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- I am underweight and need to gain weight. If I drink pre-workout shakes but don’t work out, will I gain weight? If not, what are good ways to gain weight? (10/3/2024)
- If I have muscle dysmorphia, where can I go for help? There’s lots of blogs on each hospital website but I don’t see any treatment programs. (8/20/2024)
- How do I find the best exercise program for a guy my age? Online is confusing. I have a friend who broke his back for real by trying to lift too much weight. Most guys just try to get muscles fast but not always safely I think. (4/26/2023)
- Please I am a sickle cell patient. And my status is SC. What are the kind of foods that are very good to my health? (6/3/2022)
- I am underweight and I don’t like it, so I bought enhancement pills. Will I go back to my normal stature if I stop using it, or I will still retain the pill status? (12/15/2021)
- How safe is it to work out in a mask? (11/24/2021)
- I’ve heard I should take “pre workout” supplement powder before exercising to improve my performance. Is this safe? (11/22/2021)
- I checked and I am very underweight for my age. Everyone tells me to eat more, but if I eat too much, I throw up. Is there a way to gain weight without eating too much? (9/1/2021)
- I hurt my back in summer baseball. Coach and trainer said it didn’t look like anything major. A week has passed and it’s not any better. Medicine and rest haven’t helped. Money is tight, but how do I know if I should go to the doctor? (8/13/2021)
- I am now in recovery for anorexia nervosa, but before that, I developed lanugo. Once I have recovered from anorexia, will the lanugo disappear? (8/9/2021)
- It has been 2 years since every time I eat, I feel nauseous. I was not a heavy eater before, but right now the usual servings I eat is just half of what I ate before. If I have too much, I would have to vomit it all. What is happening to me? (6/21/2021)
- I am underweight, but feel like my thighs are too big and I want to lose fat there. I can’t stop thinking about it and feel very guilty and disgusted with myself after eating a dessert or on a day that I don’t exercise. Any advice? (6/15/2021)
- We are required to wear jockstraps in our PE class at school. I’ve heard of wearing a cup for protection in some sports, but what is the purpose of wearing a regular jockstrap without a cup? (4/30/2021)
- I know I need to drink more water… but every website says something different. How many ounces should I ACTUALLY be going for (minimum)? (3/22/2021)
- I exercise a lot (and intensely) with the goal of muscle hypertrophy. I am always looking for natural ways to boost my testosterone — which begs the question: Does drinking one’s own sperm boost testosterone? (2/12/2021)
- I have bulimia, and I’m not sure if I should tell my parents. They would probably get mad at me. (2/1/2021)
- I’m 17 and I weight nearly 200 pounds. How can I lose weight besides starving myself? (12/17/2020)
- I am in recovery for a restrictive eating disorder. At treatment a year and a half ago, they made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months. Now I am considered borderline obese based on my BMI. I want to lose weight, but don’t want to trigger myself. Help? (12/10/2020)
- For the past few month I’ve been doing a diet, but now I can’t stop losing weight, even when I feel like I’ve eaten too much. How can I maintain my weight? (12/2/2020)
- I am soy intolerant. Normally I like finding a new food I can eat, but recently all I notice is that it isn’t the brand of food everyone else eats. I just want to eat normal food. Do I have a mental problem about my intolerance? (11/2/2020)
- I have been fat since childhood. I think I might have an eating disorder. I feel guilty after eating my meal, and then weigh myself like 100 times in an hour. I want to lose about 10 kg. What is your advice? (9/17/2020)
- I’ve been exercising a lot recently doing strength training. Recently my shoulder has been feeling sore and tight but I don’t have any sharp pain. I didn’t tear anything, right? (9/15/2020)
- I am in anorexia recovery right now. I am scared that I am going to lose control and gain too much weight because of my metabolism and not eating anything. Will my metabolism speed up and burn enough calories as I recover? (6/22/2020)
- How safe is it to jog in the dark? (6/19/2020)
- I’m not a vegetarian. I eat chicken rarely, and I sometimes drink milk, but I don’t have any other source of protein. How do I get protein in my diet? (6/18/2020)
- I always drink a cup of coffee every day in the morning, even at 13 years old. About 10-20 minutes later, I always get cramps and have to go to the bathroom repeatedly. Is that normal? (5/18/2020)
- My stomach sticks out but I’m not technically overweight. I’ve been doing 50 sit-ups in bed every night for about 5 months. It doesn’t seem to be helping. Should I tell my parents about my secret exercise, and how do I get rid of belly fat? (5/13/2020)
- Is it possible to still have Anorexia even though I am not underweight? I have some symptoms, but I am overweight. Should I talk to my doctor? (4/15/2020)
- How can I exercise when I’m social distancing and stuck indoors? (4/3/2020)
- How is fast food bad for people? (1/29/2020)
- Why am I eating a lot of food? I feel like I’m gonna get fat if I keep eating a lot… Is this normal? (9/23/2019)
- I joined the gym 2 months ago to just be active. I thought I would get used to it but I absolutely hate going to the gym. Everyone suggests that I keep going but even thinking about having to go to the gym ruins my day. Is it a bad idea to give up? (8/28/2019)
- I barely feel full even after I eat. I don’t know if it’s because I’m burning more calories since I have a job so I’m on my feet all the time. I’m very worried to eat till I’m full because I’m scared, I’m going to gain lots of weight. What can I do? (8/20/2019)
- I need to drink more water, but even a glass makes me so nauseous. I can only drink cold sodas and juices without feeling sick. How can I drink water without feeling queasy? (7/22/2019)
- I’ve recently got into working out to build muscle and abs. Do I need to drink protein shakes or any other similar products to get any results? I’ve fixed my diet accordingly but I just want to know if I have to start drinking protein shakes, etc. (7/19/2019)
- I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help! (5/1/2019)
- After I have PE or team sports, I smell really bad. I have a PE shirt to change into, I put deodorant on before and after the class starts and I take showers everyday but sometimes while in class I randomly start to sweat. What can I do so I don’t smell bad? (4/11/2019)
- What are some good exercises to do in my room? I get too self-conscious about anyone watching me or going to the gym. What do I do if I want to start getting buff as well? (4/1/2019)
- I like to work out but afterwards my body shakes. I was wondering what food I can eat after a workout to help prevent shaking and refuel my body? (3/7/2019)
- I eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin? (1/28/2019)
- I have a 15-year-old brother that won’t eat. He only eats carbs, sugar and crap even though our mom fixes wonderful meals like roast beef, chicken, hamburgers, etc. with potatoes and veggies and homemade treats. My brother is very skinny– weighs under 130 and he is almost 6 feet tall. My family is very concerned about him, because sometimes he will go all day without eating. I have spent days with him, where he does not eat all day, and then when he does eat, its crackers, cold cereal, cookies, top ramen, and any candy he can find. He also sneaks any kind of pop; Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper and Coke. In addition, my brother was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He pulls and tugs on his hair all the time, to the point that he pulls some of it out, and has bald spots on the top of his head. His ADHD meds seem to kill his appetite even more. My family and I are worried and want to help my brother but we don’t know how. PLEASE help us. Thanks. (10/1/2018)
- My height is 6 ft and my weight is less than 60 kilos (about 132 pounds). How can I get healthy body? (8/8/2018)
- How do I keep my body strong? (5/8/2018)
- I’m a 15 year old guy weighing over 170 pounds. Am I considered obese and if so, how can I fix it? (10/11/2017)
- Is it ok to eat right before bed? (10/2/2017)
- I hear a lot about stuff that reduces sperm levels, especially compression shorts (bike shorts). I wear them a lot because I play a lot of sports. Will this affect my sperm levels? (5/23/2017)
- Does lactose-free milk have the same amount of calcium and vitamins that regular milk has? I’m not lactose intolerant but I heard that lactose-free milk is better for you. Do you have any tips or should I stick to dairy products to avoid not getting enough calcium or other nutrients? (4/28/2017)
- Is it good to take a whey protein? Because I what to build a physical fit body…I need some help. (12/22/2016)
- How can I know how many calories I should consume everyday and which food contains how many calories? (7/12/2016)
- What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body. (4/21/2016)
- How can I lose belly fat and my big bum and become fit and muscular? (3/16/2016)
- I just found out that I am Lactose Intolerant, so what can I do to get enough nutrients? And is there anything else I should know? (3/1/2016)
- What types of foods should I eat and avoid in order to build muscle? (9/25/2015)
- Which is better – coffee or diet soda? (1/21/2014)
- Is there such a thing as drinking too much water? (1/14/2014)
- What should I do if I want to work out, but I’m really tired? (1/7/2014)
- Should I drink sports drinks when I exercise? (12/17/2013)
- I’m extremely thin and I want to be little healthier. What should I do? (11/5/2013)
- I really want to be 6 feet tall. Are there any foods I can eat to make myself grow taller? (3/12/2013)
- I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. What can help? (8/27/2012)
- I shower and use deodorant, but my body still smells after exercise. What should I do? (8/21/2012)
- Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that? (6/26/2012)
- I’m very thin, what can I do to gain weight? (4/24/2012)
- I want to build muscle mass so I thought about lifting weights. What’s the best way to do this? (2/21/2012)
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