Apple Cider Vinegar - Does it really help with Weight Loss?
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You are getting good feedback. It is a myth. It will not help with weight loss the only thing you will have less of is tooth enamel.6
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I've gone through phases of drinking a shot-glass of apple cider vinegar daily, sometimes for extended periods. It had no observable effect on my weight loss. (I was tracking weight, exercise and eating meticulously, BTW.)
I've experimented with it because I've read that it can help with stomach-acid insufficiency that some people experience as they age (I'm 61). No, I don't know whether I have stomach acid insufficiency, but I do have a tendency toward some digestive system issues, so I thought I'd try an n=1 experiment.
In addition, I have a scientifically-unfounded supposition that eating various naturally-fermented products may in some obscure way be good for me. I can't defend that supposition logically, but I also can't see how the ACV's going to hurt me (nor any of the other things like kim chi, sauerkraut, yogurt, etc.) since humans have been eating such things for centuries if not millennia. Besides, they're tasty (yes, even ACV: Sometimes I put fruit-infused ACV - they call it "shrub" - in my vodka (yum)).
Still doesn't help me lose weight, though.6 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »I'm looking for good honest feedback from those that have tried it. I know to some that are hardcore eating right and exercising right this may seem ridiculous. I'm trying to watch my calorie intake and add exercise but supposedly acv has lots of other healthy benefits so if this can aid in weight loss then why not? I would like to hear from those that have tried it with some honest feedback of what they tried and why or why not it didn't work. Thanks in advance!
If you understand how weight loss works, then you know that ACV does absolutely nothing to aid weight loss.
So that is your "why not".5 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »Wow!!! I have to say I'm honestly surprised at the rudeness of some people. I know what it takes to lose weight. I've had great success in the past with counting calories and exercising. I'm trying to get back on track with everything and thought that this would be a good place to get good feedback regarding this subject.
I know it feels hurtful to hear answers other than what you wanted to hear coming here. I don't think people are intending to be mean, I just think that this topic has been covered over and over again here on MFP. You can absolutely try drinking ACV and see if it brings you the results you are hoping for
Just make sure you're also eating/drinking at a calorie deficit too!! 6 -
DeficitDuchess wrote: »jgreer0109 wrote: »I'm looking for good honest feedback from those that have tried it. I know to some that are hardcore eating right and exercising right this may seem ridiculous. I'm trying to watch my calorie intake and add exercise but supposedly acv has lots of other healthy benefits so if this can aid in weight loss then why not? I would like to hear from those that have tried it with some honest feedback of what they tried and why or why not it didn't work. Thanks in advance!
I don't need to, try cocaine to know the; result either!
ACV might ruin your teeth, but it won't cost you your job.
Unless maybe you work in a dentists office.
I wasn't implying that the results were the same just, that I'd be able to learn via the studies of those whom've without; trying either myself!1 -
I've gone through phases of drinking a shot-glass of apple cider vinegar daily, sometimes for extended periods. It had no observable effect on my weight loss. (I was tracking weight, exercise and eating meticulously, BTW.)
I've experimented with it because I've read that it can help with stomach-acid insufficiency that some people experience as they age (I'm 61). No, I don't know whether I have stomach acid insufficiency, but I do have a tendency toward some digestive system issues, so I thought I'd try an n=1 experiment.
In addition, I have a scientifically-unfounded supposition that eating various naturally-fermented products may in some obscure way be good for me. I can't defend that supposition logically, but I also can't see how the ACV's going to hurt me (nor any of the other things like kim chi, sauerkraut, yogurt, etc.) since humans have been eating such things for centuries if not millennia. Besides, they're tasty (yes, even ACV: Sometimes I put fruit-infused ACV - they call it "shrub" - in my vodka (yum)).
Still doesn't help me lose weight, though.
Fermented foods are very good for gut flora...I eat a pretty wide variety of fermented foods as well.5 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »Wow!!! I have to say I'm honestly surprised at the rudeness of some people. I know what it takes to lose weight. I've had great success in the past with counting calories and exercising. I'm trying to get back on track with everything and thought that this would be a good place to get good feedback regarding this subject.
I honestly did not see one post that was rude. It seems like there is an ACV post made every single day where someone asks the same question, so perhaps searching for existing threads would be more helpful for you.5 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »Wow!!! I have to say I'm honestly surprised at the rudeness of some people. I know what it takes to lose weight. I've had great success in the past with counting calories and exercising. I'm trying to get back on track with everything and thought that this would be a good place to get good feedback regarding this subject.
you asked a question and received answers. Just because you don't like the answers does not make them rude...17 -
If you're looking for a drink with real 'health' benefits and a kinda similar taste to ACV checkout kombucha!5
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jgreer0109 wrote: »Wow!!! I have to say I'm honestly surprised at the rudeness of some people. I know what it takes to lose weight. I've had great success in the past with counting calories and exercising. I'm trying to get back on track with everything and thought that this would be a good place to get good feedback regarding this subject.
I'm not sure how people telling you that it does't provide any specific benefit that you don't get from a calorie deficit alone, isn't good feedback. If you do try my suggestion of the search feature, you will see that it has been asked and answered ad nauseum in countless threads. With the prevalence of advertising on social media and click bait headlines - we (society) are inundated with information that is provided to us by corporations looking to profit and sites all too happy to host these advertisements for profits of their own. I get that you were trying to do your due diligence and ask if there is anything to it - but trust us when we say no, it does nothing for weight loss. If you are currently managing your weight through counting calories and exercising - great! Keep on keeping on. Don't look for a product to give credit to for all your hard work.6 -
I see it too, on FaceBook and in beauty magazines. Looks great and no wonder so many people ask on here.
Search for ACV on this App. there are thousands of posts saying the same exact thing. Nobody wants to be rude, just want to get the info out there. The info is the same each time the question is asked.
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jgreer0109 wrote: »Wow!!! I have to say I'm honestly surprised at the rudeness of some people. I know what it takes to lose weight. I've had great success in the past with counting calories and exercising. I'm trying to get back on track with everything and thought that this would be a good place to get good feedback regarding this subject.
Who was rude? People have been asking about it for months and there are no weight loss benefits from it. If there were, I'm sure more people would be drinking it.8 -
No. It supposedly helps by supporting probiotics in your gut. I'm guessing any weight loss or "cleansing" is similar to what happens when you first start taking probiotics or eating the yogurt stuff. Your system regulates and you can have a BM again and it looks like you've lost weight.4
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DeficitDuchess wrote: »jgreer0109 wrote: »I'm looking for good honest feedback from those that have tried it. I know to some that are hardcore eating right and exercising right this may seem ridiculous. I'm trying to watch my calorie intake and add exercise but supposedly acv has lots of other healthy benefits so if this can aid in weight loss then why not? I would like to hear from those that have tried it with some honest feedback of what they tried and why or why not it didn't work. Thanks in advance!
I don't need to, try cocaine to know the; result either!
ACV might ruin your teeth, but it won't cost you your job.
Unless maybe you work in a dentists office.
Nawww .... just use a straw to pass your teeth .... and it gets to your blood stream quicker, like rum1 -
It has digestive benefits, at least for me...I'm an IBS sufferer with chronic constipation, and I find a shot of ACV (mixed with hot water of course) for a couple for days gets things moving...one way to lose a few pounds! In terms of taking this substance and you'll suddenly have the fat start melting off of you, no, there is nothing that can do that in a healthy way.3
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If all you need to lose weight was to drink vinegar do you think there would still be fat people walking around?
No it doesn't do anything for weight loss.8 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »I'm looking for good honest feedback from those that have tried it. I know to some that are hardcore eating right and exercising right this may seem ridiculous. I'm trying to watch my calorie intake and add exercise but supposedly acv has lots of other healthy benefits so if this can aid in weight loss then why not? I would like to hear from those that have tried it with some honest feedback of what they tried and why or why not it didn't work. Thanks in advance!
It does not. It's a myth.
Are you looking for someone to disprove something that has not been proven?
It does not work because it has nothing to do with maintaining a caloric deficit.7 -
Wine is better than AVC! Just sayin'!4
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Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »Wine is better than AVC! Just sayin'!
A nice petit verdot with pizza4 -
jgreer0109 wrote: »
This weight loss "remedy" has been around since (at least) the 1970's.........
Seriously, if it worked we would all be thin already.9
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