not rated yet
Also, if I lose those 6 % and have a body fat percentage of 14% would my abs show?

I have been doing mixed martial arts, kick boxing for 6 months... I ...

I Need Help Finding A Workout Plan...  Not rated yet
I need help finding a workout plan my weight training coach in high school used, can anyone help me find it or something similar?

When I was in high ...

Should I Eat At Least 1200 Calories A Day, Or Should I Net At Least 1200 Calories A Day After Exercise?  Not rated yet
I've always heard that an adult woman should consume at least 1200 calories a day, but now I am seeing food diary calculations that suggest I should net ...

I Need Tips Galore On How To Attack Obesity.  Not rated yet
I used to be naturally athletic. I was able to eat quite a bit and never gain any weight. In eighth grade, I broke my leg in 3 places, and I wasn't able ...

Getting a Set of 6-Pack Abs  Not rated yet
Hello, I am trying to get 6 pack abs. I do alot of cardio workouts, ride my bike for at least 1 hour or more, and when I flex I can feel my 6 pack. My ...

What Is A Tuck Crunch?  Not rated yet
It's a workout that comes from the abdominal muscle building plan.

Is This a Sound Workout Plan?  Not rated yet
My goal is to gain some muscle while mostly burning body fat. I've been reading a lot of material on this website, but I'm still not sure if my current ...

Peak Weight By Muscle Mass  Not rated yet
I am 5'7.5" and right now I weigh 140 lbs, mostly by fat. What is the peak weight I can reach by muscle mass alone and how much time will it take?

Is It Okay To Use Creatine AND Protein Supplements?  Not rated yet
So, you use creatine before workout for stanima? Then after work out protein shake for results? Is that okay to do?

I am 51 Years of Age...  Not rated yet
... and would like to build some muscle and lose abdominal fat. Is this possible at this age, and, if so, how?

I visit the gym about 3 times a week....

Is It Possible To Build Muscle And Cut Cut Bodyfat?  Not rated yet
With a low calorie diet to cut bodyfat and get abs will I still be able to get big muscular arms and chest?

What Should A Persons Heart Rate Be In Order To Lose Weight?  Not rated yet
How is this measured? I am 5'1", female, 60 years of age and weigh 166. I am wanting to lose weight, especially belly fat and was told I need to get my ...

Hello, I'm currently taking Hydroxycut, Tribulus, and a Carb Blocker...  Not rated yet
I want to put on muscle and lose about 10 kgs of fat. I do weight training about 4 times a week, although not too heavy a workouts. Because there are so ...

How Much Weight Should You Start Out With When Weight Training?  Not rated yet
I'm a 41 year old male and haven't used weights in a very long time. I want to add size and strength and lose some belly fat, although it's not too bad....

How Much Protein Can I Ingest at Any Given Moment?  Not rated yet
I have been told by some that I can not ingest more than approx. 30 grams of protein at once. If I am on a stacked NO2 and Creatine cycle does my ability ...

Is It True That If You Drink A Gallon Of Water You Lose A Pound?  Not rated yet
I read in a magazine that for every gallon of water you drink you lose a pound.

True?

Were Can I Find A Schedule To Know Exactly What To Eat?  Not rated yet
To gain weight and get ripped abs.

How Can I Loose My "Love Handles"?  Not rated yet
I'm 28 years old, I am 6ft 2in tall, I gave up smoking 2 years ago, i currently weigh 16st 3lb.

Can I Develop Muscle In My Thighs And Glutes By Squatting With 2 10lbs Dumbbells?  Not rated yet
I weigh 119 lbs., 5'3 and do about 4 sets of 12 reps 4 times a week. Thanks.

Adding Muscle and Keeping Body Fat Low  Not rated yet
I am 6'1" and 183lb. I am lean right now now and can see some "6 pack" - the kind of one that you see just in the right light in the mirror. So I mean ...

I am training for a century ride and need help!  Not rated yet
A little about me
Male
6'2
215
30% body fat

I workout two days on one day off.

Mornings I do intense weight training for approx. 1 hour.

Afternoons ...

Which Protein Supplement Is Best For Weight Loss?  Not rated yet
which protein supplement is best to burn fat and for weight loss?

Need to build the outer lower portion of the chest.   Not rated yet
Any specific exercises recommended? Upper chest and inside is good. Outer lower part near bicep is lacking.

What if I want to get a full body workout?  Not rated yet
triceps,biceps,pecs,abs,quads,hamstrings,calves.

Can I use Glutamine with Mega Mass Weight Gainer?  Not rated yet
I recently joined a gym.

Drinking Whey Powder Protein  Not rated yet
How mush whey protein should one drink on the days when working out? How much whey protein should one drink on the days when not working out?

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