What workout do you recommend for me?

Im 18 and my body type is originally mesomorph. But when you've been taking it easy for a while and your dads a chef.... Not good.... I'm 6-2 240 lbs. I have broad shoulders, muscly hard legs, and big arms. But I'm storing some serious fat on the love handles. Also my chest is getting really flabby. I feel like a girl. And my belly doesn't stick out, but it's certainly no six pack. I got some roles goin on. So what workout would recommend for me? Keep in mind, Im a full time student in college, and I have a full time job at knotts Berry Farm... So I might not have the most energy at times. But I do have a 24 hour gym pass. Thanks

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The key to fat loss is not exercise, it's diet.Any exercise will burn calories but no exercise will burn fat unless your diet allows it. You can burn fat in your sleep or you can run all day and never burn any fat. It all depends on your diet. Fat loss is determined by calorie control, not by exercise. Good exercises for burning calories are speed walking, biking, swimming, dancing, etc. and ANY other physical activity which makes you move a lot of weight for a long time. But NO exercise is good for burning fat if you eat too many calories because you can always eat more calories than you can burn but you can't always burn as many as you take in.Too many people waste energy and time because they do not understand this one simple point. The result is too often giving up in frustration, abandoning gym memberships they continue to pay for, and many other unnecessary problems not the least of which is a lack of success. An average person must walk about five miles every day for a week to burn the calories equivalent to a pound of body fat. So, unless you think walking about five miles a day (or doing an equivalent amount of exercise) with no guarantee of fat loss makes sense, focus your fat loss program on diet.Diet for fat loss. Exercise for fitness. To find out how the best minds in nutrition in the world (at the US NIH) have recommended for decades we lose fat, read my answer about how to lose fat --> http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As615QJM4X_3ID9_05qmmlXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20111028185603AAVcP4D Ideally you should be going to a gym and doingi strength training. However, it doesn't sound like you have the facilities. You only need about two hours per week of high intensity training to avail yourself of all the benefits. Here they are.• Stronger bones & increased mineral density (osteoporosis protection)• Stronger body & musculature (improved protection from injury)• More robust organic and systemic fitness (more survivable in crisis) • Improved cardio-vascular function (better than "cardio")• Higher basal metabolic rate (~5-50 cal/day/pound of muscle)• Easier fat loss (more efficient lipid consumption)• Greater calorie consumption (prolonged afterburn)• Supports body sculpting (hypertrophy)• Slows natural loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) over age 30• Minimal wear & tear (low risk)You don't get all that with "cardio" (aerobics).Good luck and good health!!♠PS: Here are some good websites you may find useful.• BEST SEARCH ENGINE http://www.usa.gov• A MUST FOR DIETERS http://www.freedieting.com/• BEST DIET TOOL ON THE WEB http://www.myfitnesspal.com/• BEST FOODS FOR YOU http://www.choosemyplate.gov/index.html• NUTRITION DOT GOV http://www.nal.usda.gov/food-and-nutrition

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What healthy and nutritional foods should I eat to GAIN weight?

Most people want to lose weight but I'm actually trying to gain weight. In this process I've been eating healthy and instead I'm losing more weight. What can I eat to gain weight ? And Is there a vitamin I can take?

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Whole milk. Raw, unpasteurized if you can find it. It might be the most perfect weight gain product in the world.Eggs. The whole egg, half the magic is in the yolk. Loaded with protein, fairly low in calories, decent amount of fat. Also, there is something in egg yolk that helps hair and nails grow stronger and faster. Bonus.80/20 ground beef. Fat and protein. Delicious fat and protein.Steel Cut Oats. Carbs are vital to gaining weight. Period. Get the steel cut oats, they are whole grain and taste better. You can also load this stuff up with butter and nuts, more fat and protein right there.Peanut butter. Loaded with calories and tasty.One of the best tricks to gaining weight is waking up in the middle of the night, and throwing either a protein drink down your neck or eating a meal. Pain in the ass, but it works.

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• The easiest way is too eat more food (junk food does this, but I assume you want to be healthy)The more food, the more weight?
• go to your doctor

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Vegetarian meals for each day of the week?

I have been a vegetarian for almost my whole life and for the past month, I've been having trouble with what to have for dinner. I'm running out of ideas lol. I'd like to have vegetarian dinner recipes for all days of the week and something easy to make also. My whole life I've been on the skinny side and it's been my dream to gain weight (i have high metabolism) so it would be so helpful to include high calorie options. Thanks so much if you answer

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Stock up on some spices and cook up a storm. Here are few options.Monday: Mango Salsa and quinao pilafhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbYZ-IwrE4ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtADJk_CDBgTuesday: Masala Hummus and May be Mushroomshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1tm9yhGTCEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgHwECsGXuYWednesday: How about trying Tofu. Like Tofu Korma, Tofu stir-fry, Tofu curry?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-nigBFpc38Thursday: Got to have some rice like fried rice. Lemon rice or masala ricehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcPDxZaLUgEFriday: Salads? Like chickpea salad? Macaroni salad, quick noodle saladhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BBJKqMi1t4Saturday: Treat yourself..like veggie burger?Homemade Veggie burgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9djHPqhTg1QSunday: Make Pasta sauce and add in cooked pastahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2QHQQoFQ7Aor go different route, make samosas, gulabjamun and spring rolls to snack on during the week.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQjNhG92hr4

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• ggh
• I'm just going to list some possible meals:Veggie burger, alfredo pasta, nachos, baked potato, salad, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, spinach and cheese quesedillas
• While the ongoing debate about the merits of vegetarianism may never end, there's little argument that there is a myriad of health benefits associated with adopting a vegetarian diet. Studies have shown that vegetarians suffer from fewer incidences of heart disease, some kinds of cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more. Lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol are also common in vegetarians when compared to meat eaters.

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How do I grow my thick hair longer and not thicker?

I have very heavy thick hair. I want to grow about four more inches and it is taking forever. Everything I find online says "add thickness and length.: I have more than enough thickness. I just need length... anyone have this problem? I tried way to grow (not your mother's) shampoo. It did nothing for me. :/Im a graduate student and my hair stylist straightens my hair to make sure my layers are right when i get a trim. I will not try pills or anything and I have heard coconut oil serum may help. In the past year my hair has grown quite a bit so i guess I should be patient. :)My hair is also the oily type and so I have to wash it every day. I have researched this and it is not the wrong thing to do.

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My hair has the same density as when I was in HS.NEVER take supplements without your doctor's OK. Buy/use supplements at your own risk. "Many times patients will be taking over-the-counter medications or vitamins or homeopathic remedies not realizing that it can interfere with their regular medications or may build up unhealthy levels within in their body," said Dr. Rober Kershner, who's a surgeon with a background in biochemistry.Heat & chemicals are hair's worst enemies, tampering the growth of the hair making them grow slowly or none. The hair that you see? They're dead. Wikipedia. But your hair has static electricity sending current to the roots of your hair. That's tampering!If you've straightened your hair in the past, it may grow slowly or none at all.Google: "Foods for Healthy Hair" http://www.foodforhealthyhair.com/ http://sg.news.yahoo.com/food-for-health… - or 10 Best Foods for Your Hair.http://www.channelstv.com/home/2012/07/0…NO MATTER which link you picked, they all suggest the same foods. Your hair may be the fastest-growing tissue in the body but, unlike the skin, it cannot repair itself. That is why getting the right balance of vitamins and proteins is imperative. Don't expect to look like you've stepped out of a hair commercial the day after you've changed your diet. It is likely to take at least three months before you actually see tangible results. Hair is dead, but hair also has electrical energy; the negative charge of damaged hair can lead to flyways and unruly hair. Growing healthy hair doesn't come from a bottle or pills and hair products do not speed hair growth. Any hair oil, is another form to keep hair moisturized, nothing more. If you're in HS, your hair & nails should be growing normally, and as healthily as possible, since you're eating healthy foods. But when hair isn't growing as fast, it's because they've been tampered with: chemicals, hair straightening, etc. . ."You find people oiling hair every single day, the hair sweats and it doesn't get washed. What do you think happens? It goes limp and becomes thin because it is not breathing,” Shamillah Mohammed, a hairstylist at SUQA, says.5 Hair MYTHS - BUSTEDhttp://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_st…“Old wives' tales and ineffective products that claim to treat or rehabilitate hair often have a placebo effect because people want them to work,” says Davis-Sivasothy, author of “Hair Care Rehab,” (www.haircarerehab.com). “But many of these ideas and products actually do the opposite of what's intended, and they delay the user from seeking out real solutions.”Davis-Sivasothy debunks the following common hair-care myths:• Myth: There's a magic pill (or oil, serum or balm) to grow our hair faster, stronger or thicker. Unfortunately, no. Hair growth is genetically predetermined and controlled by our hormones. Unless the magic pill affects our genes or hormones, there's no hope that it might make our hair grow. (This includes prenatal vitamins. Credit the upsurge in hormone levels during pregnancy for those vibrant tresses!) Basic vitamin supplements can offer slight improvements in hair quality, but only if our body truly lacks the particular vitamin or mineral being taken.Best answer comes from people with Avatars, showing their healthy shiny, soft, silky, smooth hair.

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• I wish I could tell you that there was a magic potion to make your hair grow longer, but in all reality, you would be wasting your money....hair grows 1/4 to 1/2" a month. It grows a little faster in the summer, and slows down in the winter...keeping your ends trimmed every 6-8 weeks can help....if you don't, the split ends will travel up your hair shaft, and break off, which does not help with the growing process..have patience honey, it will grow...:)

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Easy ways to lose weight?Ways to help increase metabolism? I have a low metabolism?Help for losing weight?

I''m 14 years old and I weigh 58 kg...These past 3 weeks I''ve been working hard by being careful of what to eat, avoiding fatty foods and eating just 2 meals a day. I exercise everyday in my gym doing bike for 30 mins, treadmill for 30 mins and airwalker for 10 mins...I also lift weights, skip rope and do 100 jumping jacks...(I do all this everday)
I seem not to be moving down for weight...I keep the same weight each week when I check. This is getting me so frustrated! Is there anything I can do?
Also, I want a flat stomach!?

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Good start. I do have some recommendations, though.

Eat 3+ meals a day, and make each meal smaller. When you just have two meals, your body tends to store more.

Make sure the diet stays balanced. Don''t cut out all fats, especially leaving in some good fat (such as olive or fish oil). Try to stay in the 2000 calorie range, or perhaps even 2500 with that workout. You don''t want to lose the weight too fast, or it tends to gain back just as fast.

Regarding your stomach, you could replace some of that cardio workout with calisthenics, such as crunches. Also, what type of weight training are you doing? Not all training regimens target the stomach.

There are several ''walls'' along the way, as your body readjusts and fights to not lose more weight. Perhaps you are hitting one early? Just be patient, it breaks down soon enough.

• Diet and exercise! No healthier way
• Stop weighting yourself. Once a month is enough.
  You are 14 so be careful not to blow out your adrenals.
  •Create a Comprehensive Plan for yourself.
  • Get a Moleskin Wellness Journal. Keep track of your daily activity.
  •Don''t over exercise, you have to let your body adjust and react.
  •make sure you are working with your caregiver and surround yourself with people who want your success.
  •Dovetail The Mediterranean Diet and Weight Watcher''s Points System. Do Not skip meals.
  •Get "Creative Visualization and create a Vision Map of what you want your life to be like once you meet your goal.
  •Remember you still have to make a life for yourself once the weight is off.
  •See: Wishcraft by Barbara Sher.

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Should i rest after 4 days of cardio?

I''m a runner in general but i haven''t actually in a while and i was amazed at how fast you can get out of shape! I''ve been trying to lose a little weight i''m like 136 and i would like to be around 125. I''ve been running for the past four days and i wanted to know if it''s best for me to not do much today.

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Generally I would say yes taking a day off to rest is a good idea, but that really depends on how much or how far you''ve been running these past 4 days. If you''re only running for 15 minutes a day then taking a day off isn''t going to do much for you. If you''re running for 30 minutes to an hour (or +) a day, then of course, yes, take a rest day. I agree with the other posters. If you want to lose weight, drink lots of water, eat non processed foods, exercise 3-5 times a week, with 3 days being focused on cardio-running/walking/cycling/yoga, and the other two being focused on muscle building. You can always add running days when you feel three days a week is too easy.

Good luck and happy running :-)

• You ideally should alternate cardio with weights or resistance training so 3 days of cardio in a week ought to be sufficient. I''m not sure if you are a gym patron or not but fitness centres will let you know but if you''re doing this on your own then you might like to cut the cardio to 3 times a week & do either weight, resistance or endurance training (cycling) for the other days
• Resting is the best choice so far but eating healthy will make you drop weight the quickest.. run 2-3 times a week say for instance mon then wed or mon wed & fri give yourself a break here and there dont over do it....remember 6-8 glasses of water a day..im a football player for highschool and they take that seriously so i would know....:)) hope i was able to help
• I listen to my body....for the most part, as I pushed a 9 miler after already running 20 miles in three days but for the most part I say let your body be your guide. If your legs feel good then go out, the body tells you to rest unlike me I ignore those signs but I don''t suggest for you to do so.

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Help me loose weight and gain muscle?

I have been working out 5 days a week for 54 days straight. I switch between cardio, yoga, weight resistance. I have been eating an organic, limited dairy, mostly gluten free diet. I have been taking vitamins for my pcos. I have been been walking everywhere. I even tried weigh powder. I have lost twp pounds. No inches. My clothes feel the same. I sweat hard everytime I workout. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG??

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Actually, it''s totally possible to gain muscle and lose weight at the same time. Lift more (weight), run more (if you''re not already, work up to it - running is a great cardio exercise that will definitely help you lose weight) and stick to a schedule with both diet and exercise. Know what exercise you''re going to be doing on any given day and try to eat at specified times. Some people swear by eating six small meals a day, while others say you shouldn''t eat more than three. Find out what''s best for your body, some trial and error can be expected. Also, drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is crucial. Make sure you work out at least four times a week but give yourself adequate rest (listen to your body). Other than that, sometimes t just takes a while for people to actually start "dropping" the weight. Remember that this SHOULD take a while in order for it to be maintained weight loss. Stick to it and you''ll see improvements.

• Its actually almost impossible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time.
  
  First work on gaining muscle and eating lots of protien. Dont worry about losing weight but gain muscle. (After a few weeks of this you may end up a few pounds heavier but thats okay)
  
  Then after a few weeks of that work on losing weight to show off the muscle you have gained. Eat less calories a day and do cardio. If you count your calories and do lots of cardio then u shud loose weight.
  
  So for 2 weeks work on strengthening (with normal amount of calories)
  
  Then for 2 more weeks work on cardio
  (Small anount of calories)

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