Is this a taboo subject?

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Registered: 10-31-2005
Is this a taboo subject?
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Tue, 05-02-2006 - 1:52pm
I was wondering if anyone uses any type of supplements to help with weight loss?
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 2:12pm

I do not think there is anything out there now that works that isn't bad for you Ephedra for example.


I did take phen/fen about 12 years ago when it was legal and it was a great appetite suppressant and I was very successful. Then peple started to die so I stopped (although I had NO problems whatsoever).


Good ol' fashioned diet and exercise is the key!!



 Karen


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Registered: 04-06-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 3:59pm

I agree that diet and exercise is key in long lasting weight loss. However, I think if you want to take something that is absent of harmful things like ephedra or caffeine, that it could be helpful to your diet and exercise routine. I take the Hoodia supplement. Be aware of your labels though. I found at least 2 that were packed with caffeine before I found the one I'm taking. It has nothing but 500 mg of hoodia, cocoa extract, and green tea extract. It was like $13 at Wal-Mart. I bought it thinking that I would try it for a week and find out that it was useless. To my surprise it really does make me feel like I'm overly full before I even make it half way through my meal. Its really helped me stick to my 6 mini-meals a day. Now remember I

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 8:25pm

Hoodia, I have heard good things, you are the 1st person other then in an advertisement I have heard from tho.


I am glad it is working for you. I have been tempted because it is like the only natural thing out there. I too do the small meals a day. I do 5.


Keep up the great work.



 Karen


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Registered: 04-06-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 11:00pm
Hey! Thanks. It really is a neat thing. Actually I had to know it was safe before I could ever put it in my mouth. My doc would flip if it was anything harmful. DH also looks over my shoulder when I'm looking at a supplement like that. I've bought a couple that he's

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 7:26am

Taboo subject LOL.. I had the same impression when I first visited the board here

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