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Old Sat, Apr-02-05, 22:09
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i also have the dessert burn and today i feel really bloated. i think that it does work. you can buy the 750 mg hoodia on ebay and for alot less. i just need to keep the patience and keep trying it for the full three weeks.
my problem: i only work friday, sturday and sunday night shift so i take my pills and vitamins great during those days but when i am home with the kids during the week i never take them and that is when i gain the weight. i like my naps with the kids and i guess that i am afraid that i wont want to nap if i take my supplements.
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Old Sat, Apr-02-05, 22:10
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has anyone tried the mini thins? i need a real good appetite suppresant- took phentermine for years and loved it but now the dr wont let me continue.
any good appetite suppresants that can keep me honest?
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what do you think about the low carb energy drinks? i think that they curb my appetite and keep me honest? anyone else tried them?
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Old Sun, Apr-03-05, 02:33
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I drink them alot. They fill me for a while and they taste good, I like them so why not?
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Old Thu, May-12-05, 10:54
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I've been taking hoodia now for 12 weeks, and I've lost 23 pounds (started at 160, weighed 137 this morning -- I'm 5'7").

I've been low-carbing for many years, and was actually slowly gaining weight. The hoodia has enabled me to take it off, and I'm almost to where I want to be. My dress size has gone from a 12 to a 6!!!!! And I'm wearing size 8 jeans (maybe a size 6 shortly, the 8's were feeling a bit too comfortable...)

At no time have I considered the hoodia a magic cure -- I've consistently stayed low-carb, and I've carefully watched what I eat, making sure I have adequate protein, etc., etc. I also exercise each and every morning.

I have every intention of buying a supply of the hoodia (I take Desert Burn) and using it (as needed) for maintenance.

This past week has been a major test for the hoodia -- my daughter was married Saturday. I made the wedding dress and the flower girl's dress, did a lot of the wedding planning/running around, and dealt with a very stressed-out bride who managed to get angry with each of her sisters (all of whom were in the wedding party). My husband and I stayed in a motel (the wedding was out-of-town for us), and ate out every meal. The actual wedding had only "nibble food" -- lots of cookies, wedding cake, sweet punch, etc., etc. Not once was I tempted off the low-carb regime, and I kept my eating very much on track!

I do not take a full dose of hoodia -- typically I take one capsule as I leave work -- and this past weekend I would take one whenever I started feeling hungry (never took more than 3 in one day).

For me it absolutely works. I tried everything else over the years, so I very much doubt there's any "placebo" effect -- else the CLA or trimspa or growth hormone or .... would have worked.

Bonnie

Hi Bonnie: Just wondering which Hoodia you are taking, i.e., brand, dosage, etc. thanks
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Old Thu, May-12-05, 11:02
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 159/141.7/130 Female 5'7"
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Progress: 60%
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I take Desert Burn, purchase it through Best Little Vitamin Shop .

I've found that 1 capsule, just as I leave work, works for me -- and an extra capsule if I'm going into a "temptation" (i.e. eating out, party) situation. However, if you read the Desert Burn Forum , you'll see that everyone varies with the dosage that works for them -- many people seem to start at 6 capsules/day, then work at finding the right dosage for their particular body.

And it doesn't seem to work for everyone -- but I have a strong suspicion that low-carbing really gives you an advantage there!

I've reached my goal (130#, size 6 pants), and I'm working on maintaining. I take a hoodia capsule only on weekends (when we go out to eat), or when my morning weight is up 1 pound.... Still playing with this, expect that I'll work myself off the hoodia except for the tempting situations....
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