Don't Pin Your Fat Loss Hopes On Products!

Posted: 20 May 2008 02:06 PM CDT

There is a flood of products that supposedly help you burn fat and lose weight. At best, these products are temporary solutions to your fat and weight problem! A general rule for you to follow with regards to fat loss/weight loss is this: Don’t waste your money if the program offers a quick solution to your weight problem! Why? You need a permanent solution to your weight problem. A permanent solution takes hard, smart work and sacrifice on your part. Human nature always seeks the path of least resistance.

Some of these products are: Hoodia, green tea, numerous fat burn products, fat loss pills, patches, creams......you fill in the blank! If you are significantly depending on these products to fix your problem, you will be disappointed with a lighter wallet to boot! And, some of these products are potentially harmful (remember ephedra)! If you're wondering about the safety of any supplement, check out the "Generally Regarded As Safe" (GRAS) list published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Doctors, dieticians, and fitness experts agree that the best way to lose fat and weight is to eat higher quality calories and increase your physical activity. Weight training (including body weight training) and interval cardio exercise will tone your body and provide the heart health you need. Just make the commitment and work hard! Your body will thank you!

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

Hey if I can do it, you all can!

I guess we'll find out if we have to mop Anj off the floor tomorrow! Hehe

Originally Posted by 14879

I guess we'll find out if we have to mop Anj off the floor tomorrow! Hehe

Lmao!!! She wants me to send her some cute paramedics!

Make sure they are naked and bring chocolate!

Besty, if you have digital cable with on demand you should be good to go!

Michael, I will pray for you, but my advice comes in two words: PORTION CONTROL!

Originally Posted by 12192

Make sure they are naked and bring chocolate!

Besty, if you have digital cable with on demand you should be good to go!

Michael, I will pray for you, but my advice comes in two words: PORTION CONTROL!

I just posted some for you in the cheer forum. But they wouldn't take their pants off!!

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

That is such a great idea!

Originally Posted by 12192

*gasp* I don't think vegging out will happen Linsey. You have worked so hard to come so far and I could be wrong, but I think that you will consiously think about each chip or piece of candy going into your mouth as a big NO NO and be able to stop without doing any damage

Originally Posted by 14879

And you can do it- you've come so far and I just can't see you binging at this point after all you've accomplished!! You can do it!!

Originally Posted by 13380

I agree with Anj on this one, Lins! You have done such an excellent job, and I think when your sister sees you she will totally understand and be amazed! You're lucky you'l have the beach to run/walk on.. it makes it so much more enjoyable! You will be fine!

Originally Posted by FiestyKitty Kama

Linsey, I think you don't have to worry, this new lifestyle of our is very habit forming, I don't think I could go back to my old ways if I wanted to!

You guys are sooo sweet I love the support! It really does help. I'm confident that I will be just fine, and as long as I keep in mind how awful I feel when I overeat, I should do well. I will be happy as long as I do some kind of activity while I am there, even if it is just a walk. I'm not even going to bother with a workout video. I'm too self consious to workout in front of people. Thanks again!

Originally Posted by 12192

Yep, it is. I just comitted myself to trying it tomorrow morning. Our cable company has this on demand thing that you can order shows for free. The 30 day shred is in there and I was just talking to Kama about it. I am going to try it tomorrow. If I am not on during the day tomorrow she is sending over the naked paramedics with chocolate to help get me off the floor and back into bed

Betsy, any chance you can do that with your cable company? (Sorry, I'm not sharing my paramedics!)

I have on demand ... where is it in the on demand menu?? I looked at it a little bit (we just got it last week) and I didn't see anything like workout videos. I need to try new things because I have a sinking feeling that I may be stuck. Plateaued (sp) or something. I think that would be perfect to jump start my body. Thanks

Accountability for Tuesday and Wednesday:
Tuesday:
B: eggbeaters, toast, kiwi, tea w/ honey
L: hardboiled egg, soup, fruit salad
D: 3 oz. Delmonico steak, soup
S: WW yogurt, Quaker mini delights
Total:1113

Wednesday:
B: eggbeaters, toast, kiwi tea w/ honey
L: soup, 1 egg and 3 whites scrambled w/ salsa
D: Soup, sausage
S: WW bagel, sun chips
Total:1142

Drank all my water both days and did the nivea video and 30 min uphill treadmill both days. Thanks for the advise about the fitday website!! I love the reports. I may be slightly obcessed with them actually. I love the custom goals!! I'm trying to get in more protein. I got some for making a protein shake so that may help. I hope I see a difference this week, maybe in my measurements, because the scale hasn't budged. I am probably building muscle, though, because I have been sore every day. I have been really busy trying to get ready for this reunion. Wish I could have been on here more, but I have absolutely no time. Everybody is doing great!! Keep it up!!
~Linsey

Originally Posted by 11815

Good Morning Kats!
So far I've had:
coffee - 50
egg - 70
veg patyy - 80
V-8 - 50
So I'm at 250 calories
***sad....I did not go to the gym this morning. I slept in*****
I'll keep posting.I'm feeling good about this week and my two pound weight loss!
I like the idea of coming up with a new name - I have to think of something. It would be fun if we all did and could use it for the site!
Have a great day, I'll check in later tonight. I have to go to L.A. today

Lunch - Subway turkey wrap 190
apples slices 35

so I'm up to 475 for the day and mighty excited!

i'm not sure my last forum goals went through. just to let you all know, i did put a list of goals down for the week. i will try again.

1. sprint 8 cardio/interval 5 days
2. 450 crunches 5 days
3. healthy eating--high protein, low carb, low fat
4. plenty of water
5. 2 pound weight loss