In an attempt to lose weight, I have been reducing the amount of food I eat and I have been working out. But I was wondering if there is a weight loss product that will help me in my efforts. What weight loss product have you used that is really helpful? Dr. Oz was blasted by a Senate Committee hearing; the Committee denounced his recommended products as useless. So, what products work?
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So these magic beans. Burn off over 2100 calories a day. If the persons diet and activity level remain constant???The only thing that products beyond a balanced diet and exercise do is create wallet reduction. Save you money and invest in books about healthy eating, ramp up your exercise and make sure you include friends with both. Everything else is snake oil and some of it is actually quite harmful too.
Pretty much this. If there was magic weight loss pill no one would be fat and everyone would know about it. Most pills are effectively various forms of stimulants to boost your metabolism but can cause serious heart and blood pressure issues, not to mention that artificially ramping up your metabolism will royally fuck it up long term.
All great recipes and ideas, but who realistically has the time when you are working a fulltime job, commuting to and from work, etc?
One basic rule I go by is not to mix proteins such as meat with starches like rice or potatoes. Yes, the so called 'meat and potatoes' your Grandfather swore by actually spoils in your stomach.
Rice and veggies: good. Chicken, fish, steak and veggies: good. Steer clear of breads and pastries, snack on plain rice cakes and spread some avocado on. Or a mix of unsalted nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds). Add some dates to make it heartier. A few carob chips for a little extra sweetness.
Oh, and avoid soda and beer at all costs. And specialty drinks at Starbucks.
One basic rule I go by is not to mix proteins such as meat with starches like rice or potatoes. Yes, the so called 'meat and potatoes' your Grandfather swore by actually spoils in your stomach.
Rice and veggies: good. Chicken, fish, steak and veggies: good. Steer clear of breads and pastries, snack on plain rice cakes and spread some avocado on. Or a mix of unsalted nuts (walnuts, cashews, pecans, almonds). Add some dates to make it heartier. A few carob chips for a little extra sweetness.
Oh, and avoid soda and beer at all costs. And specialty drinks at Starbucks.
green coffee bean extract was exactly what got Oz in trouble with the u.s. senate
http://www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2014/06/18/dr-oz-senate-scolding-his-10-most-controversial-weight-loss-supplements/
dont laugh, but Weight Watchers works...its all about portion size and filling up on veggies and lean protein - subtract the creamy oily dressings, limit cheese and alcohol. I struggled for years - was a flabby 220 pounds....now im a leaner meaner fighting machine at 48 years...189 pounds. BUT - it took me over 3 years of hard work and discipline.
SLOW is better, gradual weight loss over time - and dont kill yourself at CrossFit and the like where folks pop tendons and pull muscles. WALK briskly 4 times per week, 1 hour, min 10,000 steps and do light weight training with high reps - very important, muscle burns fat, even while sleeping.
SLOW is better, gradual weight loss over time - and dont kill yourself at CrossFit and the like where folks pop tendons and pull muscles. WALK briskly 4 times per week, 1 hour, min 10,000 steps and do light weight training with high reps - very important, muscle burns fat, even while sleeping.
Of course you don't have to starve. For an overweight person their BMR would still be around 2100-2500 calories a day, you can't just cut down to 1200 and go "oh well I'll lose 3lbs a week!". The fact of life is it didn't take a month to gain the weight and its not going to take a month to lose it either. I despise the weightloss market that prays on vulnerable and desperate people by selling them caffeine pills. It's not like you continue to eat shitty, over-processed food when you start taking these supplements. Most people radically change their diet for the better and that is completely the reason anyone experiences any sort of success.You don't have to starve.... EAT, EAT, EAT!!!
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Weight loss teas, pills, "super-foods", creams and what-the-fuck-ever else are all expensive water or caffeine pills that really have negligible effects. Eating a whole-foods diet combined with increased physical activity is the way to go. Also, fuck Dr. Oz -- he's a moron and a quack.
I spend about 30 minutes twice a week, typically Sunday and Wednesday, doing a "chop" of fresh items into containers and either vacuum, just ziplock, or freeze a bunch of things (chopped veggies, chopped chicken, chopped tofu, chopped nuts etc. etc.) and then I keep a bunch of fresh pasta, rice and other options around and can make a stir fry that looks like something out of gourmet magazine in literally 10 minutes. I always make more than I can eat (or if sharing, more than 2) and so I have healthy leftovers for lunch the next day. I also make sure I don't eat too much after 8 PM as having a slower metabolism during the longest rest of the day is common and it will not as effectively consume calories you likely didn't need.
Don't obsess over the weight but always feel you are not fixated with eating/food. I have some overweight friends, male and female, and they worry about missing meals, having enough food etc. None of us will starve missing a meal or two. I cannot handle a day without seeing friends, playing with my dog, exercise, sex or being outside for a few hours. Food is at least a distant fifth or so on my priority list. I like food but it doesn't dominate my life (other than all the chopping I do - LOL).
I'm a fortunate soul who can eat all kinds of ice cream and other so-called 'junk' food without it having a major impact on my weight or stomach (though it as expanded a tad over the years).
What I have seen from my SO, who made a concerted effort about a year ago to do something about her weight, is that is lifestyle choices that make the difference rather than any 'magic pill' (though tumeric allegedly has some impact). This has already been said by some of the posters (such as Evangeline Grace, who clearly has made some great choices). For my SO, she took up yoga and running, and more recently has added some weightlifting and swimming. The yoga on a daily basis seems to have made the most significant difference as the other activities have been more sporadic. And she has tried to limit her calorific intake, though she isn't too rigid on that. She will go through periods of tracking her food and this is useful in itself as a form of awareness. And she has reduced her weight back to pre-baby level of 13 years ago and looks in great shape (she is... with her 8km runs). She also often has her biggest meal as breakfast (steak or salmon with lots of green veges and brown rice) or lunch, with a light meal in the evening (for digestion reasons, as noted by an earlier poster).
If the volume of food and food cravings is a problem, you might want to take a look at the book recently released by Jessica Ortner, The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence: A Woman's Guide to Stressing Less, Weighing Less, and Loving More. It is available for Kindle for $9.99.
EFT or Tapping may sound a little hokie, but there a lot of peer reviewed articles out, along with studies by a number of university medical schools, that support the efficacy of the technique (about 75% who use it experience positive results). MRI's have been done that have shown the impact and change in the brain that takes place as a result. It is described as a cross between acupuncture and talk therapy, and apparently works on the amygdala (fear centre in the brain).
What I have seen from my SO, who made a concerted effort about a year ago to do something about her weight, is that is lifestyle choices that make the difference rather than any 'magic pill' (though tumeric allegedly has some impact). This has already been said by some of the posters (such as Evangeline Grace, who clearly has made some great choices). For my SO, she took up yoga and running, and more recently has added some weightlifting and swimming. The yoga on a daily basis seems to have made the most significant difference as the other activities have been more sporadic. And she has tried to limit her calorific intake, though she isn't too rigid on that. She will go through periods of tracking her food and this is useful in itself as a form of awareness. And she has reduced her weight back to pre-baby level of 13 years ago and looks in great shape (she is... with her 8km runs). She also often has her biggest meal as breakfast (steak or salmon with lots of green veges and brown rice) or lunch, with a light meal in the evening (for digestion reasons, as noted by an earlier poster).
If the volume of food and food cravings is a problem, you might want to take a look at the book recently released by Jessica Ortner, The Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence: A Woman's Guide to Stressing Less, Weighing Less, and Loving More. It is available for Kindle for $9.99.
EFT or Tapping may sound a little hokie, but there a lot of peer reviewed articles out, along with studies by a number of university medical schools, that support the efficacy of the technique (about 75% who use it experience positive results). MRI's have been done that have shown the impact and change in the brain that takes place as a result. It is described as a cross between acupuncture and talk therapy, and apparently works on the amygdala (fear centre in the brain).
Last year I had a sudden weight gain of 22 lbs in a very short span. My body did not like this very much and I had a lot of issues because of it. My doctor told me to lose the weight I had gained or else I would be in serious trouble.
Weight loss changes from person to person, no one technique will work for everyone. However, some general good eating habits will surely help. I had been trying to gain weight for a long time so I had increased my food intake a lot. So suddenly having to go on a diet was hard. I started by reducing my portion size to about 75% of my normal food intake. I did that for about 2 to 3 weeks, eating fruits or veggies like carrots, cucumbers, bananas, blueberries and apples in between meals to feel like I've eaten or get the sensation of being full. After letting my body adjust to the reduced food intake, I started fasting once a week. Fasting wasn't like no food at all, I used to have a light breakfast and would skip lunch, just eating light portions of fruits or veggies again to feel like I've eaten something. I did this for about 6 weeks and lost 21 lbs in just over 2 months.
Dieting isn't easy, you need lots of commitment and understanding of how your body reacts to drastic changes like reduced food intake. You have to drink lots of water and keep hydrated. A light workout routine accompanied by all these changes are sure to help.
This worked for me. I would recommend talking to a nutritionist or even your doctor. I believe Peyton is well qualified to help you with this.
Good luck!
Weight loss changes from person to person, no one technique will work for everyone. However, some general good eating habits will surely help. I had been trying to gain weight for a long time so I had increased my food intake a lot. So suddenly having to go on a diet was hard. I started by reducing my portion size to about 75% of my normal food intake. I did that for about 2 to 3 weeks, eating fruits or veggies like carrots, cucumbers, bananas, blueberries and apples in between meals to feel like I've eaten or get the sensation of being full. After letting my body adjust to the reduced food intake, I started fasting once a week. Fasting wasn't like no food at all, I used to have a light breakfast and would skip lunch, just eating light portions of fruits or veggies again to feel like I've eaten something. I did this for about 6 weeks and lost 21 lbs in just over 2 months.
Dieting isn't easy, you need lots of commitment and understanding of how your body reacts to drastic changes like reduced food intake. You have to drink lots of water and keep hydrated. A light workout routine accompanied by all these changes are sure to help.
This worked for me. I would recommend talking to a nutritionist or even your doctor. I believe Peyton is well qualified to help you with this.
Good luck!
