Q: how many calories are in rice

A: Type in 'rice' into thehttp://www.mikesfitness.com/content/nutritionfacts

Q: hey mike how can i work out my pecs.my chest isnt devloped at all im just flat(ima guy by the way)

Q: I have large muscular legs and rather thin arms - I'd really like to know how I could lose muscle bulk from my legs without losing muscle elsewhere in my body.

Q: Is it possible to gain muscle and not gain fat? I had been working with a trainer and he told me that it was not possible. I am trying to get my abs into shape and I know that I must loose fat to do that, but I didnt want to loose any of the gains I have in other areas, as far as muscle growth. I can just barely see the outline of my ab muscles at the top, so I dont think I would have to loose much more body fat, but how could i do that while still gaining muscle in other areas.

Q: reply to 1181, so you dont think my chest will be like out of proportion? i got a burn in other areas of chest just not as much as by my armpit

Q: Hey Mike, im the guy previously asking for advice about my rotator cuff. i saw a doctor and she said to just do the bar for 25 reps. well today i got a burn (doms as you call it). but most of the burn is like the chest close to the armpit. i have more muscle there then my upper chest, etc. and it kind of hills up as it goes to the site a little bit. is this bad form?

A: That should be fine -- DOMS can and does appear anywhere, from the entire muscle group to any one small area. Just make sure your shoulder isn't hurting more than before.

Q: Why did I get fat?!?!?!?! Being fat is the worst thing that can happen to anyone. All it does is cause health problems!

Q: Mike, I can't believe im saying this but I have an embarrasing problem. I 'flatulate' VERY frequently. It is very common for me. Is there a way to get rid of or reduce the amount you 'flatulate'?

Q: are there any exercise i can do to lose manboobs?

A: Please read this. They keys to losing man boobs or ANY OTHER EXTRA FAT are heavy whole-body weight training, a healthy balanced diet resulting in slow gradual weight loss, and moderate cardio. Missing any of these elements would decrease your chances of success quite a bit.

The article I linked above will tell you what to do. Here are some things NOT to do:

Q: What is a good breakfast?What should a good meal before weight training consist of usually?Should i stick to some fruits also before the gym.It is said to give u energy.

Q: What is a good meal before i sleep?I ve heard its better to consume much protein and less carbs before go to bed in your last meal.Is it ok?What is the explanation of this if this is right indeed?

Q: hi mike i am only 96 lbs but i have stuborn belly fat and i just want to firm it up and my butt how do i do it

Q: Hi Mike.Is it bad to do sit-ups if you have stomach cramps, 'cause the pain comes the colon or something like that right? PS: i may be wrong... i dont know alot about this subject:)

A: If you have reoccurring stomach cramps then you definitely want to talk to your doctor about it. However assuming it's an isolated event, then doing sit-ups at that time should not make the situation worse. Sit-ups work skeletal muscles in the abdomen and hips, while stomach cramps occur in deeper intestinal muscles.

Q: Is it ok to do longer breaks betweens the sets of an exercise as u go on for the final most difficult sets?For example,at 12 and 10 reps i make break 1 min but after i make more cause after it will be most difficult.Today after did the first 2 sets i reached failure after at the 3rd set of 8 at the 6th time.After taking a larger break for 2 mins this time i was able to go on and complete the rest of sets with success.Is this ok?Should i low the kgs and make 1 min breaks always instead?

Q: hi mike! Next year (starting high school!) im going to try out for tennis, wrestling and swimming what do all of those work out?

A: With all of those sports you'll get tremendous workouts for your whole body. Wrestling may be the single best overall body developer, working virtually all muscles and placing especial emphasis on 'core' muscles: hips, butt, lower back, abs. Furthermore wrestling trains both top strength and power as well as endurance. As I said, it is the best single whole-body exercise anyone can ask for.

Q: I have gained 3 kgs in 3 months by overeating and daily weight training.How can i know if they are muscles or fat?Is there any case i do this and i can obtain only fat and no muscles for the most part?I make sure in every session i reach my limits.

Q: mike i don't get this thing when i get on the treadmill for 30 mins and it says 250 cal burned or sth like that , are thse cal considered as fats stored on the body ? by the way im 25 this year and i still can't help to get rid of my chubby face can you give me some tips

A: Check out http://www.mikesfitness.com/content/counting-calories-burned-on-treadmill for a good discussion about how to treat those 'calories burned' calculators on treadmills as well as how to approach burning unwanted fat anywhere on your body (or face).

Q: Is it possible for a body composition scale to overestimate body fat in one person and understimate body fat in another person?

A: Yes, it's possible. Those device are not reliable at all. Your best bet is to get measured with body fat calipers by a trainer in the gym. Alternatively you can measure yourself using calipers (see the banner above, below 'got fat?') with some practice and it's much more likely to be closer to correct value than the body composition scale or handheld device.

Q: reply to 1147, why do you want me to cut milk, if im 15, wouldnt having the calcium in milk, and the protein and all that stuff be good for you?

Q: Q1148:Do you think that a person like me who has a genetic predisposition to being thin (Both side of my family) has to be so strict as to avoid bread totally? I'm not the type of person who will suddenly gain weight after not going to the gym for two months.But people like oprah winfrey have to work out much more than I do just to not get fat.

Q: I have read that the anti-oxidant Alpha Lipoic Acid can help one lose weight.Do you know anything about this?

A: ALA is one of the more popular supplements, but just like virtually every other supp it has no scientific backing. The supplement industry is almost completely unregulated which means they can claim pretty much anything they want for any product without having any support for it. Expect little or no results from it.

Q: ok Mike, im the guy from 1146. i added up my calories, for the most part and it equaled 2000, but im NOT sure how many calories are in: a banana, swiss cheese, apple, 3 servings of carrots,4 slices of deli turkey, 4 oz. of chicken, and broccoli.
here is my diet, when i follow it perfectly.

breakfast:
1/2 cup eggwhites
PB on toast
banana
Lunch:
4 slices of deli turkey
swiss, 2 slices of toast and lettuce
carrots(1-2 servings)
apple and water

afer school:
tuna sandwich w/tbsp mayo
toast(2)
carrots

pre-workout:
4oz.chicken
vegetables(broccoli)
1/2 cup brown rice

Q: reply to 1144, well, i shouldnt cut breakfast, or lunch. what meal should i cut? my afterschool tuna sandwich w/ carrots, preworkout chicken veggie and carb, or post workout repeat of pre? i also have 2 protein shakes a day, but i dont see why you would cut that, since there is nothing bad in them

Q: How can I reduce fat on the ass?

A: Check out http://www.mikesfitness.com/content/how-to-lose-butt-fat

Q: Hi mike im trying to lose fats i do cardio for 30 mins and do weight training for 30 mins also that way i think im burning fats but its my diet i have a very big appetite for food so usually ill eat more so could u tell me if im losing weight

A: Well, a scale is the only way to see if you're losing weight, so just get yourself one. But again, if you are young, under 16-18, then unless you are very overweight you are doing the wrong thing trying to lose weight. Instead eat healthy, be physically active, and let you natural growth take care of whatever extra fat you may have.

Q: mike is there any form of weight training that focus on the neck

A: Check out http://www.mikesfitness.com/content/neck-and-cheek-muscles

Q: I find it vert difficult to stay motivated and focued on exercising. I attempted your programs and could only stick with them for mabey two weeks. I just get bored and it begins to feel depressing. Do you know anything about possible surgical solutions and information about them- such as how much fat can be removed, possible dangers and the percentage of actual injuries and what age you can have the surgery(ies) at? Because I've been trying to lose weight for 2 years now but I cannot stick with it.

Q: why is it that now that I'm in good shape with more leam body masss my metabolism is higher than before.so why is it that it is harder for me to lose weight now? when I was in bad shape and more overweight I had less lean body mass and a slower metabolism yet I lost weight more easily.shouldnt a faster metabolism yield faster weight loss?

Q: i read what u said about spreading and eating food throughtout the day , but i don't seem to be able to adapt to it as i always eat my usualy 3 meals a day Morning , Noon , Evening

A: It's all a matter of degrees. You don't HAVE TO eat 5-6 times per day to make progress, but it would make your progress faster and better. If you absolutely can't do it, eat 3 times/day, but eat healthy and eat portions big enough to keep you on track, whether slowly losing weight or slowly gaining weight and muscle.

Q: Hi mike im the guy from Q795 , 796 and etc okay i did what you told me and stopped losing weight , now actually i realise im not fat but its because some person called me fat i don't know the reason why he did that maybe because he was thin like a stick and he does not know what is muscles anyways im here to tell you everything about myself so that you can help me better my height is 1.75 if im not wrong and my weight is 59kg and my BMI is around 18-20 ( i can't really remember ) and its somewhere near the underweight for my height i think so im trying to tone my body by doing weights and

Q: Q: 958 Since 1 gram of sugar has 4 calories and one gram of fat has 9 calories fat is obviously more fattening.

A: Sorry, it's not that obvious at all. You should be looking at two things if you want to answer that question:

• Will eating 1000 calories of sugar make me gain more or less fat than eating 1000 calories of fat?
• Am I likely more likely to eat 1000 calories of sugar in one sitting or 1000 calories of fat?

Q: Is it true that the taller you are the more calories you need to consume? How many more calories would a man who is 6 feet tall need to consume compared to one who is 5 feet 4. Assume that their activity levels are the same.

Q: does strech marks mean you gained weight or lost weight

A: Stretch marks can actually appear for both reasons. I'd say that gaining weight is the more common one, but they can appear as result of both. If you're a yo-yo dieter with your weight constantly going up or down you'll be very likely to end up with stretch marks.

Q: if you had tochoose one cardio machine to buy which wpuld it be. Say you have some lower ack and joint problems

A: Whenever you have recurring problems like lower back or joint pain you should definitely see a doctor or a physical therapist before starting off on any exercise program (the same ought to be true for everyone, not just those with obvious aches and pains, but DEFINITELY for somebody like you). Your doctor or therapist will be able to suggest the exercises that are safe for you to perform.

Q: what are the benefits of a high metabolism? what are the best ways of getting one?

A: The biggest benefit of a high metabolism is looking good :) High metabolism is what will help you burn body fat and also what will allow you to build new muscle (if that's what you want).