That’s fantastic news! I’m very happy to hear it!

I hate to be a spoil sport but I can’t really recommend much on the fast-track weight loss front. There are certain supplements that may help but they generally bring about modest and rather slow going reductions in weight.

Adding a standardized green tea supplement *may* give you a bit of an added edge – and it’s generally health promoting. That much I can say. Some experts advise looking for a supplement that provides approximately 100 mg of EGCG per capsule and taking it 3 times a day. Please note the caffeine content varies based on the product you choose.

When professional athletes need to slim down fast, they often adopt a low carb diet to help reduce weight and to shed excess water weight. This often brings about a more toned appearance. The key is to eat non-starchy, high fiber, nutritious foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (mostly in fish). A moderate protein, low carb and higher fat diet tends to make you feel full which can ultimately help you drop some weight too.

I hope this helps! Keep up the good work!

Be well!

JP

So I thought I would let you know that I am doing a lot better with my situation I haven’t made too many changes to my everyday lifestyele, just increased my intake of raw veggies and fruits and lean protien also started to consume black coffee twice a day. I know it’s not the best solution but it’s working! I need something thats simple and accessable so I can maintain it in my diet. Thanks for the help! I have another question for you, I am considering to add a fat burner pill to my diet, I know it’s usually not the best bet to go with but I have a vacation coming up and I need all the help I can get in order to get a beach body in a month So any suggestions? I’m willing to try anything quick and effective to add to my healthy eating and routine workouts!

Thanks so much,
Mya

Please let us know how it works out!

Be well!

JP

You’re great help

I’m starting a few of these methods this weekend….wish me luck!

Thanks,
Mya

You’re welcome.

My philosophy is to start with one remedy and then progressively add more, if they’re needed.

I would personally try out the magnesium first. It’s an essential mineral that is often lacking in our diets and it’s relatively inexpensive. I think I would probably start off with 500 mg prior to retiring at night. If I *didn’t* see results within a few days, I would bump up the dosage by 250 mg (totaling 750 mg).

If I needed additional support, I would likely include a good probiotic as a secondary step. There’s a product called Culturelle and a yogurt by the name of Activia which may help to move things along. In the case of probiotics, it could take up to a few weeks for the desired effect to become evident.

http://www.culturelle.com/

http://www.activia.us.com/bifidus.asp

My third step would be to eat more fat – healthy fats such as fatty fish (salmon) and/or nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts). If that’s not an option, I would try supplementing with a good fish oil product. I’d personally start off with 2 (1,000 mg) soft gels twice-daily, taken with meals.

Forth on my list would be prunes and my fifth choice would be coffee.

Sometimes success is found using the first thing “you” try. Other times it requires a little bit of experimentation and mixing and matching. The description I’ve laid out today is how I believe I would personally try to solve this issue.

I hope you find the right strategy that brings you relief. Please let me/us know how it works out for you. Fingers crossed!

Be well!

JP

Thanks for the quick response, your suggestions are definately ones I will try, especially because they are all natural! As for my medical history, I am very healthy for the most part, just have about 10-15 pnds to lose before I get to my suggested weight of 135 lbs. This issue has really started affecting my daily life because I feel so dependant and helpless. Hopefully your ideas will assist me in some way. Will it be ok to try a few of these remedies together or should I try these individually? and which do you reccommend I start with.

Thanks so much!
Mya

There are a few options that I would personally consider if I were in your situation:

1. I might supplement with magnesium. Many people start by taking 250-500 mg of magnesium citrate before going to bed. The desired effect is dose-dependent. So, some experimentation may be required.

Magnesium is thought to relax intestinal muscles and draw moisture into the colon which both acilitate the smoother passage of stools.

2. I would consider eating dried plums/prunes as part of my daily caloric intake. Here’s why: http://www.healthyfellow.com/405/the-forgotten-superfruit/

3. Another good option is adding a reliable probiotic supplement to your daily routine. Many years ago, I knew a gentleman who resolved his nearly lifelong constipation by taking a daily dose of these healthy bacteria.

4. I’d make sure that I was getting at least some healthy fats daily – fish oil would be on the top of my list. Adequate fat intake supports healthy elimination.

5. Do you enjoy coffee? There are pros and cons to drinking it. One of the pros is that it can keep things “moving along”.

Please note that I can’t specifically suggest any treatment to you – even if it’s 100% natural. I’m not a physician and I don’t know your complete medical history. But I hope that what I’ve shared may give you and your doctor more natural options to work with.

Be well!

JP

I have recently discovered that my body has been immnue to a axative tea I started taking in the summer and I’ve now had to increase my intake to 2-3 cups a day. I’m tired of trying to get off this aid and giving into it a couple days in. My doctor suggested I take “Apo- lactulose” a very sweet syrup that’s suppose to help instead of the harmful laxative “slim tea”. But because I’m on a very low calorie diet, I don’t think it’s the best thing for my weight loss. What should I do? I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water and exercise a lot. I’ve also tried to take an all natural bulk fibre, which is horrible to shove down my throat!

Please help me!!

Thanks,
Mya