This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: Any Recommendations on a Dietary Supplement to Aid in Weight Loss (already Working Out, Looking for a Boost)?
Answer: First off, remember to check out my diet plan here: Tracys Weight Loss Now, on to your question…Supplements don't work.
To loose weight: eat a balanced diet, eat less, and exercise more.
To keep the weight off, you should loose about 1 pound per week.
Hoodia, a natural product from your local natural foods store.
Comment by gouldgirl2002 — November 11, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
If all you do is take a supplement, it won't help. You also have to change your eating habits. Eat less, eat healthy, low calorie foods.
Comment by joshperi — November 12, 2008 @ 12:30 am
There are lots of products on the market like Hydroxycut, for example. However, stay away from them as they are not FDA certified and no long term studies are conducted on them. Later on you can begin having health problems and then have them linked to these pills. Currently, there is just no scientific data that supports the idea that these drugs are safe when used as a boost or otherwise.
If you want a real boost, vary your workout routine and watch the food you eat. Generally, your body begins to get used to a workout routine in between 4-6 weeks. At that point you see lesser gains in results and hit a glass ceiling. Try doing your routine backwards or in a different order then. Or try switching to a different routine all together. Eat foods that are high in protein because those keep you fuller longer and help build muscle. Even if you may not want to look like Arnold, more muscle means you're burning more fat as you rest. The more muscle you have, the more time you can spend relaxing and eating good food until your next workout!
We live in a superficial society, but that doesn't mean we have to put our health in danger to look "hot." Stay on your workout and try to eat healthy. You'll see that in less time than you think you will see the results you are looking for without having to have put your long term health at risk. Good luck!
Comment by SelfMade18 — November 12, 2008 @ 12:56 am