Need Help Losing Weight

hey S., after my 2nd daughter i needed to loose weight too. i went to this website zoe labs and ordered these pills and they work wonders...its called CB and WINSRALL. the first one is for fat cutting and the other one is to help define muscles. i been using them for a about a month and it works for me...it may not for you but so far its the only thing that has worked, oh yaeh keep working out...

Hi! Exercise & eating right is the best things you can do. I don't know if anyone has told you, but when working out you can tone up & gain muscle. Because of this, you may visibly look as though you have lost, but the muscle you gain weighs 1bs too, so it is harder to notice on the scale. Drink lots of water. Water makes you feel fuller, so you don't want to eat as much. (that works great for me) Keep up the good work. Don't stop exercising because of the scale. When you lose fast you almost always gain back, so go as slow as you need to. Remember, good things come to those who wait. GOOD LUCK!

My mother and all of her sisters (4 of them) have thyroid problems and have been on medication for years. I started having symptoms that made my doctor believe it could be thyroid.

First of all, stop buying diet pills, supplements, drinks, and books. The pills and supplements can cause severe health issues if you mix the wrong things together not to mention they could cause weakening in the heart or damage. Seek medical advice first.

When I didn't get what I needed from my OBGYN I sought the advice from my family doctor who sent me to a specialist that deals only with diabetes and thyroid. They conducted an uptake test which requires you to have a dye shot (not painful at all and I am freaky about needles) in the arm that has radioactive material that passes through the veins to the thyroid and they x-ray you while the thyroid is in action. All my blood work and thyroid came up negative for problems.

I since then have pretty much diagnosed my issues along with my family doctors help as hormonal after having a baby 16 months ago. We are currently working together to resolve.

Watching my mother have such horrible weight issues and go on all the pills and diets I can tell you it's not going to work. There are also special doctors, once you have been able to take the uptake test for thyroid, which deals with nothing but weight loss. They can do blood work to determine your metabolism make-up, a healthy diet that will raise your metabolic rate to help your body burn more fat and calories, they test your heart and all your total body to make sure you are healthy and safe through the process, and can prescribe medicine if they deem it necessary to help with your desired results. Make sure you check into the weight loss doctor’s history before choosing one. I would go on google.com and type in the search field, “Choosing the right weight loss doctor” and see what pops up. Or ask your family physician to refer you to one.

I hope this helps. Good luck

Hi S.,
I too wanted to lose weight. I wasn't that much overweight but with me even an extra 20 pounds was hard. I was diagnosed pre-diabetic and I had high blood pressure. I have the greatest doctor in the area.....Dr Amy Makemson. I researched doctors before I decided to use her and just love her. She put me on Adepix. It isn't covered by insurance but isn't overly expensive. You can only take it for 3 month incriments but it worked really well. I lost over 30 pounds on it in just that 3 months. Without a lot of working out and such. I have been off of it for quite a while now and have only gained back 5 of what I had lost. You can go off of it for a few months and back and so forth. It really helped me out because I am menopausal....had a hysterectomy around 4 years ago. And it even helped me.

Hey S.:
I've got 100 lbs to lose and I've been on every diet you can think of, the only one that worked for me was the Fat Smash Diet, which the principles are basically the same that everyone is telling you, eat whole grains, watch your starches and exercise every day. I have good days and bad days but have lost 14 lbs so far. If you want a diet buddy, we can email each other, I know it helps to be responsible to someone else. Stress will put the weight on too. You can email me at ____@____.com Luck!

S.:
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Hello ..WOW i had the same problem and i have been going to the south hampton health center and getting the b12 shot and they give you prescriptions for the phentermine and the water pills ... you should definitely keep up exercising at least 30 mins a day .. i canceled my gym membership though and just bought an eleptical from walmart and work out 15 mins in the morning and 15 mins at night !! i have an underactive thyroid and take medication for it .. i believe in those blood tests !! they will test you at south hampton health center .. i dont have the phone number off hand but if u call 411 they have it .. it is in va beach or in hampton or newport news !! i go to the one in va beach .. let me know if u have any more questions !!

Have you tried joining a weight loss group like weight watcher or something? It might help to have other around you going through the same thing and to keep you accountable for your exercise and eating habits. It sounds like you are working out really good but if your not eating right then you won't loss weight.

give up soda, white bread, rice, potatoes (all forms) and any fast food. Then continue working out. Energy in must equal energy out and there is no medical condition or medicine that can change that, so count your calories and fat. Know everything that goes in your mouth. You will lose weight very fast.

Those pills can damage your organs!

I too have been overweight most of my life. I didn't eat calorie wise enough to support my weight but there I was. The only time I wasn't overwieght was when I completely cut out ALL STARCHS, FAST FOOD, and most carbohydrates. However, one time I went to a party and had a pastry and you would have thought I was a heroine addict with the way I wanted more and ate more. Needles to say when I started to eat like a normal person I went right back to my size 20/22W. I have since had a laproscopy for other reasons and found I had polycystic Ovarion syndrome. Which actually is a symptom of being insuline intolerant. What happens is when you eat a starch of sugary food you boody adds insulin to your blood to convert the sugar to energy. It's an important process or we would be diabetics. However, because I do not reabsorb the insulin the energy turns into fat and stored on my body, and I go into a "Carbo Comma" - Low Blood Sugar. I know everyone has experienced that before, but it would happen to me with just a small amount of carbohydrates.

My doctor had me change my diet put me on a very small dose of glucophage twice a day and I am no longer having "Carbo Comma's". I also want to get up and do thing now. And I have lost 20 lbs.

I have to make sure I eat a protein with each meal, even a small one so my sugar is stablalized over time, and no white starches - Rice, Potatoes, White Pasta, White Bread, etc. I eat only whole wheat bread and Whole wheat Pastas.

If this sound like you, have them test you for insulin intolerance. I feel like a different person.

I know how you feel I need to lose @ least 100 pounds to be healthy and with a 5yo lil boy it gets tiring to keep up. I'v always had a tough time but I started a diet about a month ago (I'm on week nomber 4 now)and have been doing ok lost only 8 pounds and struggling but slow and steady wins the race right. I'll tell you what I do maybe it can help you.

Keep a record you dont have to calorie count but I noticed I feel better if I stick to under 300 calories for lunch and NEVER eat after 6 PM Stay to small meals and Never cut out carbs Just keep to a limited amount your doing right by keeping up activity but have you ever tried dancing while doing house work, or Just work in streaching while your vacuming or picking up toys or what not off the floor sometimes the small things do alot. Also stay away from Fried and fatty not to mention you need milk not just water I find either with breakfast or @ dinner is the best time.
I know I need to up my activity more than what I'm doing but if this is working for me a little it might work out for you.

Hi, as silly as this is going to sound, my cousin Amber lost a LOT of weight (around 100 lbs) after her daughter by buying a video game called "Dance Dance Revolution" It's for the PS2. She plays on it like an hour a day and SWEARS by it. She also eats somewhat healthy, no soda, sugar free SOBE, no candy, ect.. I know a couple other people that have done it (the game) and lost weight too. Please stop taking the diet pills, they are bad for you and they can make you crash badly. Hope this works!

S.,
I'm 32 and have been a diabetic for nearly twenty years. The overweight thing haunts me constantly b/c of the diabetes. I usually stay around twenty lbs. overweight no matter what. All I know is this....we (my hubby and I) looked into a book called Eat Right 4 Your Type by Peter D'Adamo. We originally did it because of my hubby's migraines and sinus issues. After being on the diet for less than a week, his sinus problems and headaches vanished. I too went on the diet to be supportive of him. Within 3 days, my clothes were looser and I was jumping on the trampoline with the kids! Next thing I knew, I'd lost 15 pounds and had energy through the roof!
The menu is different for each blood type. Myself and two of our kids are A's; my hubby and oldest son are O's. We were able to find foods that both blood types could enjoy and make menus out of the list. The results were fantastic! Even the kids acted better, more behaved.
I strongly recommend this book. I cannot put into words what this way of life has done for our family. The book even tells you what exercises to do for your blood type. It's awesome! Please keep up posted!

Hi S.,

I too struggle with my weight so I can definitely relate to your situation. Due to child births via c-sect and bad eating habits I managed to gain 90 lbs over the past 6 years. I tried several fad diets and it would work temporarily but I would gain the weight back. During a routine office visit I realized after stepping on the scales that I no longer liked what it was saying. Over about 2 months I started to change my eating habits and eliminated stress as much as possible and lost about 23lbs. In May of this year I was diagnosed with hypertension along with high cholesterol therefore I knew I had to do something. To be honest exercising and weight training caused me to gain weight due to me building muscle. I started doing more chores around the house and cutting grass and walking in my neighborhood. I also eat healthier and now I've lost a total of 35lbs. I need to lose another 55lbs but I'm well on my way. Consistency in better eating, remaining stress free, and just enjoying life has caused me to continue to lose weight and keep it off. Hope this helps..

M.

I took those diet pills once also and the weight loss was great but it did not last. Recently I went to the doctor and he told me that I had polycystic ovary syndrome. He told me part of the problem was my insulin. He said that no matter how hard I dieted and exercised that I would have had a hard time losing weight. He put me on glucophage which has helped. I have watched my portions and just by that I have lost 15 pounds in two months. If I start to exercise I will lose more. I told him back in August that I wanted to lose 50 pounds by the end of the year and he said that was way too much. He told me to take it slow.

S.,
It's been a while since I had a chance to read my mail so how's things going now for you? Let me know beacause I'm try to lose weight as well and let me know if you found something that works for you.

PLease be careful with the dietary pills for starter. took them for almost 2 years and ya I lost weight but I also messed up my health really bad. I started out at around 200 pounds and stared taking the pills, everytime I'd quit taking them I'd gain weight back so I would start them again. With doing that in June of last year I had gotten really sick and it took 2 monthes for doctors to find the problem. After a bunch of test I was found to have H-polori and Hoshimoto Thyroiditis all at the same time. You can finr a lot of info on the internet about them. I still to this day have reguklar test on my thyroid and will be taking acid reflux meds for the rest of my life and it is not fun. But in saying all this I have lost now down to 130 pounds and work hard to keep it off. My advice would be too speak to a nutrituinist and your doctor and get some help with things that way. I am on a 1500 calorie a day diet for now because of my risk with now having hypothyroidism. this may be good for you too.
And also hypothyroidism is the one that you are more than likely to gain the the weight trouble with. When i first got sick my body was thrown into hyperthyroidism and they told me thats where the drastic weight loss came from

I'm a Weight Watcher's person. It really worked for me when nothing else would and I'm NOT a dieter. It takes some effort and is a little tedious at first, but then becomes second nature. The best part about it (for me) was going to the meetings. I thought it was be cheesy, but it wasn't. Of course, you have to find a meeting w/a group you like and a good leader. Anyway, it worked for me. Good luck and keep up the good (hard) work! :)

Dear S.:

Boy, I sure can relate. I only am 15 pounds overweight, but it's hard not to just stay at the same place. I'm taking Going! Going! Gone weight loss supplement from Arbonne International. It does work; however, sometimes I forget to take it. Chromate is one of the ingredients. Plus I supplement with Chocolate Mint weight loss chews, whenever I feel like eating a brownie! (which is most of the time). I am a caffeineaholic. I would also recommend doing something you don't usually do, like running up and down the stairs, instead of doing the same program. Get a nordic Trak, do an aerobics video. Something different from routine. Sometimes I think your body gets used to the routine and will just stay at the same place. You sound like you're doing great. Keep up the good work! If you want to get the Arbonne supplements, go to www.arbonne.com and put in my number, 17301833, Pin #4648, and you'll get 35% to 40% off.

I've tried a lot of diet pills, like Skinny Mini, etc., and this is the best one I've found?! Take care! --Love, N.

HI S., It might be a little drastic for you but I had Gastric Bypass Surgery April 2, 2003 and overall I lost 135 pounds in a yr. I went from 281 at 5ft 3 to 146 pounds. I have gained abbout 10 to 15 pounds back but that is normal considering ho fast we lose it. I wore a size 26 now I wear 10/12. Check with your medical Insurance and see what they require from you for them to pay for it. My Insurance paid for mine with no problems at all. They also paid for my tummy tuck in June 2005. Good Luck in whatever you try. I tried all kinda diet pills prescribed and over the counter and this is the only thing that has worked for me. M.

How much weight do you need to loose? What did you do physically before you had the baby? How long have you been trying to diet? A lot of times, when you are doing all the exercise you are doing you will build bulky muscle, try doing pilates. It will giver you a leaner muscle which will help your pants fit better. It is really hard to loose all the weight, trust me it has been 3 years and I still have several pounds to go. Good luck, and I hope you find the secret to getting off. If you do, let me know.

S.,
I'm not sure about the hyperthyroidism. However, have you consulted with a personal trainer at your gym? I'm not a personal trainer myself, but you may not be keeping your heart rate up long enough with only 30-45 minutes of cardio. Also, with the weight training, it would depend on how many reps and at what weight you are using. What kind of cardio are you doing?

K. B.

I am not sure how much this might help but I have been doing Denise Austin Videos at home for the last five months. I don't diet at all. I eat less carbs in general. I definitely drink lots of water but i also drink skim milk and juice. If you need an execise partner or just another person to discuss a better eating schedule you can email me @____@____.com.

I would suggest going to an Endocrinologist. They are the specialiste for all glandular problems. I do have a friend who is insulin resistant. She went to doctor after doctor to find out what was wrong. Finaly she went to an endocrinologist and he diagnosed her in 5 minutes. If he still finds nothing wrong you might want to try the Somer Size plan. I know you may think anything by Suzane Somers is goofy, but I had a friend that went from an 18 to an 8 in six months doing this...and she didn't work out. It is based on how your body metabloizes certain food and combinations of food. Something you could look into anyway. Hope this helps.