I lost weigt but now I’m on a plateau. How do I continue to lose weight and get in shape?

CurlieQ asked: I recently started working out and lost about 8 pounds from March to April. I do about 10 minutes of lunges, crunches, jumping jacks, and arm work with 5 pound weights. Then I jog on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes, or 1-2 miles. The weight isn’t coming off as easily as before. I [...]

Why do some people seem to get addicted to Diet Coke?

Lady Pink asked: I admit there is just something about it that is more satisfying than other drinks. I have seen a good number of people however totally addicted to it drinking several liters a day, people from all walks of life needing to have one can every hour! And it is not just [...]

I asked my GF to lose weight and now she is bitching at me?

Sky asked: I don’t get the double standards that society has. Women put their boyfriends on a diet all the time, and it’s never a problem. But when the guy simply asks his GF to lose a couple of pounds society calls him a jerk?
I told my GF that I wanted to lose some weight [...]

What exactly IS trans fat and saturated fat?

peace_love_laughter asked: ok i know that they’re not good for you, but what ARE they? are they like chemically altered or something? How are they different from regular fats? Also, how much of trans and saturated fats should you have per day? Are you just supposed to not have any?
wow that’s a lot of questions! [...]

Why does the FDA allow hydrogenation in foods when companies are advertising no trans fat?

Fat Shark asked: I have seen several products with 0 grams of trans fat on the package. I turn it around to the ingredients and it contains partially hydrogenated oils, which is the same as trans fat.Need to lose weight?

Need help with a diet and exercise plan to be able to lose 20lbs from now till xmas?

YJ asked: I’m 29 and 5′1 and I weigh 190lbs. My goal is to be able to go down to at least 170lbs or less than that from now till xmas. I have already began eating more healthier, I have stopped eating candies, fried food, sodas, bread, tortillas. But I havent began exercising. I have [...]

Trans-Fat?

chickenfriedchicken asked: Can anyone give me examples of common foods that have trans-fat?
For example: Chex Mix
has trans-fatNeed to lose weight?

Where can I find fat free soy cheese?

ShirleyGurley asked: I shop at Whole Foods and I may just be missing it or not looking hard enough, but I can’t find fat free soy cheese. Or fat free soy yogurt. All I can find is fat free soy milk. Does anyone know where i can find fat free soy cheese? I know it [...]

What are some good websites I cam view for advice on weight loss?

John asked: I’m a 14 year old boy and I’m 10-15 pounds overweight. I’m not athletic and was wondering what places I can find good advice to loose weight.New Weight Loss Ebook – Free!

Will I lose weight now that I found out I have hypothyroidism and am taking meds?

sarahb asked: I just found out I have hypothyroidism and was prescribed Levothyroxine for this, and was wondering if it will give me energy, and if I will lose weight from fixing this? Also, i have high cholestoral and was prescribed Lipitor for this,? Would any of these problems be a symptom of something else?Smart [...]