Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I took small doses of ephedrine until I started getting palpitations. Stopped them and started tracking calories and lost the weight that way. Don't take them, most of them have stimulants that are hard on your heart.
What is this, 1987? That's the last time I ever took diet pills and diuretics and not only jump started weight loss (I was trying so hard to lose 5 pounds so I could be 110 lbs) but also jump started an eating disorder.
Really, don't do this! I now have had heart issues (palpitations and irregular heartbeat) that stem from disordered eating and intense focus on weight loss/maintenance.
Far better to learn some basic nutrition and fitness facts, put these into practice and make a habit of making healthy choices. Wish someone would have told me this over 30 years ago...
Anonymous wrote:I took small doses of ephedrine until I started getting palpitations. Stopped them and started tracking calories and lost the weight that way. Don't take them, most of them have stimulants that are hard on your heart.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I love to cook, too, OP. One thing I have found helpful is to outlaw one culprit food - for me right now that is sugar. So I've been off any sugar (aside from fruit) for a week, and I've dropped a few pounds. Because my favorite indulgences have sugar AND fat in them, dropping the sugar drops a lot of extra calories. Some people go for moderation and counting calories, with nothing being off limits if eaten in small portions, but I find that too tempting. This way I can still cook and eat lots of stuff I really like, I'm a little hungry but not too bad, but I'm filling up on fruit, veggies, and protein. Good luck! Please don't feel down on yourself! You gained weight - you didn't neglect your child, commit murder, or refuse to help and old lady across the street. Its only fat, and its reversable.
fruit and veges have too much sugar
Anonymous wrote:12:19 again, Sorry I mistyped. It's actually 24 days.
http://www.advocare.com/products/trim/99038.aspx
I have not tried it but have several friends and family members who have had great (long term, even) success with it. Good luck!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I love to cook, too, OP. One thing I have found helpful is to outlaw one culprit food - for me right now that is sugar. So I've been off any sugar (aside from fruit) for a week, and I've dropped a few pounds. Because my favorite indulgences have sugar AND fat in them, dropping the sugar drops a lot of extra calories. Some people go for moderation and counting calories, with nothing being off limits if eaten in small portions, but I find that too tempting. This way I can still cook and eat lots of stuff I really like, I'm a little hungry but not too bad, but I'm filling up on fruit, veggies, and protein. Good luck! Please don't feel down on yourself! You gained weight - you didn't neglect your child, commit murder, or refuse to help and old lady across the street. Its only fat, and its reversable.
fruit and veges have too much sugar
Anonymous wrote:I love to cook, too, OP. One thing I have found helpful is to outlaw one culprit food - for me right now that is sugar. So I've been off any sugar (aside from fruit) for a week, and I've dropped a few pounds. Because my favorite indulgences have sugar AND fat in them, dropping the sugar drops a lot of extra calories. Some people go for moderation and counting calories, with nothing being off limits if eaten in small portions, but I find that too tempting. This way I can still cook and eat lots of stuff I really like, I'm a little hungry but not too bad, but I'm filling up on fruit, veggies, and protein. Good luck! Please don't feel down on yourself! You gained weight - you didn't neglect your child, commit murder, or refuse to help and old lady across the street. Its only fat, and its reversable.