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Educating parents on healthy life and losing weight to lose body fat

An Australian doctor has come up with a proposal that obese children could be taken away from their parents if they become too fat. I think that is just a rescuing plan but an ultimate solution to child's obesity is to educate people about healthy living and losing weight to lose body fat since their childhood.

Too late warning

With one in four children overweight or obese, last year the Australian Government deemed obesity as a health priority along with heart disease and cancer.

Parents should be warned when their child become too overweight, but it is too late because children who are deemed an extreme case often have already developed adult diseases such as heart failure and diabetes.

Some parents are busy with other things and may be neglecting their child's health, placing them at sever risk of death. So taking those children away from their parents is to rescue them and save their lives.

Preventing over curing

However, that is not an ultimate solution to child's obesity. It would not stop so many children continues to put on weight or reverse the child's weight gain. Preventing obesity is much more significant than curing or rescuing it.

The bottom line here is to educate people about healthy living and losing weight to lose body fat, beginning in their childhood.

Parents' education first

But how can children be educated about healthy life when their parents are not educated about it themselves? In most of cases obese children have obese parents as children follow their parents, eating what they eat and doing what they do.

So first parents need to be educated so they can educate their children. Does it make a sense? If you are a parent and really care about your child's health, you need to spend some time, put other things on the side, take it as a project you have to accomplish in your life, educate yourself about healthy living and losing weight to lose body fat.

I don't think any parents would say they are too busy with their work or other things to look after their child's health. They just need to be educate themselves about healthy living and losing weight to lose body fat.

The rewards from the education

The rewards are plenty - you and your children will have better health, less costs on the obesity related diseases, put more years in your life and their lives and enjoy life much more.

To seize obese children is a just a rescuing plan not an obsolute solution to child's obesity. Teaching parents about healthy living and losing weight to lose body fat is an ultimate solution to the obesity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What are the best natural weight loss supplements?
    Please only comment if you have seen results or have legitimate suggestions!!!

    I'm looking to lose around 10 pounds quickly..like 2-3 weeks if possible. I try to get to my local track twice a week and walk/jog around 2 miles each time I go. Other than that I don't have a lot of time to exercise besides doing push-ups and crunches with an exercse ball.

    Are there any natural (no side effects) weight loss supplements that work really well? I am trying to stick to a diet as well, I eat around 1,000-1,200 calories a day and eat tons of fruits and veggies.

    I'm willing to try non-natural supplements too, if that's what it takes. I really, REALLY want to lose. Please help?

    • ANSWER:
      A good diet and proper exercise. You can make time for exercise if you really wanted to. People just keep making excuses about not having time to do so.

  2. QUESTION:
    Where can I get the best natural weight loss diet pill supplements?

    • ANSWER:
      If you are really looking for the best weight loss diet,
      I suggest doing what this mom did and combining the Acai diet with a cleansing program for the best result

      http://best-weight-loss-diet-usa.blogspot.com/

  3. QUESTION:
    What is the best natural weight loss pill or supplement?
    Loosing weight is hard so sometimes it is easier with a little help of a supplement but most supplements are pretty bad for you and over all are counterproductive. Does anyone know any natural weight loss pills?

    • ANSWER:
      There is a product called Slimmetry that works extremely well. Get it at www.discount-supercenter.com.

      They have a 6 month return policy, so you really can't go wrong. It has all natural ingredients too.

      Here's an excerpt from their site:

      Boosts weight-loss efforts with definitive results when used with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise. In a clinical test, SLIMMETRY users on a low-calorie diet lost an average of 5.4 more pounds total body weight and 5.6 pounds total body fat than those taking a placebo.

  4. QUESTION:
    What's the best all natural weight loss supplement?

    • ANSWER:
      Natural Weight Loss Supplements are hard to find.

      Most companies add chemical additives that artificially stimulate the body to 'rev' up (thus burning more calories). Unfortunately, this isn't healthy for the body.

      The best natural weight loss supplements will be found from smaller companies (not slimfast).

      One company that has a natural weight loss supplement is at
      http://www.mortersupplements.com/natural-weight-loss-supplement.html

      The product is called Alka Slim.

      Other possible solutions are eating apples and going on a no-sugar (and no-chemicals) diet. This rebalances the metabolism.

      Also, doing all-natural cleanses, such as an Alka Cleanse colon cleanse at http://www.mortersupplements.com/alkacleanse1.html

      Hope this tips on natural weight loss supplements help.

  5. QUESTION:
    What's the best natural ingredient supplement to aid with my weight loss?
    I work out 5 days a week and keep my calories around 1,400 a day. I'm losing about a pound or two a week, and I still have a ways to go before I reach my goal.
    Does anyone know a safe and natural supplement that I can take that can help with my weight loss? I'm not someone who likes to take supplements of medication, but I'd like to find something that can help along the way.

    • ANSWER:
      You should check out products that focus on Leptin.
      Leptin is a hormone manufacturered by the body, and it's the communication link between the brain and fat cells - it sends the clear message of when you're full.
      With out poor diets and other environmental factors, these messages get confused.
      Products with Leptin can help 'clean up' the message, so your brain gets a crystal clear signal to stop eating.
      You can find out more at one of these products - Mandura Trim - at http://jonrpatrick.mandurarep.com/mandura-trim.php.
      A review of the product is found at my squidoo page on it.

  6. QUESTION:
    What is the best natural weight-loss remedy out there?I am not looking for pills though!?
    I am a dancer but since I stopped dancing for a year or so, I gained about 20lbs. I have started dancing again but this weight is soooo hard to lose. I am on a good balanced diet but I need a supplement which will enhance my weight-loss. I am not very interested in pills or anything. I mean something very natural like green-tea, lemonade diet, any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      all fruits and vegatables everyday
      mix of low cal fish, chicken
      mediam amount of bread
      one to no sweets a week

      also drink grean tea
      and try bike riding and yoga
      also do 10pushups in the morning
      and 10 b4 u go to bed
      no late night snacking!!

  7. QUESTION:
    weight loss supplements?
    Okay I know the only way to lose weight is to put out the effort, exercise, eat a healthy balance diet, and drink water and everyone says that there are bad side effects to diet pills but do all natural weight loss supplements really help if combined with diet and exercise? If so what vitamins and or other supplements work best? I've heard drinking apple cider vinegar with water works well but is this true? If so does a pill form of cider vinegar work just the same? I know that's a lot of questions but I'm really curious!

    • ANSWER:

  8. QUESTION:
    fat loss pills? natural supplements?
    Hello, I am wondering what is the BEST weight loss/fat burning/metabolism pill out there. I do understand that exercise and a healthy diet is a better way of losing weight however this question is directed towards supplements or naturals. I have taken a look at http://bodybuilding.com/store/fatloss.htm however I am not sure which one is the best and I am not sure if this site is bias. What pills require exercise for it to work and which pills do not? Of course a healthy diet and exercise with the pill will only speed up the process but what if you do not?
    Safe safe safe safe! supplements, forgot that detail

    • ANSWER:
      I'm sorry, but what you are looking for does not exist. The only thing that comes close to providing weight loss without the work is Alli, which essentially makes you not absorb all the dietary fat you consume. This is still recommended with diet and exercise for maximum results. There is phentermine, which is a prescription drug for obese people which effectively suppresses your appetite. This is by prescription only and is an amphetamine (which can be addictive). Really the only thing that can alter your metabolism is synthroid, which is for people with hypothyroidsim, which I am guessing you don't have. If there were a magic pill to take, then everyone would be thin and over 60% of Americans wouldn't be overweight.

      Also, dietary supplements (except Alli) are not FDA approved, so technically no one is governing them. In that case, I wouldn't consider any to really be safe. Remember Ephedra? Sometimes things that are FDA approved are not even safe. Remember Phen-Fen?

  9. QUESTION:
    What are the best non-stimulant supplements for weight loss?
    A question for all you experienced weight loss/weight lifting/athletic people:

    What are the best non-stimulant supplements for weight loss? I'm not talking diet pills - I'm talking vits and minerals like L-Carnitine, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, etc... natural stuff that helps move fat without making your heart pitter-patter faster than a race car.

    Few stats: I'm female, 5'1", 185 pounds looking to lose approx 60 total - about 3 pounds per week... primarily belly fat, will be eating very healthy and riding a bike for 90 minutes each day.

    I appreciate any helpful feedback!

    • ANSWER:

  10. QUESTION:
    Opinion: What is the most efficient weight-loss alternative?
    10 points for best answer!

    A Quick Questionnaire for my College Class:

    Q: What is the best weight-loss alternative?

    A.) Medical Weight Loss (Diet Supplements & Bariatric Surgery)

    B.) Exercise/Diet Programs (Weight Watchers/Weight Loss Camps/ Groups)

    C.) Natural Weight Loss (Self-Directed/Self-Motivated/Goals/Behavior Changes)

    D.) Food Delivery/Diet Programs (Jenny Craig, Atkins, South Beach Diet, Nutrisystem)

    Explanation/Reasoning:

    If you have lost a significant amount of weight with any of the following methods please contact me.

    I would love to interview someone for my Business Report!

    Thank You All For Your Time.

    • ANSWER:
      Nearly 7 years ago, I started Atkins low carb way of eating to just quit gaining weight. I had to get my out of control appetite under control. I never imagined I could LOSE weight without hunger or exercise, since I've become disabled. I never bothered weighing or measuring til I'd noticed that my clothes got huge quick. When my health improved dramatically also, I knew this was my new way of life and since it's eat all you want (of low carb foods) I know I can do this for life.

      My personal carb level is low. I am older & disabled & don't move much (or cook much) but I eat all I want of meats, eggs, cheeses, yogurt, fats, green vegetables, almonds, berries, flax seeds, chia seeds, shirataki noodles and other foods. Someone active would have a MUCH higher carb level & can usually include all fruits, beans, whole grain products but not sugar & highly refined carbs in unlimited amounts. As long as you have <9grams carbs per hour, you will maintain insulin control & shouldn't gain weight, no matter the calories.

      Most overweight & obese people have blood sugar & insulin dysfunctions and can NEVER eat carbs as someone with a functioning body can. They make the mistake of going back to the way of eating that made them fat and that is not possible and yes they will gain all weight back if they eat what they ate that made them obese originally. Insanity is defined as doing the exact same thing, in the exact same way and expecting different results. Many people can return to moderate carb levels but very few can really eat all they want of sugar & maintain weight or health.

      You can lose more body fat eating protein & fat (don't eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast, eat all you want, but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter & half an avocado a day (for added potassium). Keep the calories high & the fat percentage high, at least 65% of calories. Green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.

      The first 2 weeks eat several cups a day of (mostly) lettuce & celery, cucumbers, radishes, mushrooms, peppers & more vegetables thereafter - add 5 grams per day additional every week (20 grams day first 2 weeks, 25grams 3rd week, 30grams 4th week etc) til you gain weight, then subtract 10grams. That will be your personal carb level (everyone is different & depends on how active you are.)

      Start with meat, fats & salads for 2 weeks and then slowly add in more green veg, wk4 fresh cheeses, wk5 nuts & seeds, wk6 berries, wk7 legumes, wk8 other fruits, wk9 starchy veg, wk10 whole grains. You will learn how your body reacts to different foods.

      The first week is just water weight but fat is lost thereafter if you keep your calories high enough. Otherwise the body will strip it's own lean tissue for nutrition. Although that may look great on a scale it will make it MUCH easier to accumulate fat in the future (since all that pesky lean tissue burning up calories will be gone). The body won't release fat stores if you lower calories below what it needs. It will slow metabolism to compensate & store every spare ounce as fat. If you continue lowering calories, it will continue lowering the set point, til it can survive off nothing & store fat on anything. The body will only release it's fat stores if it knows there is plenty of nutritious food.

      Eating carbs while trying to lose body fat is terribly inefficient. When in glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) you have to lower your calories (which slows your metabolism) & exercise heavily to deplete your glycogen stores before burning body fat.

      The core of Atkins program is converting the body from glycolysis (burning glucose as fuel) to ketosis (burning fat as fuel). Dietary fat levels need to be at >65% of total calories, if not, the body will still remain in glycolysis by converting 58% of excess protein into glucose (via gluconeogenesis).

      It takes about 3 days to convert a body to ketosis, (but only one bite to convert back to glycolysis). People feel sluggish the first week but most feel better than ever thereafter.

      Carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice, beans) trigger insulin (the ONLY fat storage hormone). Protein triggers the fat burning hormone glucagon..

      High insulin levels promote inflammation, weight gain, hunger & unbalance other hormones. Controlling insulin levels will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so lean muscle will be gained even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase muscle mass with high HGH levels.

      Ground flax seed (4 Tbsp) 1/4 cup water, artificial sweetener, mix in a raw egg - let sit 10 min. to absorb liquid, put some cream cheese in the middle & nuke 2 min. for daily fiber needs.

  11. QUESTION:
    Need help with health questions about weight loss? Best answer gets 10 POINTS!!!?
    Which statement is NOT true about using diet soda pop?

    It is a good low calorie substitute for milk.
    It saves you about 120 calories per 8 oz serving.
    Artificial sweeteners in limited amounts are fine to use for most people.
    It will decrease your intake of simple sugars.

    Even if prescribed by a medical doctor, prescription weight loss medications can have harmful side effects.

    True
    False

    To keep calorie intake low when purchasing food at a sub sandwich place remember:

    to always purchase a foot-long sub.
    that any type of filling is lower in fat and calories than a double cheeseburger.
    you can order chips, cookie, and a large regular soda pop.
    fillings like olives, bacon, extra cheese, and regular mayonnaise can increase calories.

    Sugar substitutes are one way to decrease simple carbohydrates and decrease calories in your diet.

    True
    False

    Use of laxative pills for weight loss can affect your body negatively in all ways EXCEPT:

    it is a safe way to lose fat weight
    can cause dehydration of the body
    can cause loss of important nutrients
    can cause loss of muscle tone in the GI tract

    Any herbal weight loss supplement is totally safe to use as it is "natural" and the FDA carefully monitors it.

    True
    False

    Using a low carbohydrate or "no sugar added" product means that:

    the product is totally calorie free.
    some of the sugar may have been replaced with fat which is higher in calories.
    you can substitute it for fruits and vegetables.
    none of the above

    A liquid diet product is a good way to reduce calories in your day's intake because:

    it contains all the fiber of fruits and vegetables
    it contains no simple sugars
    it can be drunk in unlimited quantities
    it replaces what otherwise might have been a high calorie meal

    Fat-free or low fat salad dressings have no sugar or calories in them.

    True
    False

    Frozen dinners designed for reduced calories are helpful for reducing calorie intake as they:

    provide a quick alternative for snacking on chips instead of a meal.
    are a better choice than most fast food meals.
    help teach smaller portion size.
    all of the above

    Low sugar or low carbohydrate candy bars:

    are fine for a person who limits their fat intake.
    may contain certain sugar alcohols with side effects of diarrhea.
    can be eaten in unlimited amounts by a person limiting their calorie intake.
    are similar to using fruit for a low calorie snack.

    A product like a sauna suit:

    appeals to our desire for a quick weight loss fix
    helps you lose fat weight, not fluid weight
    emphasizes eating a balanced diet
    promotes long term solution to poor eating habits

    • ANSWER:

  12. QUESTION:
    What is the best weight loss supplement?
    I really want to lose weight quickly. I'm 5'5" and 119-121 pounds. I try to go to the track and walk/jog 2 miles at least twice a week but I have trouble finding the time to workout. I need a supplement to drop the weight quickly.

    I have tried Zantrex 3 with very little results. If I had continued it I probably would have seen more but the pills made me feel very sick for the week I took them.

    I really need suggestions about pills; natural or not. I'm getting very depressed about how I look and I want to drop weight (around 10 pounds), I'm desperate. Please DO NOT just tell me how I shouldn't lose weight, I'm looking for help here, not people telling me not to do this.
    I already eat very healthy. I love vegetables and eat low fat things for snacks. I make entire meals out of vegetables, espeically spinach (salad). I also drink green tea at least once a day.

    • ANSWER:
      trust me I've tried everything and these two work best. Listen carefully, it took me a while to learn their names: Water and Excersize. Apparently they're all natural and have given great results to people of all shapes and sizes!

  13. QUESTION:
    Which AcaiBerry diet supplement is best to use??
    I heard of the natural weight loss Acai Berry supplements....I was about to order it but then I found out that there isn't just one Acai Berry supplement,but others 2.There is AcaiBerry Power 500,AcaiCleanse,etc.....im just wondering which one is the best to use....

    thanx a bunch!!

    • ANSWER:
      Neither. Its not safe.

      Try the old fashioned way... proper diet and exercise. Why? because it actually works.

      (Cody W's and Emma F's answer is spam by the way... so pay no attention to it)

  14. QUESTION:
    Concerning weight loss- what is the best dietary supplement overall in your opinion?
    I am well aware of the ins and outs of living a healthy lifestyle and balancing nutrition and exercise...but I am wanting something to take (as natural as possible) to surpress my appetite. Can you tell me from your experience which ones do not "jack you up"?

    • ANSWER:
      the best two i used were the herbalife ones. One was calle dtotal control and the other was snack defense. One suppressese the appetite and the other takes away the cravings. they are all natural and perfectly safe. try www.myhealthabcmall.com, the products really work and wont interfere with anything elese you are doing to lose weight. good luck.

  15. QUESTION:
    Which are the best and most natural protein supplements available?
    I have recently been going to the gym and have started a routine exercise to lose weight and start building muscle. Although I know these 2 do not go exactly hand in hand, I want to begin taking some supplements to further accelerate my muscle growth.

    I was curious to see which supplements out there are the healthiest and most natural. I really try to keep as much artificial and chemically enhanced things out of my body as much as I can, and this is no different.

    Also, how much would you recommend me to take in order for the protein supplements not to begin turning into fat? I want to take a small amount at first just to get my muscles fed so they don't start disintegrating themselves through the acid. What would be a healthy amount that would help improve muscle growth but would not counteract weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      whey protein isolate such as optimum nutrition's 24g/scoop. really fast digesting which is taking after your workout with water and a gatorade or a dextrose sugar on the side to spike insulin. Its 1.5g of protein per pound of body weight per day

      Also, i would recommend creatine monohydrate which is natural.

      also look into an exercise called "hiit"

  16. QUESTION:
    What is the best weight loss pill/ shake/ supplement?
    I am a mother of two and I have had a hard time losing weight after my second child. I have tried natural stuff and nothing seems to work, so I think I am ready to try anything. What are your recommendations of a very effective, quick working weight loss pill? I am very active chasing around a two year old, so exercise isn't an issue. I would like to lose 10-15 pounds before summer. Thanks in advance!
    I am currently breastfeeding, and have been since my daughter was born (almost five months). I seem to have hit a wall with that as a weight loss method. I also have increased fiber in my diet and did a 7-day cleanse. I drink more water than I would ever care to drink and have totally cut out sodas. I have cut down on portion sizes at meals and eat very healthy foods.

    • ANSWER:
      If you can breast feed or pump it will help you greatly. Breast feeding will take you to pre baby size or smaller. If it is too late for this, try pumping and it could start. If so pump for the weight only.
      If not I lost weight after spine surgery and it has helped many.
      After spine surgery I gained 60 plus lbs. From family being nice and giving me all the things I wanted. From the surgery I could not exercise and walking was a chore. So with spine damage and no chance at exercise I remembered what my high school coach told me.
      “It calorie in and calorie burned” The way to burn weight is burn more than you take in. If you do this you will loose weight. So I counted calories and I nearly starved.
      I started reading the diets out there. Atkins and south beach. Tried Atkins and lost weight. After loosing several lbs I shared the diet with friends and it worked for them as well. One fellow went from size 48 to 38 pants, stopped taking BP medication and stopped taking diabetes medication. Ate eggs and bacon for breakfast and life was good. I just had trouble holding to the diet. In time I gained the weight back. After the yo-yo dieting and radical eating soups and such, I started to do the common sense diet.
      I found something that works and I plan to write a book on it. In the mean time I am will to share this much. The more your bowels work the better you will feel. Turn your diet into a high fiber diet and the more you eat the more you will loose. I find that “Total” raisin Bran will speed your digestion. So eat two or three bowel per day. Salads of fresh veggies will help as well. Yes, use dressing of some type and you need fats. Whole milk, (have documentation to prove it). And Metamucil in the mornin and after noon will help clean your bowels and keep you going. In time you will be able ot eat most any thing you like (as long as it makes you poop) and eat all you like. Things like steak with fat and good cuts of meat. Stay away from burgers and processed foods. Chicken meat and good cuts of pork are OK.
      If you snack at night eat the Raisin bran and it will move you in the morning. No white bread, high grain breads are OK.
      You need to eat 5 or 6 times per day. From early morning on. Eat small meals and in the am add fresh fruits.
      I promise you will loose weight and in time start feeling much better. I have given this info to many people and all have lost weight,. None have had medical problems from it.

      I wish you the best.

  17. QUESTION:
    cayenne pepper metabolism tablets, or one a day weight loss?
    my mom gave me these two bottles of vitamins for help in weight loss. i was just reading up on them, but one article said to not eat anything for 10 days and only take cayenne pepper tablets and drink lemonade? i could never do that, so if that's the only way for those to work i'm not going to even try them.
    the other ones i have are equate weight conscious. those dont sound as beneficial or helpful as the cayenne pepper tablets do, but if they help you lose weight faster then i would do it.

    i work out 3-5 times a week and the days i dont work out i clean my house which is an equivalent to working out for me.
    i try to eat healthy, being that i am on a budget, i sometimes just have to eat whatever is in the fridge. i buy healthy groceries when i go shopping, and then when they spoil or run out i just dont have the money to spend on all the healthier stuff, so basically.
    i am asking, given my healthy-ish diet, and the fact that i work out on a regular basis, what pill would suit me best?
    not to mention i am also on zoloft, i dont think natural supplements will do anything with that, but i just want to make sure (i take 100mg) frankly the cayenne one sounds good to me in my opinion but if i have to drink lemonade for 10 days i KNOW i wouldnt be able to do that.....

    any help would be appreciated. i just keep trying and trying and trying and it comes off... slowly... veeeeeeeerrry slowly. i just want something that will give me a little more of a kick, so im actually benefitting from the process.

    • ANSWER:
      Oh honey. Please do me a favour and throw the word diet out of your vocabulary. Fit people don't take diet pills. Fit people don't starve themselves. Fit people don't try to find a quick fix for their bodies.

      Here is the plan. Find your daily caloric requirements by checking Ehow. They won't sell you anything. Then check that old food guide you learned about in school and start making healthy meal choices. Your mom can join you in this effort. Then continue to be active and even try to go for an every day activity that lasts about an hour, on top of your formal exercise program. Walking is a great idea and your mom can join you.

      Good luck. Stay off the dumb diet sites. Learn about your body and what it takes to be a fit, powerful woman.

  18. QUESTION:
    What is the best kind of Green Tea to buy and where do I get it from?
    I need something to supplement my weight loss regimen of eating healthy and exercising but I want something natural to help boost my metabolism and energy levels. I was told that green tea would definitely do the trick but I need to know which brand of green tea works the best and where I can buy it.
    By the way I live in Detroit, Michigan. Walmart, Meijers, CVS, Walgreens?

    • ANSWER:
      Snapples Green Tea

      It has the highest amount of EGCC in every bottle then any other leading consumer N tastes Great also! =)

  19. QUESTION:
    Which whey supplement is best for someone looking to increase protein AND lose weight?
    I'm looking for something natural (no artificial sweeteners) and healthy. A promising product specifically said "NOT for weight loss"--why? I need to increase protein, but I can't eat huge amounts of animal products.
    I just want to repeat: I will not use anything with artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame-K, & saccharine. Sugar alcohols are okay (xylitol, erythritol) but thus far I haven't seen any products use them.

    • ANSWER:
      I take Body Fortress Whey Protein Shots. They come in a 6-pack, but are sold individually at Wal Mart. There's 26 grams of protein in each little shot and at 110 calories, you can't beat them. They are sugarfree, but sucralose is at the very bottom of the ingredient list. I also use Optimum Nutrition Any Whey (you can buy at GNC) which has 17 grams of protein, at 70 calories/serving. It's unflavored. I put it in sauces and soups that are already strongly flavored. I also like Unjury Chicken Soup flavored protein powder, which has 21 grams of protein at 90 calories/serving.

      I believe that the reason they say NOT for weight loss is that the manufacturers don't want you to confuse the supplement for a "meal replacement" product like Atkins or SlimFast, which have the necessary nutrients for the manufacturers to call it a "meal replacement" product that's suitable for weight loss. The protein supplements are pretty much just that--protein only.

      Based on your edited Q, Unjury Chicken Soup has no artificial sweeteners. Here are the ingredients:

      Ingredients: Whey protein isolate, hydrolyzed soybean/corn protein, salt, hydrolyzed corn gluten, soy lecithin, yeast extract, onion powder, garlic powder, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, spice and coloring (contains tumeric), modified cornstarch, spices and herbs, natural flavors.

      Neither does their Unflavored Protein:

      Ingredients: Whey protein isolate and soy lecithin

      Neither does the Optimum Nutrition Any Whey

      Ingredients: Whey Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate), natural flavor, Lecithin.

  20. QUESTION:
    Do fat burning supplements ( herbal and natural) really work?
    I often see supplements that supposedly rev up the metabolism in the drug stores. I have also heard of products such as apple cider vinegar and also others-ALA in certain dosages, etc., being effective in weight loss. I'd like to know if anyone has direct experience with taking these supplements and what the outcome was.
    Polite, sincere, constructive answers only please. (For those of you who are going to recommend diet and exercise, I agree that this is the best way to approch weight loss.) However, I am asking specifically about these supplements because I would like to know only about these supplements and if they work, or not as the case may be.

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, they work quite well... but you have to do your homework to avoid going for the hype.
      You already know that diet and exercise is required to get the benefits (which is very good), so I won't cover that, but make sure you look at the ingredients on any of the products first. Chromium will help with metabolism, but be careful if you have any problems with blood sugar, as it can throw blood sugar off (it can be too much support for blood sugar health). L-Carnitine and CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) are good for metabolism and burning fat as well when used with exercise, so those are big ones to look for.
      Apple Cider Vinegar on the other hand is a good cleanser... it doesn't directly impact your metabolism or weight loss, but it helps a little indirectly. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a great antioxidant, but it also doesn't help directly for weight loss (only indirectly).
      Those are just a couple examples, so keep an eye out and read over and check the ingredients before you buy any of them... that'll give the best boost to your diet and exercise regimen you've set up. Congratulations on wanting to better yourself and good luck!

  21. QUESTION:
    weight Loss for Military Service?
    Thank you all for reading this question and taking the time to answer. My question is I am trying to lose about 40 lbs of fat and get into shape for military ( reserve) boot camp by May 2010. I am 5'7 and I weight about 217lbs( lost 10 lbs) in past three weeks. I have started to exercise daily and here is my program. Every gym sessions lasts about 2 hours.
    Mon- Chest and triceps ( 4 sets and min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 Hour Cardio ( ski machine - heart rate about 150)
    Tues- Back and biceps ( same as above) + 1 Hour cardio ( same as above)
    Wed- Legs+ 1 Hour cardio( same as above)
    Thurs- Shoulders( 4 sets min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 hour cardio ( ski machine)
    Fri- Back ( 4 sets min 6-8 reps per exercise) + 1 Hour cardio( ski machine heart rate 150).
    Sat - rest Cardio only 1 hour ( heart rate 150)
    Sun- no exercise.
    Sleep- 6- 8 hours but sometimes hard because working two jobs and hours are crazy, but trying my best.

    Diet- High protein, low healthy carbs ( oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, just before working out) + supplements ( vitamins), and only water to drink, maybe one coffee to get me up in the morning. Meals are about six meals a day ( ie)
    Monday- breakfast - salmon burger(2) egg whites(2) bottle of water,coffee (black), small portion of walnuts
    snack( 4 hours later) break bar known as Cliff bar+ water
    Lunch: Grilled Lamb+ whole wheat pasta or my favorite bowl of Oatmeal with blueberries and skim milk+_water.
    ( carbs only before workout and never before sleep)
    snack ( after gym) Break bar or protein shake+ water
    Dinner: Grilled turkey or my favorite salmon steaks( only steamed, baked or grilled)
    Now my questions are I know this can be improved on? I only did this because this a plan I use to use when I studied Judo, and it did help. But that was 20 years ago, and things have changed. Ultimate goal is a weight around 170 and BMI less than 20%, since military chart says I am overwieght. If anyone has any comments of any help with this program which could speed up my weight loss, that would be greatly appreciated. Please no special weight loss drinks that only screw with your metabolism, all natural all the way, PLEASE. Thank you all in advance, for your help.
    again please Kenzie and all I do not want a super special diet berry that only I must buy. And you have cure to all my ailments I do not believe in that and think it is a waste of time.

    • ANSWER:
      Your current program has nothing for core / abs. You need to exercise this if you want to avoid chronic conditions such as back problems.

      Doing 6-8 reps per set for an exercise is for increasing strength, and not for weight loss. What you should be looking at is between 15 and 20 reps per set, with a weight that will make the 20th rep almost impossible to lift.

      Also, since you're training for weight loss, you don't need to stagger your body parts over 5 days. Do Chest and back on day 1, shoulders and core on day 2, and legs and arms (biceps and triceps) on day 3.

      Remember to do a short warm up and stretch routine before you start with the weights, and do your cardio after wards. Try and get a bit of variation into your cardio, as doing the same thing every day will cause you to lose effectiveness. Use the treadmill, stationary bike, etc as well.

  22. QUESTION:
    Is Jogging/running the best way to lose weight?
    Finally reached that time, **yrs old and not in the shape i would wish to be so now its time to get serious... Is running really the best way to lose weight? Which part of the body does it primarily target for weight loss.

    Also, is there any fast way to broaden (widen) chest size.

    Please keep your answer natural, i will be joining a gym soon but have no intention of buying any herbs, potions, or weird protein supplements so don't bother spamming that.
    oh yeah, i will also be doing the whole, less calorie intake more water thing.

    • ANSWER:
      The best thing to do cardio yes. Now to explain it a bit better here is what you do.

      low intensity - jogging, slow cycling 5-6 times a week
      medium intensity - running, swimming 3-4 time a week
      high intensity - running uphills 1-2wice a week

      now which one you go for depends on how fast you want results.

      read this and live by this as your goal setting base

      http://www.dieselcrew.com/how-much-weight-training-and-cardio

      But the prime goal is your diet. if you don't watch that then your efforts are pointless. say stay of the fat foods

      SS

  23. QUESTION:
    doctor says i need to lose weight...diet and exercise questions?
    i'm 17 years old, 5'2'' and 145 pounds. my doctor says that because of my height and risk level (from heredity) for diseases such as diabetes and certain kinds of cancers, i need to lose about 25 pounds. but i don't know where to begin and i had some questions.

    1. what is the best diet for losing weight? like, is South Beach good? please no "juice diets" or starvation diets. i want to be healthy, but i need a diet that will make me lose weight fast.

    2. are there any vitamins or supplements that help with weight loss? like, not diet pills, but natural things that naturally increase metabolism or burn fat?

    3. which type of cardio is best: walk with incline on treadmill, jogging (i can't run right now because of my knees, but jogging is okay), elliptical or stair climber machine? and how long should i do cardio for and how many times a week?

    4. what are good toning exercises for, well, everywhere. abs, butt, thighs, triceps, back, everything. and how long should i do weight training exercises for and how many times a week?

    5. how can i stay motivated? i've tried dieting before but i get bored and give up. how can i keep seeing results every day and keep on track with losing weight?

    sorry there's so many questions. but thanks for answering :)

    • ANSWER:
      EAT BREAKFAST

      Do not skip breakfast. If you need to go to bed a little earlier so that you can get up 20 minutes earlier each morning ?do it! Breakfast is so important to your good health and to weight control. According to Dr. Barbara Rolls a professor of nutrition at Penn State University, "Your metabolism slows while you sleep, and it doesn't rev back up until you eat again."

      Eating breakfast is not only good for overall weight loss, it will help you stay on track with your diet the rest of the day. You are more likely to binge on something sweet and in the 揵read?group if you skip breakfast.

      You can always keep a couple of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge or some high-fiber, low starch fruit around. If you plan to eat fruit at all during the day, breakfast is the perfect time to do it.

  24. QUESTION:
    I need to lose at least 10 pounds in 8 weeks..?
    What's the best way to approach this situation? I have been drinking water like crazy, cutting out unhealthy snacks, soda, and candy. I carry around my pedometer everywhere and I try to get in at least 10,000 steps a day. I really need to lose this weight. I'm a girl who is currently 143 pounds and 5'6. I really would love to get down to at least 125... What are your suggestions? Please don't post any websites with crappy pills or weight loss supplements that are suppose to work, but in reality don't. I really want to lose this weight the most healthy and possibly the most natural way. Thanks guys! :) I really appreciate it (:
    I should also add that I do exercise for at least 30 min daily. Usually jogging or riding my bike. I try to keep up on my cardio. :) I also do sit ups..

    • ANSWER:
      sounds like ur doing pretty good !! you can lose 10 pounds in even less than 4 weeks, just eat healthy, even healthy foods that have alot of natural sugar, such as carrots, cut down on eatin alot of those, cuz the sugar doesnt do the best, ice cold water helps, u should eat 5 times a day, breakfest, lunch and dinner, and fit in 2 small snacks, always eat breakfest, because if u dont, u will be hungrier by the evening and will tend to eat more by that time, eat a small breakfest, not a big one. stay away from alot of sugar, junk food, walking, sit ups are best, excercising, taking care of yourself, sounds like u are doing pretty good, keep it up and u will lose the weight in no time, good luck!!

  25. QUESTION:
    Natural Hormone Therapy?
    This is not so much a question but something I wanted to share with other ladies out there. After posting this question I decided to ask my GYN if he knew of any natural hormone replacement supplements that was backed by clinical research, there is so many out there I didn't know which way to go and because of a history with breast cancer I don't want to go on HRT.
    He sent some information back regarding "DONG QUAI" saying is the only one with clinical proof.
    The estrogen found in the root mimics ours and it also helps as a calming agent for depression, mood swings, weight loss due to water retention and so on, worth reading about.
    It comes in caps and in root form, the root really smells bad when you boil it to make tea.
    Taken orally 6 per day, norn, aft., eve. and it takes 30 days for it to get into your system, the tea is faster but like I said is not very pleasant.
    If you have high blood pressure ask you doctor, mine is always on the low side so is not an issue for me.
    GNC does not carry this product Vitamin Shoppe does and is not expensive.
    Hope this helps some of you
    Best of luck to all of us

    • ANSWER:
      Good stuff - I'm impressed that your GYN took the time to do the research. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) can be very effective to help regulate estrogen and treat/manage mild to moderate estrogen insufficiency.

      Be aware that there are some potential drug interactions and that this herb is contraindicated during pregnancy (strictly CI during first trimester.) In some individuals, it may also cause mild to moderate photosensitivity so don't forget your sun screen.

      Vitex agnus-castus (commonly known as chastetree or chasteberry) is another herb with some good science behind it related to treating PMS/menopause symptoms and fertility issues. Here's a link to results from a quick search on Cochrane database:
      http://www.mrw.interscience.wiley.com/cochrane/cochrane_search_fs.html?mode=startsearch&products=all&unitstatus=none&opt1=OR&Query2=&zones2=article-title&opt2=AND&Query3=&zones3=author&opt3=AND&Query4=&zones4=abstract&opt4=AND&Query5=&zones5=tables&FromYear=&ToYear=&Query1=vitex&zones1=%28article-title%2Cabstract%2Ckeywords%29&submit_go.x=0&submit_go.y=0

  26. QUESTION:
    Is acai berry juice or pills better for losing weight?
    I recently bought acai berry dietary supplement pills for the weight loss benefits. I eat healthy & exercise regularly, I don't think weight is going to fall off just by taking pills, believe me. I just still have a little post pregnancy weight & I need some extra (healthy) help. I've read that pills are better b/c the juice has extra unwanted sugar. I've also read that the juice is the way to go if you're trying to lose weight. They say the juice is better b/c it's the most "natural" way to absorb all the health benefits. So which is it? If I'm strictly using acai for weight loss & health benefits, which form is going to get the best results? Help!

    • ANSWER:

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    Also, can you recommend natural supplements that solve the following issues:
    1) high stress levels/cortisol (apple-shaped woman)
    2) naturally energizing (i try to avoid coffee, but tea is not effective enough..not even black tea)
    3) weight loss (again- as naturally as possible)
    4) mood elevating (no anti-depressants please)

    thanks very much! :)

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  29. QUESTION:
    Cat still has diarrhea, advice?
    Well my cat has had diarrhea for over a week now, he's not losing weight, he's eating, drinking normally. Doesn't seem unhappy or lethargic. I've called the vet they won't take payments, so I have no way to pay to take my cat in. I have nobody to borrow money from, and no way to save money.. I don't have a job right now, living off EI at 700 dollars a month, I can't pay a vet bill and keep a roof over our heads right now. Two of my other cats are also experiencing occasional diarrhea, none of them have weight loss or dehydration. My oldest cat doesn't have diarrhea at all. I'm going to take the vets advice and fast them, and then put them on a bland diet of rice and beef. I've fostered kittens and cats so I am wondering if mine may have picked up a bacterial/viral infection from them. When I spoke to the vet from the symptoms it was a large intestine irritation. I've tried yogurt/cottage cheese with no success. But I need to help them whatever way I can to get over this. If I really could afford the vet I would go, but I honestly physically cannot. It's either treat it as I can at home or pay a vet, go broke and lose my home and all my cats.. SO I do not want to hear judgements and "go to the vet". I need real advice and real information that is useful to me to work with what I have. If it comes down to it I will rip a vet off to take them in but I'd rather not. SO besides fasting, bland diet what kind of food is the best to try them on which is best to prevent and help with diarrhea. I can cut costs elsewhere and buy them a more expensive food if it will help. Also is there anything I can give him OTC which can help with digestion, or supplements I can give him to counteract poor nutrient absorption? In fostering I have used L-lysine and several other things to help with kittens who had viral infections, would that help in this case? Any natural, safe and effective OTC treatments you can suggest would be great. I am keeping a close eye on him to make sure he is eating, drinking and not losing weight. He doesn't seem to have any symptoms but the diarrhea. All my cats have been to the vet before, vaccinated, dewormed, fixed. I still have some dewormer from the vet would it help to deworm them all again? or would it irritate the bowel more? They are all indoor cats, well cared for, and fed a decent food. So what can I do on my own?
    No a vet visit here is 75 plus, many of them also charge a mandatory fee on top of the office visit fee for physical examination which is around 50. I just called every vet within 100 miles and NONE take payments. I even tried to apply for the petcard but since I don't have a job I am not eligible. I don't need a diagnosis I just need treatment. Since my cat is not losing weight, vomiting or otherwise ill the vet advised me it is most likely viral or bacterial. The cost for antibiotics is at least 50 dollars I was told.. so I am looking at a minimum of 175 dollars. which would leave me unable to feed my cats or my dogs for the rest of the month. The food bank only gives me food, not my pets. 400 in monthly bills and only 700 a month, that leaves me 300 per month for cat litter , dog food , cat food , my food 0, toilet paper, soap, etc feminine products .. that leaves me 30 dollars extra.. I also dont have a car so gas money to get to vet 1 hr away is at least 20.
    Well thanks but ill never give my cats away just cause Im on hard luck at the moment. If this doesn't work and my peter still has diarrhea I'll just rip off a vet and give a fake name, rather than ever give him away. I'm disinfecting everything right now litter boxes etc. if this is viral as I think it is, the vet can't do anything anyway.. viruses are not treatable with antibiotics.

    • ANSWER:
      I have had healthy cats with diarrhea many times, and have taken them to the vet for treatment, sometimes with no luck. I was told by two different cat breeders to try adding a handful if Iams hairball formula to his regular dry food. It has worked for my cats time and time again. I don't know what the magic ingredient is, but it works!!!!! (Maybe not if there is some kind of infection), but it;s worth a try. If this doesn't work, you really should try to find a way to get them to a vet. Sell something if you have too. It sounds like you really care a lot about your animals.

  30. QUESTION:
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    • ANSWER:
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  31. QUESTION:
    Multivitamin and supplement information- experts or educated diet/nutrition people please answer thanks! :) ?
    Can you please recommend a multivitamin that is nearly 100% on all essential vitamins/minerals/ingredients and fully absorbable? (e.g. is a liquid multi after working out the best in terms of absorption?)

    Also, can you recommend natural supplements that solve the following issues:
    1) high stress levels/cortisol (apple-shaped woman)
    2) naturally energizing (i try to avoid coffee, but tea is not effective enough..not even black tea)
    3) weight loss (again- as naturally as possible)
    4) mood elevating (no anti-depressants please)

    thanks very much! :)

    • ANSWER:
      I am sorry to say, but there are no pills to treat everything you have on that list.

      Reduce Stress - First, how do you know you have a high cortisol level? Cushings or Addison's are very rare. Get a doctor administered blood test to be sure that is actually the situation. Best stress reliever known to mankind - exercise, no tablet for yet available.

      Naturally Energizing - again, I would suggest exercise.

      Weight Loss - See above.

      Mood Elevating - yep, you guessed it, Exercise is number one again.

      If you want to take a pill for that, then put a sugar pill in your pocket while you go for your daily walk in the park. You will feel much much better.

      Good luck.