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I know this may seem like a very dumb question but I was just curious. I have been taking phentermine for weight loss for about week and a half and am down 7 pounds. I recently saw some articles on the benefits of garcinia cambogia and I liked what I read. I don't want to mix the two if there are issues, as I'm continuing to take the phentermine, but wondered if I could take both?
I'm not someone who thinks I can lose weight without trying or thinks there is some "magic pill." I have been working out 4 to 6 times a week for the past year, completely changed my diet (went gluten free in October '12 - wheat sensitivity), count calories, only drink water and decaf tea and have yet to see much in results. I have lost some inches but my weight will NOT budge. I was prescribed phentermine when I went to get my thryoid tested (which came back normal) and only in the last week of taking that have I seen any weight come off. I have tried everything the right way and just was at my wit's end seeing zero results so I wanted to find something to help me along.
I have struggled with my weight for the past 8 years (since diagnosis of intersitial cystitis) and it just does NOT want to come off for some reason. I would ideally like to lose about 85 pounds but would be happy with 50, if I could just GET there....
I'm lost on what else to do and any answers/advice would be greatly appreciated!View Thread
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I want to buy phentermine , because I'm really tired of constant dieting which gives me nothing. Please, give me some suggestions about this pills.View Thread
I have reached my weight plateau and struggling to get past it since a couple of months now.
A friend of mine suggested I take some fat burner pill to boost my metabollic rate. read a lotta good reviews about the Oxyelite Pro (new formula) pill on the internet.
Has anyone tried this? If yes, how effective was it? were there any adverse side effects?View Thread
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Mercifully, as you get older, your tastes change away from sweet, and a little bit more toward bitterness. You will notice that children's food tastes far too sweet (which should perhaps make us think twice about giving it to our kids). This shift in our taste makes it a little easier to move toward healthier food with less processed sugars.
Some of the bitterer, and more interesting, flavors are often found in foods that are really good for you -- root vegetables, beans, brown rice, etc. So, embrace the change and explore some new flavors!View Thread
YOU can make lifestyle choices that will make you healthier, stave off diseases, and allow you to live longer...and the side effect of doing so will be...weight loss!
Here are 24 ways to lose weight without dieting from WebMd:
http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-no-diet-weight-loss
Here's a continuation of MY tips to lose weight without dieting, 25-30:
25.) Drink plenty of non-caffienated fluids--8-13 cups a day, everyday. We lose our sense of thirst as we age, so find clever ways to stay hydrated...veggie broth in soup, water with lemon or lime, almond milk, or just get used to plain old water. Proper hydration boosts metabolism!
26.) Skip processed foods and opt for whole foods. And eat as many raw fruits and veggies as you can, while you're at it. You can lose weight without even trying! Whole foods, and whole raw foods use up more calories during the digestion process ("thermogenesis"). Processed foods are already stripped and broken down...they're considered "pre-digested" and you don't burn hardly any calories during digestion, not to mention, processed foods usually have a ton of empty calories!
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/919/Seven_Reasons_to_Eliminate_Processed_Foods_from_Yo.aspx
27.) This one sounds easy, but we're always in a rush, rush, rush, so it may be harder than it seems. WALK to the store. This one helps if your grocery store is within a mile of your home! Do this only when you know you have a few things to pick up, otherwise, you'll be struggling on the way home.
28.) You don't really need to exercise if you are on the run and are moving constantly--clean your house every day, do errands, walk or stroll around outside, go out dancing, garden, do the laundry, do the dishes, "shop till you drop," etc. I'm not saying don't exercise, it's good to get your heart rate up and do strength training. But it is just as important to MOVE! http://forums.webmd.com/3/diet-exchange/forum/3519
29.) DON'T stress yourself out about weight loss! Focus on health and longevity!
30.) To add to that last point, stress raises cortisol levels (cortisol is called the "stress hormone"). Raised cortisol causes belly fat! Reduce stress from your life. Do deep breating exercises, yoga, journal, live within your means, don't hang out with negative people. THESE ALSO RAISE CORTISOL LEVELS: too much sugar, too much caffiene, not enough sleep, not enough proper nutrition.View Thread
So I was wondering has anyone else done the Master Cleanse or a Juice Cleanse post gastric bypas surgery? Any advice?View Thread
Is this a "normal" pattern?
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1. Create your own menu: Choose mainly meats, eggs, dairy, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. If it comes wrapped in plastic, the rule is: avoid.
2. Eat to exercise : Eat an hour before training and then within 60 minutes after your last rep. "For both meals, eat 0.25g per lb of your target bodyweight in protein and carbs.
3. Calculate your calories :Perform an hour or less of exercise a week, multiply your target body weight (in lbs) by 10.So if your target weight is 180lbs and you train three hours per week, multiply 180 by 12, giving you a target of 2,160 calories per day.
4. Eat by numbers : The right amounts of nutrients will speed your progress .
I would prefer you all to check out the Food Lovers Fat Loss System Reviews & be confident to move on to Tryfoodlovers.com, where all your issues will be solved..
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I am 6 months post Gastric Sleeve and do not regret my decision getting this done. I have had a relatively easy 6 months however, for the past 2 weeks, I have been extremely exhausted! I do not know why I feel this way and I hope someone may be able to help me with this.
I just got my blood work done, my good cholesterol is too low and my potassium and Para Thyroid is low too. Could this be the problem?
I hope to hear from you.View Thread
However, at a follow-up appointment this week, my PCP was no longer supportive of me using Medifast foods. It was very discouraging. I am open to changing my PCP but I'm having a difficult time finding one that is familiar with Medifast.
Does anyone have suggestions of a PCP in Maryland? Or route for finding a new one? I live just south of Baltimore but would be willing to travel within Maryland for the right doctor.
I just didn't know where else to ask, so I thought I would try here.
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Back to the issue of weight gain. I have gained about 10 lbs and do not want to get back to where I was cause i feel so much better now and my diabetes is gone and my high blood pressure and all the icky things that go wrong. I do have peripheal neuropathy in both feet and legs and have a hard time exerciseing cause of the pain .
Anyone out there would love to talk to someone. HELP I know what to do but my mind is just not there for some reason and I know what to do but my mind says yes my body says not yet
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Read more: http://healthland.time.com/2013/03/20/herbal-medicines-pose-health-risk-to-millions-in-asia/?hpt=hp_t2
"...scientists traced kidney problems to aristolochic acid (AA), which belongs to a group of plants known as birthwort or Dutchman's pipe...and found that herbal medicines containing the acid are still found in China and other Asian countries and can still be purchased online."
If you are obese, suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure or have a heart condition, I strongly recommend you allow your physician to prescribe all medications (including over-the-counter vitamins and supplements) you use because they can pose a serious threat to your overall health...
Last week, it was revealed that Azithromycin, aka "Zmax" , one of the world's best-selling antibiotics, can cause fatal heart arrhythmias. Similar antibiotics, such as amoxicillin, have also been found to cause heart arrhythmias, too.
Antibiotics are taken to fight bacterial infections, only. They are useless against viruses and you don't take them just because you "feel lousy and have a headache and stuffy nose". But, if and when they're prescribed by your physician, be certain to follow all instructions, exactly, as written on the label.View Thread
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