Ask Mike, February 2009

What Do I Need To Do To Get To 15% Body Fat

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:33

Q: Hi Mike, I'm 5'2" , 138lb female with 24% body fat. What do I need to do to get down to 15% body fat? Currently I am doing cardio 3-4 times a week for 45 minutes. Any suggestions? How soon will it take me to get there? Thanks! Sherry

Are Dumbbells Appropriate For 13 Year Old

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:22

Q: My 13-year-old son wants to try dumbbells. He is 5ft. 8in. tall and his weight is 126 lbs. Are 15 lbs dumbbells appropriate for him to start with? Please advise! Thank you!

A: Yes, it's perfectly healthy and safe for your son to start weightlifting with light to medium weights. There are a couple of things that are extremely important for you and him to understand however...

Want To Lose Weight And Stretch Marks

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 23:08

Q: Ok Im 12,yes a female & I have fat over my neck,usually I want to lose weight cause I weigh 128. Though when I ask my mom if I can join dance since I like dance she doesn't let me since my brother used to quit a lot of things when he was younger,& also she's not the kind to always eat healthy things so I don't know what to do.

Eat Light After Diarrhea

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 22:59

Q: hi mike when you come home from the hospital and they tell you to eat light after having diarrhea what can you have?

A: You'll need to ask your doctor about what foods are safe, but in general old-fashioned oatmeal is a very gentle food for your stomach (not to mention very healthy!) and is often recommended during or after stomach problems. But again, ask your doctor about what's advisable in your specific situation.

Same Weight But With A 34 Inch Waist

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 22:57

Q: Hey Mike, in reading your Q&A, you said you liked hearing from past questioners. My first question was 1222. I am presently fairly comfortable where I am: same weight as then but with now a 34" waist. Also, I am one of your bloggers; can you figure out which one?

A: That's great to hear! Thanks for posting and once again huge congrats on your (continuing) transformation! I'm going to guess you are Bigbubba?

How Can I Lose Baby Fat

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 22:54

Q: how can i lose baby fat and all my body im 18 and weight 160

What Happens When Body Decides To Not Lose Any More Body Fat

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 22:48

Q: If you go on a program of cutting fat through the methods you suggest (healthy calorie reduced diet, heavy weights and cardio) what happens when your body decides it will not allow you to lose any more body fat ? does your body start burning your muscle to bring your metabolism down ? surely if your are eating slightly less than you need and burning energy via exercise (to lose weight) your body must burn some kind of body tissue for the extra fuel or else reach some kind of balance?

Diets And Exercise Always Seem To Fail

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:51

Q: HI MIKE, i am 16 years old. and a girl. i am nearly 11 stone. all my friends are always in short ans skiny tops but with my big thighs and belly i find it hard to were. i have tried diets and excersing but always seem to fail. any tips... thans... jenny xxx

Walk Around The Block Doesn't Help

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:48

Q: hi mike . Its michael , when i walk around the block it really doest help me . what do think the promblem is

How Much Should A 15 Year Old 5 Foot 3 Inch Male Weigh

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:37

Q: how much should a 15 year old 5 foot 3 male weigh?

A: About 110 pounds is average, but healthy weight range is pretty wide. If you weigh a lot less than 110, then just eat more and you'll catch up! In fact if you are underweight now and start eating more and are physically active (sports, weight training, etc) you are in excellent position to build great physique over the next several years.

Breast Feeding Mother Wants To Lose Fat

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:27

Q: Hi mike, i am a breast feeding mother of 4 months old daughter.I have got so much around my belly,waist and thighs that i want to loose.Please tell me how can i lose this excess body fat.Also i m a vegetarian please suggest me my diet plan accordingly.I am 140 pounds ,5 feet tall and want to loose 25 pounds. thanks

A: I would love to be able to help, but because weight loss can interfere with breast feeding, I'm afraid I will have to defer to your doctor for now. Or post back when you are no longer breast feeding and I should be able to help with a program.

Push Ups, Pull Ups To Build Muscle Mass

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:22

Q: can push ups, pull ups, chin ups, and handstand pushups substitute weight training and still build muscle mass?

A: Yes! You would also want to add some lower-body exercises to that program, such as squats, lunges, and supermans but bodyweight exercises like that can make for a very effective program. Also, check out my no-equipment program.

Have Fat On Face

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 22:19

Q: Hi mike I'm 22 and my weight is 178 lbs. My face appears to be very big which means I have fat on face. Also, I want to decrease weight of my body along with face. Currently I am doing threadmills 4 days a week Can u suggest better ways to decrease my weight and wats my ideal weight?

Reluctant To Bulk

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 21:59

Q: Hi there, my question is in relation to question 1977 answered on the 28th January 2007. How did you work out that I should lose two thirds of my weight as fat in order to get to 10 per cent body fat? You also said that that my weight would go from 13 stone to 11.5 stone. 11.5 stone is still within the healthy range for my height of 6 foot two inches ? it is quite a light weight. do you have to quite light in weight generally - to have a low body fat? I'm a bit slow on the uptake but you mentioned going through cycles of cutting and bulking ?

2 Days A Week Or 5 Days A Week Workouts

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 21:33

Q: Hi Mike, Excellent website, many thanks. What are the pros and cons of doing either a 2 day a week program or a 5 day a week ? I will be working out at home, with a bench , ez curl bar , barbell and dumbells. Not how many days a week to work out. Thanks Mike, Ben

Get Rid Of Bulging Muscles

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 21:22

Q: i used to exercise excessively but i want to reverse the muscles formed. how can i get rid of bulging muscles especially on my arms. i am concerned because i happen to be female but now i look more like a man.

My Weight Loss Is Too Slow

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 21:06

Q: Hi Mike! I just found your site today. I started a nutrition (I don't like the word diet) and exercise routine dec. 1. I have been monitoring my food intake and try to maintian 1200 cal, 100 gm carbs, 100 grms protien and 25 grms of fat. I generally do weight training with a trainer 2x a week and once on my own. I do cardio for 45-60 min 4-5 times a week. My concern is that to date I have only lost 7 pounds. I am 5' 2" and 161 lbs. I would have expected a greater weight loss with the regimine I've been following.

Calorie Intake For 5 Ft 9 In, 150 Lbs 19 Year Old

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 20:59

Q: I'm 5ft. 9ins. tall, a medium frame, 19yr old male and weighing in at 150lbs. what calorie intake would be good for my size frame?

Lose 5 Pounds A Week

Submitted by mike on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 20:52

Q: HOW CAN I LOSE 5 PONDS A WEEK????? REALLY WANT TO KNOW HELP HELP GOT TO LOSE 40 POUNDS IN 4 MONTHS I WEIGH LIKE 146-150 ITS BAD I KNOW

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