has anyone heard of the cabagge diet? Does it work? Does the carbs works better?
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Hi, yes I have - I know someone who was on it and they never lost weight but just got ill.  Instead, read the following as it might help.\n\nI got best answer for this before (the first bit) so someone thought it was worthwhile information and I think I'll continue to use it until people start being sensible about their body image and stop bowing to what they think they should look like.\n\nThere is no such thing as a safe quick weight loss. Diets and diet pills don't work they just act on the pituitary gland and make the body lose water (hence weight). It's good to exercise as anything which raises your pulse and makes you sweat is good. It may also be that you're not having enough calories as the body goes into "famine" mode if it doesn't get enough norishment and stores anything it does get as fat, rather than glucose. Every cell in your body respires and this uses energy, ie, food. Without enough energy, your metabolism slows and food is stored as fat. Incidentally, who says you need to lose weight and do you really need to lose the weight? The only thing guaranteed to get a body healthy (note I don't say "lose weight") is to exercise and eat a healthy, balanced, wide variety of foods plus the occasional treat in moderation (this stops any food becoming "naughty" and therefore craved). Please note that body muscle mass weighs four times more than body fat because the fibres are so much closer together. Some fat is important on the body though as it helps regulate hormonal levels in the body and prevents osteoporosis and other bone wasting diseases in later life. Some fat is important on women as too little can cause periods to stop and fertility problems. Women are designed differently to men and a totally flat stomach and no hips isn't healthy on a woman. The question to ask yourself is - do your clothes fit better and how do you look in a mirror - not how much do you weigh. If you think you look untoned, then incorporate some light weights (low weight, high repetitions) into your regime.\n\nAdditionally, I have friends who have taken up Pilates and although they never lost weight, their clothes looked fantastic on them, their posture improved and their entire bodies firmed up. I watched this happen. Pilates strengthens your core muscles (the ones that hold your skeleton in place) so correcting posture imbalances and making a slimmer shape. I believe that yoga also does this although I don't know anyone who has done this. Additionally, try dance (old style ballroom / salsa) as this is a fun way to tone up. Any excercise / activity that raises your heart rate and makes you sweat BUT IS FUN will ensure you stick to it and get fitter.\n\nAdditionally, drink lots of water. Lots of people eat when they are in fact thirsty. If you feel hungry, drink a glass of water first and if you're still hungry half an hour later, then eat. Eat sensibly and regularly and don't forget to eat breakfast (so named because it "breaks" the night's "fast"). Missing breakfast starts the day off badly as your body will just crave and store anything you eat later as fat.\n\nHope this helps.
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dont listen to the first reply............everything is so loaded with carbs, it sucks...carbs are the enemy and you should always try to eat as few as possible, any doctor will tell you the same....it dont mean starving yourself or eating only meat, not at all........you should not go on any diet fad or program, the only thing you need to do is cut the sugar and eat as few carbs as you can...this dont mean spending money on expensive low carb crap....just do this......make sure you drink AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day, buy yourself one of those 32oz water jug things and drink 2 daily...also, when you go to serve yourself, just serve like normal then take half off the plate and put it back, or if your at a restaurant, when you get your order, put half in a too go box before you eat, even if its fast food or sumthin........save it for later....exercise is good too but i know it sucks to do it and its hard...but if you dont then you dont, just do the other stuff.....if you live in a house then get a dog so you can take em for walks and walk yourself too...................if only i could follow my own great advice!!
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Try the food supplements, they sell at GNC, they do help alot. Carnation instant Breakfast with a breakfast also works. Food wise...greasy and pizza.
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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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any lean meat, cheeses, eggs, anything that is a protein basically, then a very limited amount of green leafy veges. That is in the induction phase, the next phase is more liberal.\n\nhttp://learningcenter.atkins.com/\n\nIt does work and I actually like it because once you get the carbs out of your system it's easy to not eat all the junk. I will say it works alot faster in men than women but it does work.
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i tried the GM diet which lasts a week-  it's also very hard but it does work to a point.  i lost about 9 pounds.  i will never do it again.  i've been completely shedding pounds by chewing papaya enzyme pills with every meal. they help breakdown the food correclty so not only do you not gain as much weight from the food you eat, you also get hungry less and you have more energy. and i totally stumbled upon these by accident. my freind takes them and he had them in a tin. i thought they were candy- you chew them and they are very sweet. they are in the vitimans and minerals section at most drug stores.
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No, I wouldn't do it for longer than the recommended time frame (I believe 2 weeks). I did this, and my carb intake was restricted to like 20 per day, which is just ridiculous. I was air-headed, spacey, and lacking energy the whole time. It did work...I lost about 15 pounds during that time. I then upped my carbs to a level where i could maintain that weight (around 80/day). However, after awhile, you get sick of eating just meat all of the time...and I quit it. I would instead recommend a restricted calorie diet with exercise; small meals spread out throughout the day. This is the best method.
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Personally, I don't think "diets" work.   If you are looking for a quick fix,  don't read any further.\n\nIn the past, I probably have been on most all of the diets out there.  If you need a diet book, I have a bookcase full of them.  Yes, I lost weight but at what cost?  Only to put it back on plus some.\n\nEating smaller, well balanced meals and good nutritious snacks\nalong with exercise WORKS!   It's the only healthy way to go.\nOnce you start (and it won't be easy) it becomes a way of life. \nExercise can start with walking.  Even a casual stroll is better than nothing.  Start out slowly and you will be surprised at how soon you will be picking up the pace.  Or try rebounding.  (it's a small trampolene)\n\nI was an emotional eater.  I didn't eat because I was hungry. \nI had to make changes in my life and decided it was time  to eat healthier.\n\nI have not had a cold or any kind of sickness in over 3 years.  I'm a believer in the fuel I put into my body.
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They are called Ketostix, and can be found in most chemists / pharmacys\n\nI have been on the Atkins diet now for exactly 3 years.  I have lost in excess of 70lbs.\n\nIt does have a bad reputation as a diet, as a lot of people dont actually understand it.  Most people think that its all bacon eggs and butter!  Where as its a lot more healthier than that.  YOu do have to eat vegetables aswell.  As you probably know all ready, 20grams of carbs a day for the first 2 weeks of induction, spread over a specific legal list of veggies.\n\nFeel free to email me if you want any further information.\n\nGood luck\n\n\nedited to add - \n\nIts total BS that it has a negative effect on cholesterol levels.  I have had mine checked 3 times in 3 years and each time my levels have dropped.
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As far as I know, it works as long as you will adhere to the recommended diets you need to eat. Most common side effect is the bowel movement changes  which is diferent from what you normally have - usually oily and bowel movement increased and a bit loose. Some degree of abdominal discomfort is the next usual side effect.\n\nSome obtained good results while others also didn't had the result they wanted . Many considerable factors seem to have a role.♥
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The maple syrup diet, i heard beyonce tried it, i'm sure if you typed in google maple syrup diet it would come up with it i wanna try it!
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I've tried all the diets.  They're all extremely hard to follow.  I have never been a person to eat healthy.  The methods I tried and have actually worked are diet pills and exercise.  And it helps to bet someone some money that you will lose the weight.  I know it sounds crazy.  But one year at work I bet three friends forty bucks each that I would lose 20 pounds in one month.  And I did it. I won 120 dollars and lost 20 pounds.  Motivation works.  I also lost 20 pounds from L A Weight Loss.  It's motivating to me because I go in every week and weigh in and I have to lose two pounds a week.  I'm paying a lot of money for it,  so I make sure those two pounds are gone every week.  Quick fixes never work.  So unless you have a major event to attend, you should chose the most effective route. Cut out all junk food and start exercising.  I still eat all the foods I have always ate but I eliminated ALL junk food.  Lowering your carb intake also works.  It's also important to cut down on your sugar intake.  It also help to set a goal date.  Make a commitment to yourself, make a bet to someone, and get going.
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Yeah, lots of people have used the South Beach Diet.  It's a very popular plan.  I'm not one of them, though.  I love carbs! :-)
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Yes it does work. If you look at the plan it is designed like the atkins and south beach diet it makes it simple. I found for myself it still wasen't simple enough. if you want a dummy proof plan that will save you money ot the end go to this link.
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it works great...\n\nmay be hard to stick to in the beginning but\nwell worth it.\n\nMy niece is 16.\n\nShe went from a size ten to a  size 4....\n\nshe looks great....\n\ncooking is a bit harder\ndefinately healthier than atkins...\n\nor the sea food diet I'm on...
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Never tried it before. But you're right, you'll burn calories and you won't be hungry. Please let me know if it works.
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Didn't work well for me. Side effects - didn't really notice any. I was nauseated quite a bit though. Pro's vs Con's - most diet pills can work but only temporarily and they are not healthy for long term use. I had to make a change as I had to loose weight. I discovered that a natural and healthy approach is much better as I have tried all kinds of plans, diets, pills, etc (I'm 45). I just started a natural and healthy "No Diet Weight Loss" plan along with a healthy and natural high energy drink and I have lost 24 pounds and 2 3/4" in my waist in 31 days (Today being my 31st day on the plan) with 0 side effects - However, the choice is totally up to you and no one else