I recently lost 30-40 pounds and went fro a 40 jeans to a 32-34. I do some weights when I can and sometimes some cardio but I mostly changed my lifestyle. I use to be very active, hiking, biking, kayaking, etc. All I did was get back to a better lifestyle. I am pushing 40 with two young children and did not like the fact that I could not keep up with them. I also do not like to workout. So I just changed the way I do things. Instead of driving the kids to the beach or park I put one in the jogger and the other in a backpack and WALK there. If I have to run to the store I take the bike (pedal powered). I have returned to my activities from before children. And now I am getting my children into the same lifestyles. My daughter just picked out her new pair of hikers and a backpack. At four she is doing moderate skill level hikes and hikers I see can't believe a four year old is capable.
It's funny everyone I see says "wow you look great what did you take to lose that weight?". Fools!
My wife and brother-in-law both work for nutrition companies and I can tell you there are no magic pills. Even if this stuff works are you willing to take it forever? Even if it's grown from the earth so is poison ivy, foxglove, lily of the valley and many others. Many can kill you! Has anyone been taking this stuff for long periods? Any studies on the long term effects of the digestive system, liver, kidneys, intestines? What will happen if you lose weight and stop taking it, maybe eat like a starving cow and gain more weight than ever before??? I say use will power and common sense.
I have had many injuries, 9 concusions, couple thousand stiches, metal in face, head, knee etc. so health is important for me.
I use to be a boxer and studied nutrition for many years. I mastered the metoblism. Do the same and you WILL get results. Also remember ANY and ALL activity is effective. Even five minutes, even one minute. Don't be fooled that you need to do this or that by someone trying to make money on your health. Most people just need to stop making food such an important part of their life and get off their ******! On average we Americans eat 2-3 times the caloric intake needed to sustain good health. And much of that is bad calories. The only supplement I take now is omega3 which almost all americans are deficient in, and I get all I the supplements I want for free.
Funny thing is after 6 months of my born again lifestyle I tried counting calories (two things I never recommend is counting calories and using a scale) just for the heck of it. I do still eat alot, often 5000+ calories a day. But my metabolism is so active that it does not matter.
Anyway good luck and if you want some more detailed info or help feel free to PM me.
