Hoodia????

[BKM]

:help:I recently read an article (in the Houston Chronicle) about hoodia suppressing your appetite. Went on the web and found a lot of interesting information about it, but also found that all hoodia supplements aren't created equal.

Has anyone here successfully used hoodia? And if so, what brand? I ordered some, am waiting for it to arrive, but I'm not at all sure if it'll be effective :confused:.

The reason I'm looking at it is that I've low-carbed for many years (about 10, perhaps?) -- my initial wieght loss was really good, but in the past several years my weight has crept up. I now need to lose 25-30 pounds. Eating low-carb is automatic for me, and I even go induction-level on occasion (a style of eating that I'm not comfortable with for long term) -- so it must be that I'm eating too much of the right stuff?

I sometimes check myself for ketosis (usually light); I haven't knowingly ingested sugar/white flour for years; my "cheats" are typically foods such as an apple or a slice of heavy bread (such as Ezekiel's) -- though I never eat a lot of these types of foods, and then only very occasionally....

Thanks!

[HerbNurse]

Bonnie

I have read all of the literature on the hoodia and feel that it is worth a shot. One of the ingredients in Trimspa is hoodia and I know that trimspa is effective if taken as directed.

I am considering it myself for those days that I am off and when I get bored I think I am hungry. I will let you know if and when I do buy some. As for now the only place to purchase this wonder supplement seems to be online.

HN

[mishugenah]

I've just picked up some hoodia supplement, and am giving it a try starting today. I'm very curious about your experiences with the coconut oil though...how has it worked for you, how much you take, how you take it etc...

Could you please elaborate?

Thanks!

Michelle

[BKM]

Hi Michelle -- please keep me updated on your results with the hoodia -- what brand did you get? and how much are you taking? and when do you take it?

I still haven't received my order -- maybe tonight.... :rolleyes:

coconut oil -- I started using it several months ago. Didn't see any weight loss that I can attribute to it, but then I haven't been able to take the full 3 T and at the same time cut that many calories elsewhere. I like it though, and plan to continue using it -- we use it as a cooking fat for most foods, only use butter when we want that particular flavor. I also put 10g into my morning "cereal" -- it keeps me feeling full for a long time. I use it as a hand cream, face mosturizer -- I like how my makeup goes on over it. My husband uses it as an aftershave balm, and frequently has me rub it on his back (he has dry skin).

I think that my weight problem is that I eat too much (even though of the right foods) -- and thus I need to cut calories when adding in the coconut oil, rather than just adding it to my diet. Since I tend to eat little fat (other than butter) this has been difficult -- this is a preference that was probably re-inforced during my low-fat days!

[wcollier]

I've just purchased some hoodia as an experiment b/c I always get post meal hunger no matter whether I eat LC or not.

Here's a Consumer's Report to buying hoodia: http://www.thehoodiafactor.com/

Wanda

[mishugenah]

Hi Bonnie,

I bought Source Naturals Hoodia from the local health food store because I need immediate gratification <g> if I didn't, I wouldn't be fat! I figured I'd try it out before ordering it on the internet.

Have seen it on some site on line for 19.95/bottle with the 3rd bottle free, and I'll look for that ad again. I'm taking 2 250mg capsules, 2x/day, and yesterday my appetite was really down, but the reading I've done indicates it will take a full 3 weeks in your system before you're substantially cutting down calories without feeling it. Hope that helps.

Think I'll go fry myself an egg with coconut oil, and check it out. Did my skin and a scalp treatment last night and my husband said I smelled like a pina colada! Being a true sugar freak, I'm dreaming up low carb ways to make myself some coconut bars (ala "mounds") with the oil and some shredded coconut....old habits die hard, very hard!

Michelle

[BKM]

I still haven't gotten my order in :confused: -- well, maybe tonight! The site said that they've sent out all the orders, but that the warehouse is closed down for the holidays -- and of course, they're also saying that orders are being slowed by holiday mail. I guess it'll eventually come...

I also read that it may take 3 weeks to really settle in and take effect -- particularly if you're at all hypo-thyroid (I think?) -- anyway, I imagine that many of us have some thyroid problems.

I have to really watch how much I eat -- over the holidays my weight jumped up a few pounds, but it's back "down" to 153.5# -- and it needs to go down a LOT further. I've tried "eating until full, just being careful with what I eat" -- it doesn't work for me, I just keep on gradually adding weight. Maybe the hoodia will help get my appetite in line with my body's needs...

[BKM]

Michelle,

I tried making coconut candies with dessicated natural coconut, chocolate, coconut oil, almonds, and Splenda -- it turned out really good -- but I try to keep away from all sweets (even legal).... Apparently I'm one of those people who can't eat the treats with this WOE!

Maybe, if I ever lose this extra weight, I'll be able to eat some candies. The good news is that I'm going into the New Year's 3# lighter than last New Year's -- the bad news is that, in spite of rigorous dieting, I'm only down 3#.

I'm still looking for the solution :help:

[mishugenah]

Bonnie,

I am taking thyroid meds, so far with no appreciable results, which is another reason why I was interested in the coconut oil. I read some material that indicated it sped your metabolism, as well as improving diabetes, etc..

No I'm not diagnosed as diabetic yet, but my doc says I will be...she looks at my sister and sees me, and insists its all in the genes, but I was fat most of my life and my older sister was thin up until about ten years ago. But if it helps our numbers, I'll get her on both the hoodia and the coconut oil too.

Let me know how you make out on the hoodia...incidentally, the site that had it for 19.95/bottle is www.hoodia.com but they do charge shipping of $5/bottle or $10 for 3 bottles. I just ordered 3 bottles to get my sister to join me on this next week. That product has I think 450/mg per capsule, so you only need 1 two or three times a day. There are 90 per bottle so each is a full month's supply for one.

Trying to finish this scrambled egg in coconut oil and it WILL NOT replace butter in my eyes, anytime soon! Then its off to curves.

Michelle

[BKM]

Michelle,

My father was diabetic (and he was always slim) -- he eventually died of it. I have a brother (younger than me) who is diabetic. My oldest daughter is a type-1 diabetic (though I'm fairly certain that's not genetic -- DNA studies were done with her, and they decided it was a mutation). I have many relatives (aunts, uncles, cousins) who are diabetic. And I had a diabetic dog -- also doubt that he was in my genetic line.... :lol:

I think this WOE is my best defense against becoming diabetic myself. And I really think that I reduced my risk by losing a lot of weight (back in 1994).

re: coconut oil and metabolism: I've read that too, and I was impressed with the information. I took my temps several times a day, always very low (would be 95-96, once in a while got up to 97.x) -- but I simply couldn't seem to boost it up any higher. My doctor says that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my thyroid function and that low body temps don't mean a thing -- she also maintains that my low blood pressure (100/50 is not at all unusual for me) is meaningless. (Did I mention that one of my New Year's resolutions is to find a new doctor?!) I do have a lot of energy, and am in fairly reasonable shape for a 60-year-old woman -- and my cholesterol readings are very good.

I don't particularly like eggs fried in coconut oil either, unless I add cream cheese to the mix. However, one of the ways I found to take the oil was to mix a spoonful into a cup of hot (sugar-free, low-carb) cocoa. I also like to add a spoonful to my Atkins' cereal -- really improves the taste and makes the stuff keep me comfortably full.

My husband and I frequently smell coconutty, too -- fortunately, we both love the odor of coconut!

[mishugenah]

Dear Bonnie,

Sorry to hear about your father. Mine died also from complications with his diabetes. My mom and 3 of my grandparents died of heart disease, the fourth died of a stroke, which is why I'm on this WOE for life I guess.

My own diet history is what most complicates my weight loss probably. I've been "actively" dieting since I was 7 years old. I'm 50 now. The biggest problem is I dieted myself up to my current weight.

I'd say you were definitely suffering from thyroid problems regardless of what your blood tests show. My doctor took another electronic test and determined that I'm totally out of whack and might have been for my entire life. The blood tests also showed nothing, so find yourself another doctor...maybe even an endocrinologist if you can.

Yesterday was day 2 on the hoodia, and I feel fine but its really hard to tell if its working as I've had no real appetite since Christmas. I'm a nice Jewish woman from New York, transported to Texas with a Protestant husband who's kids are on the island, and it was non stop food for 4 days. Then again, maybe it is working, because I haven't been able to even LOOK at any of the leftovers.

I hope your supply arrives today and we can compare notes.

Michelle

PS: I'm hydrating the desicated coconut in coconut oil and water now, preparing to make sugar free "Mounds" for me and sugared for my husband. I'll let you know how it works out!

[BKM]

Hi Michelle,

No hoodia yet -- I emailed the supplier yesterday and they said that if it doesn't arrive by Friday, they'll ship another batch out... :cry: The lady who responded to my email said that a lot of the orders that they've filled aren't making it, even though everything is legal and has U.S. numbrers (the company is out of Canada) -- they are beginning to suspect theft...

Anyway, keep me posted on your reactions to it -- I'm really, really interested!

How nice to find a doctor who actually looked at your problem and did further needed tests! I think a good bit of my problem is that I'm not terribly overweight (I have about 20 pounds that I need to lose) and so they don't take my weight problem seriously. However, when I track my food intake, I typically eat about 900-1200 calories/day -- and that's not a lot of food. I go through spells where I get really hungry, but usually I just eat until whatever I've put on my plate is finished.... I often wonder if I had a thyroid problem, and if it were corrected, then would I be healthier than I am (right now I'm quite healthy, but I wouldn't mind better!) and would I have more energy (at the age of 60, I've noticed a slowing down....).

I didn't start dieting until after the birth of my third child (I was 32 then) -- but all my dieting did was pack weight on me.... I got up to around 190 (not really sure, I refused to weigh myself) at the age of 50 -- then did 3 things that affected my weight: 1) divorced my first husband and escaped an abusive relationship; 2) went to an acupuncturist for help with weight (and whatever he did really got my appetite totally under control -- but trying new ones recently I've not experienced the same results??); and 3) started low-carbing.

I'm in Austin -- we're neighbors (well, sort of) -- I saw that you had some snow over Christmas. We didn't have a single flake, just cold..........

So how did your "mounds" turn out? And how is the hoodia working??????

[mishugenah]

Dear Bonnie,

I just wrote this whole "saga" and lost it while I was finishing it up :( so rather than repeat what you didn't hear ;) I'll just sum up!

Snow was great, we took pictures and had a snowball fight at midnite on christmas eve

mounds don't look so hot! they're falling apart but I'm sure they'll taste good to me.

How is lifelift? I've tried body flex and oxycise and the exercises are too hard for me. I just ordered the life lift, am still going to Curves 3 times a week and trying to get some walking in, but my "peri-menopausal" state still has managed to put an extra 10 pounds on me this year, despite the dieting and exercise....and thyroid meds.

Hope all is well and I can find that missing post somewhere!

Michelle

[BKM]

Hey Michelle -- welcome to Life Lift! I love the breathing exercises, they're apparently much more gentle than the oxycise ones. We have quite an email site with the product, I'll send you the link and you can join (I'll try to do it in a private message, if I can figure it out) -- come join us, we've just decided to form an accountability group for weight loss (each of us following our own particular plan -- though many of us seem to be low-carbers). It's a friendly, chatty place -- we are kind of like a group of friends chatting over our morning coffee....

And Rashelle, the individual who does the Life Lift videos, is a marvelous person -- she'll go online and answer our questions, give us pats on the back, send up prayers for our problems,etc., etc.

If I remeber right, I made the coconut-Splenda-chopped almonds into a gooey ball that held together, then dipped them in splenda-sweetened chocolate. I had to keep them refrigerated, the chocolate did NOT set up like the regular sugar-sweetened candy stuff (which I think has parafin in it?).

Bonnie

[BKM]

Hi Michelle,

Apparently you can't receive a private message -- so here goes... Don't know if this is appropriate for this board, but ...

"I imagine there is a regular way to get on the email list, darned if I remember how I started with it (for Life Lift). However, just send an email to the address below and you can start writing in (and then you'll get everyone's responses). If this doesn't work, let me know....

LifeLift~yahoogroups.com

Maybe there's an official way somewhere on the site? And then you could catch up on our chatting????"

Bonnie

[mishugenah]

Yeah Bonnie,

I think its time to take it off this board ;) I just opened chat on here, and it dropped me right into a "main room" thats empty. I'm in the yahoo chat room too... I spent most of my chatting career on MIRC, and not on web based chats so I'm not sure of how this works.

Hope to see you somewhere :)

[mishugenah]

Hi,

I've been taking the hoodia, one or two times a day for around 6 days now, and I think it is lessening my appetite. Its back to normal now for the next week and a half before my hubby and I go on a cruise out of Galveston, and I'm hoping the supply I ordered last week online arrives in time to take with me.

I don't usually gain weight on cruises, amazingly, as I'm not responsible for food preparation and feeding the masses, but this time I'm hoping to go against all odds and drop a pound or two, as I'm also generally more active on vacations...lets put that a little differently. I'm active all through my daily life, but I'm more "aerobicly" active? during vacations...

Yesterday I got more of the coconut oil in me that in the last couple of days too, and the life lift arrived, so I'm playing with that in addition to the 3-4x weekly at curves. Bonnie, do you do all your 40 "lifelifts" in one sitting? I had trouble doing the body flex and the oxycise all at once too, and incidentally, the breathing technique IS the same.

Happy and Healthy New Year to all!

Michelle

[BKM]

I have yet to receive my order :confused: ....

Please keep me updated on the effects you're seeing. The full effects might take 2-3 weeks....

I'm going to have the hoodia company resend my order tomorrow (they have to wait 3 weeks before the post office refunds their money for a "lost" order????).

Good luck!

[BKM]

Hi Michelle,

I can't comment on oxycise, etc., and life lift being the same, I never did the others.... However, some of the people who also do life lift say that the breathing technique is far gentler -- maybe you're trying too hard?

Anyway, I do the 40 all at one time -- but at the beginning I had to break it up, I tended to hyperventilate and get dizzy. Also, over the past several months, I've personalized my exercise regime, and do life lift breaths with various exercises that target my problem areas (belly!!!).

I also do life lift breaths throughout the day, have found them wonderfully "stimulating" -- like when I'm getting drowsy in a long meeting :agree: . My husband and I both do them when we're on the road -- we no longer get drowsy when driving long distances -- this is probably my strongest reason for using these!!! Perhaps it's our age (we're in our 60s), but whatever -- we were getting quite drowsy whenever we drove anywhere over a few miles -- were constantly stopping to rest and change drivers -- now we simply switch every 100 miles and haven't any alertness problems -- this is really great!

Good luck!

[wcollier]

I have yet to receive my order :confused: ....

I'm going to have the hoodia company resend my order tomorrow (they have to wait 3 weeks before the post office refunds their money for a "lost" order????).

Good luck!BMK, where did you order your hoodia from? I'm having trouble getting my order as well. I got it from hoodiahoodia.com. They're looking into my order right now.

Wanda

[BKM]

Hi Wanda -- mine is from hoodiahoodia.com too -- strange...

The company is out of Canada, and the person I've been communicating with is a jencully (signs her notes Jen).

She asked me to wait until tomorrow for them to re-send -- I sure hope I get the stuff!!!!!

[wcollier]

Hi Bonnie:

I wondered when I saw you post that it was from Canada. It looks like they had some pretty big backorder problems. I'll let you know what happens with my order.

Wanda

[twinmomma]

Michele-who did you get hoodia from? I have been thinking about taking it. Once I stop nursing my daughter that is!
Do you really feel like it's worth it? How much did you pay?
Thanks!

[mishugenah]

Hi Bonnie, Twin Mommie, everyone.

I also ordered with paypal from Hoodia.com and haven't received the order yet, and I'm leaving in ten days for a cruise.

The stuff I bought was "source naturals" hoodia from the health food store and it cost 22.95 for 60 pills of 250mg, but that place is generally overpriced.

I wanted to give it a try before ordering on the net but I'm going to run out.

Maybe we should all gang up on paypal!

michelle

[mishugenah]

Here's the info I got from paypal confirming the order:


Shipped From:
Total Health Inc.
12545 Olive Blvd.
#234
Saint Louis, MO
63141
United States


Hope this helps. Don't see anything indicating Canada.

Michelle

[Lanny]

Ive been reading all your post and i remember a few months ago on tv i saw a program not sure if it was DateLine or 20/20 but there was one of the journalist she went to San Tribesmen of the Kalahari Desert and she met this man growing them in rows...it wasnt a big plantation at all whatsoever either...a lot of his rows were empty and some didnt grow at all...he did say the tribs eats it and she did try a piece and she did say she wasnt hungry at all during the day...but i remember that the grower said it will take some time to grow properly and to start going on the market...so im just wondering if its really true if they do sell this stuff yet on the market...i will try to research what program i saw on tv cause now im curious...

[BKM]

My paypal info follows, though mine says Canada on it????

"This email confirms that you have paid Millennium Health Supplements (Canada) Inc. (jencully~sprint.ca) $46.90 CAD using PayPal.

PayPal Shopping Cart Contents

Item Name: 100% Pure Hoodia Gordonii 400mg 60 Capsule Bottle
Total: $39.95 CAD

Business: Millennium Health Supplements (Canada) Inc.
Contact E-Mail: sales~hoodiahoodia.com

[BKM]

I just ordered a bottle from www.iHerb.com:

Hoodia Extract ( Hoodia SN-1875 Gordonii 20:1 ), Source Naturals, 250 mg, 60 Tabs -- $17.00

I am absolutely sure of this place, we get all our supplements through them (they're fast and inexpensive, no shipping charges for >$20 order, etc.).

I was hoping that the other stuff was out of Canada, and might be the real thing -- but I've not had reason to complain about any of the Source Natural products, so....

Michelle, how is yours working? Do you still see any appetite suppresion? Etc.? Etc.?

Thanks!

[twinmomma]

Lanny-
I also saw the same thing w/ leslie Stahl. I think it was on 60 minutes. She tried it. It helped her not be hungry all day.

I just hope I can find something like it!

[potatofree]

I just saw it advertised in the GNC magazine.

[Lanny]

I just came back to my local GNC and by fluke i saw this brochure on Hoodia Gordonii...i ask the guy if he had any so i can read whats inside...he said he has never recieved yet but i do have a webpage on the brochure and yes i did see it but on 60minutes...so heres the webpage:

http://www.maxionnutrition.com/what4.html

[Lanny]

ahhhhhh got that interview from that webpage above...lol...here it is if your interested

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/18/60minutes/main656458.shtml?CMP=ILC-SearchStories

[BKM]

What brand(s) was GNC advertising? When I looked in my local (admittedly quite small) GNC, they didn't have any -- maybe they do now?

Thanks!

[Lanny]

the brand they have or suppose to have is in that webpage i posted...have a look...there is a place not far from my house they sell it and its 200mg for 60caps...so if you take 2 per day one hour before each meal at 40$ a bottle it is expensive at the end...good for maybe only 1month...so is it really worth it...i dont know...dont know even if it works cause there is so much junk out there that promises you all sort of weight lost and just to find out they are all crap...im not saying this one is crap but not enough surveys done on it so far for weight lost....loads of vitamins too are not that great either and they all swear by them...only thing i can say for now is watch what you eat and exercise cause there is no miracle out there that makes you lose weight in a flash unless you live near silicon valley and have tons of money to waste and them doctors sure lives in massive homes and drives all nice cars with the despreate women wanting to be perfect without doing the effort...

[mishugenah]

Hi,

here is an email response from www.hoodia.com

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry and your order!

Your product was shipped at the end of last week.

In many cases, the Post Office does not update scans until the package
arrives at the destination post office.

With the holiday, your package should arrive either tomorrow or Friday.

Thank you again,

Hoodia.com Customer Service

I don't think its the same as the canadian site, but I also don't know what they're talking about, as it doesn't take the post office ten days to deliver a priority package. Also, the order was after Christmas. I feel really stoooopid, buying from someone without a telephone listing :(

Michelle

[BKM]

yeh, I'm beginning to feel like I've been taken -- hopefully, I'll eventually get something :help:

So far today, I've had absolutely no response (I asked for my order to be re-shipped). I can understand a backorder, but not that the post office is super slow, the holidays are screwing everything up, that my order has finally shipped, etc., etc. Particularly now that others of us are having similar experiences (I have a strong suspicion it's all inter-connected.....).

I can't understand what they think they have to gain -- I am hoping that my order eventually arrives -- it looks like an established supplement location....

Oh well, wait and see -- what else can I do at this point! :o

[Bandito]

Sorry to hear that your order is taking so long. I bought mine from
this company (http://www.purehoodia.com/welcome.htm) . This comany said that I would recieve my order within 3-5 buisness days. They gave a tracking number, but it did not offer any info about its shipping status other than the post office was notified about the shipment. I was worried that I was going to suffer the same fate that you did. It came in the regular mail and I recieved it in three days (they're in CA and I'm in OR). I give the company two thumbs up!

I have been taking it for three days now and therre has been a decrease in my appatite. From what I am reading it will take full affect several days into taking it. So far I am pleased. There has been no adverse affects except a slight headache, but that could be due to caffien withdrawl.

[wcollier]

I just ordered a bottle from www.iHerb.com: (http://www.iherb.com:/)

Hoodia Extract ( Hoodia SN-1875 Gordonii 20:1 ), Source Naturals, 250 mg, 60 Tabs -- $17.00

I am absolutely sure of this place, we get all our supplements through them (they're fast and inexpensive, no shipping charges for >$20 order, etc.).

I was hoping that the other stuff was out of Canada, and might be the real thing -- but I've not had reason to complain about any of the Source Natural products, so....

Michelle, how is yours working? Do you still see any appetite suppresion? Etc.? Etc.?

Thanks!Bonnie, that price seems too low to be pure hoodia. Do you get a look at the ingredients list?

Here's a site that lists the Top 10 Tip-Offs You're Buying the Wrong Hoodia Product (http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/hoodia_gordonii.htm).

The Canadian site I used has a toll free number which I called to place my order via credit card. I think there's been a supply problem from what I gather ever since the 60 minutes segment aired. At least I can get my money back if I don't get my order. Unfortunately that doesn't happen with PayPal.

Wanda

[mishugenah]

Wanda,

The stuff I'm still taking is also "source naturals" and was 22.95 for 60 caps of 250 mg. The $17 price sounds more legitimate, as its just under half the dosage of the others and is to be taken 2 at a time. My health food store is the only game in town and super high priced whenever they can be. IF the new stuff ever comes in, that source is really cheaper than anything I've seen posted and I'll relay the website again.... once more i say IF IT COMES IN!

It seems to still be working, but I've gained around 5-6 pounds this holiday season, before taking the hoodia, and the "cold" turn here means less running around, but I'm still hitting Curves for a workout.

I really hope the other stuff gets here as I want the hoodia to help keep my appetite down on the cruise where all that stuff is constantly available.

Bonnie, did around 20 of the breathing "lifelifts" yesterday, and will keep trying to work my way up...just feel like I'm getting into hyperventilating pretty easy ;) - I had to unsubscribe from the Yahoo list as the volume of mail is too great for me - spent years and dropped lots of email accounts trying to get my spam/mail under control. I've always preferred one on one emails to the lists as they really do bog your box down with many repeated messages just to send a "great" message to someone who's posted.

As for the HOODIA - well, there seems to be no adverse effects, no nervousness or anything else.

I've also just added glucomannan to my supplements list, and will be trying to add some Alpha lipoic acid as soon as I can figure out how to remember what to take when!

Good luck all.... type to ya later!

Michelle

[Porcellino]

I have been taking this kind
http://www.hoodia-dietpills.com/fortified_hoodia.htm
for about 9 months and I love it! I have had problems receiving it, however and when I have contacted them they say that sometimes it is hard to get and the orders get backlogged. That said, I have never NOT gotten an order, sometimes it has been delayed. The last 2 orders came within 5 days. It says to take 2 pills before every meal, but I find I can get by with using it once or twice a day so it lasts longer which is good because it is $$. I have tried a couple of other ones (including the ones you guys have linked to), but this is the best. Good luck! :)

[mishugenah]

Bonnie,

Yes the product is still working, and I'm taking 2 pills only one or two times a day. The Source Naturals product seems quite good.

I normally shop at Vitamin Shoppe and have for years, and I'll have to check their prices on the hoodia and get back to you. I'm so glad they now opened in texas...means I can actually pick up the stuff instead of just having it shipped.

Just shoved a large teaspoon of coconut oil into my coffee. It could be worse, but I still can't see how I'll get 3 Tbs into me each day ;) So far, the "mounds" were a bust, but I like sauteeing water chestnuts and frozen bell peppers and onions with garlic into the oil, with a dash of teriyaki seasoning- then adding some of the dried coconut for a minute or two when its nearly done. Even my husband liked it.

Michelle








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[BKM]

Well, I still haven't gotten my order :( ... but I did get an answer back from the company that they will reship it -- and they expect that I'll get the reshipment and my first order at the same time....we'll see....

Michelle, regarding coconut oil -- I really can't stand adding it to my coffee -- try adding it to some sugar-free cocoa, that's really good! Also, brown your meats in it, it works really well, doesn't burn and adds no discernible flavor. It works nicely in curries (I also add coconut cream to these recipes).

My favorite way is to add it to my morning cereal (Atkins low-carb stuff) -- I put frozen blackberries, coconut oil, whole flaxseed, walnuts, and some water in a grabit -- nuke for 2 minutes, then add cereal and Hood's milk, and nuke for another minute. I really like this stuff! And I figure it's 8.0 ECC, 31g protein, and 450 calories -- not bad for a breakfast meal. If I get to worrying about calories, I cut back on the walnuts.... this keeps me comfortably full for a good long time, and is such a welcome change from eggs!

[Lanny]

Mishugenah you shoved a large teaspoon of coconut oil into your coffee???? OMG i guess your not a coffee fan...LOL...why dont you melt it down and put it in salads...or in veggies...or in a shake...but not coffee..i will never look at my cappicinno like i use to now that i know someone puts coconut oil in coffee...lol...i am so fussy with my coffee...i grained my nice dark 3blend strong espresso beans everyday and enjoy my cup in the mornings...i dont even drink coffee from a filter manchine...thats how fussy i am...my coffee is like my wine...got to be the best...thats why when i read you put coconut oil in your coffee i i i i i dont know...now i need a shrink to get rid of the image in my head oil floating in the cup...LOL...im just kidding...you can put it where you want but plz consider in salads or a shake...

[mishugenah]

Hi Lonnie,

Just think of tropical coffee :) I am a coffee drinker who grinds her own beans, and will soon start roasting them too! It wasn't the worst thing I'd ever tasted, but its not as good as my coffee, au naturel' - then again, it was only one cup!

Still no receipt of the hoodia :( and - I'm in tech hell! My phone went out 4 days ago, and yesterday the puter I use all the time died on me. Can someone explain to me why SBC can't fix problems on outside telephone lines for 5 days? I'm the "shoemaker's child' - walking around barefoot. My husband, the professional computer genius, had to relegate himself to blogging on my old heap of a puter last night instead of the server big enough for a corporation we usually use. Just waiting for the cable to blow and we'll have a triple whammy!

I think the hoodia "might" be working, but yesterday, I ate NOTHING but that coffee till around 3:30 in the afternoon, was too busy to stop, and wound up pigging out on anything in site :( I REALLY REALLY hate days like that! Hoodia or no hoodia, its not going to stop totally bouts of cravings if you don't eat regularly.

Michelle

[mishugenah]

Lanny! sorry I got your name wrong!

Bonnie, I'd love the cocoa, but I'm afraid it will stir cravings a little more for me....I'm in the middle of a "post holiday" fragile time!

The morning cereal sounds great...but I'm afraid I'm floundering right now. Might go on a "fat fast" for a day or two ala atkins to get myself "back on track". I really need to be strong BEFORE the cruise.

Might even try the hoodia 3 times today, as recommended on the bottle.

Michelle

[mishugenah]

The cable just went !!!

what next? the dsl? the electricity?



Michelle

[BKM]

Michelle,

Not going to name the next thing to go -- you know, the power of suggestion :D

Anyway, I got the Source Naturals hoodia last night -- they are 250mg/tablets (hoodia gordonii stem extract (20:1)). Are these the same as yours? How do you take these?

I am thinking about taking a couple before I leave work in the afternoon (around 5:30PM) -- we don't get home until around 7PM and by that time I am always ravenously hungry. Then I have a bad tendency to snack (legally) as I'm making supper -- and though I'm frequently not hungry by then for supper, I eat it anyway..... :o

Do any of you think it'll work this way?

BTW -- still haven't gotten my original order, I have more confidence (as least going by the information on the web site) in that brand -- if ever I get them I'll try them....

[wcollier]

Hi Bonnie:

Man, that company is slow. They took Christmas week off and just started back this week. I guess that's why my order hasn't arrived yet. If this stuff works, I'll have to remember to order it 2 months ahead of time. :rolleyes:

Wanda

[BKM]

What I resent is their placing the blame on the postal system and/or postal theft -- heaven knows it has enough problems all on its own! -- if they were upfront and simply told me that they hadn't gotten around to shipping it yet (or whatever the situation) then I would be, if not overjopyed, at least understanding. Now I'm not even expecting it when I check my mail.....

And I don't want my money to just "disappear"!!! :help:

[mishugenah]

Hi Bonnie,

Yes, thats the same stuff I got, and I've been taking it mid-morning, mid-afternoon. I think 5:30 is fine and it really won't keep you awake at all...though maybe a little earlier will let it take hold in your system first. Who knows? we're all just hit and miss on this thing ;)

I haven't gotten my hoodia either, though they said I should definitely get it by today, but I'm working on a puter without all the saved addresses, and they seem to have no phone number ....then again, I have no phone! (other than my cell and I don't want to waste the minutes before my real phone gets fixed).

Did you buy your stuff through Paypal too?
I'm thinking they might be the only way to get it back (the money) or through the credit card people.

Michelle

[mishugenah]

yay!! it finally arrived, and I'll see how it compares to the Source Naturels in the next couple of days and report back.

It took way too long, but compared to you guys here, it was fast.

This order was from www.hoodia.com and its supposedly 450mg pure south african hoodia gordonii by Total Health, 90 pills at ~19.95/bottle.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Michelle

[BKM]

Well, I still haven't gotten my original order (or its replacement, which I requested)...

I did start taking the Source Naturals tabs, haven't noticed any effect yet -- but I started with it over the weekend which is NOT a good test (everything is topsy-turvy during the weekend!) -- weekdays are more regimented, so I'll be watching its effect carefully -- and of course, it's not even supposed to be totally effective for the first 2 weeks or so.....

Waiting for everyone else's updates!

[mishugenah]

Hi Bonnie and everyone,

Don't know how well the product is working...its really imperceptible to tell the truth. At the start I thought it lowered my appetite, and maybe it is. By time I come home from this trip I'll have a better perspective. I frankly believe my "peri-menopausal" state is getting in the way with everything here, and I'm starting a 6 week weight loss challenge at Curves the day I come back.

(Guess who refuses to be measured and weighed until AFTER the cruise ;) )

I think the Source Naturals product is a good one though, maybe even better than this capsule I got online. Guess time will tell - it is twice as expensive.

Michelle

[Lanny]

http://www.newstarget.com/002709.html

have a look here on if it works or not

[deb34]

Interesting that the article downplays the potential of Hoodia and plugs for a "mystery" substance that the author just happens to be writing a book about. No doubt the person hopes to cash in on those who are now spooked into thinking that this person really holds the key to hunger suppression.

Shame....

[Lanny]

Seems we dont know what to believe anymore...

[BKM]

Hi All,

I've been using the Source Naturals hoodia for the past several days. My original order (along with the replacement order) has still not arrived!

Last night, just as I was leaving work, I took 2 tabs. Not only did I not want to snack on anything when I got home and was making supper, I could have happily skipped supper altogether. However, I decided what I "should" eat -- it wasn't as though I was feeling full or anything, just not overly interested in food.

Don't know yet if this is from the hoodia, or just a quirky way to feel. I am in ketosis, but typically I don't get the loss of appetite from that....

My husband dished himself a bowl of (low-carb) ice cream later in the evening -- no temptation at all (unusual!) -- he even offered me a taste of his and I turned it down.

How is everyone else who is trying hoodia responding? Are my results typical? Or is it something else that's playing in right now?

I really hope this continues!!!

[fatburner]

Hi Hoodia hooligans,
I've been buying supplements from a New York based outfit: vitaglo.com for years. Their prices are always way cheaper than anyone else and they have a spectacular range. I just noticed they have about 8 different hoodia products, including the Source Naturals and and an interesting Now Vitamins formulation with among other things, theobromine. I always get orders in Australia within 10 days at very reasonable shipping rates. In the continental U.S. orders over 50 bucks are shipped free. They've always been very reliable.
Can't comment on Hoodia's effectiveness as an appetite suppressant, although I am intrigued by your progress with it. Weight is not an issue for me. Health is, which is why I low carb. I was fascinated by your comments about the life lift breathing. I'll check it out.

[BKM]

Maybe the hoodia is working...

Last night during supper one of my daughters called. We chatted for about 15 minutes, then I returned to my supper portion -- and it no longer interested me in the slightest -- I fed it to the dogs!

Typically, if it's on my plate I eat it! I've never been able to stop eating whatever is served (so I've been careful to only put small amounts and go for seconds!).

And I've lost a little bit of weight -- down to 152, haven't been there in a very long time. Not a lot, and certainly not enough to count on -- but the trend is encouraging!!!

I'm still waiting on my original (or replacement) order :help:

Bonnie

[wcollier]

Still haven't got my order Bonnie. I'm considering cancelling the order and buying elsewhere.

Wanda

[jiskiyan]

I am still waiting on my order from hoodiahoodia.com and I ordered back in November almost immediately after the 60 minutes episode aired. They have sent out replacements at no charge and even refunded an accidental overcharge caused by a PayPal issue (not their fault), so I don't think they are a scam. I've exchanged several emails with Jen, who is very nice and informative, and they are suspecting theft. And she's offered a refund on more than one occasion. They are now supposedly using Canadian postal with tracking. I'm suppose to get my third replacement order sometime this week. I'm anxious to try this stuff. I've read several testimonials at various websites so I can't wait to see how it goes. Before I got word this weekend that they were sending out an expedited order, I placed another one with hoodiaplace.com. I've done a fair share of research on the product and have heard that "extracts" and "concentrates" are not the real deal in that they are not derived from the "stem" of the plant so are not as potent or something (and they are far cheaper, too, which can be a dead give away-- again from what I've read). Finding one that is 100% pure, from the stem, with no other additives is the goal from what I've read. Anyway, who knows what is truth and isn't online. After reading that everyone else has had problems with their orders I'm skeptical again. Anyway, I'll post again if/when I get it and try it out. Just wanted to share my Hoodia story. :)

Jill

[wcollier]

Hi Jill:

That's the same story I heard too. They sent my order out so apparently it should be here anytime. We'll see.

[BKM]

I'm still waiting, too -- I exchanged many emails with Jen, finally got the following email:

"Hi: I am sorry for the delay in our response. Your order has been out far too long so I doubt you will receive it now. There are a number of orders that are missing or lost from various shipments. We can either refund you or we can send you a replacement. Please send us an email with either 'refund' or 'replacement' in the subject line. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks, Chris"

so I asked them to replace the order (January 12) -- I guess I'll see what happens..... :help:

I'm still interested in trying it -- I've been using the Source Naturals stuff (which says it's stem extract 20:1 -- I remember reading somewhere that wasn't the "real" stuff) -- I don't think I'm giving the hoodia a fair trial.

Guess I'll wait a bit longer!

[jiskiyan]

Hi BKM-
Are you seeing any appetite loss with the extract? Just curious. I'll post again if/when I get my order(s) from hoodiahoodia.com. In the meantime, check out hoodiaplace.com as they seem to have a 100% pure product as well. I'll start on whichever one shows up first. Then I'll let you guys know.

:thup:

[BKM]

I am taking one tab just as I leave work -- and I am NOT touching anything until I sit down to supper.

Snacking the minute I walk in the door is my (current) worst eating habit! I typically start on almonds (and I'm not talking about a couple!), then eat whatever I can find -- all legal, but typically high calorie. And then I sit down and eat supper, too.

Since I started the SN hoodia, I have not done this -- I make supper before I eat anything.

Also, this past weekend I took 3 of my daughters to the Cheesecake Factory for a mid-shopping snack. I took a hoodia tab approx an hour before we got there. I ordered the low-carb cheesecake and a takeout box -- cut it in half and left 1/2 on my plate. And that (along with coffee) was all that I ate -- even though the girls had appetizers, lattes, and some pretty exotic cheesecakes. I felt pretty darned proud of myself!

At this point I can't say for certain that it's the hoodia -- I need to take it for a while and see consistent results. But it SEEMS to be working. I am not totally uninterested in food, but I am able to control my interest (does that make sense?).

Also, since I started the SN hoodia, I've lost a couple of pounds. I am at my lowest weight since sometime in 2002. Much of the weight loss is what I call my "bloat factor" -- any change and I can get those pounds off -- but about 2 pounds are real weight loss (I think!).

Hope this helps (more than it confuses!).

[jiskiyan]

Thanks Bonnie. It does make sense. That's great that you are seeing a reduction in appetite with "just" the extract. The Cheesecake Factory is SO hard to resist, so good for you!! Perhaps if the 100% stuff arrives you'll see a total removal of hunger. I'm hoping that happens for me. Although I will plan on eating a little something at my regular meals times.... something healthy, maybe an occasional burger. I get low blood sugar if I don't eat regularly and, although I'm not sure how the Hoodia will affect that, I don't want to have my body think it's starving and screw up my metabolism (could make future weight gain/loss an issue, you know?). I also plan on drinking lots of water since Hoodia supposedly kills thirst too, but I know water is so important. I fell off the LC wagon a few months ago. Can't really say why, but I'm ready to lose the weight again. I'm doing a less strict version of LC, but have been trying to watch my junk eating and sugar. I don't want to go full bore LC anytime soon because in a few months I'm going to go off the pill and see what happens. (So I don't want to start LC hard core, only to have to scale it back again if I get PG.) I'll be 40 in August so we are going to try for #2 for a year. If it happens, great, if doesn't that's cool too. So I'd like to drop 10-15 before we officially start trying. I hope I'll have some good Hoodia news to report soon! Keep me/us posted on how it's going for you.

Jill :wave:

[Twin Peak]

I just started using the NOW brand Hoodia, and I must say, I am in love. Used in conjection with a few other products and this stuff kills my appetite.

Its a pleasant surprise.

I have not yet been able to assess whether it aids in my fat loss.

[BKM]

another update:

Took a hoodia tab as I left work (approx 5:30 PM).

Last night, again no snacking. Made supper and didn't want any of it (but yes, I ate some) -- however, I also got a phone call with bad news during this time frame, hard telling if it was the hoodia or the depressed feeling.

I am being careful of drinking fluids, have no intention of allowing the hoodia to cut my thirst/water consumption. I also don't want to not eat, so I'm making sure I have a reasonable supper - but no snacking (before or after).

My weight was down another 1/4 pound this morning, I haven't weighed this for a very long time. I am so looking forward to getting below 150 (I'm at 151-1/4# right now). I also measured this morning, although my waist doesn't show a change, my hips are down, somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2 inch.

I am also exercising, using a "wrap" on my belly -- not a terribly scientific procedure, I'm doing a bunch of things trying to get my weight back under control!

[jiskiyan]

Hi Bonnie. I'm sorry to hear about your bad news. I hope everything is okay.

That's great about the Hoodia. I hope it keeps up. Hopefully I'll have something to good to report next week. I'm expecting one of the orders (either from HoodiaHoodia or HoodiaPlace) to show up by the end of the week. Hopefully I'm not being naive, LOL!

Hang in there. Hope all is well.

Jill

[jiskiyan]

An update: I didn't get the HoodiaHoodia.com stuff yet. I emailed them Friday and they said they have "expressed" it, so we'll see. However, the HoodiaPlace.com order arrived on Thursday (3 business days after I ordered it!). Their website states it is 100% pure and is made from the stem (sounds good). However, after using it since it arrived I have to tell you all that I haven't noticed any difference. Maybe I'll be one of those people who it takes a while to actually have an affect (I've read that for some people it takes a few weeks to start working). Or maybe this particular brand is crap. I'll keep taking it because it's not hurting anything, but I hope the other stuff comes soon. I'm not sure why I'm convinced the other stuff is better, but maye it's because those folks who have said they've received it are reporting good results. And I think the HoodiaHoodia.com people are official distributors too, whatever that means.

So I'll keep you guys posted. I hope I get the other order this week. I'll be anxious to hear how everyone else is doing with it. Perhaps those that are experiencing good results could share which website they bought it from. From what I've read, not all Hoodia is created equal.

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.

Jill in Phoenix

[jiskiyan]

Question for Bonnie-

Is the Hoodia you are using that seems to work well the Source Naturals brand that some of the other folks are talking about? I'm thinking about ordering some. As I mentioned the HoodiaPlace.com stuff doesn't seem to be doing anything. And, dare I say, I think I've been eating a bit MORE, feeling hungrier. But it might be psychological, LOL!!

TIA,
Jill

[BKM]

update:

I received the hoodiahoodia.com order -- finally -- and I am now taking 1 tab of it plus 1 tab of the Source Naturals -- on weekdays just as I leave work and on weekends about an hour before I expect to eat supper. My results so far:

Weight: since around the first of this year, I am down 10 pounds. At least 5 pounds of this weight is what I call my "bloat" weight -- I can get that much off with simply returning to a week of induction, but I can NEVER seem to get any lower -- well, I'm lower, and this morning I weighed 150 pounds! I have not seen this weight for a few years!!! I seem to be losing about 1/4 pound each day (with some bouncing).

Appetite: I have had NO urge to snack before and after supper! This is my bad time, when I'm ready to eat anything. Typically, I overeat quasi-legal foods -- nuts (raw almonds), cheese, low-carb icecream/candy.

I think this stuff must be working for me. I have ever-so-many times determined that I'm going to get back in a losing mode -- I'll hit induction for a week or two, and I lose the bloat weight (about 5 pounds) -- but then the scale doesn't move -- I'll maintain ketosis, keep my WOE carefully low-carb....

I have continued with my exercise regime, and I am low-carbing at a higher-than-induction level (for supper tonight, I am having homemade chicken soup [with a bit of barley] and a slice of Eziekiel bread [11ECC/slice]). I can live with this eating pattern! The nice thing is I know that when I get home, I won't be ravenously hungry, and I'll be able to wait until I have everything on the table!

P.S. -- I'm wondering when I should order a second bottle of the stuff -- if it'll take as long for the second order as it took for the first! I still want to observe its effects for another week or so, though....

[mishugenah]

Hi All,

Just back from my cruise and am catching up. Unfortunately I left my hoodia at home, went carb crazy (as I knew I would!) and gained about 6 pounds of water weight!!! (yeah, just water ;) ) The real shame is the bread is great on the ship, the food (especially the steaks, plain meats and fish) are particularly mediocre, and the French butter they use is better than anything I've gotten here in a long time. I was totally ANTI low carb and had several meals of just bread and butter. Luckily I layed off of the sweets, and 2 of the 6 pounds were gone already this morning. I figure the rest will come off this week (hopefully!).

I gave the hoodia to my sister before I left and she's loving the stuff too. I still have some of the Source Naurals, but I'm talking about the stuff I bought on www.hoodia.com - and unlike hoodiahoodia.com it arrived in around 2-2 1/2 weeks...not FAST but at least it got here and it might be better now that the holidays are over. This product has twice the potency of the SN so you only take one at a time.

Started back on it today, and I'm back to being totally "on program" I hope. Today I'll take it 3 times and see how that works. Unfortunately the coconut oil/products seem to raise my appetite for sweets - perhaps thats the old association of coconut and chocolate, so I'll lay off that for a while too.

I think you should all give yourself a date - perhaps by Friday of this week, and if the product doesn't arrive, cancel the orders. This Jen sounds like she's doing it out of her house and her supplier isn't drop shipping. A lot of nutritional products are being sold on an MLM basis and this could be the problem.

Michelle

[jiskiyan]

Here's a shocker..... the hoodiahoodia.com stuff arrived in the mail today! It was marked "express" and contained 2 bottles. That totals 4 that they sent out to me with the first 2 orders going MIA. But at least I only paid for one bottle. So I'll be anxious to see how it works. Gonna give it a week or so and if it doesn't have any affect on my appetite, I may ask everyone here where they recommend buying it from-- in other words what product seems to really be working well. Not giving up yet, LOL!

So I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the updates. I appreciate the support. Gosh, I hope this stuff works. :D

Jill

[BKM]

The hoodia still seems to be working for me -- no snacking whatsoever yesterday. For supper, I had exactly what I planned to eat (as well as for the rest of the day).

Once before, I was in a similar mode -- back in 1994, when I first lost all of my excess weight -- I went to an acupuncturist who did something (? - along with tiny needles left in my ears, he also did whole-body treatments) that worked for me -- and I stuck to a low carb diet (my choice of diet) and never had any cravings or deviated from my WOE. And the weight just fell off, about 1/4 each day -- a few short stalls, but not many -- and the weight stayed off until recently....

I don't how this works -- but it seems to be and I'm so far happy with it. No matter how religiously I did induction, I always ended up going back to my "snacking" mode -- and apparently I'm one of those people who must also watch calorie intake. No amount of will power carried me this long, or anything else that I've tried....

This morning my weight had "bounced" about a 1/4 pound up, I doubt that this is significant -- and I know that many say don't weigh yourself everyday -- but I do! My measurements are looking better too,and I'm fitting clothes that have been unworn for a year or so....

[wcollier]

Hey that's good to hear y'all got your orders from HoodiaHoodia.com. I just called them today and they said my order went out last week. However, when I called them the week before they also said it went out last week. :rolleyes: So there's hope I'll be getting it any day now. Yeah!

Glad it's working for everyone.

Wanda

[Nancy LC]

I remember reading that the tests they ran people ate like 1000 calories a day less. Do you think it is having that much of an impact on you?

[BKM]

no, that would bring me down to not-enough calories per day! I'm not a big eater, never have been -- just a snacker! And remember, I only take one of the hoodia tabs each day -- I imagine that eating is cut back in relation to how much you take? And how much you have been eating? Perhaps if someone eats a huge amount of food to begin with, then he/she would see a large reduction of calories?

I have definitely lost my interest in food -- if I decide that I ought to eat it, I do -- it hasn't made food look bad -- just no interest....

I can go into the pantry, see the nuts, and NOT TOUCH THEM! I don't even want to! But at supper, I eat a decent sized serving of whatever we're having..

[jiskiyan]

I weigh myself everyday too! It's just that I need that "reward" of seeing my progress.

That's great the Hoodia is working for you, Bonnie. I am envious. It's not for me, yet, but I'm hoping it will soon. Have you (or others reading this post) experienced a few days or week before it truly kicked in? I've heard that can be the case. I hope that's not unusual, because I haven't noticed of an decrease in appetite much yet. But at least I'm not famished like I was on the other stuff, which I'm wondering now if it was real or not. Fingers crossed. BTW, do you still get stomach "growls" even though you aren't feeling hungry? Just curious, because I suppose I haven't been eating quite as much the last 2 days yet my stomach is growling like crazy and that sensation drives me nuts!

Thanks for your positive words. It's good to know that the stuff DOES work and patience is probably the key. That's just not my forte, LOL!!

Jill

[wcollier]

This part from the hoodiahoodia website jumped out at me since I'm hypothyroid. Apparently hypothyroid people can take longer to see the effects (about 2-3 weeks) of hoodia. Figures!

Wanda

[jiskiyan]

Never been diagnosed with hypothyroid, but I'll do some reading on it. Thanks for the info. I'm hoping for some affects from the hoodia here soon. :wave:

[BKM]

I have no problems with thyroid (at least that my doctor recognizes -- although I certainly don't display the classic symptoms, such as lack of energy and hair loss, I do have problems with weight, body temperature is low, metabolism appears sluggish....).

So far , so good -- honestly, I've not had a stretch of 3 full weeks where I've not "broken" and gone back to snacking and overeating -- I think the hoodia is working for me. When I get home in the evening, I DO NOT SNACK! This is a major accomplishment for me! I don't even have any interest in snacking, though when I sit down to dinner, I can eat whatever I've put on my plate... And when my husband has ice cream or sf candy in the evening, I can say "no thanks" (or just take 1 small taste -- very unusual for me!).

I am not losing weight very fast, and in fact I seem to be bouncing around at 150 (up a quarter pound, today down a quarter pound). I want to see my weight start heading downwards again! My clothing is fitting a lot better -- much of my belly has gone down (long way from looking good, though) -- and I've lost from my thighs.

However, even though I've not put stats into Fitday and figured out my calorie consumption -- it has to be reasonably low -- so I should start losing, albeit slowly, again? [How do you put foods like homemade chicken soup into Fitday? there are so many vegetables added, and you never know just what a scoop of the soup will hold....]

I think that I will continue on with the hoodia, I have no idea if it'll work for the rest of you, but it seems to be working for me. I am very much interested in how others are reacting to it, and how they take it (1/day? 2/day? or ????). I take 1 of the hoodiahoodia tabs and 1 of the Source Natural tabs at approximately 5:30 PM, as I'm leaving work --then I eat around 7 to 7:30 PM....

Jill -- my stomach has been doing a lot of gurlgling the last couple of days -- don't really think it's from the hoodia, but it might be -- I suspect that I have some sort of very minor bug that's affecting me, my husband has had it too. No stomach growling, though....

[BKM]

Jill -- I just reread your post -- we seem to have the same amount of weight to lose -- you mentioned that you're not famished as you had been on the "other stuff" and that you have been eating a bit less recently -- perhaps you are starting to see some effects?

At your weight, you probably don't eat a great quantity of food each day, so you have less to adjust and will maybe lose slower than someone who is coming from a higher weight -- at least that's how I'm figuring it. Does that make any sense? I do know that we don't want our appetite decreased to the point that we're not eating enough -- I do not want to lose weight that way and then have to continue for maintenance -- I want to eat normal-sized portions!

I am quite happy with the cessation of snacking -- maybe you have one area to tackle that you'd like to see a bit of an appetite reduction? Just a thought....

And I'm not trying to say that it is a miracle pill -- I am fully committed ot eating less, it is simply enabling me to stick with that commitment!

[jiskiyan]

Hi Bonnie,

You are so sweet! I appreciate your encouragement. The feeling of being famished was occuring after taking the HoodiaPlace stuff. Could have been mental, though, LOL! Soon as I stopped taking it, that feeling went away (thank goodness!!). In other words, I went back to "normal." Snacking is my big problem too. Since taking the HoodiaHoodia stuff I haven't felt famished, thankfully, but I haven't felt my appetite lessening at all. So no change that I can tell. I also don't think I have a thyroid issue, but I did write Jen an email and asked her if some of the feedback they have been getting indicates that some people are experiencing a slower start, but then it kicks in just like it should. I'll post her reply when I get it. I haven't lost hope yet. :D

Yes, it seems like we have about the same amount to lose. I would really like to lose 20, but at this point I'd be thrilled to get rid of 10 or 15. I really want to drop some of the extra weight before we try to get PG in a few months. Then I'll have to be off the Hoodia until weaning, probably several years away. While I might not get PG, if I do, I'll obviously have to stop, and if #2 is anything like #1, s/he will breastfeed FOREVER. My darling daughter nursed past her 2nd birthday when I finally cut her off, albeit slowly. I was just ready for it to be over. So.... time is of the essence with the Hoodia because we want to start trying in the next few months.

I'll let you know what Jen says. Thanks again for your kind words. I'll keep you posted and please do the same. I'm so happy for you that it's working well!

Jill

[jiskiyan]

Here is Jen's response to my question regarding whether some customers, in general, have reported the affects taking a while to kick in:

Hi Jill: Yes, some of them do. Try doing a loading dose for 3 - 5 days and see if it gets it moving in your system faster. Take 2 in the morning and 2 before dinner for a few days and see if it kicks in. Some people just don't react well to anything and it can sometimes take 2 - 3 weeks to feel the effects. You should have a feeling of general good health and natural energy from it within the first couple of weeks.

[BKM]

Good luck, Jill, with losing some weight before you get pregnant with #2!

I have 6 children, my baby turns 20 this Friday (and my oldest will be 35 this summer). I fought my weight throughout my pregnancies, think all of it (the weight) was pregnancy-related!

I didn't low-carb back then (except for a short while, around 1973 - Stillman and Atkins were diet names then, and I remember that my interpretation of these diets was to buy a huge can of Planter's salted peanuts and eat only that! LOL! And I actually slimmed down! But obviously, I couldn't stick to that WOE for too long...). This time (I started low-carbing for serious in 1994) I bought and read the books!

It seemed each time I got pregnant, I put on (and kept) an extra 10 pounds -- and nursing my kids (each for over a year) never, ever enabled me to lose any weight! If anything, I put on even more weight while nursing.

Keep me posted on how you do with the "loading" procedure that Jen outlined.

[BKM]

I'm down another 1/4 pound!! I really think this stuff is working for me!

Last night, I had to pack some nuts/sf-candies for my husband to take to work -- and I wasn't tempted to eat even one nut! And he had a bowl of sf ice cream later in the evening -- I didn't even want a taste of it!

How's everyone else doing????

[fraz8]

Been lurking on this thread for a little while and thought I would put in my 2 cents. I've been taking Hoodia for 12 days now and have lost 8 lb with basically no effort. For me, it is a miracle and I hate to use that word because people have suggested "miracle" suppliments to me that haven't worked at all so I was VERY skeptical. My husband and I took 2 pills at the same time. He was not hungry all day and practically had to force himself to eat at the end of the day (of course he was ecstatic) I really didn't get any results at all that day. The second day was the same for him. We have put all our meals into dietpower(weight loss software) to monitor our calories etc. He went from an average of 2500 cal/day(complained of hunger) to 950 cal/day (w/o hunger)on Hoodia.I was getting depressed on the second day because I really wasn't getting a noticible effect but I kept taking 2 pills before each meal. However, mentally I was curiously "happy" both days and had good mental focus.The third day was the day it really kicked in for me and it's been very effective in appetite control. I'm comfortably eating around 1200 cal/day with mild hunger occationally. It's a little weird sometimes though. Sometimes my stomach growls and acts hungry but my brain says I'm not.If you are a binge eater (eating w/o any hunger) I don't think Hoodia would work for you. All it really does is take away appetite not curb mental cravings (a piece of chocolate cake still looks good to me) however I can now take two bites of it, push it away and be satisfied whereas before I would down the whole thing and look around for more.I hope this helps anyone considering taking it and I would love to hear from anyone else with experience w/ Hoodia,good or bad.

[BKM]

I think you identified how hoodia is working for me -- it doesn't make me not enjoy food, it just makes it uninteresting....

For example, I can handle food that I find tasty (re: nuts) yet be totally uninterested in eating it -- but if I did decide to eat a couple of nuts, would likely enjoy them.

My results since my last note were the same -- I ate only what I decided to, and no more -- didn't snack, take any seconds, or nibble while cooking. I have determined what I consider a reasonable WOE for me, being careful to not cut back caloric-wise too much, and making sure my protein and fats are adequate -- and then that is what I eat....

I am down over 10 pounds from when I started, but the weight loss has slowed down considerably -- was maybe down another 1/4 pound this morning -- I now weigh less than 150! I will be very happy if it continues at this rate, I had been very slowly gaining weight (while low-carbing).

fraz8 - What brand of hoodia are you taking? and what is the strength of each tab? It sems that you are taking 6 tabs a day? I take 2 tabs each day, and I'm not sure if one of the tabs has much in it (the Source Naturals: stem extract 20:1, 250 mg).

Thanks!

[fraz8]

Hi Bonnie,

Ive been taking Desert Burn (thru HGpills). I also have some Hoodoba but I haven't tried it yet. I ordered from 2 different places because I heard it has been difficult for some to get it. Took about 3 weeks to arrive. I've read so much on the web about which brand works and which doesn't...they all seemed to conflict! So I rolled the dice and picked one. This one works, at least for me.

I did stumble on a body builder web site that claimed that Hoodia did not work for hard core body builders. They dramatically drop their calories right before competition to accentuated that "chisled" look and were hoping the Hoodia would reduce their hunger. They didn't have good results even with high doses. I did notice myself when I worked out extra hard one day that the Hoodia didn't curb my hunger very well. You're body really knows it needs extra calories! I work out moderately now (light weights and walking on treadmill) and stick to low carb and resist the temptation to "speed things along". This is the lowest weight I've been for 5 years and nothing has changed in my life except for the Hoodia. I'm convinced it works...hopefully it will continue to work until I get to my goal!
-Holly

[littlemune]

I am a new Hoodia user and member to this forum. I have been following your progress BKM in this Hoodia thread and I am encouraged and also very encouraged by Fraz8.
I began with my first pill on Friday Jan. 28th at a pub! About 10 min. before my Fish and Chips arrived. I thought I was setting myself up for failure - again. Only ate half of the delicious haddock and a couple of fries and packed the rest to take home. AMAZING!
Saturday my first full day and it was working. I took a total of 3 pills during the course of the day, before meals.
I made it through a shopping mall without stopping for a dessert to snack on. I did feel a bit hungry when I went to bed at about 12:30 AM but decided to stick it out and not go anywhere near the kitchen.
Officially my day 2 on Hoodia and I have lost 1 pound. I have been weighing myself for the last couple days and had been at a steady 148, no bouncing numbers on the digit scale. Maybe it is too soon to tell but I am encouraged by reading through the forum and how I am feeling. The weekends, like for most, is a difficult time to begin any weight management program. But I feel like if I can make it through tonight and the next week - evenings! - then maybe Hoodia really can work for me.

I find myself constantly checking if I am ok, am I hungry? I am ok...

The product I am using is from FLORA - a Canadian based company. This Hoodia Trim has a few other ingredients. It's well respected brand here - http://www.florahealth.com/flora/home/canada/products/1262.asp.
I talked to my local Health Food store regarding the best quality product and this is what she directed me too.

I look forward to reading the progress on this thread with Hoodia and sharing my experiences with you.

[BKM]

update:

I am now down to 148.5 pounds! this is a loss of almost 12 pounds -- and it's a weight I haven't seen for a couple of years!

Saturday morning we went out to a nice brunch -- I took a hoodia tab before leaving the house -- and at the brunch I was completely satisfied with my eggs benedict (did not eat the English muffins -- only the eggs/ham/sauce), a small bowl of fresh fruit, and coffee). I had my daughter pack my banana-nut muffin, and didn't touch the hash browns ... and I did not have a drink (i.e., mimosa....).

Later in the day, I took another hoodia, then ate a small bowl of homemade beef/barley/vegetable soup....

I think this stuff is really working for me -- I don't want to lose so fast that I can't maintain the weight loss -- but a pound or two each week is nice. My clothes are fitting much better. I do not have any "good" feeling that others have reported, but then I'm typically not at all depressed (and when I am, there is a concrete reason....) -- so maybe the mood-altering doesn't need to kick in for me....

However, I am not treating this as a magic solution -- I am still carefully counting carbs and watching overall calories -- I think that the hoodia is making everything possible, as long as I continue my part....

[littlemune]

That is excellent BKM! I know that feeling when you see those numbers on the scale and it's been a long time.

Since beginning on Friday night I am down 1.5 lbs.
I am feeling for the first time this is the kind of support I have needed to make a difference. This is not a magic potion, there is still choices to be made but the Hoodia is making it a lot easier to deal with.
Like last night I say no thanks to a slice of apple pie. My boyfriend said how about just the filling and not the pie crust? No thanks, I am ok for now!!

I am approaching this weightloss a part of some life adjustments which I need to make.
I believe you need to be ready to make the changes, right now I am ready. It's been a few years since I felt this determination.

I am hoping to get engaged this year to a wonderful man and plan on taking a vacation to the sunny south. I want to have a different kind of experience all together. I want to feel comfortable with myself and what I look like and not try to cover up all of me.

Just wondering about approx. how many calories are you consuming a day BKM?

[BKM]

littlemune: I am eating from 850 to 1100 calories each day -- not a lot, but I simply don't lose weight at anything higher.

I've tried eating very low-carb (induction levels) with added calories -- I end up slowly gaining. I've tried many small meals throughout the day -- I end up gaining. I exercise regularly (30 minutes/day, with a lot of added walking) -- although this seems to be good for me -- no weight loss. I think everyone on this board is likely used to my whining.... :tears:

However, I'm 60 years old, and have probably messed my metabolism up over the years. For the past 10 or so years, I've low-carbed. I maintained my weight at 120-130 for many years, then a few years ago it started creeping up. I would go back to strict induction for a couple of weeks (hate it!), tried the fat fast (wasn't able to continue with it, simply did not like it), tried a variety of tweaks -- this is the first thing that seems to be working for me....

Congratulations on your impending engagement -- getting married to the right man is so wonderful!

[jiskiyan]

It is very encouraging that everyone is doing so well. I am very happy for you guys and it gives me hope. I've been taking the Hoodia now for a week and no change. I still get low blood sugar if I don't eat at regular intervals and that disconnect with my appetite hasn't occured yet. It hasn't even lessened really. But I'm hoping that since others have said it can take a few weeks for it to really kick in for some folks, that all hope is not lost yet.

Keep sharing your ongoing successes as it helps those of us who aren't there yet. :wave:

BTW, Bonnie you are still using the HoodiaHoodia product? That's all I'm using right now.

Jill

[BKM]

Jill, I am using the hoddiahoodia product, plus occasionally the source Naturals (which I suspect hasn't much active ingredient in it, it's a stem extract 20:1).

I never get a total aversion to food -- I just am able to plan what to eat and then stick to that plan.

Look at this link:http://www.createforum.com/phpbb/?mforum=hoodia Not a whole lot of activity (just about zero!) but there is some good information -- one of the thoughts that I came away with was possibly you might need to raise the amount (i.e., double your intake) until it kicks in. Just a thought....

I hope this ends up working for you!

[wcollier]

Hi Guys:

I finally got so tired of waiting for my supply from HoodiaHoodia.com that I went to my HFS yesterday and bought some pure Hoodia by Maxion Nutrition.

Those are fantastic results BKM.

Wanda

[jiskiyan]

Thanks for the link, Bonnie. I appreciate it!! I'm not giving up yet..... :cool:

I'll keep you posted.

Jill

[littlemune]

Thanks for the link Bonnie. I was reading over some of the information posted and came across something that I thought might be of interest to Jill - How to get Maximum Benefit from Hoodia Capsules.
http://www.createforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=15&mforum=hoodia

A few years ago I went for couple of colon cleanses at a holistic center. It definitely makes sense what the article is saying.

It's another thing to consider and evaluate. As the article suggests, do some research on natual colon cleansing on the net. There are things you can do in your own home.

Sandra

[jiskiyan]

Thanks, Sandra. I have a colon cleanse product already in my bathroom closet. I used it a few years back and it was a good experience, nothing rough. I might try that again if the hoodia doesn't kick in here soon.

Thanks again!

[BKM]

No weight loss this morning -- which is okay, I'll take it slowly if that's the way my body needs to do it! I've got another pair of courdoroy jeans on -- haven't worn them for quite a while, I was looking like a stuffed sausage in them -- fit nicely now, loose through the thighs with the waist gapping -- hips are still very-much filled out, though LOL!

My eating was right on track -- no cravings, no snacks.... I have noticed that I'm in a heavy ketosis -- I typically was in ketosis during any induction-diet spells, and sometimes during just regular low-carbing -- but right now it's relly dark -- wonder if that has something to do with everything I'm experiencing...

[BKM]

update

I'm down a bit more (147.75 this morning!). Yesterday was what I considered a challenge for hoodia -- my husband and I went to a big corporate shindig with a free bar, appetizers, and a huge buffet....

Before we left, I took 2 hoodia tabs. Once there, I got a cup of coffee (I was cold!) while my husband had a drink. Didn't eat any appetizers (servers were walking aorund with platters of tiny open-faced sandwiches, etc.).

Then at the buffet, I stuck strictly to what I was hoping to be low carb (at a buffet, you can never be sure of just what is in the salad dressing, if a marinade loaded with sugar was used, etc.) -- I got a small serving of caesar salad, some prime rib, chicken medallions, and (my cheat!) 2 coconut shrimp.

Didn't even finish most of what I took. Then I totally bypassed the desserts table -- the people sitting with us were bringing back plates with little cakes and tarts, chocolate strawberries, chocolate mousse, etc.

Afterwards, I drank a diet Coke (couldn't find a glass of water-- but I sure could have had a liqueur!) -- and I felt a bit too full!

I was worried that my weight might go up a bit (salt content, if nothing else) but it actually dropped a bit from yesterday! I'm still worried about a bounce up, from the extra salt, but won't stress out if it happens.

Anyway, I really think this stuff is working for me! :wave:

[jiskiyan]

That is just fantastic news, Bonnie! I am so happy for you. You are definitely an inspiration for me. I finally tried drinking the Hoodia (emptied 2 capsules into small glass of water) yesterday. Okay, big YUCK! Knew it would be. But I did notice a very, very slight appetite loss. But it was minute.

Anyway, I have dropped only 1/2 pound total since I started the Hoodia a week and a half ago. It's a bit depressing, but I'll keep trying for another month (can't hurt) until it's time to go off the BC pills.

I'll keep you posted and, again, congrats!!! I'm jealous!

[BKM]

Weighed in at 147 this morning -- and I know that lots of people on this forum think you ought not weigh every day -- but I do! I also plot my daily weights, and can easily see trends...

I am currently wearing a skirt that I've not fit for a couple of years -- with a tucked in blouse!

Weekend is coming, I sure hope that this continues for me! :)

[littlemune]

Congratulations Bonnie on slipping on the skirt with the shirt tucked in! I actually did the same thing on Thursday. I pulled out a black suit skirt and crossed my fingers I could get it over my hips and I did. Sure it was a bit tight but not too uncomfortable. Having a snug skirt on reminded me through the day to continue to be aware of what was going into my mouth.
Mind you the Hoodia is working from me and I so happy. I recommended to my sweet sister that she try it. I will check-in with her later today to find out how she is doing.
Jill I admire your committment. I know you might be a bit discouraged but 1/2 lb loss is better then 1/2 lb gain! You are going in the right direction.

As of 1 week today I have gone down 2.5 pounds!! 145.5 After being on the Hoodia for a week I now feel confident that I can do this and reach my goal by May - my birthday. I don't want to go into another year not being happy or comfortable with my appearance.

Well Hoodians the week-end is upon us and other challenges. Best of luck to all, and let us stay focused on what we really want and what is going to make a big difference in our lives - feeling comfortable in our own bodies!

[Porcellino]

I ran out of the Hoodoba I was using, and decided to try the Source Naturals as they had it at the health food store. I think it's great!! It's sooo much cheaper than the Hoodoba ($20/60 pills vs. $39.95). Plus, I was taking 6 of the Hoodoba a day and only need 3 of the SN. It is so nice to see it in stores.

[jiskiyan]

What store was it in?

[Porcellino]

I live in S. California and have seen the Source Naturals in Whole Foods, as well as 2 other health/vitamin stores. I had ordered some online - 120 tablets for $26, but like everyone else, it is taking FOREVER, so I picked up a bottle of 60 tablets. At the vitamin store, which usually discounts it was $20.00. Every March I go to the Whole Foods Expo which is a huge convention in Anaheim and I am sure I will see a lot of it there. I always see new products there that take about 6 months to get into all the stores.

[galatia]

I'm getting some Hoodia today at GNC. The guy I talked to said it had 400 mg. per capsule and you're suppose to take 2. I was wondering what you all are taking daily-- 800 mg? Thanks. :)

[BKM]

The tablets I'm taking are 400 mg. I typically take one (just as I leave work) -- plus I take one of the Source Natural ones (500 mg of the stem extract 20:1). I'm not sure if the stem extract 20:1 stuff works, I've read a lot about it not -- but I will use up the bottle rather than throwing it away! LOL!

The new ones that I have (Desert Burn, I think) are 800 mg (or somewhere around that) -- I haven't started that bottle yet.

I think the thing to do is take one and see if it works; if it does, stay there. Else, take 2 and see how that affects your appetite -- etc.

Anyway, I'm down a bit more -- 146.5 pounds!!!!! :) :) :) :)

[Porcellino]

I am taking one 250mg Source Naturals tablet 3 times a day, and it's working great!

[BKM]

is your source Naturals the same as mine -- a 20:1 stem extract????

[scratchems]

The wife and I went to Whole Foods in Los Angeles looking for Hoodia (Source Naturals) and there is actually a sign up on the supplement isle where the Hooida supply used to be - it says that they cleared their shelves and will not sell it until they can be sure it meets their high standards.

Any other suggestions where I can get the Source NAturals in LA?

Thanks

[Porcellino]

BKM: yes, the tablets.

Scratchems: If you are in the Valley, I can tell you of 2 places to go to get it.

[scratchems]

I am near Hancock Park but can get to the valley pretty easy - where might I find the extract? Any thoughts as to why Whole Foods would put that sign up? Thanks!

[Porcellino]

Scratchems: It will be a drive.... but Accent on Health on Devonshire and Reseda in Northridge is where I got mine. They also have it at Vitamin Barn on Sherman Way and Shoup (just west of Topanga) in Canoga Park. I used to live right near Hanock Park but can't think of a closer place off the top of my head. You might want to try Erewhon on Beverly. As to Whole Foods, I have no idea. I haven't been to the one near me in a week, but the last time I was there, they had it - I will be going there soon and will check it out. I have tried many different kinds of hoodia (been taking it for a year) and I am extremely happy with the Source Naturals. I am especially happy that I only need 3 of those suckers vs. the 6 a day I was taking.

BKM: are you taking the tablets or capsules? Is it not working at all for you?

[scratchems]

HEY thanks so much for the info! I will take a trip over to Erewhon and see if they have it. Northridge is a bit of a hike!

So, the Source NAturals is the best one to take? I am excited to try it!

[Porcellino]

No problem. I am the happiest with the Source Naturals, but I don't know what results other people have had. Good luck!

[BKM]

I really don't know if the Source Naturals is working or not -- I started with it (while waiting for my original order through hoodiahoodia.com) and it seemed to be effective.

But then I kept reading that the stem extract 20:1 formulation may not have any actual hoodia in it, so I sort of put this one "on the back burner" and went over to the other stuff.

So what I do is take one tab of the "pure hoodia powder" capsules (400mg each) and 1 of the Source Naturals (stem extract 20:1) tabs (250mg each).

I really can't say which is working, I just know that it is working and I have no intention of playing around with it at this point!

I am interested in those taking the Source Naturals tabs -- are they the same as mine (the stem extract)? And if they seem to be working for you, then I will order more and continue with them too!

Shortly I will run out of the hoodiahoodia.com capsules -- I have already ordered and received some from Desert Burn (supposedly the pure powder, I think each tab is 750mg??? -- not sure and they're at home). I did not re-order from hoodiahoodia.com because my original order was so messed up, took well over a month with a lot of emails and "re-orders" before I got a bottle.

I didn't lose any weight this morning, but I seem to lose a bit, then stabilize, then lose a bit.... I'm really hoping the losing will continue! Tomorrow we have to take a day off and run into San Antonio, will stop and eat out (Texas Land & Cattle) -- I love their food, will get the smoked sirloin -- and I'll see just how much the hoodia reduces my appetite with a large steak serving in front of me!

[Porcellino]

I love the Source Naturals. It sounds like we are taking the same kind: http://www.smartbomb.com/sn1879.html I haven't heard that the stem 20:1 is ineffective, and like I said, I have tried a bunch of different ones. This is the first one that I only need a few tablets a day. I was spending $130/month on the other hoodia :o The dose on the S.N. bottle says 2 tablets = 500mg, but I only take one at a time and it makes me so not hungry I have to force myself to eat dinner. Like most here, I take it so I don't snack and graze, but lately I don't even want meals - which for now, is A-OK. I can see cutting back in the future, however and maybe just taking one in the morning and one in the evening. Maybe try the products seperately to see how your appetite does. I am curious how it would work.

[jiskiyan]

I thought I'd provide a quick update. I've been taking the HoodiaHoodia.com product (supposedly 100% pure) since 1/24. That feeling of being disconnected from my hunger hasn't gone away much at all. However, I have noticed I'm not snacking as much. I'm also trying to keep myself busy so I don't get bored, which is when I usually snack.

The great news is that I weighed 153 before I started with Hoodia and as of today I'm at 150.5, which is VERY cool. It's a SLOW loss, but I know that's better for me anyway. I am taking more of the stuff than is recommended, but I keep waiting for the full effect to finally kick in . It might never work that way for me, but I'm only planning on using this stuff short-term (and for occasional "maintenance" but only when I'm not PG or nursing). I'm not experiencing any bad side affects from taking more than recommended, so I'm not gonna sweat it right now. Plus Jen from HoodiaHoodia.com had said it was okay to do on occasion.

BTW, I added another Hoodia product to the mix last Saturday (can't hurt, right?). In addition the HoodiaHoodia.com pure stuff, I also take (a few times a day) a product I bought at Hi-Health. It's called Tru Hoodia Complex by Now. It has the following ingredients: Niacin 1.1mg, Chromium 200mcg, Hoodia concentrate 20:1 300 mg, Cocoa Extract 400 mg, Green Tea Extract 200mg. The cocoa and green tea provide a natural form of caffeine (total 12 mg), but it hasn't made me jittery, just energized- in a good way. Anyone else using this one?

I'm still bound and determined to see if I can find a product that has the appetite removing qualities that so many of you have described. So I ordered some of the Source Naturals (extract). I was wondering, though, if the sorbitol it contains has given anyone the GI problems that sugar alcohols sometimes do. I can be sensitive to them at times. But the internet description does not include how much of the SA crap (sorry, but I hate those SAs) that it contains. Does it say on the bottles you have? Anyways, I'll be interested to see how it goes with this one.

So I'm down 2.5 pounds in 16 days, which isn't much but even if lost a total of 10 pounds before trying to get PG next month I'd be happy.

I'll keep you all posted and please do the same. It's nice knowing how everyone is doing.

Jill :p

[BKM]

doesn't give any information as to the amount of sorbitol (but sorbitol is listed as the second ingredient) -- however, the total carb count is 1 gram per serving (2 tabs) with fiber (indented, so assume it's part of the carb count) as 1 gram. This indicates (to me at least -- if I understand it right) that the sorbitol concentration is very very low. After all, the candies that contain the stuff (and which give me a lot of problems) have like 25-30 grams of sugar alcohols....

[jiskiyan]

Wonder why it was even necessary to add that, um, stuff? It's not like it needs to be sweetened or something, LOL!! Seems unnecessary.

[threegmom]

Hi, My name is Miranda and I have been reading your posts and I became very interested in trying hoodia. I am happy to see that everyone supports each other in getting healthy. I want to lose about 25 pounds, so I hope hoodia helps. I have been doing LA weight loss and it helps me to choose better foods, but I still have a healthy appetite. Stay tuned........ and I hope everyone is here to help me through this too.

[Porcellino]

I thought I'd provide a quick update. I've been taking the HoodiaHoodia.com product (supposedly 100% pure) since 1/24. That feeling of being disconnected from my hunger hasn't gone away much at all.
You might find better success with another brand. I have tried some in the past that did not work for me, either. I just hope 2 years down the road a study doesn't come out that says it's going to kill you or make you tits fall off :lol:

[Porcellino]

p.s. that 2.5 pound loss is awesome!!

[threegmom]

Well this brand is called Hoodia Supreme and I did a lot of research on it and it seems to be highly recommended, so we will see.

[galatia]

I started taking Hoodia Supreme yesterday. I haven't noticed any appetite suppression so far. I'll let you know if I start noticing it helping. You do the same, threegmom. I am taking 800 mg. a day which is the suggested use.

[threegmom]

sounds like a plan, I will actually start taking it tomorrow. So you will be one step ahead of me.

[BKM]

It's too bad that we can't be sure of just what we're getting in any particular brand or formulation -- which is why I really like this thread, we can compare our experiences and then choose accordingly!

I've read a lot about how it's not the real stuff yet, then I read that it's guaranteed to be good, then that the stem extract 20:1 isn't any good (but I did lose some weight when I was taking only that one -- will try taking only it maybe next week?) -- etc.

Bottom line, though, it's working for me -- I'm down to 146 this morning! (This is a loss of 14 pounds since I started the hoodia, back around the first of the year.)

Today will be difficult -- we're taking a day off from work and going to San Antonio, planning to eat at Texas Land & Cattle -- I always get salad and smoked sirloin, with a side of mushrooms ("no thanks" to the fresh hot bread) -- but I tend to eat a lot! So today I'm asking for a to-go box with my order, and I plan to put much of the meat aside (it saves nicely, and is very good, sliced thin, on a salad the next day or two....) -- wish me luck! I plan to take 2 hoodia capsules about an hour before we get there....

[wcollier]

I just got off the phone with hoodiahoodia.com and they have no record of my purchase back in December, despite 2 different people looking into their records and telling me that it had been mailed. :rolleyes: I'm not a happy camper.

I'm going to try the Desert Burn Hoodia which is supposed to be the best one out there, recommended in the 60 minutes report.

I've been using one from my HFS but it's only 200mg of hoodia gordonii but it cost $31. It works well, but it's very expensive.

Wanda

[Porcellino]

I'm down to 146 this morning! (This is a loss of 14 pounds since I started the hoodia, back around the first of the year.)
:cheer: So today I'm asking for a to-go box with my order, and I plan to put much of the meat aside I was talking to a friend of mine who is around 65, and she told me that 'back in the day' immediately upon being served, all the women in her social circle would take half the food on the plate and tell the waiter to pack it to go. She still looks fabulous, so I think you're on to something :)

[twinmomma]

Okay I have been floating around here for a bit. I was wondering is there any specfic brand that you all can recomend that I can get at a small health food store or such? thanks!

[wcollier]

Hi Twinmomma:

The best product for the cheapest price I've found is Desert Burn, but I don't think you can get it at the HFS. They have a Certificate of Analysis on their website (http://www.davisbiotech.com/). It has 750mg of pure hoodia gordonii, 120 caps/bottle. You can order it off their website for $29.95 or get it through ebay (http://search.ebay.com/hoodia-gordonii-750_W0QQsofocusZbsQQsbrftogZ1QQfromZR10QQcatrefZC6QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsadisZ200QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1)for $24.95.

I haven't heard of anything better than this yet. If you go the HFS route, make sure to stay away from the hoodia extracts, they aren't as effective for your money. Also stay away from anything that doesn't say 100% pure hoodia gordonii. Just labelling "hoodia" is not good enough. There are several varieties of hoodia, it's the gordonii variety you need.

Some products have stimulants in them, so make sure you get one that only has hoodia. Otherwise, you may find yourself unable to sleep at night.

HTH,
Wanda

[Lanny]

Hi Wanda...do you take Desert Burn? if so, what do you think of it and its shipping? just curious thanks

[wcollier]

Hi Lanny:

I haven't tried the Desert Burn yet, but I'll let you know how it compares to the one I'm currently taking. I'd been waiting for my order from hoodiahoodia.com (from Canada) since Dec 20th and they screwed everything up so I decided today to look elsewhere. Unfortunately, that means across the border.

The one I currently have from my HFS is only 200mg of pure hoodia gordonii, but it works well. Unfortunately, it's $32 for 60 capsules of 200mg. Very expensive.

I ordered the Desert Burn off of ebay today, so I'll let you know how the delivery goes and any taxes etc. that I'm charged. It goes through USPS so I don't think you get the brokerage fees like you do with UPS. Never have anything shipped across the border with UPS. The brokerage fees kill you.

Wanda

[Porcellino]

I went to Whole Foods today and looked on the shelf where I saw the Source Naturals Hoodia. It was gone, and a product called Hoodia Slim in its place. I didn't have time to ask anyone about it, but plan to next time I go. I have never heard anything about the 20:1 extract not being good, other than on sites that sell other products. In the year I have been trying different brands (around 5 or 6) the only effective ones are the Hoodoba (much too expensive, and ordering is the same hassle ya'll are getting now) and the Source Naturals. I love the Source Naturals and now that I can take 3 a day, and get a bottle of 120 over the net for $26, I'm sticking to it!

[twinmomma]

I got something from the HFS and it has 200 mg of hoodia. I think it's life something. I will let you know how it goes.

[BKM]

I ordered the Desert Burn (off ebay, Donna TerBlanche) -- total price (including shipping and handling) was $33.95, and it arrived very quickly (2-3 days?). I ordered very early because of hoodiahoodia experience -- I won't open the bottle until the others are gone.

Yesterday, we went to San Antonio as planned. Stopped at Texas Land & Cattle -- I had a dinner salad (no croutons) and ate 2 slices of my smoked sirloin (put the other 3 slices into a to-go box before I started eating -- we'll have these on salad later this week). I was totally comfortable, and not even tempted, as my husband (who can tolerate the extra calories and carbs) ate the fresh hot sourdough bread/butter, and had a glass of wine.

When we got home, I did not have any hunger (my husband "grazed" -- ate cheese, salami, nuts) and I didn't eat anything more.

My weight was still 146 pounds today, but I'm happy!!!!! I was afraid that it would go up after eating out! And likely, I had a bit more salt than I am used to.

And -- yesterday I bought a dress to wear to my daughter's wedding in March -- a size 8! -- I've been sort of nudging into 12's recently.... And today I'm wearing a dress that I hadn't been able to fit for a couple of years -- this is like getting a whole new wardrobe!

[twinmomma]

Okay I have taken 4----it recomends taking 2 at a time. So far not a huge difference. Granted I did eat a small salad--because thye boys were acting up and I had to leave Mickey d's!

How long did it take to notice effects? I am going to look into the desert burn one.

[threegmom]

hi I am on my second day and I have not noticed any change in appetite on the hoodia supreme, but I am sure its hard to tell. I do notice that I drink a lot more water than normal. Galatia how are u doing on it?

[galatia]

Nope, me neither, threegmom. I've been using it 800 mg. a day since Monday. On the Hoodia Supreme bottle it says it's pure powdered Hoodia. It also says "Beware of fake or inactive extracts." Sounds like it should be good stuff. I guess I'll keep taking it, maybe on some of us it has to build up more in our system :) . Keep updating please.

[Porcellino]

"Beware of fake or inactive extracts." They all say that. In my experience, the ones that worked, worked right away, but YMMV. There are so many more kinds out there right now, it wouldn't hurt to try a few different ones.

[twinmomma]

May I ask what one everyone's favorite on is? It looks like desert burn is good. It should work right away correct?

[BKM]

I started with Source Naturals (while waiting for a long-delayed hoodiahoodia order). Now I take one of each.

I ordered the Desert Burn (very quick shipping!) -- but I'll not start on it until the others run out.

That said, I've been losing at the rate of 1.5 to 2 pounds a week since I started (early January). I had not only not been losing up 'til then, I was slowly gaining weight -- after maintaining my weight for many years, it started creeping back up (and I was trying all sorts of tweaks -- including returning to induction level carbs, etc.).

I think the reason the hoodia is working for me is the reduced appetite. Now when I walk in the door after work, I don't start snacking (legally) -- I started tracking my food, and it looks like I'm eating about 20 ECC and 900 calories each day -- not a lot, but I'm not hungry so it's working for me. I've never been a big eater, but I seem to have a lot of energy -- don't understand metabolism....

If this continues (keeping my fingers crossed!), I am gong to very carefully resume eating at a higher-calorie level. I've been reading Lean for Life, and I like many of the suggestions (I just don't agree with the low fat, moderate protein, fruits and vegetable diet that they espouse!) for maintenance -- particularly weighing myself every day, and taking action if the scale goes up 3 pounds (now why didn't I do that earlier?).

[threegmom]

ok, I have not seen any weight loss yet, But last night my family ordered pizza and i can usually eat 4 slices and some wings on the side with no problem. Last night I took a bite out of one pizza and i felt full. I could barely eat any of the wings. Today I am doing my 3-days on LA weight loss just oranges, white meat and fresh raw green vegetables. I will so what I am on Tuesday and if I feel hungry on these 3 days. Keep you posted.

[threegmom]

ok, I have not seen any weight loss yet, But last night my family ordered pizza and i can usually eat 4 slices and some wings on the side with no problem. Last night I took a bite out of one pizza and i felt full. I could barely eat any of the wings. Today I am doing my 3-days on LA weight loss just oranges, white meat and fresh raw green vegetables. I will so what I am on Tuesday and if I feel hungry on these 3 days. Keep you posted.

[BKM]

Weighed in this morning at 145#!!!

And yesterday I wore an old pair of jeans (Lands End, size 10) with my shirt tucked in -- and it wasn't snug!!!

We ran over to Fort Hood yesterday afternoon, and bought all the "junk food" that my son (who is staying withus for a while) wanted -- no temptations. And when we got home, my son started snacking on pistachios (which I love) and triscuits/cheese spread -- still not even slightly tempted. I made salmon, asparagus, and salad for dinner -- ate what I meant to, didn't look for any seconds or evening snacks.....

This stuff works for me!

[Lanny]

Im glad its working well for you BKM...im just wondering what happens once your off Hoodia...regarding the book Lean for Life is a VERY good book...you should have a look at Why French Women Dont Get Fat...i never believe even to this day to cut most carbs out...i still believe eating fresh fruits, all veggies...nature was built on them and back then people werent fat at all...its plain and simple its just junk food or fast food of American that makes up fat...you dont see much fat people in europe (yes you do have some but NEVER like the westerners) cause they eat fresh and walk a lot...the key word is MODERATION and SMALL PORTIONS!!! you can have that fresh pastry once a week or on a special day whatever the case may be...or nice fresh bread...true not everyday but humans cant stop eating carbs for the rest of their lives...or you will go back to junk food...like i said, moderation and small portions...

[galatia]

Alright, I gave it a week-- it's just not working for me, so I intend to try to return what's left to GNC. I am glad it's working for some, however. I wish you all success. :)

[aicirtap]

Hello :)
I just started this forum and I have been reading everyones comments on Hoodia and they are very interesting. I have decided to purchase the Desert Burn. I will let everyone know my progress. Looking forward to talking with everyone.

Patricia

[BKM]

Im glad its working well for you BKM...im just wondering what happens once your off Hoodia...regarding the book Lean for Life is a VERY good book...you should have a look at Why French Women Dont Get Fat...i never believe even to this day to cut most carbs out...i still believe eating fresh fruits, all veggies...nature was built on them and back then people werent fat at all...its plain and simple its just junk food or fast food of American that makes up fat...you dont see much fat people in europe (yes you do have some but NEVER like the westerners) cause they eat fresh and walk a lot...the key word is MODERATION and SMALL PORTIONS!!! you can have that fresh pastry once a week or on a special day whatever the case may be...or nice fresh bread...true not everyday but humans cant stop eating carbs for the rest of their lives...or you will go back to junk food...like i said, moderation and small portions...

Lan,

I'll try answering your questions...

1. Once my weight is off, I plan to continue with a moderated dose of the hoodia as I stabilize -- if I have to continue taking it for years in the future it'll be worth it! I had my weight down to where I wanted it (back in 1994) and maintained for many years -- it's just in the past few years that it's been creeping back up on me. I strongly suspect that I will not have to continuously take hoodia throughout maintenance, but will simply take some when I gain a few pounds and want to get them off again.... If I had been able to do this at the beginning of this weight gain, I'd never have gotten up to 160# again....

2. I very strongly believe in the low-carb WOE -- it has gotten my husband's blood work under control (he has never been heavy), our health is exceptionally good (we're in our 60s and going strong), and we act and look younger than many of our peers. Although we do eat some "good" carbs (I throw a bit of barley in our soups, we eat most vegetables and a lot of fruits) we moderate just how much of these we eat. I really don't think that man evolved as a grain-eating animal -- likely the scenario that Atkins et al paint of mankind being a hunter/scavenger is historically correct.

3. I've worked with many people who come over here (to the states) on temporary assignments -- particularly Germans, French, and English -- and in general they were not thin and healthy -- rather on the whole they were somewhat pudgy! And the pictures of my forebears (Polish, Scottish, and Irish) show rather hefty people..... I often wonder where this notion that Europeans are slim and healthy comes from??? I think the young of all nations (that is, nations that have enough food) are typically slim and nice-looking -- but I'm talking aobut the 50 and older group.

4. And yes, if you go back to the days when a woman had to tote her water then heat it over a fire, then use a scrub board to wash the clothes -- she could eat a lot more (if it was available) -- but she would burn a lot more! Like it or not, we're a sedentary society -- I sit at a computer all day, every day -- I get my 10,000 steps per day in by walking at lunch and in the evening, and then 30 minutes of daily exercise. I don't know how much more the French walk than us, but I do know that in Germany, where my son is stationed, the civilians drive to their jobs on base and sit in offices all day -- and the Autobahn stories he tells me!!!! Definitely, some Europeans do use cars, and they tend to drive them pretty darned fast!

[Porcellino]

I have learned to eat smaller portions thanks to hoodia. I don't know if I could have gotten used to it without some help as that was my biggest problem. Even when eating healthy, I would often have 4 'servings' of an item. Lanny, why are you coming in here and suggesting reading books instead of leaving those of us who are happy with the hoodia alone? Along with BKM, I also don't care if I have to keep taking it.

[Lanny]

Porcellino i think you didnt understand what i meant, BKM mentioned she interesting in the book Lean for Life which i read and yes it is a good book when you reach your goal just like a lot of other books i read or on the market...always up to the person what he or she believes in...and for your question :Lanny, why are you coming in here and suggesting reading books instead of leaving those of us who are happy with the hoodia alone? i have nothing against Hoodia cause i never had anything against natural products...seems to be working for BKM and a few others from what i read in here and not doing much for others...whatever works for you my all means go for it if it doesnt damage your health...i asked a simple question what happens when you reach your goal when you stop taking hoodia cause we all know if youve been on diets for ever that when you stop taking or doing something that works for you, we tend to regain all back...and yes a few of us dont gain it back cause we stick to our regular routines in excercises...so i think you misunderstood my post and if works for you and others go for it...and like every new product on the market and not a lot of research on it, you have to be careful and listen to your body cause it talks to you...

[Porcellino]

I apologize for misunderstanding your post..... I see what you mean now, I just took it the wrong way. :)

[aicirtap]

I received my Desert Burn Hoodia this afternoon. I took 2 around 1:30 pm. I noticed a slight difference. I work evenings so I was on my way to work and I had just ordered some Girl Scout cookies and knew they would be sitting on my desk when I got there. When I took the two pills around 1:30pm by the time I got to work (25 minutes) I was not craving for the cookies. Even though about 2 hours later I ate some of the thin mints just to see how I would handle it. I really couldn't taste the cookies. My craving was not there. I took two more around 6:30 pm, this time my thoughts about food were gone. I am usually thinking about what I want to eat or what I am going to eat when I get home. I left work around 8:00pm; I normally leave at 10:00. I was not hungry and after drinking some water before leaving my stomach felt full. I hope this hoodia is working! I hope it continues to work.

[pinkquinn]

Hi I am new to hoodia but not so new to low carbing-I like the zone- I want to say that I have had great results with hoodia!!!!! I can follow a diet to a tee, but restricting my portions seem almost impossible. Hoodia has helped me eat sensible amouts. I hope I don't start pigging out again when I quit taking it. I understand that overeating has to do with unresolved issues so I am trying to continue to do inner work as prescribed by Bob Green and Dr Phil. Good luck with your low carbing!!!!!

[BKM]

Hi Everyone ...

Well, I'm down to 143#! Getting closer to my goal weight every day -- it looks like I'm losing about 1.5-2 pounds per week, which is not a bad loss rate.

Yesterday I worked from home, which meant that I was in a totally different eating environment than normal. I decided that if I started thinking about food, I would take a hoodia capsule, wait a bit, then act on the hunger. What happened was that, when I did start thinking about food, I took a hoodia capsule, then somehow forgot all about eating. This happened twice during the day. At supper, I ate the salad and soup that I had planned, then again didn't think about eating....

I did notice a "habit" of mine -- I got a phone call when I was finishing my supper -- and instead of thinking about what I was eating I simpy hurried up and finished what was in my soup bowl so that I could take the call (my husband was chatting on the phone before that) -- and afterwards I felt overfull. Somehow I have to break the habit of eating everything on my plate, even when an outside situation inteferes....

But anyway, I love this hoodia -- it is really working for me!!!!

[FabByFifty]

I started Hoodia today. Its not the pure it is called (Miracle 2000 Cerum 7) it has 420 mg blend of Hoodia Gordonii, Cassia, citric acid and pepperment oil in it. I don't know if it will work but it was only 25.00 compared to the price of the pure Hoodia so I thought I would give it a try. If anyone has tried this before could you let me know how it works for you. I'll post back in a couple of day to let everyone know if it works. :wave:
Good Luck!

[threegmom]

ok, i am slowly loosing, I am now down to 161.5 using hoodia Supreme and not really changing anything else. So I am excited, it finally started to kick in when i upped the dosage.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/purpvinebar/slider-scale/lb/171.5/140/161.5/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

[aicirtap]

Hello again,
It's been a week since starting Hoodia and I really know it's working! I have lost 2lbs :) I am not craving food and thinking about food like I did before Hoodia. So far I have taken as much as 4 in a day. Anyway Hoodia has made me more aware of whether or not I'm hungry. I'm not just eating because it's breakfast, lunch or dinner time anymore; I'm eating when I'm hungry!



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[Lanny]

ok question for the hoodia buyers...where do you buy your hoodia...is it the first webpage or the 2nd webpage?

1) http://www.davisbiotech.com/
2) http://www.purehoodia.com/welcome.htm

thanks

[BKM]

hoodiahoodia (http://www.hoodiahoodia.com/pages/1/index.htm)

Desert Burn (http://www.hgpills.com/)

Source Naturals (http://www.iherb.com)

The above are the three places that I've ordered from.

1. hoodiahoodia: This is what I'm currently using -- I think it's working quite nicely, but the shipping was so mangled (it took over 2 months for my first order, with lots of re-orders, emails, etc.) that I went to Source Naturals.

2. Source Naturals: This one I take with the first, it's a 20:1 stem extract -- some people have been having good luck with just this one, so far I've always combined it....

3. Desert Burn: I ordered this (nice mail turn around!) to replace the hoodiahoodia when it runs out -- haven't started it yet (probably another week left of the hoodiahoodia) -- it has a nice forum attached to its site with various people reporting their successes/problems/etc. -- looks like it works for a lot of people.

[Porcellino]

Source Naturals,

$26.73 for 120, and I get it within a week from here (http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/nsearch?catalog=smartbomb&.autodone=http%3A%2F%2Fstore.yahoo.com%2Fsmartbomb%2F&query=hoodia&x=8&y=16)

[wcollier]

Lanny, I get mine from the first website: Desert Burn. I love it b/c it's so much more economical than the one I had and works great.

...oops, I forgot to mention that it cost me $7.35 to get 2 bottles over the border. There was GST and a $5.00 handling fee.

[Lanny]

Wcollier i emailed desert burn and they reply saying: I no longer ship to canada directly as I have had problems navigating customs - go to my site and order via the Health Factory - they can accomodate you

but health factory is in UK and that is 2.5 x more in canadian money..cheaper for me to get it from the USA

so Wcollier i would still order from them and get it right cause seems its working for you...

[wcollier]

Lanny, which site emailed you? There are a whole bunch of mirrors for that site. I find it hard to believe since I just got my DB on Monday. Here's the site I ordered from:

http://www.ultra-hoodia.com/hoodia.html

HTH,
Wanda

[Lanny]

http://www.davisbiotech.com/

that's the site that emailed me and said to go in the health factory section...have a look you will see it brings you to a UK page...mind you i have family in UK...but dont want to bother anyone for this...not worth it...ok will go check out your webpage...thanks wcollier...

[BKM]

Hi All,

Just wanted to update...I'm now at 142.5#!!!! We had a company lunch today -- pizza, probably my single most-favorite food -- and I didn't eat even one bite! (mind you, I decided to not eat the pizza BEFORE I went in to the meeting room)....

I am getting ever more confident that I'll reach my goal weight -- and I'm really enjoying wearing all of my old "skinny" clothes!

[Ayustar]

I just purchased some Hoodia today, Flora company. It was about $35ish because I bought some Stevia with it so I can't remember what it was exsactly. That isn't a bad price (I am in Canada) if I can find a place here in town to get it cheaper then I will. I am not hungry at all right now, but I am not sure if it is from the Hoodia. I didn't eat yesterday because I didn't want to lol. So we will see if this helps with my crazy food cravings.

All I know is that I am really tired right now, lol and I am at work, at least it is Friday, so I can appreciate that.

I was looking on here before I bought the Hoodia because I wanted reports about it from real people. So it seems like it works for everyone who takes it on here.

[atmasters]

This is a great link I was looking at this in the HFS today and I almost bought it just wanted to check in and see if any one is doing good with it and it seems to be working. I would love to change I use the still dreaded efedra to curb my hunger and that so far is the only thing that will work for me. I have tried so many other brands just to help out but nothing works but Efedra. But since so many people hate it it is getting hard to find so maybe this is the new and best thing.

[wcollier]

Lanny, that site I gave you has gone up. I noticed they're still selling the DB Hoodia cheap on ebay.ca (one link's out west and the other's east). I think you only have about 4 days before the price probably goes up:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1467&item=5558752587&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31820&item=5560046447&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Wanda

[Lanny]

I ordered on from the webpage on thursday, paid through paypal but never got a confirmation even today which is monday saying they are going to ship and all is ok....paypal never mentioned anything saying they are going to take the S/H from the credit card...ive emailed them 4 different time and will see if today they answer me...if not i will have to do a long distance phone call to paypal and that website you sent me wcollier to see if all is ok...so before buying another one even on ebay which is cheaper i will wait to see if this order clears out first...thanks wcollier

[BKM]

Monday morning -- after a weekend -- and I'm down a bit more -- 142 pounds!!!!!

Noticed this morning that my bras (which I had just replaced) are not quite filled out -- will be needing new ones, but I think I'll wait until I hit goal weight, wasn't expecting any more loss here.

Yesterday I put on a pair of courdorouys that I hadn't worn for a few years, and a new stretch tee shirt -- and I felt like the saggy baggy elephant! I wouldn't go to the grocery until I layered an (unnecessary) coat over the outfit!

I LIKE this stuff!!!!! :lol: :yay: :sunny: :daizy:

[Ayustar]

Wow, that is AWESOME!! I am glad you are so close to your goal. I have been taking it, but I need to buy a scale, lol to actually see my weight. I think it really does help with hunger!

[potatofree]

Ayustar...I take it you saw the doctor for your other problem and he/she approved the use of the Hoodia?

[Ayustar]

Is it supposed to be bad for you or???

[quietone]

Ok. I'm going to get some today. But I was reading an article yesterday (someone's experience) and he said he had to take much more than it says to on the bottle? Anyone?

[Clauson]

I've had wonderful results this past week with the recommended dosage of Source Natural brand Hoodia. I was afraid it was all in my head. So, I gave it to my perpetually hungry 7 year old at about 4 p.m. 1/2 capsule crushed in apple sauce. Of course I didn't tell her what I had done and since it was mixed with the yucky tasting RELIV nutritional powder, it was just another bad tasting mixture to her.

At 8:00 p.m. at her usual evening snack time, she turned to be and said, I'm not hungry. Then she went to bed. This has never happened before.

Now don't panic folks, I'm not planning to give it to her on a regular basis. I try to handle her chubbiness with exercise and supervision of her food choices.

It could be a coincidence, but I also saw a marked improvement in her attitude. She was much more helpful and sweet than usual.

Take this only for what it is, anecdotal evidence. But Hoodia has won me over. I've lost 5 pounds this past week and I feel great!

[potatofree]

Is it supposed to be bad for you or???

Not necessarily, but since you already described your episodes where you freeze up and can't move or speak, and get numb...like when your bf found you in the bathtub, I wouldn't have hesitated to get to the ER, and if you HAVEN'T sought medical help for that, I feel adding anything else to the mix can only make it worse.... but not KNOWING is what can be really, REALLY bad for you.

Taking any new supplement when you have an untreated medical problem like that, and/or are taking prescription meds of some types can be playing with fire.

[wcollier]

Ok. I'm going to get some today. But I was reading an article yesterday (someone's experience) and he said he had to take much more than it says to on the bottle? Anyone?Quietone, that's been my experience until I started the DB. The DB brand has 750mg/capsule instead of the standard 400mg/capsule so it really is much more economical for me. I was taking 4x400mg capsules before so I was going through my stash pretty quick.

[quietone]

Thanks. I think that must have been what he was doing too.

[BKM]

Ok. I'm going to get some today. But I was reading an article yesterday (someone's experience) and he said he had to take much more than it says to on the bottle? Anyone?

During the week, I take 2 tablets (one source naturals and 1 hoodiahodia) just before I leave work for the day -- and this effectively curbs my mindless snacking when I get home. By the time I have supper ready, I simply eat a reasonable portion and don't need to snack inthe evening. On weekends, I "play it by ear" -- take a tablet before going to a restaurant, or grocery shopping, or to a party.... never more than 3 (total) in any day.

On another board, some of the people take 2 tablets 3 times a day.

I imagine that it depends on where you are in your weight loss (I was following low carb, my weight was going up....and I identified the possible problem as snacking when I got home from work). Perhaps if you're just beginning to lose weight, you need to address each of your meals -- or if you don't have all that much to lose, you don't need as much?

I think you'll need to experiment and find what works for you. I do not want to take more than I need, nor do I want to cut my appetite to an unhealthy level -- I've been losing weight at the rate of 1.5 - 2.0 pounds per week, which is about right for me.

Also, I think the hoodia is not magic -- it doesn't make you lose weight, it simply gives you a (very effective) tool to lose weight -- you still have to commit to your WOE and work at it. In another board, a man complained that it wasn't working for him -- after he had a banana split and popcorn (in lieu of a balanced meal) -- I imagine that his insulin spiked pretty badly and nothing would have worked at that point....

[quietone]

Thanks, Bonnie.

Yes, my controlling my eating after I get home seems to be the problem for me also. Especially in the winter when I can't get outside to do gardening or anything. During the day at work, I am fine. Don't really care about eating anything other than lunch. And it isn't that I snack so much as that I eat a very large volume for dinner lately. Even doing low carb. I just feel so hungry then for some reason. So that is what I am using it for. To try to control how hungry I am at dinner time.

[threegmom]

Woohoo, I am down again, I am now 159.5. I finally broke the 160 mark. 140 hear I come. The Desert burn seems much stronger than Hoodia Supreme, I have noticed I don't even need the 6 a day, i only take 3 and it really does it for me. Maybe because the Hoodia Supreme was already decreases my appetite a lot already, but I am really excited.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/img/purpvinebar/slider-scale/lb/171.5/140/159.5/ (http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tracker/index.php)

[BKM]

Wow! And congratulations!!!!

[BKM]

A "cheaper" source for the Desert Burn: www.thebestlittlevitaminshop.com (http://www.thebestlittlevitaminshop.com ).

I was so excited when I broke the 150# mark (we have a standard doctor's type scale, the weights are 50, 100, 150.... ) when I broke 150, we didn't need to reposition the counterweight, it just stayed on the 100 (my husband weighs 144#)..... Now I'm looking forward to getting under 140 pounds (I was 142 this morning, expect it'll be a week or so before I get under 140).

And I'm wearing the jeans that last week fit nicely -- today they are loose! I have a pair of Calvin Klein jeans that I squeezed into last week (not yet wearable, too snug) -- plan to try them on tonight and see if I'm there!

I LIKE HOODIA!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[threegmom]

Thats great, I originally got mine from Hgpills. I still have a lot of pills left, so I am not going to order anything else right now, but maybe next time i will use www.thebestlittlevitaminshop.com

[scratchems]

I have been taking the Source Naturals extract ( 6 pills a day in 3 doses). I have not noticed a thing in over a week - I just ordered the Desert Burn so hopefully that helps. Not seeing many guys on this thread, so I thought I would give my 2 cents from a guy's perspective - I am thinking that the Desert Burn will allow for a higher dosage and that at my height/weight/ and appetite level, this could be the ticket!

[BKM]

If you go to www.hgpills.com (http://www.createforum.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=2&mforum=hoodia) there's a forum of people (male and female) using the Desert Burn hoodia -- you may find it interesting....

Good luck!

[FabByFifty]

Thanks Thebestlittlevitaminshop.com is the best place to get the Hoodia! I just ordered mine. I hope it works for me the way I have read it works for others.
Thanks
Brenda :wave:

Hey BKM, How long did it take you to lose the weight you lost on the Hoodia? You seem to be really thrilled with this product. I need to lose 20 pounds by May or June that is why I am asking.
Thanks
Brenda

[BKM]

Brenda,

January 1, 2005, I weighed 160 pounds (I considered at least 5 pounds of that post-holiday "bloat", the rest was actual weight).

Today I weigh 140.25 pounds!

So I've lost close to 20 pounds in 2 months -- I still want to lose another 10 pounds.

At no time during these 2 months have I deviated from basic low-carbing, and I've exercised very regularly. However, this is what I was doing before the hoodia -- just that I would come home from work very hungry and would start snacking (almonds!, sf candies, cheese....). My weight, which I had maintained at around 130 pounds for many years, had been creeping up, about 5 pounds per year.

Now I eat a (fairly large, about 450 calories) breakfast. Perhaps a salad for lunch (no more than 100 calories), and a small supper (last night was home-made chicken soup with a slice of Ezekiel bread [buttered]) -- no snacking at all throughout the day.

The hoodia works beautifully for me -- I am not constantly hungry, I haven't even thought about eating nuts/cheese/sf candy recently -- and I think I'm starting to recognize when I'm full (rather than eating whatever is on my plate) -- working on this one yet!

Bonnie

[BKM]

Brenda,

I just looked at your profile -- apparently you're turning 50 soon. I first lost my weight (from 190 to less than 130) when I decided (at the age of 49) that I was NOT going to spend the second half of my life fat and frumpy!!!! It was a good goal for me and it worked! (I'm 61 now, and I'll be darned if I'll ever return to being really heavy again!)

We also have similar "goals" -- you want to be 135 at 5'8", and I want to be 130 at 5'7"!

Good luck!!!

[FabByFifty]

Thats great BKM! We almost have the same goals and you started about the same age as I am now. Whats even better is that you have stayed with it! Great Inspiration! Hey if you can give me any tips they would be welcome. By the way, my moms name is Bonnie also. You are doing great and you have a great attitude. I like that. :D
Thanks for responding to my post :thup:
Brenda

[HerbNurse]

I am ready to give you my input on the Hoodia that I purchased and started taking about a week or so ago.

First of all....I have the NOW brand 20:1 250 mg. capsules. I started taking 2 capsules 1/2 hour before I left work for home so that I wouldn't snack too much while fixing dinner. After taking this for a while I noticed that it did not help me to not eat everything in site when I got home.

By chance I took the hoodia about 3PM while at work and when I got home at 6:15 PM I wasn't ravenous just a little hungry. So I fixed a sensible dinner and was satisfied with a salad and some chicken.

I have been documenting all of my experiences with the Hoodia that I have and find it does work at curbing my appetite if I take it around mid morning or noon.

I try not to weigh myself and can't tell you how much I have lost on hoodia. I have to tell you though that I have just purchased a size 8 jeans and they fit.

Is it the hoodia? Is it the rigorous workouts that I am doing every other day? Who knows. I do know one thing, something is keeping me from grazing all day when I am home.

Having said that.......I went to Vitamin Shoppe today and purchased another Hoodia product (my NOW brand is getting low). It is a Nature's Benefit product and much stronger then my NOW brand. Two capsules equal 800 mgs. As soon as I start on those I will be back with a report.

You can find it at http://vitaminshoppe.com/browse/sku_detail.jhtml;$sessionid$GIDLOYGAFGPOUCQUAOWSFEQKCQB1AGXK?SkuID=236827&BreadCrumbType=SearchResult

HN

[atmasters]

I am thinking of getting this today. I am a male so I will see for all us guys out there if it is going to work. I see that the biggest problam is getting one with the right amount of MG. I will look any sugestions on how much to take I live in Edmonton Alberta and if any of you live here can you point me to a great place to buy? will check in latter.

[FabByFifty]

You know, I don't know nothing about Hoodia but I bought off the internet and recieved it today. I just ordered it Thursday, so these people are really great about shipping fast! It is a Desert Burn Hoodia with 750 mg. of Hoodia Gordoni, in a capsule form.
I ordered it from www.thebestlittlevitaminshop.com. The cost was only 22.50 and no shipping cost. After looking at the prices this is a really good deal! I don't know how many mgs you need, but from reading different reviews and sites on the Hoodia the mgs. I purchased is sapose to be all you need. And don't order Hoodia from China! I read that on different sites also! :lol:
Hope this helped :wave:
Brenda

[BKM]

I broke the 140 mark, and I weighed 139.5 pounds this morning!!!!

I had given up on seeing this weight (and size) ever again -- and it's so darned easy losing weight now! At this rate, I'll be down to goal sometime in May. I tried on a bunch of my old shorts last night -- many of them got repacked, they were already too large -- but some of my really nice small ones fit well.

:yay: :yay: :yay: Bonnie :yay: :yay: :yay:

[Lanny]

Wcollier, how long did it take you to recieved your Hoodia from desert burn? its been this thursday it will be 2 weeks and they took the money from the credit card the following day...not as if i live in north pole....even though days it feels like north pole! LOL...

[BKM]

:yay: :yay: :yay: 139 pounds this morning :yay: :yay: :yay:

[wcollier]

Wcollier, how long did it take you to recieved your Hoodia from desert burn? its been this thursday it will be 2 weeks and they took the money from the credit card the following day...not as if i live in north pole....even though days it feels like north pole! LOL...Lanny, you should be getting it any day now. It seems to take forever to get through the border. I don't know why, maybe b/c it's a supplement? I'd say a few more days and you should try contacting the company.

[Lanny]

I did, they said to give it another week then we will see...so i will wait...not in an hurry...i havent gain or lost over a year...so im sure a few more days wont hurt...buy heh, i will be on my bike soon...

[wcollier]

Wow Lanny, over one year? Are you hypothyroid?

Bonnie, you go girl! :)

Wanda

[Lanny]

hypothyroid? nope had a blood test for all and healthy as a horse..thank god i dont look like one...hehehe...naaaaaaa im one of those people that is like one out of a million...like way back i would get pregnant on the pill, coil, condom etc...nothing works for me or i look at a cake and i gain or when i exercise it has to be 2x more and harder then a normal person...just one of them person...lol...but heh, you get use to it and you deal with it...the body is just telling me your at the last pounds and older you get harder it is...heh, so long im healthy...

[FabByFifty]

Hi! I way wondering what kind and brand of the Hoodia are you taking? I have been taking the Desert Burn brand for over a week and I am still craving, don't notice any weight loss, and today I am so bloated I feel like a pig! Is this common for the Hoodia, and how long does it take for it to work doing all it claims to do?
I know you have had success with Hoodia and thought maybe you could answer these questions.
Thanks
Brenda

[BKM]

Brenda:

I take Desert Burn (see their forum (http://www.createforum.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=2&mforum=hoodia) for different people's reactions to hoodia and in particular the Desert Burn).

I really think that part of the reason this is working so well for me is that I started it with my sugar cravings well under control -- that is, I've been low-carbing for many years. Others have found that they go through the standard sugar-withdrawal symptoms -- and for some it seems to work, others not....

I am down to 138 pounds this morning -- and a size small! This past weekend was a challenge for the hoodia -- my mother came to visit Saturday, and yesterday I stayed home from work and (almost) finished the flower-girl dress for my granddaughter -- and I refereed a fight between the bride-to-be (#3 daughter) and her maid-of-honor (#4 daughter) -- in other words, an irregular schedule with a LOT of tension.

But no cravings, eating stayed right on target -- I might have forgotten to eat entirely if there hadn't been others wanting to eat (which is the way I was when quite a bit younger and very skinny -- then as I gained weight I started eating in tense situations....).

Bonnie

[FabByFifty]

Thanks for the reply Bonnie. I have been on that site. I tried to join, but after giving all the information I went to my email and could not link into the site. I am on AOL. It says I am a member but I can not sign in. I read where they are saying to give the Hoodia 3 weeks to work in full, so I am waiting. I don't have as much of an appitite, but the sugar craving are pretty bad. I have not given in and dont intend to. I'll just give it time and see what happens. I have also been on sites that give the Desert Burn a very low rating, saying it is not pure. Actually I have read where none of it sold in the United States is pure! That really confused the situation! The internet is full of things and information to confuse you! :lol:
Anyway thanks and you are really doing GREAT! Good luck to you!
Brenda

[jiskiyan]

Hi Bonnie and all-

I don't know what happened, but I somehow became unsubscribed to this thread and didn't get email notices anymore. Anyway, I thought I'd check in and I see I've missed a lot!

Bonnie, that is SO awesome about your weight loss. I am very happy for you! Unfortunately, Hoodia doesn't seem to work for me. I'm going to give it another try, but I am not terribly hopeful. As I've mentioned before I find myself getting very hungry when I take the stuff. But I was mixing brands, etc. so I'm going to hold off on doing that this time and stick with one brand only (hoodiahoodia.com stuff). I was reading on that other BB link you provided and I see that someone named Sidda also experiences extreme hunger using hoodia. Interesting.

Anyway, I'm going to give it another go. We have put off trying for baby #2 for now since we are still trying to find a house to buy and have been dealing with some other stressors too. All of this has caused me to eat like crazy, which is why I want to try Hoodia again. I'm up 2 pounds from where I started a few months ago. So it's time to get back on the horse and see what happens. I'll keep you posted.

Again, congrats on your progress!

Jill

[BKM]

Hi Jill,

I have no idea why the hoodia works for me but not for others.... Perhaps there is something in my body makeup that it works with, and each person has to find his/her own unique solution?

I do know that I tried ever so many different products, and nothing worked. But this past weekend I had some major stress (a daughter getting married, and a lot of arguing among the 4 sisters, plus my elderly mother visiting in the middle, etc.) -- typically I would have nibbled continuously, but I didn't stray in the least!

Good luck with finding your house, baby #2 (I have 6 kids, my baby is 20! -- and she's going to Basic Training, Air Force, in about a month and a half!), etc. My major stress at this point is one son who can't find a job (recent Ph.D. in physical chemistry, cum laude graduate, etc.).... Hopefully, soon!

Bonnie

[BKM]

Another week -- and today I weighed 135 pounds! Getting close to goal, though when I reach 130 I'll re-evaluate where I want to be, 125 had been my weight when I was young but I don't want my face getting haggard looking.....

I gave a couple of hoodia capsules to a woman that I work with, I'm interested if it will work as well for her -- and another young woman at work is getting ready to order some....sure hope it works for both of them like it has for me!

I did not give my 20-year-old daughter any (she wants to lose about 7 pounds) -- I figure Basic Training (she's joining the Air Force) in May will take care of any incipient weight problem!

[wcollier]

An alert for anyone using Pure Hoodia, Hoodonii, or SlimTron hoodia products.

http://www.newstarget.com/z006016.html

[FabByFifty]

Hi and thanks for the info! I wondered why what I had just did not seem to work.
I am trying the sites that you listed, but I can not get the first two.
Thanks
Brenda

[Lanny]

In another thread Hoodia side effects, I also posted 2 webpages on scams. Some thought I wasnt happy for the ones that were losing. I am glad if it works for you. By all means go for it if it works. I even bought desert burn and didnt work whatsoever and not buying any Hoodia anymore cause I thing for ME it doesnt work. If some of us posts webpages like Wcollier and others it is only for your info. You can be your own judge and do what you want. I still believe to this day you have got to read all you can before popping anything new in your body. The more you read the better knowledge you will have on what your taking. Then you can decide and do what you want. Here are the webpages that I posted also. Thanks for the webpage Wcollier. Was very interesting.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff130294.htm

http://www.thehoodiafactor.us/hoodia_free.htm

[DGO1223]

An alert for anyone using Pure Hoodia, Hoodonii, or SlimTron hoodia products.

http://www.newstarget.com/z006016.html

O.K. folks, I just received today the bottle of Pure Hoodia Gordoni that I ordered 3 days ago, and now I read this!! I paid with Paypal, so doubt I would get a refund at all if I wanted to.

BUT...then again, what are we supposed to believe???? There is way too much info out there with companies slamming one another, what to do??

I DID read this article, but also noticed the guy responsibile for it has a link to HIS site selling his books!! :read:

So, now what or who to believe?? :confused:

[wcollier]

Lanny, I'm really sorry to hear the hoodia hasn't worked for you.

Ironically, that report by thehoodiafactor.com was issued by PureHoodia, which has since been declared a scam. Goes to show, the written word on the internet often means squat. Thankfully Truth Publishing is trying to keep them all honest by testing the products.

I've always bought pharmaceutical grade supplements for this reason. It's more expensive, but I know that 3rd party lab testing always assures that I'm getting what I pay for.

[wcollier]

I DID read this article, but also noticed the guy responsibile for it has a link to HIS site selling his books!! :read:

DGO, I'd be more concerned if he were selling hoodia. ;) He's written about hoodia before. He's used it in the past, but has remained mildly skeptical. He likes it, but doesn't think it should be used without proper diet and exercise. Fair enough. Here's a link (http://www.newstarget.com/hoodia.html)to past articles on his site that may help ease your mind that he's not a hoodia competitor. The ads you see on his site are inserted there by Google.

According to his article, you may be able to get your money back if you have concerns:

Also following the publication of this investigation, Pure Hoodia has posted a message on their website reading, "It has come to our attention that our competition along with a so called Independent Consumer Guide and a Consumer News Alert website is trying to discredit the contents of our Pure Hoodia capsules so let it be know that if for any reason you are unsatisfied with our Pure Hoodia or Pure Hoodia Plus product feel free to return the unused portion along with your original invoice within 60 days from the time your paypal payment was received for a full refund!"

Personally, the best I can do is believe anything that has some kind of certificate of analysis. I love my supplements, but there is a lot of shady business in the industry b/c the products don't have to be FDA approved. The best you hope for is 3rd party analysis, which the good companies voluntarily submit to.

.... by the way, for anyone who thinks I'm hoodia-bashing, I'm only the messenger. I love my hoodia and I'm grateful that I wasn't taking any of the "scam" products.

Wanda

[bacaangel]

i bought some hoodia- but like everything else, seems like it works for the first couple of days and then not anymore, so then i stop taking it. i have so many bottles of pills that i start taking and then stop after a week because i see no results. i am so no patient and it is driving me crazy,. how do you stay patient if you dont see any results in a couple of days.

[wcollier]

Bacaangel:

Hoodia typically doesn't take a couple of days to start working. It can actually take up to 2 weeks before you notice a difference. Definately not for the impatient. ;)

[BKM]

I'm down to 133 pounds this morning! And my waist is measuring around 25 to 25-1/2 inches (can't get dulicate tape readings, ever!).

I am close to goal, then on to maintenance -- can't express how pleased I've been with the hoodia supplementation (combined with standard low-carb WOE)! For me, this combination really works!

:yay: :yay: Bonnie :yay: :yay:

[Ayustar]

WOW! That is awesome!!!!! I have to get a scale to actually see if it is working for me. It HAS curved my hunger GREATLY, but then again I don't know how much of what is on me is actual WEIGHT. Lol. I am so glad that you are almost at goal, I have been watching your progress as well. Wow, congrats!!!
Good luck on the last 3, you can do it!!!

[scratchems]

Hey BKM,

Nice going! My wife and I took the Desert Burn and the Source Naturals - are you still taking one pill of each? Is Sesert Burn the brand everyone is having success on? Has anyone noticed a tendency to get grumpy after taking the Source Naturals? Thanks!

[BKM]

I now take only the Desert Burn (I took the Source Naturals until I ran out -- I don't throw money away!). And I've found that 1 capsule a day works for me (as opposed to the recommended dose of 6/day).

And no, I never got grumpy with the Source Naturals -- in fact, I've rarely been at all grumpy since my divorce 11 years ago ... I removed the source of my unhappioness and everything seemed to get better!

[BKM]

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: Down to 132 pounds! Almost to goal! :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[wcollier]

And no, I never got grumpy with the Source Naturals -- in fact, I've rarely been at all grumpy since my divorce 11 years ago ... I removed the source of my unhappioness and everything seemed to get better!LMAO Bonnie! :lol:

[yossi]

BONNIE - your progress is truly amazing,.. do you have any photos of you before taking hoodia, and photos of you now?

[BKM]

yossi: I sent you a private msg with my email -- reply to it with your email and I'll ship you some old and recent pics -- nothing that really shows the wt loss (I'm dressed up in the current pics, not in a bathing suit or anything) but they do show overall loss...

sometime I need to get a good after pic and post it here.....

P.S. -- I'm now down to 131 pounds!

[yossi]

Ive been taking desert burn for 2 days now, have not noticed any decrease in my appetite or desire for food.. did you have to wait a few days for the effects to set in?

[BKM]

no, it seemed to kick in right away -- but several people on another forum Desert Burn forum (http://www.createforum.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=hoodia&sid=fa609183daad1023b751f93081bea5a6) have indicated that it can take 2-3 weeks for the effects to be noticeable....

[UrbanZero]

I posted this on that site too, but how many are you supposed to take? Just follow the directions? I have the DB kind, says 6 total, 2 one hour before each meal.

[FabByFifty]

Urbanzero,
Just take them the way the bottle precribes. I had the Dessert Burn also and I took them the way the bottle said to.
Good Luck!
It does take a couple of weeks to start working, remember this. But, the Hoodia does suppress your appetite! :)
Brenda

[Nancy LC]

I'm sort of interested in trying to grow Hoodia. My climate is rather like S. Africa coastal regions. Has anyone seen plants or seeds for sale?

Oops! I just found some information about it. Looks like the best bet is to join a local cactus and succulents society.

[BKM]

Urbanzero: I noticed in your stats that you haven't much to lose -- and I wonder if that has anything to do with the dosage.

I wanted to lose 30 pounds (wasn't terribly overweight -- 160# at 5'7") and 1 capsule was sufficient for me (taken just as I leave work -- I wanted to eliminate my snacking when I got home -- and it worked). I have lost at the rate of 1.5 to 2.0 pounds per week, which is the rate I wanted -- nothing faster....

A woman I work with wants to lose about 10 pounds -- and she has found that 2 capsules are doing well for her.... (she wasn't heavy to start with, just wanted to get bikini-ready -- however, she lives with teenage sons!).

Another woman that I know is fairly heavy, and she's happy with the 6/day dosage.

I guess you need to get it to start working (i.e., try the recommended dosage of 6/day, assuming you have 3 distinct eating times), then play with the dosage. (I started on a brand other than Desert Burn, and the instructions were rather unclear, so I made up my own!)

Also, I planned exactly what I thought I should eat, then watched whether my appetite exceeded this or not -- and for me, it turned out that the only bad time was the pre-dinner snacking, and when we walk into a restaurant (I always take a capsule as we enter a restaurant -- works beautifully!).

Hope this makes at least a little sense!

[UrbanZero]

Yes, thanks Bonnie that does help. I am 5'7'' too, and have the same goal as you. I will start off with the recommended dosage and if it works, I may try bumping it down. How many carbs/cals are you eating a day?

[deb34]

i've noticed a drastic reduction in my desire to eat anything since i re-started LC WOE. i had previously purchased some hoodia thinking it would help keep me on the plan. I have not used the hoodia in almost a month. Will it go stale or ineffective if not used within a specific period of time?

I have so little hunger at any time of day now that i have to force myself to eat at all.

What would you folks do with the hoodia? Throw it away? or keep it for possible use someday?

Thanks

Deb

[BKM]

carbs: 30-50 ECC/day (I'm always in ketosis whenever I check)
calories: <1000/day

I have been following Atkins/Protein Power for many years, but the pounds were creeping up -- decided that I had to cut back on my calories as well as my carbs. So I've gone below what many people recommend -- however it works for me!

I eat a fairly large breakfast (approx. 500 calories). Have a salad or tuna fish for lunch. And then for supper I eat a large salad, then a very small serving of the main dish.

I eat some fruit (strawberries and blackberries), salad vegetables, and as much meat as I can stomach (trying to get adequate protein!). Plus lots of eggs, cauliflower, etc., etc.

I don't get hungry in the late afternoon/evening any more. Apparently my body needs fewer calories than many.

I also exercise regularly and consistently.

When I was a kid, I frequently ate only an apple or a pear for an entire day, sometimes added saltine crackers to this -- so maybe my body got used to working on only a little? I was thin, super-healthy, and super-active -- but I was also a very picky eater and typically threw away the peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich that was my lunch, and poured the milk and cereal down the drain (when Mom wasn't watching) -- and our dog ate LOTS of my suppers! Guess I wasn't exactly a saint!

[BKM]

Deb: I would keep it, just in case the appetite suppression (which simply never happened for me with low-carbing, guess everyone's different) starts to wane.

If the seal's not broken, then I imagine it'll keep with no problem -- and if the seal is broken, then I would store it carefully and hope for the best!

Good luck!

[deb34]

Thanks, Bonnie, i'll keep it around for emergency hunger pangs.


deb

[LUVTRISH]

bkm,
Which brand are u using? Gnc sells the source naturals.. I'M NOT QUITE sure if this is the right onE. Please let meknow.

thanx

[UrbanZero]

Bonnie- It's funny. I noticed I am hungry in the morning, early afternoon, but after that, not hungry much at all. You seem to be having the same effect w/ the hoodia.

[allie_70]

Hi All,
I've been reading your thread for a week and decided today to go get some Hoodia. The brand I bought is FLORA and I bought it from a health food store here in Vancouver.
Each capsule contains:
Damiana extract, hoodia extract,chamomile extract, Yerba mate extract and green tea.
The dose per the bottle is 2-3 capsules 15-30 min before meals.
What I found interesting was on the bottle it says it helps suppress both physical and psychological hunger cravings.

I've read in past postings that hoodia was not supposed to combat psychological hunger. Maybe mine is magic! :lol:

I'll let you all know how it goes. Thanks for all your feedback on how it is working for you :)

[BKM]

Well .... I can't say whether hoodia is "supposed" to cure psychological cravings -- it's just my gut feeling that the only way to control those is through a lot of hard work!

I suppose there are mind-altering drugs (such as Prozac) that can change your mental processes, but hopefully hoodia doesn't do any of that -- if it did, it would probably be available via prescription only. I've been considering it a very simple appetite suppressant, nothing more --which means a higher saftey margin (IMO).

P.S. -- I'm down to 130.5 pounds -- 1/2 pound from my goal -- this last pound has been slow coming off.....

[allie_70]

Thanks Bonnie, and congrats on being so close to your goal. It must be so exciting!
The last bit of my post was said with irony intended. If only there was a magic pill, we wouldn't all be in this forum right? NO, I fully understand that this WOE takes committment and dedication and I am taking this supplement for a little help. I was inspired by how it has been working for many of you on this thread.

[twinmomma]

Hey all---
I have bought Hoodia in Feb but didn't get to take it that much since I went to Floirdia for 2 weeks. I am trying to used relacore and Hoodia. Ia m hoping relacore will help with my stress!!! I need it :) I am trying to keep my cals low so I am hoping the hoodia will help with that!

I ahve a question though what is the difference between hoodia and something like hyrdoxycut (no caffenine)? I just don't understand how they work. Doesn't one burn fat and make the metaoblism rev up?