Finding Healthy Snacks

I haven't owned a scales in awhile. My daughter took the last one when she moved out three years ago. Not sure why. She only weighs 98 lbs.

I weighed in at 191, which is 2 lbs less than I weighed two months ago when I had my physical. I'd been dieting two days, so I'm on par to lose 5-7 lbs the first week. It always gets harder after that.

I am trying an appetite suppressant called EasySlimRX. I have not felt hungry so far on this diet, which is one of the things the diet product is supposed to do for you. The real test will be whether the product actually curbs the desire to eat. That is what needs to kick in in order for me to sustain a diet. Once the desire to eat is gone, then it is natural to cut portions in half and substitute healthy snacks (carrots, apples, nuts) for the unhealty types (chips, cookies, candy).

I believe that the food desire turnoff button is found somewhere in the mix of ingredients in the appetite suppressant, EasySlimRX. Until it kicks in in full force, I must think twice to fix myself the right kinds of snacks. Today my snack was so-so on the list of snack foods. I had 3 wheat crackers with small pieces of Muenster cheese. That provided a little protein with the munchies. Yesterday's snack was better-- about half dozen baby carrots.

I also keep large quantities of unsweetened ice tea on hand. I know health experts have argued that plain water is what the body should have in large quantities (8 glasses a day of water is usually what is recommended). However, I've never been able to push that much plain water into my body. If I substitute weak tea instead I can usually manage 5 or 6 glasses at least. That seems to keep my body hydrated and my stomach full most of the day during a diet.

Yesterday I managed to eat dinner without my usual glass of wine, but I did reward myself with an Eskimo pie for dessert. I don't believe that denying foods that I like is the way to sustain a diet, although to conserve on calories I can usually limit myself to making a choice between a glass of wine or dessert, not both. What works best is to cut down the portions and to make sure that meals are balanced. It also helps to cut back substantially on carbohydrates, especially white bread, rice, corn and potatoes. If I do that, then I don't need to worry much as much about having a small bowl of ice cream or some pudding for dessert.

Liz Nichols

Importance of Quality Product in Weight Loss

Within the next few days I expect to receive my free sample of EasySlimRX, a hoodia-based appetite suppressant by Health and Wellness Networks.

Hoodia-based products have been very effective for me in the past in helping me to cut down on portions I eat and in boosting energy levels. This particular product has the best formula yet to enhance my weight loss efforts.

Among the appetite suppressant ingredients is Hoodia Gordonii, a natural product made from of a South African cactus. One weight loss study found that by taking this ingredient female prison inmates who were very sedentary reduced their daily calorie intake by over 1000 calories in only 15 days.

Another known appetite suppressants in EasySlimRX is green tea. This is a weight loss ingredient often touted by Oprah, and has also been used for many years as a natural weight loss ingredient in China, as has Fucoxanthin extract from Wakame Seaweed, an important component of the Japanese diet. The Pinolenic Acid in EasySlimRX is a powerful additional appetite suppressor that helps you to reduce cravings. (Cravings have always been the one thing that has gotten me off track in previous diets.)

What I particularly like about the EasySlimRX formula is that it is well balanced. It contains a source of chromium to help maintain energy levels. It contains Gymnema sylvestre, a natural blood sugar regulator. It has Niacin in it, which is a natural cholesterol fighter.

As soon as the product comes in the mail and I start taking it, I'll report my progress.

Liz Nichols
ednenterprises(at)gmail.com

I Need to Lose Weight

I hate diets.

But I have to admit that I really need to lose weight. Sometime soon I'll put up a video and you'll see what I mean. Let's just say for round numbers that I have to lose 75 pounds.

This blog will serve as my weight loss journal, to keep me honest.

The last time I lost weight I lost about 30 pounds a couple years ago. I took a supplement that included hoodia and simply lost my appetite, so I know this method works for me. I have managed to keep most of that weight off, but it's time to go back for more.

Jeez, I don't even have a scales any more. Guess if I am going to do this right I need to go out and get one. Last time I didn't bother. I just could tell by what I put on my plate that I was taking in fewer calories. The weigh-ins during the year at regular doctor check-ups served to be my before and after goalposts. I know that my blood pressure and cholesterol dropped significantly, almost in a two pounds for one point of blood pressure and cholesterol the last time. I'd love to see those healthy benefits continue again.