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	I wake up very early (5:15 am) everyday and don't pack a lunch because I like being able to leave the office for an hour everyday. I am trying to lose weight and I know that diet/nutrition is key. I usually like to sit down for a meal but restaurant choices are limited (Chili's, Black Eyed Pea, etc). What do you recommend to eat at restaurants like these that won't hu...
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	why am i over eating...? when i see food and how can i get it off my mind. especially when its right their in front of me and i feel like i have no self-control over it? thanks angela
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	Hi - I am just getting into working out with the goal of losing a spare tire and getting more fit in general. I'm 6'3" and 270 lbs. My goal is to build more muscle and drop to a wieght of around 230 lbs. My question is - As a newbie to the workout world, I need some resources that will teach me about the best practices of getting fit. For example: How much of my w...
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	How much of the food I eat is actually stored & used in my body? (I'm trying to figure out how a bad day of eating compares to a healthy day of eating and how much of the food I eat is helping/hurting my diet) Is it true that when you work out muscles it causes tears and when they grow back/heal they are coming back bigger? If that is the case, do abdominals work ...
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	What should one eat to get a six pack. Should you reduce intake of food or what???
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	I'm trying to lose weight and heard that Protein can help you do just that..on the other side of the scope I also heard that protein makes you gain weight. I know that it's supposed to increase muscle mass but is it good for people trying to lose a substantial amount of weight.( I say this because in my current situation I'd like to know if I'm taking the right steps....
Submitted By: Kal-El \| Tags: food-nutrition Answer Question \| View Answers (1)

	I need to lose weight, but I am also beginning to train to run a marathon. I really need to lose weight, but because of the training I keep seeing that I should eat well. I am 54 years old. So what is the right thing to do. I want to lose 60 pounds.
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	I love seafood, especially salmon. Is salmon fatty, should I eat it sparingly if I want to lose weight?
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	1. I am currently going through a chemotherapy treatment. My doctor tells me to eat so I can gain weight and to do light exercise. I can eat everything except food supplement and vitamins. What advise can you give me regarding nutrition and exercise besides walking?
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	Which whey protein brand is the best for maximum performance? Or does it matter?
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	I'm about to start a workout regiment that I hope will increase my strength and muscle mass. In the past, I notice that I lose a lot of energy in the middle of my workout session. What type of foods should I eat before exercising to keep my energy level up?
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