diet aids or natural weight loss what do you do

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  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    I'm watching what I eat and exercising. That is the safe and sure route.

    I'm also taking L-carnitine...mostly for cheese and wiggles. As far as i can tell it can't hurt..might help.
  • Lisabel
    Lisabel Posts: 29 Member
    Natural all the way. I've also heard of people getting presciptions for drugs like Adderall and Ritalin to try and lose weight, which I think is CRAZY!!
  • misskelli22
    misskelli22 Posts: 34
    I just want to emphasize that losing weight the natural, healthy way may not take as much longer as you think. I know the idea of a quick fix is so tempting. So yes, go natural and be patient. But if you make some serious diet changes and regular exercise, you may be surprised at the great results you will have. It will not take forever if you are fairly consistent. Good luck
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    i've started a women's one aday but thats it. just watching what (or how much i eat) and have WAY upped my water intake and started walking with my neighbor and am going to do a 200 sit up challenge starting tomorrow. so i hope i'm on the right track

    I think you will do great.

    why a 200 situp challenge?

    http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html

    so you are doing it for core strength rather than trying to lose belly fat. that's great
    one leads to the other right? I chose to do it just to say I COULD DO IT.. and i can do sit ups easier than push ups HAHA
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    I just started body by vi, but before now i've also been using this time to teach myself about portion control, managing my carbs, and making sure that I am counting my calories. Teaching me this stuff first was necessary for me. now that i'm better about it (albeit not perfect) I feel more comfortable using body by vi to help me along the journey.

    What ever you chose to do, i would suggest a multi-vitamin just to make sure you get your micro-nutrients since almost all people are deficient in some form or another.
    this is exciting to me lol you learned the right way. then looked for help in stead of looking for a fix... drink shakes for what 90 days. go off and ballon up
  • jproonthego
    jproonthego Posts: 2
    I too have had success with body by vi. but the great thing is that its not a liquid diet. The shake is 250 calories all in, and if I dont want to do it some days, then I substitute yogurt/fruit/salad/etc; or something larger and increase my exercise. calories in vs. calories out... good luck.
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 252 Member
    I drink Slimfast high protein a lot. I love them and dont do the "diet" but use them when i need quick food. I also take a dietetic( that looks wrong) I retain water like crazy due to getting a hysterectomy. I agree in general natural is better
  • aliciapenny
    aliciapenny Posts: 51 Member
    i've started a women's one aday but thats it. just watching what (or how much i eat) and have WAY upped my water intake and started walking with my neighbor and am going to do a 200 sit up challenge starting tomorrow. so i hope i'm on the right track

    I think you will do great.

    why a 200 situp challenge?

    http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html

    so you are doing it for core strength rather than trying to lose belly fat. that's great
    one leads to the other right? I chose to do it just to say I COULD DO IT.. and i can do sit ups easier than push ups HAHA

    well all the situps inthe world will not get rid of belly fat. that is all diet. you can build muscle there but the only way you will ever lose belly fat is by eating at a deficit
  • ttaylor68913
    ttaylor68913 Posts: 320 Member
    i've started a women's one aday but thats it. just watching what (or how much i eat) and have WAY upped my water intake and started walking with my neighbor and am going to do a 200 sit up challenge starting tomorrow. so i hope i'm on the right track

    I think you will do great.

    why a 200 situp challenge?

    http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html

    so you are doing it for core strength rather than trying to lose belly fat. that's great
    one leads to the other right? I chose to do it just to say I COULD DO IT.. and i can do sit ups easier than push ups HAHA

    well all the situps inthe world will not get rid of belly fat. that is all diet. you can build muscle there but the only way you will ever lose belly fat is by eating at a deficit

    true but muscle burns more calories during the day(right?).. and i can bet I'm going to sweat my buns off doing it
  • juicemoogan
    juicemoogan Posts: 994 Member
    I think people need to learn to rely on themselves instead of placing all their hopes in a pill or supplement. People have been losing weight successfully without them for EVER.. so why do we think we need them? Marketing.. Empty promises, and fear that we aren't good enough to do it on our own..

    well have i got news for you..

    YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH... we are all good enough!! we can do it!! oh yeah!
  • aliciapenny
    aliciapenny Posts: 51 Member
    i've started a women's one aday but thats it. just watching what (or how much i eat) and have WAY upped my water intake and started walking with my neighbor and am going to do a 200 sit up challenge starting tomorrow. so i hope i'm on the right track

    I think you will do great.

    why a 200 situp challenge?

    http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html

    so you are doing it for core strength rather than trying to lose belly fat. that's great
    one leads to the other right? I chose to do it just to say I COULD DO IT.. and i can do sit ups easier than push ups HAHA

    well all the situps inthe world will not get rid of belly fat. that is all diet. you can build muscle there but the only way you will ever lose belly fat is by eating at a deficit

    true but muscle burns more calories during the day(right?).. and i can bet I'm going to sweat my buns off doing it

    Having muscle on your frame burns more fat than anything else however if that is your goal you would be better off doing something else like weight lifting (squats, deadlifts, etc). If just being able to do the 200 situps is your goal then go for it.

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