tracking my progress........ with questions......

I read an article about the garcina. Thought it sounded too good to be true. So I found out that prolonged use can break down the liver since it is an extract that targets sugar and blocks carbs. Problem is it over stimulates the liver. Also, I read an article where a lady was on antidepressants and was using this without telling her doctor first and she ended up in the E.R. twice with severe respiratory issues. It's been in my experience and seeing others that anytime you use any type of diet pill holistic or not it works until you stop using it so you must stay committed to it as long as you wanna maintain those weight loss results. I have friend who lost 180lbs. And she told me her natural go to pill that worked is "calcium pyruvate". It is a vitamin and will not affect you while on meds. It is a natural fat burner and energy producer. I just picked up a bottle tonight. Go to a health food store if ones near and pick it up for about $12 they will have it everywhere like walgreens, Walmart etc. But you wanna make sure there are no fillers. Also be encouraged my friend is 34 years old was almost 300lbs. Refused to do the lap band, changed her eating only started walking at first and added the calcium pyruvate and she is my hero!now she weights 145lbs. And works out at the gym 6 days a week and is doing 5k runs all the time!

We can do this!

Hello D Thomas,

I am a sleep technologist and have been to many conventions talking about bariatric surgery. Yes they are safer today then they were in years prior, with the newest and least invasive procedure being the sleeve. However, I have also seen many patients put on weight 5 years post surgery, sometimes gaining up to where they started at. No matter what your decision, I would take the time to consult a nutritionist and really learn better eating habit, really cut out the bad carbs, cut way back on processed foods/sugars, and try new healthier recipes (one of my favorite websites is Skinny Taste).

After a few weeks your body will stop craving the bad stuff. Try not to overwhelm yourself with crazy amounts of exercise in the beginning. Remember, this is a marathon, not a 5k. Also please feel free to friend me on here and check in any time for motivation or a push. I find that if someone helps you stay honest and stay on track, then you feel more obligated to stay in check.

And to finally answer your question, there is no magic pill. I use B-12 for energy and helps with my mood. Load up on vitamins. I also make protein shakes with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and I add 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds. Chia seeds are magical, throw them in the blender with your shake and let it stir for two minutes. The chia seeds swell up a little and are a great belly filler.

Stay in touch and stay strong!
Kim

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Day 1...
So I officially switched to Water, Naked Smoothie Juice, Raspberry tea. So far so good with NO withdraws...
I found a belly dancing program on Youtube that looks very fun and interesting so Im hoping this will be good...
I also started at night listening to a hypnotist before I sleep it is very relaxing and it is suppose to keep my mind on the winning goal...


Question... has anyone dealt with the skinny wraps?
and I am Bi polar/Depressive with post hyperthyroidism which switched to hypothyroidism I am on like 7 meds a day I was wondering if there is a safe Diet pill that I can take with my meds...
I was thinking that Cambogia Garcina has anyone ever taken it and if so what was the ending result? I also have an appointment to see my doctor to talk to them about the lap band surgery......

WEIGH IN TOMORROW......
wish me luck....

Don't take anything OTC that may interact with your prescriptions, and see your Dr before you start loading up on vitamins as well. No one here knows what medications you are currently on SO no one here should be advising you to take anything. They are all good questions for your Dr.

Calories in calories out is working for me, and the majority of the people on this forum who are using it for weight loss. Read some of the success stories, people losing 100+ lbs with nothing but eating less, moving more, and some patience.

I wish you well whatever you chose.

are they really allowing bariatric surgery for people who have less than 100 lbs to lose? That sounds so crazy to me! Granted I may just be horribly uneducated. I'd never give up all the eating you have to give up to get that surgery, and it sounds terrifying to me in general (I am horribly afraid of throwing up, so suppose I am highly biased since those surgeries seem to lead to people barfing).

I hope that doesn't sound rude, it's just that if that is you in your pic you do not in any way shape or form look the level of morbid obesity I imagine people who need surgery to look.

Other than that my thought was I'm not sure what you are cutting out but watch that Naked Smoothie Juice, unless whatever you are replacing with it is more calories it might be doing you more harm than good. Like, if you used to eat a pint of ice cream but instead now drink 8 oz of juice, it may be worth it, but last time I looked at those bottles that juice is super high calorie. I'd rather eat a gazillion different things for 250 calories than drink a glass of juice.

Basically just practice being super mindful of your calories/calories per gram so you can get used to what is the most bang for your buck, learn what you can eat that keeps you satiated so you can stay in calorie goals, etc. Congrats on your progress so far and good for you for keeping in close contact with you Dr! As others have mentioned even vitamins, etc can interfere with the actions of some meds so contact with your Dr is essential.