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I have been plagued with cellulite most of my life. Last summer, I lost 30 lbs. it was awesome, but my cellulite was worse than ever. I continued to eat healthy and do both cardio and strength training, but I also began dry brushing and deep tissue massage just using my fingers and a bit of massage oil (almond oil). Then a…

I mean, like anything else in this world (including those who go around preaching about nutrition and doing crazy liquid fad diets or coffee enemas) there are always going to be quacks or those who take it to the extreme. But the two groups I belong to on Facebook discuss the awesome ways they help with cold symptoms,…

I used distilled water, marshmallow root tea, 10 drops of ylang ylang, 10 drops of frankincense and a few drops of liquid glycerine. I only add the frankincense because I'm not a huge fan of the scent of ylang ylang on its own, but it's got silky/emollient properties so it works great on hair. I just put it in a spray…

Oh, yep! One of my all time favorite things is an epsom salt/baking soda bath with lavender and frankincense! It's sooo relaxing and wonderful for sore muscles. I just made some detangler for my hair, and a bed/mattress spray. =)

Honestly, I'll tell you truthfully. You know what was concerning? Really concerning? The incredibly awful symptoms I had from ingesting MSG and flavor inhancers. They really messed up my heart! I'd lay there awake at night feeling my heart race and think I was dying. Also, whenever I ate gluten, I'd get horrid stomach…

Charlie's Angel, I use Frankincense on my face with a carrier oil, too. OMG, it's heaven! My sunspots have lightened considerably, and my tone is no longer red and ruddy. For the first time in a long time, I have beautiful skin. Plus I'm in love with the way it smells! I also use them to replace every day cleaners and…

People, you don't need to reply that it's a scam -- that's not what I was asking. I've had first hand experience with them helping me with depression, cluster headaches and really bad PMS. Plus, I have close friends who have seen them help kids with night terrors, ADD, and one gal who is recovering from PTSD thinks they're…

I work really hard at "clean" eating. For me, that's separate from losing weight. I turned 40 this year, and I'm only 16 years younger than when my mother died. I don't want to lose weight by eating sugary snacks, cereals, treats and processed foods. What good is being thin if you're riddled with mood disorders,…

Also, for those who really want to love Greek yogurt but don't, here's something that might interest you. I absolutely hate -- I'm talking DETEST -- any kind of yogurt that's flavored. But, I adore plain (full fat) Greek yogurt with a generous pinch of salt, and some fresh minced garlic, and some diced cucumber (add a few…

Numi makes a Turmeric Tea that is pretty tasty. I add a splash of milk to it. You can also add honey if you choose. For me, I once made a big batch of chia seed jam, excited about the option of having jam without so much pectin or sugar in in. BLECH. YUCK. And I have pretty broad taste buds. The texture was just not right.…

I've read A TON of nutrition books, and this one is my all-time fave. I've lost 17 lbs following this, and it makes so much sense. Plus the Kindle version is only $.99! (At the time I'm posting this...) http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Health-Diet-Regain-Weight-ebook/dp/B007USA6MM

Keto worked great for me as far as weight loss -- I did it a few years back and lost a good 20 lbs. But then my hair started falling out, and my skin got super dry, and I started sleeping crappy and just looked "old" if that made sense. And I had a tough time doing my runs. Now I keep it low-carb but follow the Perfect…

IMHO, weight loss varies from person to person. I've always been a fairly decent eater, but I couldn't change my body composition without exercise. I think if a person has really bad eating habits, then definitely diet plays a bigger part. I didn't start seeing the pounds really come off until I began exercising.

Wow, awesome! Thanks Psychgrrl. Great job on your success!

Yep! I'm 40 years old, 5'3" and 163 lbs. I have about 20 lbs to lose. I'd love more friends in the same boat. Feel free to add me!

Awesome, will do! Thanks...

I guess I'm pretty much done with this thread, because honestly, people keep putting words in my mouth. I never said that was the reason I was losing weight. In fact, I said it could be the significant uptick in caffeine or even the placebo effect. Or maybe it IS the GC. Or maybe I've finally just broken through a very…

Yes, to take the whole calorie deficit issue off the table, the problem was I wasn't eating enough. For a whole year (before I found MFP and, really, well before that) I went on a super low-carb starvation diet of 1,000 calories a day. Often times I'd eat only one meal a day. Of course, I'd get hungry after a couple of…

I'm not offering advice (not sure where you saw me do that). I just said that I loved the way I felt while taking it. I also didn't specifically say that it was the garcinia cambogia that was working for me -- it very well could just be the uptick in caffeine from the pills. And, I DO know I have a super slow metabolism. I…

Nice -- sarcasm is SUCH a welcome form of support on this board. I was just answering her question with honesty. At the very least, are you familiar with the placebo effect? I know a bunch of people who drink bulletproof coffee, and it works for them. Is there science behind that, or does it just make them feel better and…

Well, I'm going to be the opposing viewpoint on here. A friend turned me onto Thermoxyn about 2 weeks ago, and I love it! I have been doing cardio and some strength training and eating super clean (mostly Paleo) according to my calories and macros. But I have a SUPER SLOW and broken metabolism due to years of VLC and…

One of the things that got me on the "clean eating" bandwagon was to read books and do research and browse blogs about "real food." My health is just as important as my weight and looks. Nutrient dense foods are nourishing, and help give you glowing skin and shiny hair and strong nails and bones. I have a family history of…

Also, I just looked at your food diary. In my humble opinion, you're not getting near enough fiber. I don't see a whole lot of veggies or greens. Try to have one salad with raw veggies every day as part of those 50 grams of carbs. At the very least, take a big glass of water with Metamucil every morning. I always stall out…

Hi, there! I've got to tell you, the same thing happened to me. If you've been a yo-yo dieter who has fluctuated from high carb to low carb over the years, it's going to be tougher each time. I did Atkins a few years back, and lost a good 5 or 6 lbs the first week. This time around, I was the same as you. Maybe a pound or…

Again, the posters here telling me I'm "high" and "crazy" and "wrong" for suggesting she cut out fruit are men who seem to be pretty trim. Once again, for women -- especially women with high BMI -- eliminating sugars (and yes, that means fruit) may be the only way to lose weight. This is the case with me. I'm not…

I'm not telling her what she "can" or "can't" do -- she asked for suggestions, and I gave her some. I told her based on what's worked for me, and numerous books I've read. She can take the advice, or not. No need to flame me. It's a fact that sugar and carbs can kill weight loss for those who have sluggish metabolisms.…

It's actually not that simple. Not everyone metabolizes carbs well -- women especially. Have you read the book "Why We Get Fat?" You should.

Congrats on your weight loss! That's terrific! I'm glad you posted this, but I don't have any answers. I just got new insurance, and it's been a loooong time since I went to the doctor. I figured it was time to get all of my blood lipid panels checked. But I'm in the same boat -- I know of one doctor in the Detroit area…

Also, you mention fruit. I only eat fruit once a day, and I try to pick a high quality antioxidant fruit like berries or cherries. And I always, always eat it with protein, which slows down the blood sugar rush. If you snack, try to keep it protein and fat, like nuts or jerky. If you do eat fruit, stay away from bananas…

Honestly, I think you eat great! Some of us just have sluggish metabolisms that are sensitive to carbs and sugars. Have you tried Atkins and low-carb? I did Atkins years ago, and dropped almost 20 lbs. This time around (after gaining that back) I went back to dieting the "regular" way of counting calories. I've been losing…