Apple Cider Vinegar...

sunnyside1213
sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone use this? Have you seen results? I am putting 2 T in my water daily. I wonder if it is helping my loose weight.

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  • elisa123gal
    elisa123gal Posts: 4,333 Member
    I feel like it has helped me when I've done it. I would just down a shot of organic acv before eating breakfast and then another shot later in the day before dinner.
  • vonns36
    vonns36 Posts: 50 Member
    I also have 2 tbsp twice a day haven't seen any results in loosing weight though...I take it more to help with my fibroids...taste real bad though :(
  • jessicawrites
    jessicawrites Posts: 235 Member
    Vinegar does not help you lose weight, unless it tastes gross enough that it inhibits your appetite. I'm not sure I understand the point of eating or drinking something unpleasant on a daily basis.

    On the other hand, if you pressure-cook potatoes and a bunch of kale and mash them together, a little drizzle of apple cider vinegar tastes delicious over top, and then you are eating something filling and full of fiber and vitamins, so maybe that is a good weight-loss step.
  • 31gotogirl
    31gotogirl Posts: 4
    I have read the benefits of apple cider vinegar and decided to try it just since Christmas. It could be something else reacting, but both times (about one tsp mixed with a 10 oz drink) I have felt so sluggish that day I needed a nap. I am not a nap-needing-kind of person and it has happened both times that I absolutely could not stay awake and felt awful most of the day. I wish it could work because I need a healthier alternative to all the chemicals the doctors want me to put in my body. Do I dare even try it again?!
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    Unless you want to take speed, the only thing that works is a calorie deficit and exercise.....
  • kikislimsdown
    kikislimsdown Posts: 10 Member
    I use the vinegar to help with my hypertension and for my skin (as toner). I have heard the weightloss talk, but never knew anyone personally who lost weight with just ACV.
  • chippy83
    chippy83 Posts: 92 Member
    I use ACV to help with my gall bladder pain. As recommended from my various readings about ACV & gall bladder pain, I take 1 T of organic ACV with about 4 oz. of unfiltered apple juice. For me, it is helpful in reducing the fullness I feel after a big/heavy meal, and can reduce pain I feel in my upper right abs (just below ribcage). I also just read today that taking 3 T w/ 4 oz of AJ could be helpful in reducing pain during a gall bladder attack.

    As for drinking it in water throughout the day, I haven't tried that yet but heard it's supposed to be a good appetite suppressant.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    Unless you want to take speed...

    I'm listening.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Does anyone use this? Have you seen results? I am putting 2 T in my water daily. I wonder if it is helping my loose weight.

    I use it to cure heartburn. Yes, the results are instant. I seriously doubt that it could possibly benefit anyone for weight loss though.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Unless you want to take speed...

    I'm listening.

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  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    I use it but not to lose weight; I'm not sure about that but I can tell you if you get food born illness (food poisoning); take 2 TBSP straight and it is an immediate cure! Works every time!
  • sierraleigh1
    sierraleigh1 Posts: 18 Member
    I use Bragg Apple cider vinegar for Fibromyalgia pain and liver problems. I don't see that it helps with weight loss any but who knows? Also helps heart burn! Lots of health benefits from it. I usually do 1 to 2 TBSP in a warm cup of water with 1 TBSP of honey. Can't do it straight!
  • candygirl1980
    candygirl1980 Posts: 11
    I dont think it helps anything as far as weight loss but I know its excellent in regulating blood sugar. I have hypoglycemia and if I will be eating a high carb meal I can take a shot of ACV and it will keep my blood sugar stable after the meal and prevent a sugar crash. Ive also heard its wonderful to take for acid idegestion.
  • farmwife3815
    farmwife3815 Posts: 326 Member
    I mix two tablespoons with 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger in boiling water to make a tea. I drink it at each meal and before bed. It does help control my blood sugar. I like it so I enjoy drinking it!
  • AJ_Pete
    AJ_Pete Posts: 863 Member
    It has fantastic health benefits unrelated to weight loss. I take it when allergies or colds come on and I'm back to normal within hours. I also use it as a cleaning solution on wounds mixed with saline. It also makes for a fantastic toner for skin. My skin is perfection using it.

    It is an amazing thing. I use Bragg ACV 'With the Mother'.

    Fantastic stuff.
  • Midnight_Sunshine
    Midnight_Sunshine Posts: 369 Member
    Unless you want to take speed, the only thing that works is a calorie deficit and exercise.....

    or Ketamine but yeah....

    Or Dexedrine or Adderal or any entactogen really.

    The list goes on and on.
  • julie781
    julie781 Posts: 221 Member
    I used it and noticed some weight change but I was also exercising and eating less. But its supposedly good for so many problems/ ailments. Can't hurt...
  • ParisKennedy
    ParisKennedy Posts: 38 Member
    I just started acv on Jan 1. I have lost weight, but not sure if it is from that or from my diet or both. It helps to speed the metabolism, it pushes fat through our bodies quickly so they don't have time to absorb, it suppresses appetite. It helps produce serotonin which helps to eliminate stress. how can it not help you lose weight?
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I'm not sure it does anything to help with fat loss but there is a small Japanese study suggesting it helps with fat burning. Sorry I don't have the link. I take it mainly for the probiotics to help w/ tummy issues. I take it after a heavy meal or use it as dressing on my salad.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Yes apple cider vinegar........I call bingo!

    Oh and if it worked everyone would be thin.
  • now_or_never13
    now_or_never13 Posts: 1,575 Member
    I just started acv on Jan 1. I have lost weight, but not sure if it is from that or from my diet or both. It helps to speed the metabolism, it pushes fat through our bodies quickly so they don't have time to absorb, it suppresses appetite. It helps produce serotonin which helps to eliminate stress. how can it not help you lose weight?

    There isn't evidence of this... at least not in any peer reviewed studies.

    More muscle is the only thing that will increase your metabolism... Nothing besides burning more calories than you consume makes you lose fat. It may surpress appetite but I would imagine it would be more of a placebo effect.

    ACV isn't the worst thing to have but I wouldn't take it solely for weight loss... it won't actually make you lose weight. ACVis vinegar can help with heartburn, it's good for the skin, helps with dandruff. It can harm your body though and can interact with many medications so use caution.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It makes a delicious salad dressing.
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    It makes a delicious salad dressing.

    do tell...what do you toss it with?
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Unless you want to take speed, the only thing that works is a calorie deficit and exercise.....

    or Ketamine but yeah....

    Or Dexedrine or Adderal or any entactogen really.

    The list goes on and on.

    Eww...No you can keep the Ketamine. That stuff just makes you nuts. :smokin:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    It makes a delicious salad dressing.

    do tell...what do you toss it with?

    I don't think we should turn this thread into a salad tossing thread when it is clearly about drinking vinegar to lose weight.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Does anyone use this? Have you seen results? I am putting 2 T in my water daily. I wonder if it is helping my loose weight.

    I hear that a exercise program that involves some heavy lifting helps with the loose weight.
  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,235 Member
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/apple-cider-vinegar-for-weight-loss/AN01816
    From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.

    Drinking apple cider vinegar for weight loss isn't likely to be effective.

    Proponents of the apple cider vinegar diet claim that drinking a small amount of apple cider vinegar before meals or taking an apple cider vinegar supplement helps curb appetite and burn fat. However, there's little scientific support for these claims.

    Although occasional use of apple cider vinegar is safe for most people, it won't likely lead to weight loss — and it may pose problems of its own. For example:

    Apple cider vinegar is highly acidic. It may irritate your throat if you drink it often or in large amounts.
    Apple cider vinegar may interact with certain supplements or drugs, including diuretics and insulin. This may contribute to low potassium levels.
    Remember, there's no magic bullet for weight loss. The key to losing weight is burning more calories than you consume. Choose healthy foods — such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean sources of protein — and include physical activity in your daily routine.
  • TammyLynne71
    TammyLynne71 Posts: 184 Member
    I do apple cider vinegar with water and sliced veggies. Yummy. One part aplple cider vinegar to 3 parts water. If you let it set over night the veggies grab the flavor.

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