kerry1

How much weight are you trying to lose? If you are severely obese, I suggest you see a nutritionist or doctor, because it's a serious health problem and you shouldn't be messing with OTC stuff.

If you are trying to lose 10 or 20 pounds, I'd suggest leaving the supplements alone. From everything I've seen, most of them are dangerous. Forget those fad diets. Here's what I suggest:

1. Drink lots and lots of water. It will curb your appetite and improve your metabolism.

2. Eat a big breakfast. You'll burn most of it off and will be less likely to snack during the day. You'll also feel better during the day.

3. Try drinking kefir (a yogurt-like drink). The flavored kind is creamy & delicious, like a smoothie. It seems to curb my sugar cravings. It tastes like dessert but it's good for you.

4. Eat balanced, yummy, healthy meals. Then you may not want dessert. Healthy food gives you energy and makes you want to exercise. Exercise has to be part of any weight-loss program.

5. Juiced vegetable drinks curb my sugar cravings. I have my own juicer but I get them at a health food bar too. If you put carrots in the juice, they are full of carbs and low in calories. You feel energized and full.

6. Cut down on dairy products. If you like them, eat them, but just not too much! If you eat meat, stay with fish, lean beef and chicken. Never eat fast food.

Personally, I'd rather be a bit flabby than get on some horrible diet program. Maintaining a healthy weight is a complex, whole-body, whole-lifestyle thing. Fad diets and drugs, including the herbs, are the most dangerous things around. But that's just MY opinion......