But wouldn't you lose weight anyway if you
Posted By: drink a lot of water and exercise? SM on 2006-07-10
In Reply to: Hoodia - dbf10
What does the Hoodia actually do? Does it suppress the appetite or does it actually increase metabolism or what? I am interested but so leary of all these diet supplements. Most of the ones that people seem to have success with contain ephedra, which is dangerous, and it would be nice if one worked without that stuff.
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I don't need to lose weight, but I definitely need to
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Did you lose the weight after coming off?
I'm gonna check into the things you mentioned and go by my local health food store. Before I went on the HRT, I did try the OTC stuff which seemed to work for a little while, but after a few months started having the hot flashes again. I did purchase some progesterone cream a few years ago while I was still having periods (after watching a segment of Oprah), but never used it right, then went on the HRT. I really do want to get off of it and get my weight down. Did you have trouble getting weight back down after coming off?
Thanks again for all your advise! You're great!
As we all know, the only effective way to lose weight
is diet and exercise. I have tried MediFast, SlimFast, phentermine, all of them. In the end, the only that really worked and help maintain my figure is eating right and exercise, exercise and more exercise.
I always wanted the fast road to a "skinny" body, but guess way, the weight crept back on faster than I lost it. So, I decided to just eat right, limit fatty foods and carbs, and exercise. I joined a gym and go 3x a week. It really does stimulate you.
Good luck to you, but really none of those plans work unless you change your lifestyle.
To lose weight & keep it off, you need to change your lifestyle,
Check out sparkpeople.com. It's a great site for developing better eating habits, starting an exercise program, and becoming healthier (and losing weight!) Best of all, it's completely free.
And.:.......We do not have to exercise to lose weight and get in shape!..nm
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Can having a bad gallbladder make you unable to lose weight? ~sm~
I need to have my gallbladder out. I had an ultrasound that showed that my gallbladder is completely filled with gallstones. The symptoms started about a year ago and it took me a few months before I realized what was going on. When I eat certain foods, I get sick and extremely bloated. There is also constant pain that does not go away for hours. I try to avoid all the foods that I am aware make me ill but it is getting really limited as to what I can eat. I have been eating toast for breakfast and salads for both lunch and dinner. The salads have no meat in them, are basically all vegetables and I use a vinagrette dressing. I thought that I would lose some weight by being forced to eat this way but it is not happening. Does anyone know if having a bad gallbladder causes you to retain water (especially with the bloating) and be unable to lose weight? I am scheduled for surgery the second week of July. I never thought I would be looking forward to having surgery but I am for this.
Lost the extra weight and have maintained a good weight and size just by walking him twice a day. n
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It depends. The side effects can go either way - weight gain, weight *loss*... sm
Or no weight change at all, but maybe some other unpleasant side effect. Or you might have only mild side effects, or none at all and it's like a miracle cure for you. ;o) Everyone is so different, you never know until you try a med. for yourself.
Stand up and what get fired. Lose benefits and lose my house. Can't risk it.
I wish I could. That is why this business is as bad as it is. We can't afford to not work, so we settle for whatever gets thrown at us.
It wouldn't load with my Office. Somehow it wouldn't "read" my 2003 Basic, although sm
technical couldn't find anything wrong with my software. They really tried hard. I see so many people that like Escription, I'm sorry not to be able to use it. Hopefully I can get Office Pro on my next machine, and maybe use it then. I could upgrade, but I'm still not sure it would work.
Wouldn't that mean that you simply wouldn't have to print out everything?
weight
I am hating this cold weather. I am turning 36 soon and I feel like I am just packing on the pounds and I haven't changed my routine one bit? I know your metabolism slows as you age, but geez, I am beginning to think it is my profession! I exercise and watch what I eat, even more so now and still the scale won't budge, it will go up if anything. I guess I am asking for some advice or tips on what other Transcriptionist do to maintain thier girlish or boyish figure.
I know about the weight training
but thanks for the ice water tip. That's one I haven't heard, but makes sense!
weight loss
I use TrimSpa (baby) it's working o.k. I am making a conscious effort to not fry, not add salt, eliminated cornbread (I'm a Southerner), etc., etc. I work a lot of night hours and this helps me with my snacking between 9 p and mid. I do drink green tea. I think it boosts my metabolism....
weight loss
just a general word of encouragement to everyone trying to lose weight that YOU C-A-N DO IT!!!!! I am very small-boned, 5' 6', and weighed nearly DOUBLE my normal body weight. Looked like nothing but a big bowl of pudding. One day I decided to move. Maybe it was the Nike slogan, but I just did it. Could barely walk around ONE BLOCK. But I walked the block. One day, I could walk two blocks. One day I walked a mile. Took me two years to lose the weight, ladies, but I got skinny and toned by EXERCISE (95% walking, a bit at the gym, not much), and sensible eating. Every single reader here knows what sensible eating is: Eat healthy, not overprocessed food, and don't eat too much of it PERIOD. Deep down, we all know that. Admit it and change your eating habits -- and walk and/or exercise, and you can do it. By the way, I am not holier than thou, I did used to take ephedra at half the recommended dosage, every day in the early days, just to take the edge off at dinner time, when I would rip off the cabinet doors cuz i got so hungry for the deadly four: pasta, potatoes, rice and bread. Couldn't get enough of it. decreasing (NOT ELIMINATING) these and making myself full with veggies and water did the trick. I eventually eliminated the ephedra. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU. Nike: Just Do It.
Weight Watchers
Is anyone on Weight Watchers? I have about 10 lbs. I need to lose and I was wondering if anyone has tried it.
Thanks!
losing weight sm
I lost 105.5 pounds total and have kept it off for a year (gained 10 pounds back with this pregnancy, but I am 32 weeks along). I had to follow a more structured plan to actually lose weight. I used the Weight Watchers calculator and books to lose weight, but I did not go to meetings. I went from 235.5 to 130 on a 5 foot 5 frame. I don't follow the program now, but I have learned how to eat. I used to eat because I was bored, tired, etc. Not anymore!
weight loss sm
I tried the following - a little more walking, no more white bread,(12 grain), flavored non-dairy creamer instead of cream, not water-friendly, so drank a lot of non-caffeine tea (raspberry) and Sweet & Low (don't think this is a good idea). Tried Benefiber chewable to add bulk and fiber; lean beef, 90% lean a few times a week only, sweet potatoes instead of white, only 1 at a time and generally cutting out the obvious (no alcohol, fried foods, rich pastry). Took off 15 lbs. and was able to get into an old Size 10 for my reunion, from a 14, and saved a bunch on new clothes and felt great! Hope I can keep it up. When my son was getting married years ago, I hated the "mother of the groom" puffy chiffons, so I stationery biked from Feb. to May and went from a 14 to a 10 (700 miles total) and wore a lovely silk suit. Unfortunately, I ate my way back because I felt the "empty nest" syndrome. Once you lose, don't snooze, keep it up! You'll like yourself better. This profession can ruin your body, take control by getting up and moving around as much as you can. I did not do that and suffer the consequences with my back, my right thumb is totally painful so that I can't open jars, unlock the babies' safety belts, etc., it comes upon you when the damage is done. Don't let it happen to you, exercise when you can, you're worth it!
Has anyone used LA Weight Loss?
If so, what were your results. Any info would be greatly appreciated. TIA
Weight Watchers is the way to go
Have lost almost 70 pds so far -- all with eating regular food WITH my family and making small changes here and there. Also, have continued to have my morning Mocha and always make room in my daily points allowance for some kind of treat daily.
LA WEIGHT LOSS
I tried it and lost 40 pounds in 3 months or so but it came back as quick as it went. They are VERY expensive. Currently not working on anything but GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!
Okay, hubby and myself on a weight
even tho this is a fattening occupation, sitting on my rear all day, so I take several breaks and take 15 minute walks with the hubby and puppies (one of them is getting quite portly) so we can get in an hour of walking that way and I can still type and don't get so stiff.
Dinner tonight is low-fat lasagne and steamed carrots. Yum.
Dieting can be an adventure. I get recipes and think of ways to cut the fat and calories, make them healthier.
weight loss
I needed to reduce my cholesterol, so I really cut down on fat in my diet. By doing this, I not only lowered my cholesterol, but I lost about 13 lbs. in 5 months! This is so much safer than those fad diets.
weight loss over 50
Thanks so much for responding and for your words of encouragement! At age 56, it's very encouraging to hear this. Small goals and one-day-at-a-time are very good advice Thanks again! (and congratulations on your weight loss too!)
Weight Watchers
I highly recommend WW. I lost 30 pounds and still have most of it off after almost a year and after you loose, you can still follow the points as a guideline to maintain. You end of memorizing them eventually. Good luck.
I can tell you, 75% GAIN weight. But you might need them for a while anyway.
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I think I actually keep my weight down with coffee..
I use the artificial sweeteners and fat free flavored creamers or half and half. And caffeine can suppress the appetite which works for me ;)
Yes, like a weight has lifted
Felt the same way when I made the change. At Spheris it got so bad I would approach my workstation with dread and cried in frustration at least once a shift. Then I decided to send out resumes instead of waiting for things to get better. Good luck to anybody who's had enough misery - better places do exist.
How much does your husband weight? Maybe
175 pounds? Well, THAT is the 175 pounds you need to lose. Seriously, HE sounds like your major problem. I bet everything else would fall into place w/o his emotional abuse of you!
You lose out if you don't get
paid for spaces.
Before you lose it....
Call her up and politely ask her where she got the number of your HUSBAND and then ask her if she knows the other person is married. He really may have been snockered and not even remember giving it.
Lose him
Yeah - - don't think I haven't thought about leaving the situation
whatever you do don't lose that job! sm
There aren't many jobs like that anymore! Good for you.
Can I ask what state you live in? Just curious.
It is called The Weight, originally by
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Did start to drop some weight but...(sm)
...it took a little while. It's like my system was totally discombobulated (surgical menopause for me was a real bear!) & it didn't know what to do. I was finally able to take most of the weight off, but I have to be very careful now, as it's so easy to put on (especially in my belly area) & harder to shed. Everybody's different, tho', & I know women who have come off HRT & dropped whatever weight they gained & totally leveled out.
Here's a link to a site I found very helpful & supportive - it's a hysterectomy support site, but they have all kinds of helpful info about hormones, fitness, etc. You may be able to find some useful stuff there:
http://www.hystersisters.com
Glad I could be of some help...if you need support or info or whatever, please don't hesitate to e-mail me, k?
The treatments are based on weight normally.
I have a Frontline spray and it can be used on either, 1 to 2 pumps per pound, but if you have the other kind it is premeasured based on weight. Can you call your vet and ask them? The people at the front desk should be able to answer your question.
I looked on-line and there is only 1 dosage sold for cats, but it didn't say what the dosage was so I couldn't compare it to a dog dosage.
If you buy your flea treatment from your vet check out www.entirelypets.com.
I actually gained weight with Estrin-D even though
My mood swings were awful and I started having night sweats which I never had before and have not had since even though I'm perimenopausal. It DOES make you not want to eat but my mood swings were assauged by binge eating to make me more emotionally stable.
It isn't worth it and I still have 3 unopened bottles.
All Weight Watchers employees (sm)
...are former Weight Watchers themselves, so none of that looking down on you garbage. And waaaaaaayyyyy cheaper.
Wow, LA Weight Loss sounds really horrible. Thanks for the info!
are not great, except Weight Watchers..sm
11 years ago, I power walked for 6 weeks and kept my calories to under 1000 per day....I lost 50 pounds in the 6 weeks and 11 years later have kept it off!!!!
However, the only TRUE formal company diet that does work is Weight Watcher's....where you can still eat REAL food and don't have to buy theirs.
I've been on it.. and I have gained weight...
also while I've been on it, I have started working 2 full time jobs, stopped my exercise routine and gotten into bad habit of eating whatever due to stress!! So, I can't say the weight gain is caused by the Lexapro. I thought, though, that it was one of the lesser evils on the weight gain issue, not like Zoloft.
I'm gaining weight just reading
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Oh, and one more thing: MTs who don't pull their weight and
I work and I want my team to work hard as well.
Weight Watchers - need advice
I've put on about 20 pounds this year (post menopausal now) and NEED to lose them. I'm not overdoing calories, am following a good diet (for the most part), and I walk a half hour a day briskly. Desperate measures are called for but don't want a crash diet type thing. I've heard good things about WW, and it doesn't sound "faddish". Can anyone give me some input? Also, I see that they have "in person" weight watchers - going to weekly meeting, etc and also offer on-line weight watchers where you do it thru t computer. Has anyone done the on-line one? Any information on the programs they offer would be so appreciated!! I also thought of Nutrisystem, but it is expensive and doesn't wound "permanent". 
weight loss over 50 years of age.
Your post is so inspiring--Would you mind telling your age (just roughly?) I so badly want to lose on my own--without going to expensive weight loss clubs. A so-called friend insists that once past age 50, metabolism is so slow, it is next to impossible--very discouraging to hear. Thanks for your uplifting post!
getting up and moving about or weight loss.NM
also be careful of the weight of the headphones and
if they require batteries and what size of batteries. The AAA or AA batteries can make the cord heavy if they go in the cord or make the headphones feel lopsided if they store on the side of the headphones. If I use them again I will spend the extra money and get something over $100.
Such a tremendous weight loss!
Apple Scruff--Could you elaborate how you initially got started--did you follow a specific diet? With a sedentary MT job, did you force yourself to exercise much? A "scare" really is a tremendous motivator (it took a "scare" to get me to stop smoking, but I am not having success taking off approximately the same amount of weight that you succeeded at losing) Thanks for your tips.
weight loss and bypass
Hi! Several things here - 1)You are on COBRA now, is the insurance your husband has group or individual? If it group and you are on COBRA, then you are considered covered with no lapse in coverage and they HAVE to take you! I don't think they have to cover you if it is not a group policy.
2) Gastric bypass - my brother had one at 605 pounds. I need one, but my insurance wouldn't cover and I can't afford it, so I won't do that. But if you live in Arkansas, I have the name of a fantastic doctor - the one that did my brother's!
weight gain and depression!!! nm
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It's so hard to lose a pet
I'm sorry for your loss. My own old girl Tildy died on April 21 and I miss her so much. Last week, I finally adopted another dog, and we are going to be great friends I know, but I still miss Tildy. I probably would have put off adopting a new dog longer, but a friend of mine sent me a *comic strip* called "Shelter Stories" - it shows this dog lying there with his eyes closed thinking "I'm afraid to open my eyes. I'm afraid yesterday was ALL a dream and I'll wake up and still be in the shelter. "Sigh, okay, I've got to open them. Here goes...one, two, three! it's a picture of this dog lying there on a nice soft bed and when he opens his eyes, there's a person there too, just smiling at him.
Sometimes we're all each other has. I hope your heart feels better soon.
You could probably lose 10 lb. just from exercise. SM
Go to www.collage.com. There are hundreds of good exercise videos.
I could not get into t pep rally thing of WW.
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