dashing_debonaire Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 regardless if it is otc, it would be best to consult w/ your doctor first or better yet, a nutritionist/dietician. Quote Link to comment
hitme!! Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 my friend took herbal diet pills that contained chitosan. in two weeks time, you can really see results. dosage was twice daily for the first week. 1 tab in the morning 30 mins before breaksfast and 30 mins before dinner. :mtc:<{POST_SNAPBACK}>  ano effect sa kanya? how much po 'to? is there no side effects? Tnx! Quote Link to comment
bluegreen717 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I was on Xenadrine EFX and Xenadrine NRG for some time. I combined it with plenty of cardio and a low-carb diet. Xenadrine NRG had a stronger effect on me...by stronger, I mean stronger palpitations! The first few on NRG, I felt hyper. I was shaking and sweating profusely as if I were on crystal meth. I got off it after a few months. Verdict? Stick to cardio for fat burning, weights training for building muscle (and better metabolism), and a good, sensible diet. Xenadrine alone cannot help you lose weight. If it does, placebo lang siguro.  Xenical? Haha...really disgusting! You'll lose weight alright, and s**t in your pants at the same time! Quote Link to comment
chinits Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Follow these "Change Your Life" tips to loseweight, improve your nutrition and help stay slimforever. 1. Set Multiple Goals: Instead of setting anintimidating, unrealistic goal like "I will lose20 pounds by Christmas," set small, achievablegoals like, "I will lose from 2 to 5 pounds thismonth by following my plan and exercising." 2. Re-set Your Goals: Each time you achieve yourgoal, give yourself a (non-food!) reward like amassage or tickets to your favorite team's nextgame, and then set another goal. 3. Step by Step: Each week, change ONE food habitto a healthier one. Do this every week. Forexample, change from whole milk to 2-percent milkthis week. Next week, change to 1-percent milk;the next week try nonfat. 4. Your Diet: Dieting doesn't end when you loseall the weight you want to lose. Your diet is whatkeeps you slim, and needs to be healthy,personalized to your needs. 5. Don't Be Fooled: Read nutrition labels, andignore the pretty pictures. Just because there's apicture of fruit on the package doesn't mean thereis fruit in the package. Some examples of thismisleading packaging are fruit roll-ups, fruitjuice drinks, and cereals like Fruit Loops. 6. Great Start: Eat a non-sweet or just slightlysweetened cereal every morning for breakfast.Kashi GoLean, Shredded Wheat, Bran Flakes andTotal are good choices. So is hot oatmeal. 7. De-Stress: Reduce stress and increase immunityby getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, andeating a nutrient-rich diet including fresh fruitsand vegetables. 8. New Brew: Drink green tea instead of coffee fora mid-morning pick-me-up: it may haveimmunity-boosting properties. 9. Light Dinner: Have a salad for dinner. Add acan of wild salmon to a bag of mixed greens. Add acup each of chopped tomato, onion, cucumber,broccoli, shredded carrots and any other crunchyvegetable you like. 10. Sweet Promise: Swear off all sweetened bottledbeverages forever. Soda, sweetened teas andbottled juice drinks are empty calories in abottle and are linked to increased rates of obesity. 11. Pop Corn: Invest in a hot air popcorn popper.It's just as quick as microwave popcorn, and itmakes a fiber-rich, guilt-free snack without transfat or cholesterol. 12. Abstain: Swear off all fried foods for thenext month. Bake, broil, grill or saut withbroth, wine or water in a nonstick pan. You'llfind that you won't miss fried, forever. 13. Powerful Rule: Adopt "on the side, please" asyour rule when dining out. This applies to saladdressing, sauces and gravies. 14. Code for Calories: "Crispy" and "crunchy" arecode words for added sugar and/or fat to packagedproducts. Buy the original versions. 15. Neutral: Food is not bad or good. Food doesn'thave human qualities. Food is either healthy, orfatty, or high in fiber, or high in calories.Choose based on your goals. 16. Stop Now: Resign from the Clean Plate Club.Eat as much as you need, and if you're full, thenstop and take the rest for a snack or meal tomorrow. 17. Sweet Snack: Plan for a sweet snack that'sgood for you. A perfect treat is a 6-ounce cup ofcalcium-fortified sugar-free or fat-free hotchocolate; it has only about 50 to 60 calories. 18. Sweet Tea: Avoid sweetened teas, even ifthey're labeled natural. Most have water andhigh-fructose corn syrup as the first twoingredients and about 200 calories per serving. 19. Read Labels: Most bottled sweetened beveragescontain at least 2.5 servings per container, orabout 500 calories per 20-ounce bottle. Most drinkthe whole bottle! 20. Weight Loss Mantra: Adopt the "Been there,done that" mentality when it comes to food. Forexample, you had a great meal. You're full. Whenoffered dessert, you think, "Been there, donethat," and take a pass. 21. No White Foods: Avoid "white" salads, dips andcasseroles. White usually means mayonnaise, creamcheese and sour cream. 22. Whole Grains: Whole Grains have morenutrition, taste and fiber, and they make youfuller. Read the nutrition panel on the package;the first ingredient should be whole wheat orother whole grain. Wheat or enriched flour doesn'tmake it whole wheat. 23. Adventure: Explore the neighborhood on foot,and don't be a stranger. Wherever you are, take astroll around the block and expand your horizonswhile getting some exercise. 24. Add Crunch: Instead of salad croutons (usuallyhigh in trans fat), add some chopped walnuts,almonds, or sunflower seeds. Theyre all goodsources of healthy fat, plus fiber, vitamins andminerals, too! 25. Portion Control: Mega plates makeaverage-sized portions look smaller. I serveeverything on salad plates, which helps avoidportion distortion. 26. Tomato Power: Switch from ketchup to salsa forexcellent antioxidants. Make your own: Add to acup of chopped, seeded tomatoes two tablespoonseach of chopped red onion, seeded cucumber, redpepper and cilantro (optional). Whisk and add tovegetables two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar,one teaspoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of limejuice, one garlic clove, minced and a quarterteaspoon of black pepper. 27. Anatomy Is Not Destiny: Even if your mother,father and siblings are overweight, you canoutsmart your genes with a healthy diet andexercise. Light weight training can actuallychange your body type so you can stay slim moreeasily. 28. Drink to Your Health: A glass of wine withdinner may have health benefits. Men limit to two;women stay with one glass. Exceptions to wineinclude pregnant women, or if your doctor advisesyou abstain. 29. Veggie Power: Snack on quick and easy (andnutritious) vegetables. Frozen veggies areultra-convenient: I love broccoli florets or mixedzucchini and carrots. Sprinkle with some herbalseasonings or dehydrated butter flakes. 30. Build Muscle: Replace fat stores with leanmuscle and improve your fat-burning naturally.Start gradually, and work up to at least threedays a week of training with resistance bands andlight weights. Consult with your doctor if you'venot worked out before. 31. Portion Distortion: Most people underestimatetheir intake, and take in more calories daily thenthey think. Break out the food diary and, for oneweek, measure what you eat and make adjustments ifnecessary based on your meal plan. 32. Slow It Down: Eating too fast usually meanseating more than you need. Give your brain time tocatch up with your stomach: It takes about 20minutes to feel the food, so savor your food. Whenyou enjoy it more, you'll be satisfied with less. 33. Energy: Health experts tell us that overweightand obesity increase your risk for heart disease,Type 2 diabetes and stroke, but there's also thetoll excess weight has on your energy. Overweightnot only makes you feel sluggish, it's hard onyour muscles and tendons. 34. Eat: Don't eat too little! Poor nutritiondecreases energy, and can depress immunity. Toofew calories can play havoc with your metabolism.Lose weight in a healthy way, with a balanced mealplan and sufficient calories to fuel your engine. 35. Bad Habits: Do you drink too much (choose asmany as apply to you) Coffee? Alcohol? Soda?Excess caffeine can keep you up late; the morecaffeinated beverages you drink the stronger theeffect. Some sodas have as much caffeine as a cupof coffee. Alcohol also negatively affects sleep. 36. Break the Fast: Start your day with breakfast.Studies show that those who eat breakfast havemore energy for the rest of the day. People whoskip breakfast are not as alert, not asproductive, and tend to be more overweightcompared to people who eat breakfast. 37. New Breakfast: Don't like breakfast foods? Trya sandwich, and make it a lean one, such as turkeyon whole wheat bread. A fruit smoothie made withyogurt and fruit is delicious and balanced. 38. Take a Multivitamin: Even if you're eating abalanced diet, a daily multivitamin is nutritionalinsurance that you'll get the minimum of therequirements you need for energy. Your body cantake advantage of all the foods you eat when youhave all the vitamins and minerals necessary tocomplete the chemical reactions needed for energy. 39. Switch To Whole: Whole grains, unpeeled fruit,salads and vegetables help you maintain yourweight. Unprocessed contain the most valuablenutrients and energy imaginable. You will feel somuch better when you switch to whole. 40. Reduce White Sugar: If you eat sugar whenyou're feeling low you'll create a rebound effectthat makes you crave more sugar. The rush of sugaris very short-lived, and sugar is essentially justempty calories, void of vitamins and minerals. 41. Sleep: The average person requires 7.2 hoursof sleep to feel rested. There are exceptions;Bill Clinton needed only 4 to 5 hours, but AlbertEinstein needed about 10 hours. There is somethingto be said for dreaming! Whatever you need, besure to get it. 42. Diet Liquids: Fluids are necessary to processfoods and to absorb nutrients; to regulate yourbody temperature; and for elimination. Drinkingwater is a good habit to learn. Instead of a canof soda, reach for a glass of water. Sip often;don't wait until you're thirsty to avoid dehydration. 43. Move: When you park your engine in the garageand never take it out, it'll rust. Feelingsluggish? Breathe. Your body needs oxygen; you'llbe amazed at how energetic you'll feel by doingsome deep breathing exercises. Stretch, roll yourshoulders, tense your muscles and then relax; thiswill increase the blood flow and energize youimmediately. Increase your heart rate by fastwalking, or dancing, or even marching in place. 44. Prepare to Succeed: Have healthy snacksavailable for snack attacks! Buy pre-cut fresh,crunchy vegetables for a quick snack. Microwavefrozen veggies, and sprinkle with Butter Buds orherbal seasoning for a tasty snack. 45. Cravings: If you have sugar cravings, keep itnutritious with a sugar-free hot chocolate. Itgoes great with a crisp Granny Smith apple. Thecombination of tart and sweet is infinitelysatisfying. 46. Cancel Your Account at the Coffee Shop: Coffeeis an addiction that's shaking our wallets. Areyou stepping out a couple of times a day to buycoffee? That's an expensive proposition, and is anunnecessary temptation. I've spoken to people whosay they just "can't resist" the sweet rolls andcookies in the display case. I say, stay away! 47. Bring Lunch: Buying lunch everyday is a budgetbuster, and it's more difficult to control yourcalories. Save money by bringing your healthylunch and snacks to work or school, and put themoney toward a reward that enhances your health,such as a new bike or a gym membership. 48. Write in Your Journal: Each day, set aside atleast 10 minutes to log what you ate, when you ateit, and how you felt when you ate it. Journalinghelps you pinpoint the times when you need morehelp, so you can strategize for success. 49. Talk to Yourself: Write a list of affirmationson a note card to keep in your car, or desk, orpurse. "I will do it," "I am worth it" or "One dayat a time" works well! Read your affirmationsfirst thing in the morning and throughout the day.Savor the meaning, and you will succeed. 50. Your Buddy: Walking is more fun with someone;you'll motivate and support each other. If nofriend is available, use your personal stereo tolisten to your favorite tunes or talk show. Quote Link to comment
crazykalbo Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 during my track and field years, i use hydroxycut to get ripped while doing a lot of sprinting and powerlifting and it worked! sure did remove all the extra fats while maintaining the mass i wanted.. also helped bring the energy needed for my event which is discus and shotput throwing..  side effects nung simula eh nahihilo ako pero nasanay din... now, im trying this twinlab ripped fuel... wala kwenta eh. mas ok yung hydroxycut sa tingin ko... although im not that intense na when it comes to working out since di na ko athlete and is already working... when i work out, i dont really feel the effects from ripped fuel... next month ill go back to hydroxycut again Quote Link to comment
Guest buru_tus Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 used Xenadrine 123 last year lost 40+ pounds in 45days 6inches on my waistline this is in combo with 2hrs jogging everyday and diet no side effects for me Quote Link to comment
skipper6983 Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 How about Healthy Options' Thermo green tea tabs? are they good. Reviews says around 4.6% wieght loss in 3 months.. Quote Link to comment
philos Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 used Xenadrine 123 last year lost 40+ pounds in 45days 6inches on my waistline this is in combo with 2hrs jogging everyday and diet no side effects for me<{POST_SNAPBACK}> man, if I could jog 2 hours everyday I wont need Xenadrine. hehe Quote Link to comment
Batabatutaâ„¢ Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 man, if I could jog 2 hours everyday I wont need Xenadrine. hehe<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Xenadrine is one of those products that speed up your metabolism.....It is treated as a complement to exercise and not as the sole solution for weight loss. Quote Link to comment
crazykalbo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 How about Healthy Options' Thermo green tea tabs? are they good. Reviews says around 4.6% wieght loss in 3 months..<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Â really? havent tried it yet.... saw an ad about a fat lose supplement in Men's Health Feb issue Quote Link to comment
aplanet123 Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 my friends took lightsome, kinda effective naman.. saw a teamm8 shred around 10kg in 3 weeks, kasama na un ng diet and workout  me i want to lose 10pounds, im so tamad to work out or cut my eating habits.. kaya good luck na lang sakin <{POST_SNAPBACK}> did she lose weight with lightsome or is it the diet and workout? or are they separately people one taking lightsome and the other did a diet and workout thing? just wondering because i am taking lightsome, too. Quote Link to comment
zencalix Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 dati inisip kong mag take ng supplements... pero iba pa rin ang natural Quote Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I used Herbalife products to lose the 40lbs I gained during pregnancy, it took me 4 months to go back to my pre-pregnancy body.  Herbalife is very safe because it is made of natural ingredients, there will no side-effects or yucky discharges whatsoever. :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
screwsucc Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 hello people, anyone tried GOODLINESS FAT REDUCING PILLS? i've been on it for about a week now. i have lost weight (my pants are loser) but i have not quantified how many pounds i've actually lost.  the side effects are dry throat and slight palpitations. its not that bad. i was just wondering though if anyone has tried it for the long term and what are the long term side effects, results, etc.  thanks! Quote Link to comment
Google Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 hello people, anyone tried GOODLINESS FAT REDUCING PILLS? i've been on it for about a week now. i have lost weight (my pants are loser) but i have not quantified how many pounds i've actually lost.  the side effects are dry throat and slight palpitations. its not that bad. i was just wondering though if anyone has tried it for the long term and what are the long term side effects, results, etc.  thanks!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>   hehehe.sounds like na based dun sa side effects mo, may ephedra yung tine-take mo.... Quote Link to comment
THUG Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 used Xenadrine 123 last year lost 40+ pounds in 45days 6inches on my waistline this is in combo with 2hrs jogging everyday and diet no side effects for me<{POST_SNAPBACK}> unhealthy na masyado yung 40 lbs in 40 days ah.. the most you should lose is 2 lbs a week.. not more than that.. otherwise thats bad for the health na.. Quote Link to comment
crazykalbo Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 kaya nga.. parang pati muscle tissue kasama na sa lbs na nawala... ano ichura mo nun? parang marathon runner? payat tignan pero pag nag measure mo ng BMI by using fat calipher eh ang laki pa ring ng body fat %..... i still prefer workouts, may it be cardio or weights, done in less than an hour... short but intense = 10% less body fat plus the body of a sprinter.. going back to the topic. ive tried something before, it has CLA.. a supplement found in yougart and it really works... ive noticed cuts appearing in my arms and abs... forgot the name of the supplement though.. i bought it from a guy who sells supplements online.. (yes he is filipino too).. he offers COD type of trade.. you meet halfway. i lost his number kaya i dont know how to contact him anymore. mura supplements sa kanya kasi he's not paying for a place to rent to sell his goods. Quote Link to comment
buhaghag Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 ang xenical ba ang pwede na over the counter or xenadrine...?? magkano ang price ng dalawa na ito at paano ang pag inom? thrice a day? salamat Quote Link to comment
probpt Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 ang xenical ba ang pwede na over the counter or xenadrine...?? magkano ang price ng dalawa na ito at paano ang pag inom? thrice a day? salamat<{POST_SNAPBACK}>  parehong OTC yung xenical and xenadrine. yung xenadrine sa mga health shops like GNC mo lang mabibili. Di ako sure sa price ng xenical pero yung xenadrine, the price ranges from 2000-3000 and 1 bottle. sa ibang shops like cutting edgs in galleria, 20 pesos a tablet and xenadrine. 2 caps in the morning and 2 caps in the afternoon ang dosage ng xednadrine. Quote Link to comment
DiStUrBeDAnGeL Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'm using BIOSLIM tablets to speed up my metabolism... Badtrip lang pag may Gmik, kasi you need to go to the rest room for at least 3 times a day.... My friends tell me I'm not that fat, but I' like to trim my bulges down. I'm too lazy to do sit-ups and besides my operation wounds won't allow me... Do you have any suggestion for me... Quote Link to comment
crazykalbo Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I'm using BIOSLIM tablets to speed up my metabolism... Badtrip lang pag may Gmik, kasi you need to go to the rest room for at least 3 times a day.... My friends tell me I'm not that fat, but I' like to trim my bulges down. I'm too lazy to do sit-ups and besides my operation wounds won't allow me... Do you have any suggestion for me... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> how does bioslim speed up metabolism? is this like those slimming teas available OTC which claim fat lose but the effects that i feel are stomach pain and frequent visits to the rest room? they dehydrate people lang. gee! anyway, effective? try mo xenadrine or hydroxycut tapos diet ka. isolation exercise like situps will not remove the bulge on your tummy/abs. its either redue whole body fats or nothing at all... id say go for simple exercises like walking, climbing the stairs whenever possible, cleaning the house and add some diet to that. avoid junk foods. balance your meal (must have carbs, protein and fats). likewise, eat 5-6 small meals to speed up metabolism. and lastly, drink lots of water (effective to make you feel full and also needed if you take fat burning/thermogenic pills like xenadrine and hydroxycut. Quote Link to comment
sardines_date Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I think, Self-discipline pa din ang mas maganda.. Kasi baka later on we become drug dependent. Although they are helpful but at least mas maganda pag may self discipline. Quote Link to comment
sikosci Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 i tried hydroxycut and it worked for me..just as long as you include a balanced diet and exercise in the mix Quote Link to comment
Migs109 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 what about EXOFAT...they have this OTC at mercury drug Quote Link to comment
Amphitrite Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 I tried EXOFAT one week lang P23 yata per tablet, hindi siguro hiyang sakin kasi naging malapot yung urine ko parang may oil discharges din ng konti.what about EXOFAT...they have this OTC at mercury drug<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment
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