I am by no means fat, I’m just chubby and its mainly in my stomach. I was wondering if anybody has tried any weight loss supplements from gnc or other places. I know exercising is a must and I definitely plan on exercising a lot. I just want a good supplement that will help boost my weight loss as I plan to keep it off by exercising. What about alli? Or any other ones that anyone has had good results from.

Don’t take pills; they are dangerous and don’t address the underlying cause.

Balance and moderation are the keys. Calories don’t matter, nor do carbs or fat. Just eat good and simple foods. Think of the quality of food you put in your body like the quality of lumber you put in your house. We are constantly rebuilding our bodies, and we must use good quality ingredients. This means organic and natural. I know it’s more expensive, but this is important. Plus, organics have more nutrients, so your body will be more satisfied (and less hungry).

We have been misinformed about food and as a result, our food choices are usually best at selling products and supplements and worst at promoting true health.

If we eat like the Asians, we will look like the Asians (thin). When they eat like us, they look like us (not thin). We should learn from what they have learned: eat simple grains (white rice, other grains, less bread and pasta), eat mostly vegetables (a wide variety), mostly cooked, mostly local, some fruit, no dairy. Too much or too little of any one thing is not a good thing. Vegetarians almost have it right, but we should get a little (2 ounces twice a week) of mammal meat. A little chicken and fish are good too, but all meats should be thought of as a condiment rather than a main dish.

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is through balance and moderation. Practice this is your exercises as well. Shoot for losing 1-3 pounds/week. Oh and drink green tea with most meals and avoid cold and raw foods and drinks. Cold and raw take our energy and time to warm and cook, so don’t have too much salad. Avoid sugar substitutes and refined sugar.

This is all explained in the book "The Asian diet: simple secrets for eating right losing weight and being well" by Bussell. I also recommend "In defense of food" by Pollan. It explains how the discussion of food has evolved to constituents and we don’t think about whole foods anymore.

Acupuncture can also help to curb cravings.

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