I was wondering if anyone is eating right and exersizing while taking a vitamin, supplement, or diet pill. Did it help you loose more? Im looking for one that can get me a 3 or 4 pound weight loss a week.
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I'm on a doctor prescribed diet. I take 1 diet pill a day, plus a one a day vitamin and energy supplements....In 1 year, I have lost 85 lbs.....The best diet is one a doctor oversees, in case something happens and you get sick, its better!!\n\nI also exercise with ankle weights. I wear them everywhere!! I don't have a lot of time to go to a gym, so I put ankle weights on and do my normal walking, it helps great!!
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My gyno prescribed phentermine to me when I went to her with problems in conceiving. She told me I needed to lose some weight for that purpose. I have never taken any diet pills before. I have been on them for 8 days and have lost 5 lbs. I've never lost that fast before. However, I am cutting back alot and am exercising periodically as well. So, yes, it really works...but make sure to do the exercise/drink water as well so you can make the most of it. You shouldn't stay on it too long. Good luck!!
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Not satisfied because you are not getting enough, or not eating what you want.\nTry Atkins or Suzanne Somers if you need quantity.\nTry Weight Watchers if you need to eat whatever you want, just in smaller quantities.  That is what I am doing now, and so far it is working.  Exersize gives you more points, plus they give you 35 extra points during the week so it is a reasonable diet.  The weight comes off slower tho, but the whole point is to lose the weight and keep it off forever so we can go off diets once and for all!!!
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You really need to try this. I believe you will be amazed. If you are not eating three meals a day then you need to start. If you are then you will need to replace at least one of those meals with a protein shake. You should start feeling a metabolisim boost. This will be the begining to your weight loss. If you wanted to add a supplement then you could. I would do some reserch before doing so. Most weight loss pills say in small print that diet and exercise is needed. They are enhancers! It sounds like you need some guidence and support. \n\nLinks for more info.
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You are smart to avoid pills because there is no pill that will effectively help you lose weight and keep it off! \n\nYou don't provide a lot of details as far as how much time you have for exercise, what your current diet is like, etc. but generally speaking, here are some tips to get you started.\n\nDetermine how many calories you should be consuming per day to meet your goals. I have provided a link below to an article that will help you determine this. That same article will also help you determine how to effectively reduce your caloric intake to meet those goals. It's a great article!\n\nAfter you know your "caloric number," you'll want to divide that number by 5. That is how many calories you should be consuming 5 times per day.\n\nAs mentioned above, eat 5 times per day - eating every 3 hours or so. \n\nDrink at least 8 glasses of water per day.\n\nInclude a lean protein source with every meal and try to include as many low glycemic carbohydrates with each meal (i.e. vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, etc.)\n\nThrow out all junk foods, soda, alcohol, etc. for now. \n\nAllow yourself ONE cheat MEAL per week. \n\nExercise at least 4-5 times per week and 6 days would be ideal. Each exercise session should last at least 20 minutes and during that 20 mintues, keep your heart rate in the "weight loss zone." I've provided a link below to another article on this subject. For now, concentrate on cardio exercises but by all means start strength training as well. \n\nThese tips, I promise, will get you to your goals. You'll notice the links I've provided are from my Men's Fitness site, but even as a woman, these same "rules" apply! If you have any questions, drop me an email.  Best of luck to you!
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my parents are both health fanatics. i, unfortunately, am not. However,  for a play i was in i needed to lose about 10 lbs to fit into the costume i was supposed to wear. I'm the type of person who hates going to the gym.. and loves chocolate.  I found myself in the same situation as you.. needing to lose the weight fast. So my parents suggested a reward program for me.. that would have negitive consequences if i didnt stick to it.  I ate about 5 SMALL meals at the same time each day, with half an hour of elliptical 3 days a week. I drank about 10- 12 glasses of water a day, and stayed away from foods high in sodium so that i would lose water weight.  I ate oatmeal as a breakfast with a chocolate flavored protein in it, which made it taste so amazing, i couldnt believe what i was eating was healthy!  I bought a dress that was too tight for me and threw away the tags as motivation.  It was different, and honestly annoying at first.. but after about the second week, i got into the habit and my body got use to doing exercise and eating semi-healthy foods and drinking lots of water. I have stayed in this lifestyle for about 4 months now, and i honestly couldnt be happier. I have energy and motivation in my life, not to mention how hot i look in that dress i bought!! I didnt think i could do it.. and it never worked before... but you can do it TOO!!  If you need motivation.. I believe in you. YOU can make it happen.
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I'm tired of people condescendingly saying all you have to do is eat less and exercise. Yes, that may work for YOU, but does NOT work for everyone. I tried everything (yes, including regular exercise!) and finally had to stop taking a prescription that I knew was preventing weight loss (I always research meds before taking them). I knew my thyroid was low but it was not low enough to treat medically so I got no help there. Finally my GP gave me phentermine and I have lost 42-43 pounds in a year. It is not a magic pill. You still have to eat less and exercise, but it makes those two things effective. In the long run you do have to develop healthier habits.  And stay away from soy. It suppresses your thyroid, which controls your metabolism.
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weight lose is a case to case situation. do not mess with the pills, please dont.  they will give you more down the road problems. loosing wieght is not easy, i agree. but here are a few ideas that if you stick with it, you will see results. i promise and if you dont, sue me.  here is what you do. control what and when you eat. eat three meals a day, simply right, dont snack when your hungry. eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. stay consistant with the times.  eat well rounded meals. touch in one day all of the food groups. light breakfast, heardy lunch and a simple dinner.  also excercise, something as simple as a walk around the park or through the neighborhood, will do just fine. and drink plenty of water. especially with you feel the urge to snack. if you do this, i promise you will see the wieght fall off. and... give it some time, dont expect results overnight.  let me know how it goes....
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I just started taking Slimquick three days ago.  I haven't seen any major results yet, but I have noticed my loss in cravings (especially for sweets), and a lot more energy.  If all of this energy keeps up, I should be able to do my cardio workouts longer, which hopefully will be able to help me lose more weight.
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Yes, I take Hoodia, and I LOVE IT!!  It absolutely works- and I was a total skeptic.  The product I use is called Hoodia Supreme, and you can find it at GNC, or other vitamin stores.  Each capsule contains 400mg of Hoodia Gordonii.  I workout at 8am, have a smoothie for breakfast at 9am, take 2  Hoodia around 11am, lunch at 12 or 12:30, another fruit and yogurt smoothie or 10 almonds at 3pm, and 2 more Hoodia at 5 or 5:30, then dinner at around 6 or 6:30.  I am absolutely NEVER hungry.  I couldn't believe that I didn't get any hunger pangs, considering that I am only taking in about 1000-1200 calories per day, and doing a vigorous workout (The Firm) in the morning.  I take 1600 grams of Hoodia per day, and it is totally safe, no side effects at all, and I am never hungry.  It has really helped me stick to my eating plan, because it makes you feel full.  It is very easy to stay on a diet with Hoodia.  I am always sure to drink at least 1 gallon of water per day- this helps as well.  Hoodia Supreme is 100% Hoodia- don't buy anything that is not 100%, because most of it is filler.  1 bottle of Hoodia Supreme is about $35 for 60 capsules at GNC where I live, and I go through one bottle every 2 weeks- but believe me, I don't mind, because it is totally worth it.  They have a website:  www.hoodiasupreme.com.  By the way, Hoodia is not a "diet pill".  It does not help you burn fat, it just  does an awesome job at suppressing your appetite- and that is more than half the battle!  Good luck!
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HI Billie\n\nDoes Herbalife work? Definately gets a YES vote from me. I used the Herbalife Advanced Protien Plus program 2 years ago to lose 30 pounds. I lost those 30 pounds in 2 months and have not gained any of it back.\n\nIt is a simple to follow program that is firmly based in providing proper Nutrition. \n\nPeople tend to get excited and tell you it is no good because it is packaged and sold as a Weight Loss Product. Really it is a Food. \n\nWhen you look at the label on most "Diet" or "Weight Loss" product you wil see a statement to the effect of "use with proper diet and exercise" Herbalife is differant because it is "proper diet". The combination of 2 shakes a day and 1 meal a day provide the Nutririon you need with out the extra calories. I thin kof it as a "Space Age" food. Easy to prepare, complete nutrition, and tasty.\n\nMost other "Diets" have the problem that when you cut the calories and fat you also cut the important Nutrients. So when you stop your diet you quickly regain your weight and sometimes more.\n\nIn my opinion Herbalife is only a waste of your time and money if you are NOT committed to losing the weight. Follow the planb and work with you coach and you will do fine
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okay... so i won't be like most of the people who say don't take pills .. they are no help.. just eat healthy and exercise!\n\nso, i began taking hoodia supplments for about a month. but i didn't take it everday... i just took it so that i didn't get addicted.. just in case).... so anyways, within about two months, i lost about 5 -7 pounds... but then, keep in mind, i became an exercise-holic within those months... it just seemed like i ate less. and had the energy to work out more frequently. anyways, eating less than i had before( hoodia suppresses your appetite) and i began exercising more and more because i saw that i was beginning to lose weight. anyways, i stopped taking it for about two months. .. because i felt like i could maintain it... well, i still watched what i ate, but still, i had some indulgences... i gained about 3~5 pounds back.. but it was because i let myslf go. i ate so much.. ahahah i admit. anyways, what i realized was that i was eating because i was bored - not because i was hungry...\n\njust control your appetite... and your cravings..drink green tea! it helps you metabolize... and if you really are in need to lose weight- why not try hoodia pillls? they might give you the push you need to exercise... but beware of the 'fake' hoodia pills!\n\nhope it helps.
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Well I can't find the site you were on but Orthosiphon is just an herb that company's are putting into there weight loss pills. If they are not giving you a lot of info on the product I would stay away from it. If you want a recommendation I did some research and I right now am taking lipo6 from nutrex. I have not been taking the recommended doses cause it strong stuff and I am trying to get use it to. I need to step up my work out but it seems to be working. Check out GNC.com and see what out there. You can get stuff there for like 40 buck and get it right away instead of waiting for shipping and paying for shipping
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Hi Im on the lipotrim now and ive lost 13lbs in less than 4 weeks. It requires a lot of willpower and you will just be having shakes, mousse or soup and no food. People say its bad for you but how bad can going from obese to overweight be? Surely weighing less is better for you than struggling with a diet where you only lose a pound a week and getting bored. Ive stuck to this cos it actually works and I can see the results when I try clothes on and look in the mirror
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People always want to take diet pills to lose weight, but there is no substitute for good old-fashioned exercise.  I think if a person wants to lose weight & be healthy he/she should change their lifestyle & be physically fit overall, not just rely on pills.  Once you stop taking the pills, you have to think how you're going to maintain your shape & continue to keep the weight off.  I suggest exercising.  Taking a walk is great exercise, especially if you walk at a brisk pace - it burns a lot of calories.  Do some aerobics (I use The Firm & it's really fun) or kickboxing, anything to get your heart rate up & burn fat.  Try to do a variety of things so you stay motivated & don't get bored.
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What I recommend is getting all the nutrients and food your body needs, while getting it in the least amount of calories.  I found a super-food shake, which has everything your body needs and is a complete meal replacement. The great thing is, is that it's only 240 calories.  It's an awesome way I've been losing weight, while not starving my body.  It'd be great for you. Send me an email if you want  more information. Good luck.
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I'm serious, don't get sick though. I had food poisoning from consuming fish/chicken, don't know which one made me sick, and I lost 30 pounds in 1 month from throwing up and having the runs. People were complimenting me on my weight loss, but I was living in agony. I don't know what I had, but the first round of antibiotics from the doc did not work. It took 3 treatments! I have since gained the weight back because as soon as I got better, I ate everything in sight! Food never tasted better in my life. I've learned that drinking cold water boosts your metabolism 30% because your body has to work harder at maintaining the water at body temperature. Good-old fashioned exercise and food portion control ought to do it. Don't skip breaksfast and drink as much water as you can! That's my best advice. I don't think there is a HEALTHY way to lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time.