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Conference rocks::weight_control

Title:	Weight Loss and Maintenance
Notice:	PLEASE enter notes in mixed case (CAPS ARE SHOUTING)!
Moderator:	ASICS::LESLIE

Created:	Mon Jul 09 1990
Last Modified:	Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	933
Total number of notes:	9931

856.0. "New product - hoax or miracle??" by BPSOF::NEWBERG () Tue May 24 1994 18:47

    I have an American friend living in Poland. She was always a fitness
    freak, but due to the high crime and pollution rates in Warsaw she
    isn't jogging anymore. Although she is working out in a "gym", she's
    not getting the aerobic workout she used to and is putting on a little
    fat. Well, as luck would have it, she met a woman who sells for
    Herbalife. Now she always thought of Herbalife products as dietary
    supplements of vitamins and other purifying treatments. She bought and
    has used a NEW product which is a cream which burns fat. She has seen
    some serious results on her hips and thighs in less than a month,
    especially the bumpy kind of fat. She also said that Herbalife is
    coming out with a fat burning pill soon, unlike others ever on the
    market.
    
    Any scientists out there willing to give this one a shot? How could a
    cream work? She claims it feels warm when you put it on, like sport
    ointment. I guess it would have to!
    
    And for the pills. I was guessing it might be yet another Chromium
    Picolinate concoction or a combination of thermogenic herbs.
    
    On that subject, I have read a lot lately about thermogenic herbs and
    spices, but apart from Ma Huang extract, Kola Nut extract and mustard
    seed, I don't know of any.
    
    So let's have it, all you experts. Can I stay in bed for an extra hour
    instead of getting up to work out if I only use these products :^)
    
    Is the miracle cure finally here?
    
    Amy (almost serious)

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856.1	But IMO, aerobics and weight training are key	JUPITR::KAGNO		`Tue May 24 1994 19:42`	26
	I have heard of that cream for cellulite (read about it in several health and fitness related magazines). I think it is derived from an ingredient in asthma(?) medication and is supposed to work on the thighs only, not stomach and upper body fat. Women participating in studies lost about an inch of fat off each thigh after an 8(?) week period. As far as chromium picolinate is concerned, it is being touted as a fat burner, but in reality, it is supposed to help curb sugar cravings and serve as a co-factor for insulin. I take it as a dietary supplement in addition to an amino acid called L-carnitine, which I feel has helped me lose about 5 pounds almost effortlessly. Of course one must follow a low fat diet and exercise program in addition to taking these pills, but for me, I have noticed a significant difference since adding the L-carnitine (2, 250 miligram pills taken before bedtime) back in April. I say this because last week and over the weekend I indulged in lots of cheeses and chocolate and was down almost two pounds yesterday, which was surprising. I haven't missed a night of taking the L-carnitine since buying the pills and really think they are working. They are supposed to help convert stored fat into energy. Anyway, this new cream is supposed to be the latest technology in fat burning. Too bad my extra bodyfat doesn't reside in my thighs! :^) -Roberta
856.2	question on chromium	GRANMA::JBOBB	Janet Bobb dtn:339-5755	`Wed May 25 1994 19:55`	14
	I have a side question on Chromium (sp?) - I've recently heard several pitches for it from various vitamin suppliment companies and I want to know more about it before adding any suppliment to my body. I have an old vitamin/nutrition book (late 1970's) that only gives passing reference to chromium. Are there any guidelines now about recommended daily amounts and possible side affects? Is it something that the body will get rid of if there is too much or does it stay with you? Any info or pointers to info would be appreciated! thanks! janetb.
856.3		JUPITR::KAGNO		`Wed May 25 1994 22:58`	11
	I'm not certain of side affects (I've had none), and I am taking only the minimum recommended dosage which is 200 micrograms. I remember the article I read stating even 400 micrograms (for a woman) is okay, but anything above and beyond that is not recommended. Chromium is found in certain fruits and vegetables (exactly which escapes me at the moment) but according to the article we usually don't consume nearly enough, hence the supplements. -Roberta
856.4		DPDMAI::HUDDLESTON	If it is to be, it's up to me	`Thu May 26 1994 23:58`	5
	The news in Texas did a story about the thigh cream a month or so ago. The stuff works, but its expensive and you have to take it the rest of your life. No thanks! Donna
856.5	BEWARE OF GUARANTEED WEIGHT-LOSS PRODUCTS	NYEM1::ROSS		`Wed Aug 24 1994 18:26`	8
	re: 856 HERBALIFE I tried the HERBALIFE THERMOGETICS product, which did NOT work for me in particular and the representatives are still playing games in issuing me a refund. So much for the guarantee!! I am so tired of spending money on weight-control products that don't work and it is isn't easy making the company back-up their guarantee. Still trying to lose weight and frustrated.....