What exercise is the most effective to flatten the stomach?
What is the most effective exercise to flatten the stomach?
Sit-ups, leg lifts, and side bends are some exercises that strengthen stomach muscles. However, spot exercising may not produce the results you desire. If you belong to a health club, ask to talk to an exercise physiologist or certified trainer. The best plan is to...
I need to lose about 20 pounds and decided to do it sensibly.
I started an exercise program approximately 2 months ago. At that time, I started walking about 1.5 miles a day 5 days a week and using a health rider 10 minutes a day, 3 to 5 days a week. I also began limiting my fat intake, eating more fruits and vegetables and less junk...
Someone would be hard pressed to convince me that low carbohydrate is not healthy.
Your information on low carbohydrate eating is questionable. You do not cite a single study, nor do you rely on information from the research of any type.
What I know to be true is that since I have begun restricting my carbohydrates during the day to virtually 0 grams and enjoying as much carbohydrate as...
Which has more calories, a slice of regular bread or toast?
Which has more calories, a slice of regular bread or toast?
The calorie and nutrient content of bread is about the same whether it is toasted or not. Also, it does not differ significantly between white, rye or whole wheat bread or toasts. There are approximately 66 to 83 calories per slice of bread. There...
My girlfriend is bulimic and do not know how to approach this problem.
Hi. My beloved girlfriend is bulimic. Although I am studying to be a clinical psychologist, I am unable to assist her with her problem. I do not know how to approach this problem and things are getting worse all the time. She can barely eat now and she is already showing signs of kidney...
Can stress cause a person to gain weight?
Can stress cause a person to gain weight? I have maintained a 50-pound weight loss for 20 years, but it's a continual battle. I have hypoglycemia--am a vegetarian (for 26 years) and exercise regularly. I am 43 years old, recently changed job to one that is very stressful. I eat about 750 to 1000...
I am trying to lose weight and your website helped me know how much to lose.
I went to your page because I am trying to lose weight. Your website helped me know how much to lose. Now is the hard part TO LOSE IT. I hope I can. Thanks.
Thanks for your feedback. Eat less (but not less than 1200 calories) and exercise at least 60 minutes a day, enough...
I’ve started using honey instead of sugar since it is a more natural sweetener.
I've started using honey instead of sugar since it is a more natural sweetener. I've been trying to cut down on sugar. I'm not fat or a diabetic. I just think it would be more healthy.
Well, you are still using sugar if you have switched to honey. Honey contains 40% sucrose (table sugar) and...
What foods would you recommend to eat following a strenuous workout?
What foods would you recommend to eat following a strenuous workout to aid the body in recovery?
Mostly water as it helps replace fluid lost in sweat. While working out, you should be drinking 1 cup every hour unless you are sweating in a hot environment. Then you need to drink more and may need...
What is bulimia? Is it the same as anorexia? Can a person have both?
What is bulimia? Is it the same as anorexia? Can a person have both?
Bulimia is characterized by binge eating, which is eating a lot of food in a short period of time (usually less than two hours). Ninety percent of the time, a person with bulimia follows this with vomiting to rid herself/himself of...