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How many calories a day should I eat and what should I be eating to lose weight?
Hello, I need your help. I am 6 feet tall, and I weigh 233 pounds. I've been going to the gym about 3 or 4 times a week for three weeks straight and every time I go I run 3 miles on the elliptical. I eat about 1500 calories a day. I started at 235 pounds, and now...
How to do a Lunge Midair Switch
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Lunge Midair Switch Begin in a lunge position with your hands at your sides. Start by jumping, in an explosive manner, while swinging your arms above...
How can I kick my addiction to carbs like pasta and rice?
I am having a really hard time kicking my carb addiction: pasta and rice. Any suggestions? –Katy P. The key for you to beat your carbohydrate addiction to pasta and rice is two-fold. First, fill up on other complex carbohydrates and lean protein so your...
How to do a Dumbbell Hammer Curl
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Dumbbell Hammer Curls Hold the dumbbells in a hammer grip, so that your palms are facing inward. Now curl the dumbbells up and in toward your body without...
I would rather lose weight with a nutrition plan than surgery, can you help me?
I need help with a nutrition plan. I weigh 377 pounds and am having problems with food more so now than I have in the past. I don't want a fad diet. I don't want any easy way out like surgery although my Dr. keeps telling me I qualify. I want a realistic meal plan....
How to do a Standing Bent Over Dumbbell Row – Palms Facing ‘Back’
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Standing Bent Over Dumbbell Row - Palms Facing Back Stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. Bend your knees slightly and...
3 Questions You Constantly Get Different Answers to…ANSWERED by Our Dietitian
I have a few questions about eating that everyone has answered differently on the internet so I can't decide what to do. Firstly, what you recommend as a snack before a workout? Also would you recommend eating dinner before or after the workout? I normally do...
How to do a Standing Bent Over Dumbbell Row – Palms ‘Out’
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Standing Bent Over Dumbbell Row - Palms Out Stand with your feet approximately shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees slightly and lean...
5 Things That Can Destroy Your Weight Loss Efforts
Running around with an endless list of “to-dos,” eating unhealthy, stressed-out and certain you are the busiest person you know…is this you? Reality check: welcome to the club, everyone is busy. But that is not a...
How to use the Seated Chest Fly Machine
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Seated Machine Chest Fly Select an appropriate weight, and adjust the handles out to your sides so that they’re level with your chest....
10 TOP TIPS to Help You Lose Weight
When it comes to losing weight you can use all the help you can get. It can be a frustrating, trying and slow process. So here is a list of tips to help you become a happier, healthier and more beautiful you through your weight loss journey. Measure more than just...
How to use the Seated Shoulder Press Machine
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Seated Shoulder Press Machine Select an appropriate weight, and make any needed adjustments so that the handles are level with your chin. Then, push the handles up above your head, pause and then...
If I stopped drinking soda would that make a big change in my ability to lose fat?
I'm at 8.7 body fat and most my fat is on my stomach and face. If I stopped drinking soda would that make a big change in those two areas? I drink 2-3 sodas a day. – Chris G. Hi Chris. It’s unclear how your body fat deposition would respond to your proposed...
How to use the Dip Machine
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Dip Machine Select an appropriate weight and make any necessary adjustments for your height. While holding the handles, push the weight down...
How can I lose weight and still keep my muscle and strength?
I was wondering if you'd be able to tell me how to lose weight while keeping muscle. I know that the key to losing weight is to burning more calories than you take in, but I know that it can lead to the loss of muscle mass and strength. If you could let me know how...
Why Choose Organic? The Facts About Organic Foods
Debbie M., MS, RD contributed to this article – It’s a question that looms. It seems reasonable, and some swear by it. What does it mean, “organic,” and is it another fad, or is something you need to know?...
How to use the Seated Incline Chest Press Machine
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Seated Incline Chest Press Machine Select an appropriate weight, and make any needed adjustments so that the handles are level with your...
Your Weight Loss, Diet and Nutrition Guide To…MINERALS
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article - This set of micronutrients are vitamins’ counterparts. Like vitamins, minerals are needed in small amounts – micrograms or milligrams – but they are still essential. Minerals comprise the architecture of our bones, help...
How to do a Machine Biceps Curl
How to do Exercises and use the Fitness Equipment at LA Fitness. Machine Biceps Curl Select an appropriate weight and adjust the seat for your height. Now grab the handles, and then pull the weight toward...
Will a diet plan help me lose weight?
Hello, my name is Carlos M. and I am a member of LA Fitness here in Memphis, TN. I have signed up for the personal training for the next 12 months. I was instructed to email you in order to get direction or coaching on how many calories I should be eating during my...