Living the Lifestyle - Wednesday, May 8th
gadgetgirlIL
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We meet here to explore, share, celebrate and (sometimes) agonize over how we do (or don't) incorporate weight loss guidelines into our daily lives. "It's a lifestyle, not a diet" is easily and often said, but sometimes not so simply put into practice.
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion. Thread starters for May are below:
Monday - myallforjcbill (Bill)
Tuesday - GavinFlynn1 (Gavin)
Wednesday - gadgetgirl (Regina)
Thursday - misterhub (Greg)
Friday - Al_Howard (Al)
Today's topic: Dietary Supplements
What, if any, dietary supplements do you take? If you take any, what do you feel that they do for you?
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion. Thread starters for May are below:
Monday - myallforjcbill (Bill)
Tuesday - GavinFlynn1 (Gavin)
Wednesday - gadgetgirl (Regina)
Thursday - misterhub (Greg)
Friday - Al_Howard (Al)
Today's topic: Dietary Supplements
What, if any, dietary supplements do you take? If you take any, what do you feel that they do for you?
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I take several:
Fish oil capsules - since taking them, the random itchy patches that I had on my hip and in my armpit have vanished
Tumeric - seems to help reduce the pain and inflammation in my thumb joints. I messed up these joints when I did way too many hours of transcription work on my dissertation back in 2012.
Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D (recommended by my doctor) - to help with bone density. I can't eat dairy products (GI distress) so this helps replace what I'm not getting with food.
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no supplements for me, I have tried a variety of differnt ones over the years with very little to show for it. I finally came to the conclusion that it was money spent with out much in the way of results. Now perscription meds! Those I take by the boatload as a result of having a heart attack in 2006.0
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I add egg protein powder to my oatmeal. Ups the total protein to 30 grams.
I made a conscious effort to increase my protein about 18 months ago and lost about 8 lbs with no other changes. I wasn’t even tracking then.0 -
I used to take Turmeric Bio Blend capsules to help with inflammation on top of my prescription stuff. Before my back issues popped up 4 years ago I found Turmeric helped with my knee and general joint achiness go down. I just stopped taking them and haven't noticed much of a difference. Right now I just take a Vitamin C and my Dr has me take D3. I do take a multivitamin for what its worth.0
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Multi, flax seed oil, folic acid,iron, alpha lipoic acid, calcium with D, C, B1, glucosamine chondroitin, turmeric, and fish oil.0
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I take Vitamin D3 and B12.0
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Yes I take a packet in the AM with a Multi 2 tablets of Fruit, 1 soft gel Omega and 1 tablet Osteo. I also take a joint formula a D.
On the PM in the afternoon another pack with a Multi and 2 tablets of Veggies, and 1 Osteo.
The joint formula really helps my arthritic knees and other joints for aching. Most of the AM and PM are private label. Sounds like a lot but it gives me energy and I can tell when I don't take them.0 -
Magnesium, fiber, probiotics, fish oil.multi vitamin, cinnamon tablets, vitamin D.
All prescribed by my PCP. Mostly to help with digestion and T2D.0 -
What, if any, dietary supplements do you take? If you take any, what do you feel that they do for you?
Only Vitiman D - as a possible antidote to our seemingly constant grey, gloomy skies. I'm definitely prone to depression during extended periods of that. I think it helps--but I'm also working on doing my own attitude adjustment. The combo has made a noticeable difference this year, but into our fifth month of it...0 -
Calcium and vitamin D, as per my endocrinologist's plan. I have no idea if it helps, but it's likely useful when combined with weight-bearing exercise to help minimize bone loss (I have low bone density).0
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I take a metric ton of vitamins and other pills that my wife wants us to take.
The supplement that makes the biggest observable difference is Lutein and Zeaxanthin. It’s a vision supplement, and when I take it I don’t need reading glasses. When I stop taking it, within a few days I need to use reading glasses again.0 -
None. Other than a prescription for Vitamin D which I take once a week. I still don't understand how someone who lives at the beach can be deficient in Vitamin D. But it shows up that way every year when the level is measured at my doctor's office.
But, in reading through the comments, it appears that a lot of us are taking Vitamin D.0 -
GavinFlynn1 wrote: »I take a metric ton of vitamins and other pills that my wife wants us to take.
The supplement that makes the biggest observable difference is Lutein and Zeaxanthin. It’s a vision supplement, and when I take it I don’t need reading glasses. When I stop taking it, within a few days I need to use reading glasses again.
Hmmm...maybe I should consider Lutein. I've noticed that I'm having to use my reading glasses more and more often these days. Or maybe it's just because I'm old as dirt. ::shrug::0 -
lutein and Zeaxantin for reading? Hmm I never heard that one before, I will have to research & think about this one0
