Life Extension - Natural Appetite Control, 90 softgels Review

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(More customer reviews)After lucking upon info about pinolenic acid (thank you Health Ranger Mike Adams!), I did a good bit of research on it. I'd read that PA can work to suppress appetite, and I know from having lost 30-40 pounds four years ago that what I needed more than anything was an appetite suppressant. Some of that weight came back (I have hypothyroidism), so I had to find a way to take care of it, because, as we all know, it really is unhealthy to carry around even 20 lbs. of extra weight, not to mention demoralizing. I have, so far, found this product to be quite effective at either eliminating my appetite or at curtailing my eating when I *do* decide to eat.
I take one early in the morning, and have no appetite until noon. I take 1-2 more later in the day, and once again it knocks my appetite right out, to the point that I forget to eat until later. When I do eat, I get full quickly and don't really desire bad food. I do drink lots of water, though, but I have always done that. I also eat far fewer carbs, a lot of vegetables, lean meat, and no sugar...So, right now, I am eating really healthy stuff and don't feel deprived at all. I just pray that this continues...I honestly don't even think about food that much.
One more product that knocks out my appetite and perks me right up is Alive! Whole Foods Energizer supplement (in the little packets that you stir into water) by Nature's Way. I don't know if it's the massive B vitamins in that product or the spirulina, but that stuff is genius when it comes to making me feel better and controlling my appetite.
So, both of these products seem to be helping me. But I started taking pinolenic acid two weeks after I had begun taking the Alive! supplements, and I am finding it to be the most effective of all.
I am writing this review to help others, since I was unable to find many reviews by real people when I started my research. I wouldn't tell you the above if it weren't true...I am in no way associated with any of these companies; I would just like others to find appetite control help the way I did. Best of luck to all of you who read this. :-)

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Slim-Fast 3-2-1 Plan, Shake Mix, 12.83-Ounce Canister (Pack of 3) Review

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(More customer reviews)These meal replacement shakes taste good but fail to offer any real body. When made with the skim milk they taste roughly like chocolate milk. My suggestion is to add in a serving of fruit or blend it with ice to give it some extra volume. This has an effect on how filling these products will be.
Previous reviews focused on the sugar involved in these drinks. While its true sugar is non-nutrative these shakes are fortified and contain roughly 1/3rd of your daily requirements for most nutrients. These products are not for someone on a low carb diet but valuable for someone who is on a reduced calorie diet. Finally the price per serving for the mixes will beat most other products hand down. If you are dieting on a budget you'll want to start here.

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Integra-Lean Irvingia (150mg) Review

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(More customer reviews)I started taking Irvingia in December of 08. At the time my BMI was 24.2 which is considered to be normal. My pants size was 34. After 5 months, while maintaining my diet and exercise program, I have lost roughly 5 pounds, my BMI is now 23.2, and my pants size is 32 (which is now loose). The biggest change, appetite wise, is less desire to snack between meals or late at night. Prior to starting this product I couldn't lose any weight or get rid of the fat in my waist. I recommend this product but don't think it will allow you to lie on the couch and eat donuts while losing weight.
Updated Aug 09: I have now lost 10 pounds, wearing size 31 inch jeans, and my energy levels have increased so that I have been able to double my exercise without feeling the need to eat more calories.
Update Dec 09: In the year I have been taking this product I've lost 20 pounds and now have a BMI under 21, more than doubled my exercise without needing to consume more calories, and I'm currently wearing 30" waist jeans down from 34". One other thing worth mentioning is that Life Extension sent me some information on this product which stated that using Irvingia in conjunction with a low-carb diet is not recommended. Based on this, keeping eating fruits and veggies rather than choosing steaks and bacon to lose weight when taking this product.

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HealthFitCounter Handheld Diet and Exercise Counter Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this as a gift to replace a spreadsheet that I had been using at work to track what I had been eating. It is a better way to track caloric intake as I can have it with me all day and it starts you out with a reasonable database of foods.
The unit itself is designed to resemble a PDA with stylus/touchscreen interaction. It is made of plastic and is of lower quality than traditional PDAs, but is a good ergonomic shape/size and simple to use. The touchscreen is effective, although not as sensitive as PDAs I have owned. Both the touchscreen and the unit itself work well for what they are, and the quality of the materials lend to the reasonable price for the unit. There is a thumbwheel on the upper left side which can be used to adjust the screen's contrast, and this feature seemed to work well.
The software/PC link included allows the user to back up their data, as well as more easily add and edit the food database. It installed easily on my Windows XP Home Edition machine without problems, and the link works well if you follow the instructions provided. Data transfer from PC to handheld or handheld to PC involves transeferring all the data, not just updates, so it takes about a minute each time you transfer. It is a very basic program, essentially mirroring the software on the unit itself, but again does the job well.
Overall, I am very pleased with the HealthFitCounter thus far. It has improved my understanding of what I eat by tracking calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, fiber, sugar, and protein (where I only tracked calories and fat previously - I now know I eat WAY too much sugar). It becomes easier/faster to use as you add commonly eaten foods to your "favorites" list and add foods that were not preloaded with the unit. You can also use the preloaded food data to build up a meal when you eat out to approximate the caloric content (i.e. instead of "Chicken dinner at_______", simply select 6 ozs of chicken, add your dinner rolls, vegetables, and pasta, and the unit tallies the approximate calories into your daily totals.)
Overall I like this unit and am very satisfied. It is easy to use, always handy, unobtrusive, and it gets the job done.

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CalPal Pocket-Sized Digital Calorie Tracker, New for 2009 Not a pedometer Review

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(More customer reviews)At first I thought this little gadget had a database with a lot of different foods and that it would list the calorie content of all of the foods. I thought it would also track my calories. I was right about tracking the calories, but not about it having a database. Instead it came with a book which listed the calorie content in common foods. The book is ok, but I like to figure out calories with [...]. I was disappointed at first when I found out I would have to figure out the calorie content of my foods on my own, but after a week of using it, I love it!! I've already lost three pounds! It really helps me to keep track of my calorie consumption and burning. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to lose weight. Just be careful not to go too low on your calories and eat healthy foods...they have less calories anyway!!

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NEW Weight Watchers 2011 Points Plus Deluxe Member Kit with Calculator Review

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This item is way overpriced. I am a weight watchers member, and just bought my kit for $34. They are be offered for cost at most meeting sites for approx $40. You don't have to be a member to purchase from meeting room!

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