anyone knows about how effective is VLCC's weight reduction program?
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Most of these programs have very little effect.  Since I can't speak specifically about this particular program I will offer you this.  2500 Calories a day and minimal exercise will reduce weight over time just if you are not sitting for long periods.  Also if you reduce breads to a minimum and add say beans, rice, fruits, vegetables, chicken, fish, lean beef, yougurt, the pounds will come off especially after a couple months.  Also if you walk fast you can burn calories at more than three times the rate of a normal pace.  The results can be discouraging the first month as you may not lose much, but after that the pounds should come more readily for better results.  Hope this helps.
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I have been taking it..For me, it's working very slowly. I've been taking them for about a month and i've only lost 3 pounds. They do work but the weight comes off slowly..If you've been taking them, i'm sure you've witnessed them working...The side effects are'nt too nice...
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excerpts from weightwatchers.com\n\nAlso released were five-year results. While the NIH review indicated that "almost all" weight loss is regained by the five-year mark, in contrast, this new study showed that at the end of five years, an average of 69% (self-reported) and 50% (adjusted) of the participants’ weight loss was maintained. [SEE NOTE]\n\nNOTE: Weight Watchers makes no claim that these results are representative of all participants in the Weight Watchers program. For many dieters, weight loss is temporary.\n\nRemember weightwatchers is big business and will do what it has to to keep that business.......I lean to the NIH review (Methods for voluntary weight loss and control. Technol Assess Conf Statement; 1992 Mar 30-Apr 1. Bethesda (MD): National Institutes of Health, Office of Medical Applications of Research; [1992].
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With  Hoodia I lost 4lbs the first week! After a month, I'm down 13Lbs!\nPersonally I think 100% Hoodia in tablets is best! \n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\nThe problem w/Hoodia is 90%+ are scams. The real Hoodia is expensive and only the one imported from S.Africa has been show to work.\nMany people go for the low cost scam Hoodia and have no results!\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com\nhttp://www.san-diego-dentist.us\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/san-diego-medical-research-study.htm\nhttp://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/lasik-eye-surgery-san-diego.htm\nhttp://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attorney-legal-injury-defense-directory.com\nhttp://www.medical-research-study-directory.info/san-diego-medical-research-study.htm\nhttp://www.san-diego-plastic-surgery-cosmetic-surgery-doctors.us\nhttp://www.las-vegas-nevada-lawyer-attorney-legal-injury-defense-directory.com\nhttp://www.web-site-award-winning.com/adsense-video-course.htm\nhttp://www.bail-bond-jail-directory.info\nhttp://www.lasik-surgery-san-diego.info/
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HI Billie\n\nDoes Herbalife work? Definately gets a YES vote from me. I used the Herbalife Advanced Protien Plus program 2 years ago to lose 30 pounds. I lost those 30 pounds in 2 months and have not gained any of it back.\n\nIt is a simple to follow program that is firmly based in providing proper Nutrition. \n\nPeople tend to get excited and tell you it is no good because it is packaged and sold as a Weight Loss Product. Really it is a Food. \n\nWhen you look at the label on most "Diet" or "Weight Loss" product you wil see a statement to the effect of "use with proper diet and exercise" Herbalife is differant because it is "proper diet". The combination of 2 shakes a day and 1 meal a day provide the Nutririon you need with out the extra calories. I thin kof it as a "Space Age" food. Easy to prepare, complete nutrition, and tasty.\n\nMost other "Diets" have the problem that when you cut the calories and fat you also cut the important Nutrients. So when you stop your diet you quickly regain your weight and sometimes more.\n\nIn my opinion Herbalife is only a waste of your time and money if you are NOT committed to losing the weight. Follow the planb and work with you coach and you will do fine
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Weight Watchers works as well as you do. If you are committed to working at weight loss and willing to follow the program and keep with it, and go to the meetings, then yes it will work. My mother and aunt lost a combination of 80 pounds. I joined for a year, but wasn't as commited. While I lost 20 pounds when I followed the program and went to the meetings, when I stopped I gained it all back and then some. It really does help to have support. If you don't have anyone at home or work to give you moral support, then weight watchers is a good substitute.
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yes\n\nsee weight reduction cannot be done with pills, that too without side effects.\n\nthere is no shortcut to success, which can in anything even weight reduction.....\n\nthe golden regimen for weight loss, that really works is:\n1.DIET:  zero fats,\n         least carbohydrates,\n         more proteins,\n         plenty of vegetable salads- they have a double advantage of filling stomach, and providing all necessary nutrients, they should occupy atleast 80% of u r diet\n\n2. regular aerobic exercise- atleast for half an hour, nay be brisk walking, swimming, shuttle, tennis etc.\n\n3. GREEN TEA- it is believed to burn fat cells, improve our immunity, fight against cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol etc. without side effects.\n   try two to three cups a day.
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I am a weight-loss coach, and I have found that these programs are the best.\nI tell everyone to go to this website because I know it will work for anyone. You need to go there too. I got on one of the programs not to long ago, just to try it out and I have lost several pounds and inches, so I know it will work for you. The products are safe and all-natural. Most of all they are the most healthiest (my opinion). Check out the website. Fill out the contact page. Someone will get with you and discuss with you all you need to know, and how to get started  ASAP ! Good Luck to you.
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I did it and man, is it expensive.  The commercials are misleading. It is not just $5 a week or 7 or whatever they are trying to sell you at the time.  The end of the year is $3 a week.\nYeah, right.  Wait til they sit you down and tell you all the other fees. And you have to purchase a program at that time and pay up front!  And the bars they push on you are so so expensive and their supplements. So be prepared!!!  I lost at first and then got discouraged by all the money.  I ended up leaving the program.  You can do that if it isn't working out.  They keep a certain amount, which they tell you about the first visit, then for the weeks you didn't use up yet and any bars you might want to a refund for. (Yes, they get you to buy a certain amount , hundreds of dollars worth, of bars up front, or you pay full price-like $14.99 a box each time you need a box. It's one box a week you "need".)\nThe plan is decent.  According to your weight, you get a certain color plan .  Drink lots of water and there is food on the plan.  I felt hungry.\nMake an informed decision.  You can back out at your first consultation.  Good luck.
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It has proven time and time again that any of these slimming "magic bullets" MAY seem to work but only temporarily or NOT AT ALL.\n\nThere is no slimming pill that really works. The sure way is a good diet and exercise  and TIME.
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My pastor used LA Weight Loss and it worked for her. She looks really good...but she said when ever she came in and hadn't lost weight, or gained, they were really rough on her. That may be good for some, but not for those that are sensitive.
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I've worked with clients who have used the L.A. Weight Loss system and had good results.  I've worked with other who didn't have spectacular results.\n\nI've been helping people stay healthy for a more than 20 years, I teach ongoing nutrition, cooking, and health classes and I can tell you that losing weight requires a combination of both exercise and caloric restriction but with a proper nutrition balance. Believe me when I tell you that you don't necessarily want to lose weight 'fast.' What you should be looking for is steady, functional fat loss (i.e., weight that stays off once it is gone).\n\nOnce you read what I'll write below, if you have any specific questions I'll try to answer them either on the FAQ side of my personal website or on my blog -- I won't use your name in either case if you don't want me to. You might also want to visit the FAQ section because it may have some helpful hints for you. It's located at: http://www.betterlifetoday.com/faqblt.ht...\n\nIf you want to lose weight in a healthy manner, keep the following in mind:\n\n1) Check with your physician to be certain that you are physically able to reduce your calories and increase your exercise habits safely.\n\n2) Make certain that the calories you are eating are as balanced as possible. When I say 'balanced' I don't mean that they have to all equal the same number of calories. Instead, finding out how much protein, carbs, and fats your body needs on a daily basis (this will vary depending on your metabolic type but a decent example is the 40-40-20 plan -- 40% of calories from protein, 40% from unrefined carbs, and 20% from fats and oils) can really help keep your energy levels high all day long. \n\nThe #1 reason my clients tell me that they've stopped dieting or exercising in the past is because of low energy ebbs. Splitting the amount of calories you can have per day into 5 - 6 smaller meals will help tremendously (this keeps your body fueled and ready to go and you also know that your next meal is only a couple of hours away).\n\nKnowing what your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is will certainly help you determine how to be calorie conscious. Again, you can find out about BMR and RMR on my site -- it's just too much information to post here. Also remember that you may or may not need supplements to help things along.\n\n3) While exercising (before, during, and after) be sure to consume enough water. The key is not to be 'thirsty' (overtly) during this time of exercise.\n\n4) Adding weight bearing exercise (i.e., lifting weights) will help to tone your body and the thermogenic (fat burning) effect will last long after you've stopped working out -- even if your workout is simply walking).\n\n5) Remember that you'll probably hit plateaus (times when you'll stop losing weight) several times during your weight loss progress. This is completely normal and is only temporary but it can last for a couple of weeks at a time. It is very important to remember that even if your scale isn't showing progress, your entire body is being positively effected by your efforts.\n\n6) Measure different parts of your body (neck, upper arms, lower arms, chest, abs, waist, belly, butt, thighs, etc.) and do it accurately. Write these measurements down and check them once every 2 weeks. This will help you remember that your body is 'reducing' all over -- not just in one particular area. If you're weight training you may actually notice a slight increase in some areas of your body (don't worry -- if you're a woman you won't start looking like a bodybuilder).\n\nAgain, there's no such thing as 'spot-reducing' (for things like 'belly fat' or 'thigh fat' etc) unless you're talking about surgery. Fat is burned off of the body from all over the body. The reason it seems as though some people can 'spot-reduce' is because, in general, t
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About the Thinstant pill you asked about - I've never heard of it and don't know of anyone here at 3FC who uses it. There's one important thing that I want to share with you about diet pills - they don't work.\n\nI'm the moderator for the Maintainers Forum here, which is a group of 3FC members who have lost weight - and more importantly - kept it off. Periodically we survey our maintainers to ask how they lost the weight and no one has ever successfully lost weight and kept it off with diet pills. And we have over 40,000 registered members!\n\nDiet pills may work in the short run, but if you want permanent, long-lasting results, it's just as simple as eating less and moving more. Poke around in the various groups here and ask lots of questions - you'll find all the help that you need for lifetime weight loss and maintenance.
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My husband just lost 15 lbs in 9 days by body cleansing.\n\nThe program was easy to follow and the products tasted great! \n\nHere is the website: www.thecleansediet.com \n\nJust fill in your info and one of their reps will call or email you...\n\nYou can also call their 800 number, it is on the site. \n\nBest of Luck, \n\nEVA
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The only sensible weight loss program is by changing your life style regarding eating habits and exercising.\nMost weight loss teas will hurt more than they help.
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Hi! We have a commomn ground and goal to gain weight. Well, I have been using the 3, 2, 1 program and gained 7lbs. If you like more info send me an email and we can talk.\nGood-Luck
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A friend of mine lost over 100 pounds on the plan.  She even was able to keep the weight off.  Good luck.