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16 questions linked to/from How many calories to burn daily to see a change in weight within a month
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Skinny but flabby, what to do?
I appear skinny but anyone who's seen me without a shirt knows the truth!
My chest, arms, and legs all look healthy (as far as I'm concerned) but my stomach is this fatty mess.
It's not that I don't ...
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Is having a "normal" BMI a healthy target?
I always see BMI charts posted in various health related places, and I know life insurance companies use it for assessing risk.
I've heard the normal range of the index is supposedly based on what ...
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Why did I not gain weight when having 4000 calories a day?
I'm about 6ft high and weigh 175 pound, age 26.
For the last few years, I have lived a fairly sedentary lifestyle, easily consuming about 4000 calories per day.
What I would like to know is why if ...
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Do I need to lose more weight ? My BMI is 21.5
My age is 22 from Pakistan, my weight is 125 lbs (56.7 kg) and have a height of 5ft and 4in (1.62 m), so do I need to lose some weight?
As far history I have lose about 18lbs in two months, my actual ...
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How much energy is required to burn 1kg of fat?
I have recently read on this Q & A site that the rule of thumb that 37 000kJ is required to burn 1kg of fat is incorrect. I have been down-voted by some for quoting this figure.
Is it true that ...
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How do i increase bone density or size through physical exercise?
I am 26 yrs old. Even though my BMI is 20, I look lean. I just want to increase bone density or size by doing physical exercise to prevent loss of bone density when I reach old age.
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Why doesn't my stamina seem to improve?
I am a Tennis player. 23 M USTA 4.0. I am pretty much well in shape (height:6'00" weight:170 pounds).
I want to improve my stamina. I run 3 miles(at speed about 9 minutes/mile) thrice a week. I can ...
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How can you do a BMI test?
The Body Mass Index is supposed categorize you into a place in a scale to determine how healthy you are. What components would one need to provide to do a BMI test, and why?
If one were to do a BMI ...
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Gyming does not add bulk to my body, it only puts my body into good shape
I am a 23 year old, 5 foot 5 inches tall, 52 kg male. Judging by my BMI, I'm not underweight, but I still look skinny. I am not weak (I think) as I can do 60 push ups (20-20-20), 10-12 pulls ups and ...
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What is normal rate of fat loss?
What is normal rate of fat loss? Is it changing depending on how much person has left to normal BMI (considering he/she doesn't want any extra muscle weight).
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Advice on gaining weight [duplicate]
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
Here's some info about me:
I'm 21 years old.
Weight: 50kg (110 pounds)
Height: 1.70m (5'7")
What would you suggest I do ...
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How to gain weight? By higher calorie intake or muscle building through exercise?
My BMI is 18.5. Age 24, height 172.5 cm and weight 55 kg.
I am undergoing training for triathlon. I swim 3 to 4 days a week (6-8 km in 4.5hrs - 6 hrs).
I cycle around 50 km a week in 2.5 hrs.
I run ...
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How can I lose weight as a young teenager?
I'm 13 and I am classified as Overweight.
I eat healthy,mostly fruits and I always have vegetables with a meal.
I go for a 1 hour bike ride with my friends at a fast pace almost daily.I also play ...
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What can I do to gain weight? [duplicate]
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How can I gain weight and muscle weight?
I am 23 years old. My height is 182cm and my weight is 65kg. My friends and relatives say that I am looking thin and need to put on ...
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Nutrition & diet - what is the ideal BMI range for children between 6 and 12?
The 6-12 year age group is in a latent period of growth, while children 12-18 years old experience their main period of growth. The usual BMI range is 18 to 23. But is it applicable to children who ...
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