Apple Cider Vinegar helps to loose weight [Archive]

Vlasik

05-20-2003, 10:17 PM

Just wanted to let you all know that apple cider vinegar will really help you loose weight(among other good things that it can do for your health). Here is the deal:

Mix 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey into a half a glass of warm water and drink this mix 3 times a day at least 1/2 hour before meals.
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

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QweenyBluEyes

05-20-2003, 10:51 PM

This is what I do :) Except I mix it with grapefruit juice since it also helps with weight loss! And I took away the honey, and I don't add any artificial sweetener either because the grapefruit juice is sweet enough for me..

Healingmylife

05-20-2003, 10:54 PM

Also in Woman's World this week is APPLE CIDER Benifits.

They call it an Apple Cider Cocktail. 2 tsp. cider with 8 oz water. They don't say anything about honey. Although I'm sure the honey would make it taste better.

Also a recipe for salad dressing.
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. raw honey
1/3 cup olive oil
1-2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp. fresh herbs ( basil, tarragon, dill and oregano)
Shake it up!

RUB AWAY CELLULITE

3 parts organic apple cider vinegar to one part massage oil and kneed it in to the bulges daily.

Healy

Vlasik

05-20-2003, 11:27 PM

The honey is there to cut the acidity a little bit. Water is an acid(relatively weak one) and so is vinegar(stronger acid)and the two combined can be too acidic for most people's stomack. But, honey is also beneficial for your health. So, this is a very balanced drink. It not only makes you loose weight, but also makes your skin look really good, improve your memory, etc, etc. My grandma has been taking this since she was 20. She is now 77, never had any major health problems, and looks like she is 57. She credits that to this drink. So, drink to your health.

Dietprincess

05-21-2003, 08:39 PM

I'm curious..how does this make you lose weight? Does it serve as a diuretic (sp?-sorry!)

cav33

05-21-2003, 09:00 PM

I'm not sure it is true but I read that the apple cider vinegar forces your fat into your bloodstream so that you can burn it. I'm not sure how but I read it in one of those prevention booklets.

skylan

05-22-2003, 10:27 AM

I've been taking the cider vinegar pills for about 5 weeks, and have lost 7 pounds.
It has lowered my blood pressure and I have been able to discontinue taking one of my pills. Has anyone else had their B/P lowered taking cider pills?

Tart

05-22-2003, 01:14 PM

Hey Everyone,
This post really intrigued me. I went out this morning and bought a bottle of apple cider vinegar. I'm going to try it as of today. I really hope it helps with the weightloss.
Does anyone know why you have to take it before meals? Does it curb your appetite or something of that nature. Also, is there a difference between the pills vs. the actual vinegar.
Thanks All, I'll let you know how it goes. I sure hope I can drop the 7 pds.
Take Care,
Tart

Vlasik

05-22-2003, 01:35 PM

Skylan,

What brand of apple cider pills did you use??

Vlasik

05-22-2003, 01:42 PM

Apple cider makes you loose weight by making your body burn more fat and faster.
Yes, it is true that it can help you with you blood pressure. Keep taking the drink mix that I wrote about and it will help keep your BP in control.
The pills work, but most people agree that they get better(weight loss) results by using it in the liquid form mixed with water. I lost 10 pounds a year ago by taking pills, and have been taking the drink since then. I eat all I want and don't gain weight. If I eat like this and don't take the drink, I start gaining weght.

meily

05-22-2003, 01:47 PM

I heard it is true that it help you to lose weight. I am going to try as soon as possible. However, I am not sure how it taste.

Vlasik

05-22-2003, 03:48 PM

it does not taste good. I use a straw so that I do not have to taste it as much.

Caligal

05-22-2003, 08:49 PM

Can you buy the apple cider vinegar at the grocery store? If not, where can you get it from?

Tart

05-22-2003, 11:48 PM

Caligirl,
I bought mine from the health food store. Doesn't taste that good. But hey, it will taste better knowing that I'll be losing the weight.

Vlasik

05-23-2003, 12:25 AM

you can buy it at the supermarket(HEINZ brand) or at health food stores. Some people say that the one from the health food stores is better because it is not filtered and has the "mother" in it. My grandmother takes this for years and uses Heinz. I lost weight using Heinz too. Never bought the one from health food stores.

luvPeace

05-23-2003, 01:40 PM

Wow am so glad I read reviews about apple cider vinegar.I have read a lot about it but was not sure which one to buy as it said to choose the one with mo added sugar and preservatives..so pls pls pls anyone can help me on this???So does the heinz one is without the sugar one???And how fast does the apple cider vinegar work??Did u guys loose inches along with your pounds.With my strict workout, good diet and MEGA-GREEN TEA DIETARY supplement I did manage to loose 5 pounds but am not seeing any significant difference in my inches hence am gonna go for APPLE CIDER VINEGAR...Hey wish me luck...and please keep me posted abt the wonders of apple cider vinegar...hey does the rubbing off the same in bulges really work???Pls do let me know..thanx again for sharing..and goodluck to everyone in their wt loss journey..

Vlasik

05-23-2003, 08:45 PM

I had great results using the heinz brand. I lost 5 pounds the first week, and 3 to 4 pounds the weeks thereafter. After I acheived my ideal weight, I kept taking the drink(i am still taking it) and eating whatever I wanted at the same time. I am still slim, and plan to keep drinking this. To answer your question, yes, I lost inches too. My body changed a lot.

luvPeace

05-23-2003, 10:24 PM

THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH...I HOPE THIS WORKS FOR ME TOO..AM GOING TO BUY IT AND I HOPE THAT I GET THE SAME BRAND U GOT..WISH ME LUCK....THANX AGAIN...

skylan

05-24-2003, 09:32 AM

Vlasik
Sorry I took so long to answer.
I bought my vinegar pills at Wal-Mart, Natures's Bounty-200 tablets-600 mg Apple Cider Vinegar per 2 tablets. I take 2 to 3, 3x daily.
Yesterday I bought a jar of raw unprocessed honey, straight from the bee hive and I'm going to get some natural vinegar from the health food store. I'll take both, anything to keep me off the blood pressure medicine.
Honey is loaded with Vitamin B's, and the raw is much better for you.
Hope everyone has the good results I had>

Vlasik

05-24-2003, 10:17 AM

Skylan,

Thank you for the info. Keep up the good work beacuse it is awsome that it helps your blood presure.

Jendayi

05-24-2003, 08:48 PM

A few people I know has said that acv is good for many uses including weightloss. I am going to try the acv and honey method. I just want to know do you do anything else along with it to get results. If I walk (Leslie Sansone) and use the acv is that sufficent. how about drinking water? Because of the hectic work day I have drinking 8+ glasses of water is problematic. What is the recommendation.

luvPeace

05-24-2003, 09:53 PM

I am bit disaapointed today.Last week when I stood at scale I found I had lost 5 pounds and I was literally euphoric and today when I weighed again I found I came back to my ol' weight.I felt so low but am glad I took your advice Vlasik and bought ACV HEINZ brand and I jus' hope it works for me...am keeping my fingers crossed..Am going to start tonite..others goodluck with your ACV...

ML84

05-25-2003, 08:51 AM

I am really interested in the apple cider viniger. Can I take it with just mixing it with water? How often do I take it? How soon before each meal? What is the drink I hear everyone taking about? PLEASE HELP!!

Musclemom

05-25-2003, 09:11 AM

wow...so glad i started visiting this board...I have never heard of this....I am starting TODAY>>>>> I am also going to start taking yasmin this month...any interactions there? anyone taking acv and yasmin? thanks

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:29 PM

You can find the drink that everyone is talking about posted in the begining of this forum. I recommend that you mix with water and honey as described. Not only it is more gentle for your stomach that way, but also because of the good benefits you can get from the honey. You should take it 3 times a day at least half hour before meals. Let me know if you have more questions.
Originally posted by ML84:
I am really interested in the apple cider viniger. Can I take it with just mixing it with water? How often do I take it? How soon before each meal? What is the drink I hear everyone taking about? PLEASE HELP!!

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:33 PM

I have never heard of this drink interacting with jasmim or my other BCP. My friend has been on jasmin for a while, and she takes this drink. She never had a problem. I take ortho-cyclen and the drink, and never had a problem. I would not worry about it. However, you may want to talk to your doctor just to be on the safe side.
Originally posted by Musclemom:
wow...so glad i started visiting this board...I have never heard of this....I am starting TODAY>>>>> I am also going to start taking yasmin this month...any interactions there? anyone taking acv and yasmin? thanks

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:38 PM

Different brands have different % of acidity. My grandma always bought heinz. I use heinz and got great results with it. I tried other brands and the ones from health food stores that are unfiltered and still contain the mother but I did not like it(not as great as heinz). Since you already bought it, you may want to use it and then next time buy heinz and decide which one you prefer.
Originally posted by Losing It!:
I just bought the Wal-Mart brand apple cider vinegar. Will it do just as well? Also, is regular clover honey OK?

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:42 PM

If you exercise while taking the acv, you should get great results. That best thing to do it to have a healthy diet, eat moderate portions, and exrecise along with taking this drink. You should always try to drink water no matter what. I know it is not easy(I have a hard time doing that too), but try to do that. Originally posted by Jendayi:
A few people I know has said that acv is good for many uses including weightloss. I am going to try the acv and honey method. I just want to know do you do anything else along with it to get results. If I walk (Leslie Sansone) and use the acv is that sufficent. how about drinking water? Because of the hectic work day I have drinking 8+ glasses of water is problematic. What is the recommendation.

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:43 PM

Luvpeace,

Keep m,e updated on your progress. Good luck!

Vlasik

05-25-2003, 08:46 PM

Hi All,

I just wanted to wish you all good luck with you acv "diet". I hope that it helps you. Fell free to ask questions if they arise.

Tart

05-25-2003, 10:32 PM

Hi All,
I've tried ACV since reading the beginning of this thread. It has been 3 days. Now, I don't know if this is just my imagination, but I am finding I am less hungry, have less cravings and can't polish off my plate of food the way I used to.
I think i can attribute this to ACV, since I haven't been doing anything differnently. Haven't noticed weightloss yet (think it's too soon), but so far, a good change in my eating and craving habits.
Wishing all my ACV pals good luck!! lets keep each other posted on how it's going.
OH, I'm taking 2 teaspoons in one glass of water once per day.
Bye for Now.

luvPeace

05-25-2003, 11:21 PM

Am glad I found this message board.Sure Vlasik I will keep you posted as you are inspiration to me and others and like Tart said even I do not have any cravings and already feel good with ACV..I started on saturday nite and I drink thrice a day.well thats a good start..My throat did feel uncomfortable when I had my first drink but now I have got used to it and surprisingly I started liking the taste too.Isn't it wonderful???Hey Vlasik one more Q..sorry to be so bothersome.Did u do any excercise along with consumption of ACV???I do walk half an hr monday thru friday and somedays I do weight training excercise but now am ankles are in severe pain..wish there was any magic potion which cud jus' burn your fat off with no exertion..pls do let me know Vlasik...and thanx again for sharing..

QweenyBluEyes

05-26-2003, 01:59 AM

Hey everyone,

For all of your who do not like apple cider vinegar, or don't want any carbs.. heres what you can do.

8 oz water
1 tbls lemon juice
2 tbls apple cider vinegar
(If desired add splenda, stevia or honey) 1 tsp honey is about 3 carbs

With this you can barley taste the acv since the lemon juice hides it so well. If you add honey, it taste like lemonade!

I bike ride or do the stair climber 35-60 minutes 5-6 days a week. I eat 5 smaller, healthy meals each day, and 30 min. before breakfast lunch or dinner I have my acv drink. My meals consist of Lean meats, nuts, fruit, vegetables, whole wheat pasta, 100% whole wheat breads (not enriched), and fat-free or reduced fat dairy.

My meal plan:

Breakfast:
acv drink 30 min before
30 carbs (100% whole wheat bread, or peice of fruit)
12 protein (1 whole egg, two egg whites, and 1 slice of extra lean ham)
4 fat (almonds, or butter)
(or.. 1/3 cup oatmeal w/ 2/3 cup water) eat with either 1 tsp honey, stevia, or splenda, and cinnamon. On the side have about 1/3 cup skim milk.

Lunch:
avc drink 30 min before
40 carbs
24 protein
8 fat

(ie turkey/ham and fat free or reduced fat cheese sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread) Use fat free mayo, and add tomatoe slices, cucumber, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, peppers, onions, mushrooms, if desired.) eat with small salad w/ low fat or fat free dressing

Snack:
20 carbs (ie.. one peice of fruit)
12 protein (2 slices turkey meat)
4 fat (ie 5-6 almonds or 1 tsp almond butter or natural peanut butter)

Dinner:
20 carbs (ie vegetables) I try not to eat breads or pastas at dinner
24 protein (ie chicken, pork chops, fish)
8 fat (olive oil, butter)

Snack:
20 carbs
12 protein
4 fat

I have done it this way for a long time and lost weight, but I started up acv again and lost 6 lbs in about 1 week. :) It is quite much, and its not healthy to lose that much in such a short time. It should be more around 2-3 lbs a week. But anyways, It seems as though on this diet I can just eat eat eat, and I love it! But if you eat healthy, you can eat as much as I do!

Mistykae

05-26-2003, 03:55 AM

Hi everyone, Does anyone know the difference between unpasteurized and pasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar. I'm confused and i don't know which one to buy.

Maas

05-26-2003, 12:15 PM

ACV sounds like it's worth a try, but for you that were asking about using it with prescrip meds this should always be checked with the Doc or Pharmacist. If ACV works I'm sure it would only be better with a balanced diet, exercise, and lots of good ole H2o! If you do these things then when you've lost the excess weight, you've gotten into great habits that could take you thru a long time of not worrying about regaing that weight! GOOD LUCK!

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Vlasik

05-26-2003, 12:36 PM

That is right. You will not be able to eat as much(in terms of quantity) as you did before. You will feel hungry the same way, but once you start eating you will feel full faster then you used to before you started taking the acv. That is a good sign. Keep at it.
Originally posted by Tart:
Hi All,
I've tried ACV since reading the beginning of this thread. It has been 3 days. Now, I don't know if this is just my imagination, but I am finding I am less hungry, have less cravings and can't polish off my plate of food the way I used to.
I think i can attribute this to ACV, since I haven't been doing anything differnently. Haven't noticed weightloss yet (think it's too soon), but so far, a good change in my eating and craving habits.
Wishing all my ACV pals good luck!! lets keep each other posted on how it's going.
OH, I'm taking 2 teaspoons in one glass of water once per day.
Bye for Now.

Vlasik

05-26-2003, 12:40 PM

I did not exercise because I am so lazy. I should have, but I didn't. If you are able to exercise do it. Even if it's just a walk everyday. Yes, the acv drink will make you eat less. you will feel full faster. you will still feel hungry, but once you start eating, you will feel full faster than before. That is a good sign. Keep at it.
Originally posted by luvPeace:
Am glad I found this message board.Sure Vlasik I will keep you posted as you are inspiration to me and others and like Tart said even I do not have any cravings and already feel good with ACV..I started on saturday nite and I drink thrice a day.well thats a good start..My throat did feel uncomfortable when I had my first drink but now I have got used to it and surprisingly I started liking the taste too.Isn't it wonderful???Hey Vlasik one more Q..sorry to be so bothersome.Did u do any excercise along with consumption of ACV???I do walk half an hr monday thru friday and somedays I do weight training excercise but now am ankles are in severe pain..wish there was any magic potion which cud jus' burn your fat off with no exertion..pls do let me know Vlasik...and thanx again for sharing..

Claudine

05-26-2003, 04:38 PM

Will the ACV work better without the honey? I am trying to stay away from sugary things...Isn't honey full of sugar? I tried ACV before with just water..Can anyone make any other suggestions?

QweenyBluEyes

05-26-2003, 05:28 PM

You do not need the honey, if you don't want it. If you are on a low carb diet you can do just acv and water, and add some lemon juice to take some of the acv taste away.

As for meds, I think I read somewhere that it is ok to take acv with them. But, I have heard not to take acv with grapefruit juice if you are on meds. Although, I would suggest not to just rely on my info and just ask a professional.

[This message has been edited by QweenyBluEyes (edited 05-26-2003).]

luvPeace

05-26-2003, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by QweenyBluEyes:
Hey everyone,

For all of your who do not like apple cider vinegar, or don't want any carbs.. heres what you can do.

8 oz water
1 tbls lemon juice
2 tbls apple cider vinegar
(If desired add splenda, stevia or honey) 1 tsp honey is about 3 carbs

With this you can barley taste the acv since the lemon juice hides it so well. If you add honey, it taste like lemonade!

I bike ride or do the stair climber 35-60 minutes 5-6 days a week. I eat 5 smaller, healthy meals each day, and 30 min. before breakfast lunch or dinner I have my acv drink. My meals consist of Lean meats, nuts, fruit, vegetables, whole wheat pasta, 100% whole wheat breads (not enriched), and fat-free or reduced fat dairy.

My meal plan:

Breakfast:
acv drink 30 min before
30 carbs (100% whole wheat bread, or peice of fruit)
12 protein (1 whole egg, two egg whites, and 1 slice of extra lean ham)
4 fat (almonds, or butter)
(or.. 1/3 cup oatmeal w/ 2/3 cup water) eat with either 1 tsp honey, stevia, or splenda, and cinnamon. On the side have about 1/3 cup skim milk.

Lunch:
avc drink 30 min before
40 carbs
24 protein
8 fat

(ie turkey/ham and fat free or reduced fat cheese sandwich on 100% whole wheat bread) Use fat free mayo, and add tomatoe slices, cucumber, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, peppers, onions, mushrooms, if desired.) eat with small salad w/ low fat or fat free dressing

Snack:
20 carbs (ie.. one peice of fruit)
12 protein (2 slices turkey meat)
4 fat (ie 5-6 almonds or 1 tsp almond butter or natural peanut butter)

Dinner:
20 carbs (ie vegetables) I try not to eat breads or pastas at dinner
24 protein (ie chicken, pork chops, fish)
8 fat (olive oil, butter)

Snack:
20 carbs
12 protein
4 fat

I have done it this way for a long time and lost weight, but I started up acv again and lost 6 lbs in about 1 week. :) It is quite much, and its not healthy to lose that much in such a short time. It should be more around 2-3 lbs a week. But anyways, It seems as though on this diet I can just eat eat eat, and I love it! But if you eat healthy, you can eat as much as I do!

Even I was afraid of honey adding calories but will lemon add more acidity to vinegar???Will that be safe on stomach???Pls do let me know..

Ladybug12473

05-26-2003, 09:45 PM

I would like to know if it is better to take the drink before or after your meals? I bought a bottle and it says to take it during or after your meals,but I am reading here that some people are drinking it 30 mins before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
Thank you

cubbymommy

05-26-2003, 09:54 PM

I was all excited to try this and I went out and bought it. I can not do it, it makes me hurl any suggestions? One of you said 2Tbls and then one said 2tsp. Will it work with just the 2tsp. I tried it with the lemon and honey but all I could taste was the ACV. I didn't even swallow, I had to spit it out. HELP!!!

~Tamari

cubbymommy

05-26-2003, 09:55 PM

opps posted twice

~Tamari

[This message has been edited by cubbymommy (edited 05-26-2003).]

QweenyBluEyes

05-26-2003, 09:57 PM

Luvpeace- I have taken it with lemon and I seem to be doing fine. Grapefruit juice is also acidic, and you take it with acv. So I would assume it would be ok, but I am not positive.

Ladybug- The reason for taking it 30 min before is because it curbs your appetite and you don't eat as much. Does it say on the bottle that the directions are for weight loss? If not, then it could be for different reasons. Sometimes I forget to take it 30 min before and end up drinking it right before my meal, and it still works.

zabou69

05-26-2003, 10:30 PM

This is an interesting topic that I would love to try but am wondering where you get Heinz apple cider? Unless I missed it in one of the previous posts on where to buy it. Thanks in advance!

zabou69

05-26-2003, 10:33 PM

Ok I did reread and found out you can buy Heinz apple vineger in a supermarket. Thank-you and good luck to all of you who use this.I hope it works for me too!!!

texciana

05-26-2003, 10:46 PM

A few questions here...doesn't mixing lemon juice with vinegar cancel each other out? I mean, lemon juice is an acid but vinegar is alkaline. Don't they interact to neutralize each other out? Doesn't that affect the ability of vinegar to work (if it works)?

Also, doesn't drinking the acv make you stink of vinegar thru your pores and breath? I remember I used to work with a receptionist many years ago who drank it all day. She was overweight and was drinking it to try to lose weight but I hated being near her because she totally REEKED of vinegar all the time. Of all the postings, I'm not clear whether the pills work just as well for if it has to be the liquid form. Of those who are using acv now, do people complain of the smell? Please advise. Thank you very much.

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Mistykae

05-26-2003, 10:56 PM

I got mine fron Walmart supercenter. It's on the same isle as pickles.

Originally posted by zabou69:
This is an interesting topic that I would love to try but am wondering where you get Heinz apple cider? Unless I missed it in one of the previous posts on where to buy it. Thanks in advance!

QweenyBluEyes

05-27-2003, 01:13 AM

texiciana- I really don't have an answer for you there. I would think that if its in your system, its in your system no matter what "acid" foods you eat/drink. But I don't really know..

Was this lady you worked with drinking it straight from the bottle? I don't think I'm getting enough for myself to smell that strong. I 've never had any complaints from anyone that I stink.. so maybe she just drank too much, obsessed about it, thinking the more she drinks, the more she'll lose.

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 12:12 PM

The purpose of the honey is mainly to make the drink more gentle to your stomach. Whithout the honey this drink can be too acidic to your stomach. Some people have tried it without the honey and they tolerated it well. However, if you are taking this drink on a regular basis, and especially if you plan to take on a long term basis, then you should always add the honey to it. The problem is that the if you take it without the honey, the acidity of the vinegar and water mix may create stomach problems for you. Vinegar is an acid, and so is water(weaker acid)and the conbination of both will still give you an acid ph. Lemon juice is also an acid(citric acid), and if you combine this 3 acids is just too much for your stomach. You will have to take this drink for a while in order to loose weight. And there is no point in losing weight and getting stomach problems right? So please consider adding a bit of honey to your drink.
Originally posted by Claudine:
Will the ACV work better without the honey? I am trying to stay away from sugary things...Isn't honey full of sugar? I tried ACV before with just water..Can anyone make any other suggestions?

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 12:14 PM

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 12:15 PM

Claudine,

The purpose of the honey is mainly to make the drink more gentle to your stomach. Whithout the honey this drink can be too acidic to your stomach. Some people have tried it without the honey and they tolerated it well. However, if you are taking this drink on a regular basis, and especially if you plan to take on a long term basis, then you should always add the honey to it. The problem is that the if you take it without the honey, the acidity of the vinegar and water mix may create stomach problems for you. Vinegar is an acid, and so is water(weaker acid)and the conbination of both will still give you an acid ph. Lemon juice is also an acid(citric acid), and if you combine this 3 acids is just too much for your stomach. You will have to take this drink for a while in order to loose weight. And there is no point in losing weight and getting stomach problems right? So please consider adding a bit of honey to your drink.

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 01:33 PM

motheroffive

05-27-2003, 01:35 PM

why does drinking apple cider vinegar help you loose weight?

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 01:35 PM

Sorry for the repeated posts. have no clue about what happened.

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 09:22 PM

It makes your body burn more fat and faster. It also curbs your apetite provided that you drink it before meals(preferably 1/2 hour before).
Originally posted by motheroffive:
why does drinking apple cider vinegar help you loose weight?

Vlasik

05-27-2003, 09:26 PM

Acv will not make you stink if you are taking the quantity advised on this board. Now, the woman that you are talking about probably drank a lot of it straight from the bottle. If you take the drink that I mentioned you will not smell at all. I have been taking it for years and never smelled.
Originally posted by texciana:
A few questions here...doesn't mixing lemon juice with vinegar cancel each other out? I mean, lemon juice is an acid but vinegar is alkaline. Don't they interact to neutralize each other out? Doesn't that affect the ability of vinegar to work (if it works)?

Also, doesn't drinking the acv make you stink of vinegar thru your pores and breath? I remember I used to work with a receptionist many years ago who drank it all day. She was overweight and was drinking it to try to lose weight but I hated being near her because she totally REEKED of vinegar all the time. Of all the postings, I'm not clear whether the pills work just as well for if it has to be the liquid form. Of those who are using acv now, do people complain of the smell? Please advise. Thank you very much.

Tart

05-27-2003, 11:02 PM

Hey All,
Got another question. As I mentioned earlier, I have been on ACV for 4 days now, and am finding it's helping to curb the appetite and also my cravings for carbs...this is a good thing!!
BUT.....I was just wondering does taking this drink daily (you know with the water/honey) harm or affect in any dangerous way one's upper gastron. intestinal tract because of acidity/alkaline properties in the vinegar????
I don't know if my family dr. would even know how to answer a question like that.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?? Thanks.

jodimarie75

05-28-2003, 12:14 AM

I started the Acv drink today but only used 1 tbsp of honey instead of 2. It really burned my throat..I used hot (very warm) water to make it like tea. I think tomorrow I will use 2tbsp of honey to cut the acid some more. Also, is this common.... I had a lot of gurgling in my stomach today and a lot of gas and burping...is this the Acv??? will it go away?? Any suggestions would be great! P.S I normally have a sensitive stomach to strong food/spices/harsh things.
Jodi

luvPeace

05-28-2003, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by cubbymommy:
I was all excited to try this and I went out and bought it. I can not do it, it makes me hurl any suggestions? One of you said 2Tbls and then one said 2tsp. Will it work with just the 2tsp. I tried it with the lemon and honey but all I could taste was the ACV. I didn't even swallow, I had to spit it out. HELP!!!

~Tamari

I know what you r going thru.It hurt my throat when I had my first drink.But the thought that this drink may aid in burning of my stored stubborn fat I just did not bother about the tangy taste..I just took it.And now I like the taste of it..You can slowly sip it..in that way ACV wont feel too strong or u can use straws...goodluck..

luvPeace

05-28-2003, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by jodimarie75:
I started the Acv drink today but only used 1 tbsp of honey instead of 2. It really burned my throat..I used hot (very warm) water to make it like tea. I think tomorrow I will use 2tbsp of honey to cut the acid some more. Also, is this common.... I had a lot of gurgling in my stomach today and a lot of gas and burping...is this the Acv??? will it go away?? Any suggestions would be great! P.S I normally have a sensitive stomach to strong food/spices/harsh things.
Jodi

Since your stomach is too sensitive then do take 2tbs spoon of honey with ACV as suggested by Vlasik and others.And pls do take it with warm water it will be much more gentle on your thoat and stomach.And if it still does not work you can increase the amount of water to one cup instead of 3/4 th cup.Others pls do correct me if am misleading jodimarie.Goodluck...

luvPeace

05-28-2003, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by jodimarie75:
I started the Acv drink today but only used 1 tbsp of honey instead of 2. It really burned my throat..I used hot (very warm) water to make it like tea. I think tomorrow I will use 2tbsp of honey to cut the acid some more. Also, is this common.... I had a lot of gurgling in my stomach today and a lot of gas and burping...is this the Acv??? will it go away?? Any suggestions would be great! P.S I normally have a sensitive stomach to strong food/spices/harsh things.
Jodi

Since your stomach is too sensitive then do take 2tbs spoon of honey with ACV as suggested by Vlasik and others.And pls do take it with warm water it will be much more gentle on your throat and stomach.And if it still does not work you can increase the amount of water to one cup instead of 3/4 th cup.Others pls do correct me if am misleading jodimarie.Goodluck...

luvPeace

05-28-2003, 11:42 AM

Wow its been 4 days since I am on ACV and hope it gives me the same awesome results as it for u all.I jus' felt like saying thanx for sharing ur tips to succeed in weight loss journey.Am hoping I will succeed too.Am keeping my fingers crossed..

I was wondering jus' to stick with ACV strictly is it advisable to carry bottle of ACV recipe along with me while am out shopping as we tend to eat out sometimes when v have heavy shopping to do.Will ACV stale if I carry it in bottle.Is plastic bottle good enuf???

Has anyone lost inches in thighs and bums while on ACV diet and how long it took???Pld do remember your answers and suggestions will b a great inspiration to me..and u will make a lot of difference in my life...well u guys u already did...thanx again...

luvPeace

05-28-2003, 11:42 AM

Nuttie

05-28-2003, 03:06 PM

I am new to this site and I saw this thread, I was very interested and went out and got myself some ACV and honey. I got home eager to try it but when I tasted it, well all I can say is that it it wasnt very nice at all! After reading all the threads I noticed that it doesnt really say how much water you should mix it with. Like one person mentioned I made it as if I was going to have a cup of tea and I let it cool down; but I found that a cup of this stuff is way too much for my taste buds and stomach to handle. Would it be ok if I just mixed it with as little water as I can and just down the stuff in one go?

I really hope this will work for me as I have tried all sorts of other stuff with no success :( Any help will be greatly appreciated!

may03

05-28-2003, 07:01 PM

wow ,this is all new to me the acv information,thank you all ,I am definetly starting tomorrow,and who cares about the taste as long as this formula helps reach my ideal weight. thanks again

MzDietQueen

05-28-2003, 07:47 PM

Hey LUVNPEACE,
We're all anxiously waiting to hear your results!! When are you going to weigh?? I'm dying to know if it works for you. I hope it does!!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/idea.gif Please let us know ASAP!! I like the idea that is is helping your cravings. Is it still curbing your cravings (mine are at night)?? Do you find that you're eating less too?? Yep, inquiring minds want to know..... (smile) I have a gallon bottle of acv in the cabinet now. Its good for some many other things too.... I think I'll try it anyway tonite, before I eat my sensible dinner. BTW,I'm on the Slimfast plan. I'm doing great on SF, but we all want to speed up the weight loss process if humanly possible. (smile) GOOD LUCK & THANKS A LOT!!!

~Kim~

luvPeace

05-29-2003, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by MzDietQueen:
Hey LUVNPEACE,
We're all anxiously waiting to hear your results!! When are you going to weigh?? I'm dying to know if it works for you. I hope it does!!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/idea.gif Please let us know ASAP!! I like the idea that is is helping your cravings. Is it still curbing your cravings (mine are at night)?? Do you find that you're eating less too?? Yep, inquiring minds want to know..... (smile) I have a gallon bottle of acv in the cabinet now. Its good for some many other things too.... I think I'll try it anyway tonite, before I eat my sensible dinner. BTW,I'm on the Slimfast plan. I'm doing great on SF, but we all want to speed up the weight loss process if humanly possible. (smile) GOOD LUCK & THANKS A LOT!!!

~Kim~

You wont believe Kim am eager to weigh myself.I cud have done now but am scared to face the disappointment even though I have real good vibes about it.I started this on saturday I guess (I need to confirm from my prev messages I posted on board) so am planning to weigh myself on this saturday or latest sunday jus' to b on safer side.Yep I dont feel like eating much and even if I eat after a small portion I feel full.Not that am bad eater but yet this is helping me out.I jus' hope internally its doing all the work it needs to...burning of all my stubborn fat cells..hey u can ask as many querries as u want as long as it aids u in weight loss.But do me a favor please do start on your ACV diet..u dont have to wait on me to know whether it will work for u.Who knows it mite work for you as it did for others..I know any good news will inspire u like it did for me when i read abt Vlasik
and others...I will definitely post my results once I weigh (+ve / -ve) but I just dont want you or anyone to get discouraged by my results if it did not work for me......but i definitely feel its working for me...good luck KIM...

WOW!!!!!!! even i wanted to try SF..Howz it???Is it real good meal replacement???

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luvPeace

05-29-2003, 11:13 AM

WEEKEND IS GETTING CLOSER...GOODLUCK EVERYONE..

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sweetdreamer96

05-29-2003, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by luvPeace:
I was wondering jus' to stick with ACV strictly is it advisable to carry bottle of ACV recipe along with me while am out shopping as we tend to eat out sometimes when v have heavy shopping to do.Will ACV stale if I carry it in bottle.Is plastic bottle good enuf???

I was wondering the same thing...anyone know? I will be going out of town on a business trip for 3 days and I was wondering if I could just mix up the honey and acv in a bottle, measure out the correct amount in a cup and then add the water.

MzDietQueen

05-30-2003, 12:17 AM

Luvnpeace,
I've been on Slimfast for almost 8 1/2 weeks now. I've lost 17.5 lbs so far. I'm trying to lose 8 more lbs. (started Mar 25 at 170.5# - current 153#) I wanted to try ACV for a couple days to hopefully help me get off this plateau I've been on for 5-6 days. I took your advice and drank it 3x's today. Yuck!! However, I'll try anything once. (smile) As far as Slimfast, well I really LOVE it. I think it tastes great, especially because I have a sweet tooth. The shakes are great, especially when blended w/ice & frozen fruit and I LOVE the meal & snack bars. It just really works for me!!! It is such an easy & flexible diet plan. I LOVE IT!! I can't believe I've lost 17# in only 2 months. This is the first time I've lost this amount of weight without diet pills. WOO HOO!! I am truly MzDietQueen....will try even the extreme!! (he-he) Oooh that kinda rhymed. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Good luck over the weekend with the ACV. Be sure to let us know how it works for you. I'll do the same.
~Kim~

luvPeace

05-30-2003, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by MzDietQueen:
Luvnpeace,
I've been on Slimfast for almost 8 1/2 weeks now. I've lost 17.5 lbs so far. I'm trying to lose 8 more lbs. (started Mar 25 at 170.5# - current 153#) I wanted to try ACV for a couple days to hopefully help me get off this plateau I've been on for 5-6 days. I took your advice and drank it 3x's today. Yuck!! However, I'll try anything once. (smile) As far as Slimfast, well I really LOVE it. I think it tastes great, especially because I have a sweet tooth. The shakes are great, especially when blended w/ice & frozen fruit and I LOVE the meal & snack bars. It just really works for me!!! It is such an easy & flexible diet plan. I LOVE IT!! I can't believe I've lost 17# in only 2 months. This is the first time I've lost this amount of weight without diet pills. WOO HOO!! I am truly MzDietQueen....will try even the extreme!! (he-he) Oooh that kinda rhymed. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif Good luck over the weekend with the ACV. Be sure to let us know how it works for you. I'll do the same.
~Kim~

wow thats real cool.CONGRATS!!!!!.Good for u..Am in process of loosing 20 pounds and am no where yet.Hope this ACV helps.So u take SL as meal replacements if u do let me know so that I can replace some of my meals with it.And may be SL and coupled with ACV will let me reach my goal faster.But did u loose inches.You see am not that keen to loose weight but to loose inches on my lower part especially my biig fat thighs and that frustrates me a lot.Day before s'day I did some lunges and here am crippled with pain and can't excercise for sometime before my pain vanishes and I get dread feeling that I mite be adding pounds and inches as am not moving..let me know abt your SF success in inches then I mite go for some more shopping...wow weekend is getting real real closer...am scared what the scale is going to show...hey vlasik hope am lucky as u..GOODLUCK EVERYONE.....

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luvPeace

05-30-2003, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Vlasik:

I had great results using the heinz brand. I lost 5 pounds the first week, and 3 to 4 pounds the weeks thereafter. After I acheived my ideal weight, I kept taking the drink(i am still taking it) and eating whatever I wanted at the same time. I am still slim, and plan to keep drinking this. To answer your question, yes, I lost inches too. My body changed a lot.

Hey vlasik I was jus' going thru the ol' messages and just felt like asking you this - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR U TO REACH YOUR GOAL??? http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/confused.gif Your answer will help me not to loose patience and stick on with ACV as I have 15 pounds to loose :( .Well its been a week since I took your advice and went for ACV.Am going to weigh myself tom'row..Hope am lucky as you..if not that lucky atleast lil' lucky few pounds down will be enuf to encourage me to stick with ACV..Thanx again.. :bouncing:

cubbymommy

05-30-2003, 01:46 PM

What about the pills, I just can't stomic the liquid so I bought Jamieson slimdown super apple cider vinegar with added botanical fat burners (green tea). It says to take it 3 times a day with meals. Any thoughts on this do you think it can work the same as the liquid. I just started it today so I will let you all know if I have any success.

~Tamari

Vlasik

05-31-2003, 03:00 AM

Hey Lovepeace,

It took me about 3 weeks, and then(and up until today) I kept taking the drink so that I could maintain the weight that I had reached while eating whaever I wanted. Good Luck!!!

Vlasik

05-31-2003, 03:04 AM

Hey Lovepeace,

It took me about 3 weeks. Then I kept taking the drink the same way in order to maintain my new weight(also eating whatever I wanted at this time. I still take my drink and have no plans to stop. Good Luck!!!
Originally posted by luvPeace:
Hey vlasik I was jus' going thru the ol' messages and just felt like asking you this - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE FOR U TO REACH YOUR GOAL??? http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/confused.gif Your answer will help me not to loose patience and stick on with ACV as I have 15 pounds to loose :( .Well its been a week since I took your advice and went for ACV.Am going to weigh myself tom'row..Hope am lucky as you..if not that lucky atleast lil' lucky few pounds down will be enuf to encourage me to stick with ACV..Thanx again.. :bouncing:

Vlasik

05-31-2003, 03:09 AM

I tried the pills once and they did not give me great results. The liquid, yes, it was like magic for me. But try your pills and see how it goes. If you decide to go back on the liquid, try using a straw, or maybe not using as much water so that you can down it very quicky. Let me know how it goes. Good Luck! Originally posted by cubbymommy:
What about the pills, I just can't stomic the liquid so I bought Jamieson slimdown super apple cider vinegar with added botanical fat burners (green tea). It says to take it 3 times a day with meals. Any thoughts on this do you think it can work the same as the liquid. I just started it today so I will let you all know if I have any success.

~Tamari

Vlasik

05-31-2003, 03:10 AM

I tried the pills once and they did not give me great results. The liquid, yes, it was like magic for me. But try your pills and see how it goes. If you decide to go back on the liquid, try using a straw, or maybe not using as much water so that you can down it very quicky. Let me know how it goes. Good Luck!
Originally posted by cubbymommy:
What about the pills, I just can't stomic the liquid so I bought Jamieson slimdown super apple cider vinegar with added botanical fat burners (green tea). It says to take it 3 times a day with meals. Any thoughts on this do you think it can work the same as the liquid. I just started it today so I will let you all know if I have any success.

~Tamari

luvPeace

05-31-2003, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by Vlasik:
Hey Lovepeace,

It took me about 3 weeks. Then I kept taking the drink the same way in order to maintain my new weight(also eating whatever I wanted at this time. I still take my drink and have no plans to stop. Good Luck!!!

GREAT JOB..ENJOY UR NEW BODY..U CAME THIS FAR HENCE DON'T LOOSE IT..GOODLUCK..

yoga1st

06-02-2003, 03:11 AM

I just started drinking the ACV this morning and was quite suprised with the taste I actually like it , it is real refreshing and I could tell it had cleansing properties right away, I just mixed it with cold water,
I am using the Bragg's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar,
I am nursing my 4th child so I am curious to see if he notices a change in taste with my breast milk but so far he doesn't seem to be bothered by it,I found the suggestion for this drink ~I omitted the honey~ online after looking up heart disease and other womans health issues after watching an Oprah show and although I have lost all my baby weight from this child I am still carrying 10 pounds each from my other 3 ~sigh~
I will post later to inform you of any weight loss
~~ my only "excercise" that I do is yoga 3x's a week~~
vicky

luvPeace

06-02-2003, 12:32 PM

Wow!!!!!!! thats lot of facts abt ACV.Am sure thanx to u jodimarie75, mindspin, vlasik, QweenyBluEyes
and others with this info we will all be more encouraged to stick with ACV.Am glad I made a wise decision and I hope others will too.

Well I stood on my scale this morning and I found I lost 3-4 pounds inspite of me not able to walk or excise for 4 days and not taking ACV regularly (i.e..when I was subjected to eat outside while selecting fornitures and doing heavy shopping).So I feel this is a good sign.I have 15 more to loose.And am sure if I progress each week in the same way I mite loose by independece weekend.Wow wish I cud then I can get a new wardrobe for myself in long weekend sale...Am I hoping TOOOOOOO soon...ok let me wait and see...thankx guys for motivating, encouraging and supporting me.Hope I go on shedding instead of gaining.

CONCLUSION: ACV DID WORK (I bought HEINZ brand from local food store as suggested by vlasik and bought 2 more this weekend as one is jus' enuf for week.)

GOODLUCK EVERYONE..

luvPeace

06-02-2003, 12:42 PM

I wanted to ask u queenblueyes u had mentioned since grape fruit is effective fat buster and u drink apple cider vinegar mixed with it.What grape fruit juice do u use????The ones that I saw had lot of sugar in it more than 22g hence I was worried as sugar is the main culprit in adding pounds....Will drinking apple cider vinegar with grape fruit jucie speed up the weight loss mosre than the usual one???Pls do let us know

MelissaAnn

06-02-2003, 03:09 PM

Ok, you all have convinced me!!!!! I just went and bought a bottle of ACV, and mixed me up a "cocktail" when I got home from the store. I didn't think the taste was all that bad. Also, my husband has a lot of trouble with acid indegestion, and is also wanting to lose weight. I am going to show him this thread, and try to convince him of trying this with me. I will keep you posted on the progress. I do have one other question... I am wanting to lose about 70 pounds, how long do you think it will take on this ACV diet to reach my goal??? Thanks to all for their very informative posts!!!!!!

yoga1st

06-02-2003, 03:21 PM

just a quick note, the other night when I was looking up sites on health and when I came across the ACV cocktail it claims in two mths it will shrink your waistline by one inch and in 4mths you will lose 2 inches and so on,,it also said to drink the ACV for 3wks then take a week off so your body doesn't get to use to it, I cannot remember the site but was just thumbing thru my journal and had written that down in it, also another drink was v-8 juice with a dash tabasco and a sprinkle cayenne pepper 3x;s a day
yoga

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sweetdreamer96

06-02-2003, 04:30 PM

Trying this again....Does anyone know the answer to this?

Originally posted by luvPeace:

I was wondering jus' to stick with ACV strictly is it advisable to carry bottle of ACV recipe along with me while am out shopping as we tend to eat out sometimes when v have heavy shopping to do.Will ACV stale if I carry it in bottle.Is plastic bottle good enuf???

Originally posted by sweetdreamer96:

I was wondering the same thing...anyone know? I will be going out of town on a business trip for 3 days and I was wondering if I could just mix up the honey and acv in a bottle, measure out the correct amount in a cup and then add the water.

luvPeace

06-02-2003, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by yoga1st:
just a quick note, the other night when I was looking up sites on health and when I came across the ACV cocktail it claims in two mths it will shrink your waistline by one inch and in 4mths you will lose 2 inches and so on,,it also said to drink the ACV for 3wks then take a week off so your body doesn't get to use to it, I cannot remember the site but was just thumbing thru my journal and had written that down in it, also another drink was v-8 juice with a dash tabasco and a sprinkle cayenne pepper 3x;s a day
yoga

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wow thaz real kewl..did it say anything abt loosing inches in thighs too...I wud love to shrink that by 2 inches..thanx for the info..

luvPeace

06-02-2003, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by Healingmylife:
Also in Woman's World this week is APPLE CIDER Benifits.

They call it an Apple Cider Cocktail. 2 tsp. cider with 8 oz water. They don't say anything about honey. Although I'm sure the honey would make it taste better.

Also a recipe for salad dressing.
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. raw honey
1/3 cup olive oil
1-2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp. fresh herbs ( basil, tarragon, dill and oregano)
Shake it up!

RUB AWAY CELLULITE

3 parts organic apple cider vinegar to one part massage oil and kneed it in to the bulges daily.

Healy

Hey healy does rub away cellulite work???Have u tried it???If so do let us know ur results..

luvPeace

06-02-2003, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by sweetdreamer96:
Trying this again....Does anyone know the answer to this?

me too pls anyone let us know whether it can carried while travelling or just during powershop...
HELP!!!!!!!! vlasik???Queenblueyes???Anyone????pls pls help...

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meily

06-02-2003, 05:11 PM

I had tried for a week and I could tell you 100% it works for relaxation and sleepiness. I been sleeping so early now and I wake up so early. Usually I go to sleep at 1am -2am but this week i feel sleepy before 12.
I am quite happy since I always wanted to go to sleep early and wake up early.
About the weight... hmmm... not sure..(hehe) since I been eating more lately too. Oh no... going out again!
About the taste I like it.

luvPeace

06-03-2003, 01:20 PM

HEY NO POSTINGS HA???IT FEELS SO LONELY AND DULL WITH NO ENLIGHTENING INFORMATION..KEEP UPDATING US WITH UR SUCCESS IT WILL MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE OTHERS..IT WILL DEFINITELY DO A LOT GOOD TO ME

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libby

06-03-2003, 03:17 PM

Is it okay to REALLY dilute the ACV? Maybe even up to 3 cups of fluid? Hoping!

heres1-4u

06-03-2003, 11:37 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I don't mind the taste of it, but if I could drink it with more water, it would taste much better!! I did talk my husband into trying it with me. I was just told that my Aunt had tried this, and she lost at least 30 pounds!! That gives me more hope with this. Hubby and I are even going to start packing it in the diaper bag to take with us whenever we leave the house for times when we are eating out or at someone's house. I don't see why it would be a problem to mix up a batch and keep in a tightly closed bottle, the honey and ACV are shelf stable, so I don't see where it would pose a problem to keep some handy. If I am wrong about this, please correct me.

texciana

06-03-2003, 11:55 PM

Well, I just bought a bottle of acv and I am on Day 2. Two tbsp of acv w/ about 2-3 tbsp of water and chug it down as fast as I can. It tastes terrible and it stinks terrible but its worth a try since I have like 25 lbs to lose before Aug 16.

I need to ask: is everyone SURE that the acv pills don't work? I'd much rather take them than drink this stuff.

Vlasik

06-04-2003, 10:30 AM

you should not dilute it that much because then the concentration of vinegar that you are getting is not enough to properly burn fat. the ideal ios 2tbls of acv with 8oz of water. you can put 2 tbls of acv and less water so that you can drink it really fast. Originally posted by libby:
Is it okay to REALLY dilute the ACV? Maybe even up to 3 cups of fluid? Hoping!

sweetdreamer96

06-04-2003, 10:42 AM

I don't care much for the taste either, but it is the smell that kicks in the gag reflex for me. I use as little water as possible in the mix and hold my nose while drinking it.

Originally posted by heres1-4u:
...Hubby and I are even going to start packing it in the diaper bag to take with us whenever we leave the house for times when we are eating out or at someone's house. I don't see why it would be a problem to mix up a batch and keep in a tightly closed bottle, the honey and ACV are shelf stable, so I don't see where it would pose a problem to keep some handy. If I am wrong about this, please correct me.

I was wondering the same thing...I know that they are shelf stable seperate, but when mixed together are they still ok...at least for a few days? Does anyone know the answer to this?

libby

06-04-2003, 11:24 AM

Thank you so much for responding to my question. Okay...I am giving it a try!

GoinCruisin

06-04-2003, 11:50 AM

Hey! Okay, I use to take ACV tablets, it really does wonders for the skin and gives you a natural energy... but I switched over to ACV in the natural form several days ago... there is a big difference in the energy boost you get!!! It also helps to keep you regular (if ya know what I mean)... I do mix my 2 tblsp with my Ruby Red, that way I get my grapefruit and vinegar... both I like to have 30 minutes before i eat, I eat fruit on an empty tummy, and consider my grapefruit juice my fruit.. so that may help with my energy? Who knows... Also, the strong taste of both blend well and make it bearable!!!!

libby

06-04-2003, 12:11 PM

Vlasik.....thanks for your response! I am doin' it today!

luvPeace

06-04-2003, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by heres1-4u:
I was wondering the same thing. I don't mind the taste of it, but if I could drink it with more water, it would taste much better!! I did talk my husband into trying it with me. I was just told that my Aunt had tried this, and she lost at least 30 pounds!! That gives me more hope with this. Hubby and I are even going to start packing it in the diaper bag to take with us whenever we leave the house for times when we are eating out or at someone's house. I don't see why it would be a problem to mix up a batch and keep in a tightly closed bottle, the honey and ACV are shelf stable, so I don't see where it would pose a problem to keep some handy. If I am wrong about this, please correct me.

Hey even I wanted to do the same stock it in diaper bag and use it whenver am subjected to eat out while we are shopping but I was wondering whether it will be safe to use airtight plastic bottle or do I use only glass bottle..am bit vary abt the glass one incase my lil' one breaks it.Pls do let me know.Like you my deadline is july mid or latest august mid and need to shed off 14 pounds.Hope ACV helps me in succeeding.

Sweetdreamer I did read in some net articles that sum peoplep who buy the ACV store product that does not have mother in it they try to mix vinegar and honey and store it for a while to ferment and let mother(whatever develop) for speedy weight loss and hence I guess we can very well stock it in bottle..PLEASE PLEASE DO CORRECT ME IF AM WRONG...I DONT WANT TO MISLEAD ANYONE..GOODLUCK!!!!!!!

luvPeace

06-04-2003, 03:09 PM

Vlasik

06-05-2003, 01:37 AM

guys i think that you can carry your mix with you. As long as it is for a few hors, I mean, a wrkday, then it shoud be fine. Just make sure you make when you are leaving home and store preferably in a glass botle. I know some people have kids and that is not a good idea, but plastic is just polymers that are not great at conserving the properties of the drink. Plastic is just cheaper.(chemist talking). So anyway, if you need to take your drink with you, then try to use a glass botle. if you do not have one, then plastic will have to be. Go for it.

luvPeace

06-05-2003, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by Vlasik:

guys i think that you can carry your mix with you. As long as it is for a few hors, I mean, a wrkday, then it shoud be fine. Just make sure you make when you are leaving home and store preferably in a glass botle. I know some people have kids and that is not a good idea, but plastic is just polymers that are not great at conserving the properties of the drink. Plastic is just cheaper.(chemist talking). So anyway, if you need to take your drink with you, then try to use a glass botle. if you do not have one, then plastic will have to be. Go for it.

Thanx u are life saver.

I was wondering is it safe to have ACV pills and the drink at the same time???I just wanted to try both.

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luvPeace

06-05-2003, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Vlasik:

guys i think that you can carry your mix with you. As long as it is for a few hors, I mean, a wrkday, then it shoud be fine. Just make sure you make when you are leaving home and store preferably in a glass botle. I know some people have kids and that is not a good idea, but plastic is just polymers that are not great at conserving the properties of the drink. Plastic is just cheaper.(chemist talking). So anyway, if you need to take your drink with you, then try to use a glass botle. if you do not have one, then plastic will have to be. Go for it.

Thanx a million vlasik.Jus' to get used to already mixed up drink..s'day I mixed up the drink and stocked it in bottle and surprisingly I found the taste and smell better.Yep am too panicky abt the glass bottle but you are right abt the polymer and plastics may react to the acidity..will try to find some unbreakable glass bottle for easy and safe carry out.

Was jus' wonddering whether its safe to use ACV pills and ACV drink simultaneously ???I jus' wanted to try the pills too.

heres1-4u

06-05-2003, 05:32 PM

luvpeace, I am not sure what brand of ACV she used, or how long it took her. I will make a phone call later today, and try to find out, and let you know what I found out.

heres1-4u

06-05-2003, 05:34 PM

Also, I don't know if I can continue with the drink. I found that I had a bottle of the pills, so I am going to give that a shot. Will the pills still work? Or should I bite the bullet with the drink???

luvPeace

06-05-2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by skylan:
Vlasik
Sorry I took so long to answer.
I bought my vinegar pills at Wal-Mart, Natures's Bounty-200 tablets-600 mg Apple Cider Vinegar per 2 tablets. I take 2 to 3, 3x daily.
Yesterday I bought a jar of raw unprocessed honey, straight from the bee hive and I'm going to get some natural vinegar from the health food store. I'll take both, anything to keep me off the blood pressure medicine.
Honey is loaded with Vitamin B's, and the raw is much better for you.
Hope everyone has the good results I had>

HEY SKYLAN WAS JUST WONDERING WHETHER THE PILLS HELP YOU IN LOOSING POUNDS OTHER THAN HELPING YOU WITH BP.I WAS HOPING TO TAKE THE DRINK AS WELL THE PILLS AS AM GOING TO RUN OUT OF GREEN TEA SUPPLEMENTS (I HARDLY LOST WEIGHT WITH THAT) SO I JUS' THOUGHT TO TRY ACV PILLS INSTEAD OF ANY OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENT...IS THAT SAFE TO TAKE BOTH PILLS AND DRIN SIMULTANEOUSLY????

luvPeace

06-05-2003, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by heres1-4u:
luvpeace, I am not sure what brand of ACV she used, or how long it took her. I will make a phone call later today, and try to find out, and let you know what I found out.

THANX FOR REPLYING..SURE TAKE UR OWN TIME AND DO LET US KNOW ABT YOUR AUNTS SUCCESS..HOPE UR HUB AGREED TO ACV DRINK...GOODLUCK..

snoopy63

06-05-2003, 11:11 PM

I have to bring this up again...I was really encouraged by everything that was said here and went out and bought some. (heinz acv)

However I took 2tbsp in 8oz of warm water and at first I was okay with the taste and by the middle I was starting not to like it and by the end I almost "got sick" (to put it nicely) For about 10-15 min I felt like I could get sick at any time.

I am still wondering is it 2 teaspoons or 2 tablespoons? I have seen it listed both ways, here and other websites. I agree with what someone said earlier as to WHY you dont feel like eating! Bleh!
Please help...I wanted to give this a try but....

Vlasik

06-05-2003, 11:12 PM

Hi luvpeace,
it is safe to take the drinks and the pills at the same time. I did that for a while and it was fine for me. I only took a bottle os pills that I bought from GNC, and did not bother to buy more and continue. It was just an extra expense that I did not want to have :-)
Originally posted by luvPeace:
THANX FOR REPLYING..SURE TAKE UR OWN TIME AND DO LET US KNOW ABT YOUR AUNTS SUCCESS..HOPE UR HUB AGREED TO ACV DRINK...GOODLUCK..

Vlasik

06-05-2003, 11:14 PM

Luvpeace,

I just used the wrong quote on my reply. Sorry about that :-)

keren

06-06-2003, 01:27 AM

i have a question ..
i know its probably better to drink the acv drink warm because drinking warm liquids make u feel much more fuller than a cold beverage.

my question is..does anyone just drink it cold, perhaps, make it beforehand, let it cool, put it in the refrigerator and drink it cold ?
and are the results slower or the same as the warm acv drink?

today since i didnt have acv, i just used plain vinegar and some apple juice which i diluted with water.. the plain vinegar has the same acidity as the acv so since i didnt have the acv today..just decided to use the plain for today.

thanks in advance for any replies

yoga1st

06-06-2003, 02:18 AM

I have to drink it cold ~ i even use ice , I tried it warm when I put the honey in it but then it was just gross , to me when its cold its more of a refreshing drink, so I drink it without honey
and I will never ever use regular vinegar ever again for cooking purposes!! they make it out of coal~ tar
I can't remember if its both or one of them but that can't be healthy, I also read something on margrine and now that blobby stuff is not in my kitchen either ~~scary~~
yoga

Vlasik

06-06-2003, 02:39 AM

It is best to drink it warm because warm drinks make you feel fuller faster. Also, if it is warm the honey(for those of you who are using honey)dissolves better. The higher temperature sort of makes the honey"melt" and mix with the other ingredients in the mix.

luvPeace

06-06-2003, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Vlasik:

Luvpeace,

I just used the wrong quote on my reply. Sorry about that :-)

Hey hey its ok..don't worry any way I read all the threads and am kind of glued to this message board and esp to every thread that contains any info about ACV..and thanx for fast turn arround.Will try to get some ACV pills too.

luvPeace

06-06-2003, 10:13 AM

Hey am curious did we loose the thread in which we discussed about the negative preacher or am I jus' dumb and can't locate it.???Or Has anyone deleted it????

cubbymommy

06-06-2003, 12:38 PM

Well you guys I am just reporting, if you recall I can not handle the drink at all so I got pills from walmart AVC 750 and some green tea is also in them. Anyway I think they are working I have lost about 4lbs this week. I do exercise and try to eat well also. I think the pills are helping. Good luck everyone.

~Tamari

snoopy63

06-06-2003, 12:51 PM

I am still wondering about 2 teaspoons or two tablespoons....
I may just get some pills because after last night I cant even THINK about having any more of that!

Any suggestions?

luvPeace

06-06-2003, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by cubbymommy:
Well you guys I am just reporting, if you recall I can not handle the drink at all so I got pills from walmart AVC 750 and some green tea is also in them. Anyway I think they are working I have lost about 4lbs this week. I do exercise and try to eat well also. I think the pills are helping. Good luck everyone.

~Tamari

Am glad for u.I was hoping to get pills today as am going to KMART...not that I cannot handle the drink but since am running out of my green tea dietary supplement I thot of going for ACV pills this time..what excercise do u do????

yoga1st

06-06-2003, 01:48 PM

snoopy,
its 2 tsp of ACV,
yoga

Mtn.mama

06-06-2003, 01:49 PM

ok guys, i've been looking here for a while and seeing that you are having some results, i think i'll give it a try! there is something i need to add, it may have already been mentioned?...i did a search on "apple cider vinegar diets" (make sure you use spaces in between words) and i read that if you ommit the honey you could end up with arthritis or brusitis, because without the honey something can crystilize in you and mess up your joints. and you can also develope a potassium deficiency? do a search and tell me what you think. the story is about a farmer and some hens and childern. i am going to try it and i am going to add the honey! if i get all stiff in my joints i won't be able to do the most important thing...exercise. i hope i have the results that you all are seeing!!!....Mtn

yoga1st

06-06-2003, 01:57 PM

***uuughh*** I hope that isn't true about the honey because I don't like honey,, I am going to go out today and buy the book from the Braggs called apple cider vinegar miracle health system, I thought I read on their site that you can either use it with or without the honey, but I don't need to get stiff joints either!!
yoga

snoopy63

06-06-2003, 02:13 PM

thanks yoga...i will try it again! hopefully not so bad with less....

Mtn.mama

06-06-2003, 02:24 PM

sorry for so many posts but this is very interesting to me, all the things i'm learning after doing a few searches.i just read the the liquid form is the best, but if you must take a pill check the ingredients and make sure it has enough acv in it, most pills only have 25mg.-150mg. the effective dose is 600mg. per pill. and i also read that you can make up a batch and take it with you. sorry if this stuff ain't true, thats just what i read. ...i almost forgot,it also said to start out with 1 teaspoon of each acv&honey.and you can work your way up to 3teaspoons(1tablespoon). .......Mtn.

luvPeace

06-06-2003, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Mtn.mama:
sorry for so many posts but this is very interesting to me, all the things i'm learning after doing a few searches.i just read the the liquid form is the best, but if you must take a pill check the ingredients and make sure it has enough acv in it, most pills only have 25mg.-150mg. the effective dose is 600mg. per pill. and i also read that you can make up a batch and take it with you. sorry if this stuff ain't true, thats just what i read. ...i almost forgot,it also said to start out with 1 teaspoon of each acv&honey.and you can work your way up to 3teaspoons(1tablespoon). .......Mtn.

HEY HEY DON'T SAY SORRY...ITS GOOD WE ARE GETTING SO MUCH INFORMATION...ITS GOOD WE ARE NOT ONLY SHEDDING OF POUNDS BUT LEARNING TOO AND WE ARE ALL DOING IT TOGETHER...AND IT HAS BROUGHT US ALL CLOSER..THANX FOR THE INFO..

I did not understand what you meant by "and i also read that you can make up a batch and take it with you".Can you please expain???Thanks again...

Mtn.mama

06-06-2003, 06:06 PM

someone was asking if you could make it ahead of time, incase you were going to be eating out or whatever, and tote it along in the diaper bag or purse, thats what i meant. the thing i read said that would be alright. sorry for the confusion.....Mtn.

heres1-4u

06-06-2003, 06:14 PM

Holy cow!! :eek: No wonder I was having a hard time drinking the liquid form!!! I was using 2 TABLESPOONS!!!!! I will definitely start using 2 tsp, and see if it tastes any better!! :p

snoopy63

06-06-2003, 07:24 PM

ditto heres1-4u! That was a nightmare! I am going to have to wait till monday, it was soooo bad!!! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif

cubbymommy

06-06-2003, 07:37 PM

You mean it is only 2 tsp!!! I tried 2 Tablespoon, maybe I could do the liquid then

~Tamari

cav33

06-06-2003, 08:03 PM

I just wanted to let everyone know a really good recipe for a salad dressing made with apple cider vinegar:

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pulp-free orange juice
1/2 to 1 tsp basil

just mix it together and it makes a really good salad dressing.

I also read that you are supposed to drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per cup of water for it to be most effective. The article that I read said that the level of effectiveness stops after 1 tablespoon so using more than that is just a waste (and hard on your tastebuds.) I lost about 20 lbs a couple years ago using acv and diet/exercise. One thing that I noticed is that if I took it before bed it really seemed to clear out my system. I took it before meals and right before I brushed my teeth before bed (that way the taste goes away quickly.)

For the people wondering about taking it while traveling: It works well to buy the small size water bottles and pre-mix it. I do that for my lunch at work.

heres1-4u

06-06-2003, 08:13 PM

sounds like everyone has read different things. I will look into it myself, and see what I find....LOL

snoopy63

06-06-2003, 08:24 PM

glad I am not the only one!! :round:

Vlasik

06-06-2003, 08:40 PM

Hi all,

It is 2 TABLESPOONS. That is the recipe that I have always used and helped me loose weight. It might taste better to just use 2 teaspoons but that is not enough for weight loss. Also, for those wanting to get pills, please make sure that they have AT LEAST 600MG in them. That is the minimum concentration required for weight loss purposes. Good luck with the pills.

heres1-4u

06-06-2003, 08:47 PM

Vlasik, if I were to take the pills, how many 600mg pills do I take at a time, and how often?? thanks

asmuchasicanstand

06-07-2003, 12:43 AM

I don't understand why nobody seems to be posting this same feeling but I had the concoction with 2 tbsps. of honey as suggested(and yes, the water too) and I survived 2 hours before having terrible stomach cramps. I couldn't take it at night and even after Pepto I was in terrible pain. It isn't the kind of feeling you just can ignore but cutting cutting cramps. It is a shame, it seemed so easy. Vlasik, are you selling the stuff is that why you are so keen? For people with acidity issues, like myself, it is very painful and the information to the contrary seems to be posted in places where they are selling this ....Not trying to offend.....just really suffered from this

texciana

06-07-2003, 01:02 AM

Hi all,

Well, I've been taking 2 TBSP 3x/day for a week now. I suffer from gastric reflux and have to take a stomach pill for it. Yes, the acidity is quite strong so what I have been doing is eating a snack immediately after taking the drink. I know it says to wait 1/2 hr before eating but I can't. Eating a small snack helps cut that burning sensation quite a bit. I've lost 4 lbs this week. I am planning on buying the pills for my purse.

Vlasik

06-07-2003, 01:21 AM

The pills that I used in the past(600mg) said to take 1 pill 3 times a day at least 1/2 hour before meals amd I did just that. That is what most of the ones that I have seen recommend.
Originally posted by heres1-4u:
Vlasik, if I were to take the pills, how many 600mg pills do I take at a time, and how often?? thanks

Mtn.mama

06-07-2003, 01:37 AM

hey everyone! call me scatter brained, but i'm not doing the acv diet...i've decided to go the old fashioned way, counting cals., and exercise, i also just got some one a day weight smart to keep enough good stuff in my body (vitamins). so i hope you guys do real good, i wish all of you luck!

there are plenty of searches you can do on the acv diet, so if you are unsure about things, do a search and maybe you can find something your body agrees with. good luck again!...Mtn.

Vlasik

06-07-2003, 01:50 AM

Hi there,

No, I am not selling anything at all. I started this post because I used to be overweight and tried many things. My grandmother had been taking this thing since she was in her 20's(she is now 78) and she told me about it. I tried it, and to my surprise it worked. It has become my miracle potion, and I am so thankfull to it. So much that I tend to brag about it. I still take it and it has helped me to keep my ideal weight. I felt that I should share my experience with others on this board. Trying to loose weight is not an easy task, and it is always good to hear about other's experience.

I understand your frustration. It must really feel bad for you. ACV is natural but acidic, which is why the HONEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE ADDED to this drink in order to cut down the vinegar's acidity. By doing this, the mix will be a weak acid(with a much lower acidity ph level)that should not be bothersome for people with a normal gastrointestinal track. However, for cases like yours, even the weakest acid might cause some discomfort(i am sure you know much more than i do about that). I believe that yes, it must feel like a burning sensation for you. That makes sense in your case. In my opinion you should stop taking it. It would be great if it was ok for your stomach, but it does not seem to be. I am not a doctor, so you may want to ask one about ACV and your stomach. A doctor will be able to give you better advice on this. I am just a chemist(and by the way, I hope I did not get too much into chem talk with all that acidity stuff)and do not have an in depth expertise of the physiological aspects of taking ACV(which are a bit different for each one of us). I hope this ACV did not upset your stomach too much, and that all is back to normal. Good luck on your weight loss. Keep posting.
Originally posted by asmuchasicanstand:
I don't understand why nobody seems to be posting this same feeling but I had the concoction with 2 tbsps. of honey as suggested(and yes, the water too) and I survived 2 hours before having terrible stomach cramps. I couldn't take it at night and even after Pepto I was in terrible pain. It isn't the kind of feeling you just can ignore but cutting cutting cramps. It is a shame, it seemed so easy. Vlasik, are you selling the stuff is that why you are so keen? For people with acidity issues, like myself, it is very painful and the information to the contrary seems to be posted in places where they are selling this ....Not trying to offend.....just really suffered from this

Vlasik

06-07-2003, 01:57 AM

Texciana,

Please make sure that you add the honey to the drink. It will cut down the acidity and be more gentle to your stomach. If you still experience some discomfort even after adding the honey, maybe you should consider stop taking this drink. Since you have acid reflux, this may not be a good idea for you(even though it is a weak acid provided that the honey is added). But maybe the honey will make it better for you. Hoping it will. Let me know.
Originally posted by texciana:
Hi all,

Well, I've been taking 2 TBSP 3x/day for a week now. I suffer from gastric reflux and have to take a stomach pill for it. Yes, the acidity is quite strong so what I have been doing is eating a snack immediately after taking the drink. I know it says to wait 1/2 hr before eating but I can't. Eating a small snack helps cut that burning sensation quite a bit. I've lost 4 lbs this week. I am planning on buying the pills for my purse.

Angel~Eyes

06-07-2003, 08:12 AM

"Keep Joints and Tissues Youthful

Most people have lost their normal contact with nature and simple natural living. They no longer know how to eat the way God intended.

If you suffer from premature old joints and hardened tissues, take the ACV mixture several times daily. Eliminate or cut down on animal proteins and stop all refined sugars and see how very youthful your body will feel.

You will find after several months of the ACV and honey cocktail taken once or twice daily, the misery will be gone from your joints. You will discover you can walk or run up several flights of stairs without any effort. You will notice that you look younger and above all, that you feel younger than you have for years.

Over the years we have seen many stiff jointed, prematurely old people transform themselves into new, youthful, healthy people. We cannot do it for you. You must make the effort to give this ACV and honey program a chance to prove what it can do for you! We challenge you to begin today!"

annes73

06-08-2003, 12:45 PM

Does anyone know if mixing with grapefruit juice is beneficial? I follow a low carb plan and grapefuit juice is pretty high. I have heard that grapefruit juice is great for burning fat though...conflicting stories? I have been mixing the heinz acv with gfj the last 4 days and am wondering now if I should have been...confused!

------------------
Children are Precious.....Lets keep them Safe!!!

asmuchasicanstand

06-08-2003, 06:23 PM

Hey Vlasik, Thanks for your response. I am doing ok now. Sadly I think I have an acidic issue that was highlighted by the ACV. The positive- is that doing this has led me to do some research on acidosis (when the body has too much acid) and I have decided based on a list of physical ailments that surprised me as very consistent with my problems(ie. skin outbreaks that don't go away) that I need to go on a diet to alkalize my body. So, in a way trying this was a good thing for me because it led me to understand my chemistry is out of whack. Oh to be 18 years old and healthy again. I am so tired of feeling at war with this body of mine. All the best to you and everyone!

luvPeace

06-09-2003, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by cav33:
I just wanted to let everyone know a really good recipe for a salad dressing made with apple cider vinegar:

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pulp-free orange juice
1/2 to 1 tsp basil

just mix it together and it makes a really good salad dressing.

I also read that you are supposed to drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar per cup of water for it to be most effective. The article that I read said that the level of effectiveness stops after 1 tablespoon so using more than that is just a waste (and hard on your tastebuds.) I lost about 20 lbs a couple years ago using acv and diet/exercise. One thing that I noticed is that if I took it before bed it really seemed to clear out my system. I took it before meals and right before I brushed my teeth before bed (that way the taste goes away quickly.)

For the people wondering about taking it while traveling: It works well to buy the small size water bottles and pre-mix it. I do that for my lunch at work.

Was wondering how many times do u take ACV drink in a day if u included a one before bed.Do let us know.

luvPeace

06-09-2003, 02:27 PM

luvPeace

06-09-2003, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by asmuchasicanstand:
I don't understand why nobody seems to be posting this same feeling but I had the concoction with 2 tbsps. of honey as suggested(and yes, the water too) and I survived 2 hours before having terrible stomach cramps. I couldn't take it at night and even after Pepto I was in terrible pain. It isn't the kind of feeling you just can ignore but cutting cutting cramps. It is a shame, it seemed so easy. Vlasik, are you selling the stuff is that why you are so keen? For people with acidity issues, like myself, it is very painful and the information to the contrary seems to be posted in places where they are selling this ....Not trying to offend.....just really suffered from this

I don't think vlasik forced you to have this.She jus' suggested her opinion as she felt like sharing her success.Cool down "asmuchasicanstand" every system reacts in different way..I took the same drink that VLASIK suggested and so far I had no problem with it.Initially even I had problem with my throat but now am used to it..And agreed am not getting the same great results as vlasik becos every system is different and it varies from person to person.Guys if we are going to discourage other's success then we are getting nowhere..jus' felt like expressing my feeling..

[This message has been edited by luvPeace (edited 06-09-2003).]

luvPeace

06-09-2003, 03:07 PM

Guys please do bear in mind this board is basis for you all to express your opinions and success.Jus' becos someone suggested to take u something does not mean they are forcing you to.If you are unsure please please do your home work.Remember every system reacts in different way and it differs from person to person.I urge and request you to not to discourage others from sharing their secrets of their success..we shud instead applaud for their generousity.I took advice of VLASIK it was hurtful to my throat but gradually I got used to it.So far am not having any problems with it but then am not having the same great results as VLASIK..and its real frustrating but my body is different and instead fretting over it I can find out from VLASIK what am doing wrong or do my own homework and find out what is best for me.Am real sorry for others who are very sensitive to acidity.I really feel bad for you and am sure you will definitely find out a way to reach your desire weight...pls pls pls don't loose hope...GOODLUCK...

VLASIK thanks again for sharing your thoughts.You had suggested to mix honey 2 tablespoon and I was taking less honey as I was worried about honey contributing to lot of carb intake.Is that why am not loosing much weight every week..Please do let me know..

Others I lost 2 pounds again this week with ACV drink diet, good eating habits and excercise.GOODLUCK EVERYONE..

[This message has been edited by luvPeace (edited 06-09-2003).]

luvPeace

06-09-2003, 03:58 PM

I just wanted u all to know that I bought SLIM APPLE CIDER VINEGAR PLUS CAPLETS and am glad I read the board before I went to buy it hence I ended up buying caplets with 600 mg of ACV in it..Will let u know once I start it and keep u posted abt my results.

kaylee001

06-10-2003, 06:14 PM

i was confused on whether it was 2 tsp or 2 tbls with out honey?? thank you

Robin920

06-11-2003, 09:05 AM

Hi everyone . Let me tell you of my experience with the acv . It does work !!!! I did it twice a day one in the morning and once before I went to bed . I used 2/3 cups of acv ( the heinz brand ) and added a little warm water and chugged it like a shot . I lost 42 lbs in about 2 months . I had to stop though because I couldnt handle the taste anymore !!!! After drinking it day after day I got to the point I would gag so bad and want to vomit!!!!LOL But it does work that is for sure !!!! Good luck everyone
Robin

luvPeace

06-11-2003, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Robin920:
Hi everyone . Let me tell you of my experience with the acv . It does work !!!! I did it twice a day one in the morning and once before I went to bed . I used 2/3 cups of acv ( the heinz brand ) and added a little warm water and chugged it like a shot . I lost 42 lbs in about 2 months . I had to stop though because I couldnt handle the taste anymore !!!! After drinking it day after day I got to the point I would gag so bad and want to vomit!!!!LOL But it does work that is for sure !!!! Good luck everyone
Robin

OH MY OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUCH GOOD NEWS INSPIRES US A LOT..THANX FOR SHARING...HATS OFF TO YOU...U really had a will power to consume ACV so much here we are struggling with 2 TABLESPOONS..am so glad for u and I wud say only one thing...u came this far pls pls don't loose it..

So experience prooves that more the ACV more u loose...am glad it was HEINZ....3 votes for heinz brand including me..Since i mite not be strong like u I am thinking of taking pills along with the drink..

Hey can I ask you something did u do any excercise along with ACV consumption and what abt honey did u not use it along with ACV??????...PLS DO LET ME KNOW and pls keep us posted..it will certainly inspire us to stay on and on with ACV..

THANX A MILLION for sharing...it does help..

jennielynn

06-11-2003, 02:01 PM

While shopping at Walmart last night; I came across some acv tablets. So, I thought; why not? If it doesn't work--it's not like I haven't wasted money on weightloss plans before! Anyhow, I tried the drink and just couldn't handle it. So, I bought the pills. I'm wondering if they don't work as well for some people because you really have to pay attention to the dosage. My bottle is 600 mgs for 2 tablets. Two tablets is equivalent to 1 tsp. That means (and I'm no mathematician) that I'd have to take 12 pills before each meal to equal the 2 tblsp. doasage. I'm not into swallowing that many pills at one sitting; so I've decided to cut it in half. I started this morning; I'll let you know how it goes.

Jen

GoinCruisin

06-11-2003, 02:05 PM

I have been doing the ACV and mixing it with my grapefruit juice... was having a bad day I guess yesterday and threw it up after I drank it :( So of course today, I have not even THOUGHT about having any... I almost gagged just having my grapefruit juice on its own this morning!! I may have to go back to the pills for a few days!!!! DANGIT!

cubbymommy

06-11-2003, 03:02 PM

Well just to report again. I am the one taking Jamieson slimdown super apple cider viniger with added green tea pills. EACH pill contains 750mg of ACV and 125 of green tea. You take 2 pills 3x a day. I got them at Walmart, 90 pills for $5.00 Canadian (so free for you Americans he,he) I really think they are working. I have lost almost 10lbs and I think it has been 3 weeks. I have even missed some days completely because my daugter had surgery and I was in the hospital, she is doing great now. I do exercise with the firm 5 days a week, I try to eat healthy but I am not perfect by any means. Brownies and ice cream (preferably together) still seem to find their way into my mouth. Thanks to the FIRM I had lost 55lbs since November but I was stuck at 215 for almost two months. I added the AVC pills 3 weeks ago and I am now 205. I have 40lbs to go and I think AVC will help. Sorry this is long but I know we like to know all the info. Good luck everyone.

~Tamari

yoga1st

06-11-2003, 04:09 PM

well the hubby is making me stop the ACV because the baby threw up the other day and he never ever throws up like that DH thinks it must have gotten into my breastmilk so i will have to wait till i wean before drinking it again,
good luck to the rest of you!!
yoga

neiiky

06-11-2003, 04:56 PM

I am happy for all of ya'll even if you decided not to take the acv diet. hats off to all who is trying so hard to lose the fat.
I have a certain health problem that kind of limits me from taking the solution, but I am going to try it any ways.
Can someone refresh my memory and tell me how much water to use with the solutions?

neiiky

06-11-2003, 04:57 PM

BS5689

06-11-2003, 09:41 PM

Hello Everyone,
Ive just been through all the messages posted about acv, and I think I'm going to try it tomorrow! I need to lose close to 14 pounds. I have tried counting calories and exercising to a work out video 3 times a week and just isnt working for me, Hopefully this will!!!! I am excited to see how it turns out. Will keep you posted.

Robin920

06-11-2003, 10:09 PM

Hi luvpeace ... no I did no exercise when I was doing the acv and I didnt use any honey just a lttle water .
Good luck hun!
Robin

luvPeace

06-11-2003, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by Robin920:
Hi luvpeace ... no I did no exercise when I was doing the acv and I didnt use any honey just a lttle water .
Good luck hun!
Robin

GREAT!!!!!!!!Am so glad for you..I do not understand why am not that lucky to get such awesome results???I take 2 tablespoon ACV with lil' honey jus' the way VLASIK advised but am not seeing any great results like you nor VLASIK but am not going to loose hopes am going to keep using it...What am I doing wrong????With ACV, exercise and healthy diet I am able to lose only 2 pounds per week.I mite try to increase ACV dosage gradually.Hope that helps me..I need to loose 14 pounds.Thanx robin it did help me a lot to boost enuf confidence to go on sticking with ACV.

luvPeace

06-11-2003, 10:53 PM

Originally posted by yoga1st:
well the hubby is making me stop the ACV because the baby threw up the other day and he never ever throws up like that DH thinks it must have gotten into my breastmilk so i will have to wait till i wean before drinking it again,
good luck to the rest of you!!
yoga

Am real sorry to hear that.Hope u find something safe to aid you in loosing your weight.Goodluck..

luvPeace

06-13-2003, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Vlasik:

Just wanted to let you all know that apple cider vinegar will really help you loose weight(among other good things that it can do for your health). Here is the deal:

Mix 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of honey into a half a glass of warm water and drink this mix 3 times a day at least 1/2 hour before meals.
Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was jus' going thru old messages am kind of obssessed with ACV now.You had mentioned "ATLEAST" 3 times does that mean it can be taken more than that.Let me know..

annes73

06-13-2003, 02:01 PM

Hi neiiky :wave:
You mix 1 cup warm water with 2tsp or tbls ACV whichever you can handle. Some are mixing 2 tsp of honey if your stomach has a hard time with the acididty. Drink at least 3xs per day i sometimes have an extra dose before bed.
Good Luck!
annes73

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Children are Precious.....Lets keep them Safe!!!

neiiky

06-13-2003, 03:33 PM

Thanks for giving me the recipe and what I need to mix with. I found out that Apple cider vinegar is also good for a whole lot more things.
You all should look it up. Its real good Information. While losing the weight it also helps in good care of your body and health.
when I get te time I will let you'all know what else Its good for.
Have a great day (with the rain) :)

neiiky

06-13-2003, 03:34 PM

neiiky

06-13-2003, 03:34 PM

neiiky

06-13-2003, 03:36 PM

Nice-T

06-15-2003, 07:09 AM

Neiiky you only have to post one time, LOL :)

luvPeace

06-15-2003, 12:43 PM

PLS JOIN ACV Thread 1 WE HAVE ALREADY STARTED POSTING THERE..WE DON'T WANT TO LOOSE ANY OF YOU...GOODLUCK

luvPeace

06-18-2003, 09:30 AM

HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did loose 2 pounds each week with ACV accompanied with 30 minute long stride walk and now its completely stopped.May be its becos for me only HEINZ brand works and once this gets over I shud buy that.

Guys I have another problem my tastebuds are bitter past few days (reminding of my pregnancy phase a year back...I don't want to recall that it was awful).Is anyone feeling that??????Is it because am taking lot of capsules.I take green tea and ACV caplets or is it grapefruit juice I don't know.I am having that for past few days and only thing new I did was included ACV caplets.Those who are taking ACV caplets does that leave your tongue bitter..

And another problem is I am getting less bowel movements but I certainly don't feel constipated.Is everything pushed in to bloodstream I don't know my whole system is becoming a mystery to me wish I get my inches off..Guys if you can figure out whats happening to me do let me know I really appreciate it.

Cldwv

01-06-2004, 06:22 PM

Anyone still doing this? I think I am going to give it a try in conjunction with mey low-carb diet.

sfveggie

01-09-2004, 09:46 PM

suzi47cmt

01-09-2004, 11:46 PM

I just signed on to this message thread, and almost gave up reading. WOW lots of postings. I'd like to see how all of you actually made out, and how you are doing now. Anyone still "at" it. I am about to try it. I was GOING to try that Trimspa with ephedra stuff, but I LOVE vinegar, and would MUCH rather use a natural, safer weight loss method. Hope someone catches this new message here, and replies.

thanks in advance.

Suzi :)

Sunshine797

01-17-2004, 10:54 PM

When I tried apple cider vinegar, hot water, and lemon, I did slim down. Mostly bowel movements were intense! Anyone experience the same? Maybe it's the elimination factor that contributes to weight loss?

I mentioned this in another thread about the ACV.

I started it yesterday, using the Heinz ACV. I mix it with water and add some equal, and drink it about 2x a day (When I'm at work, I just use it in my salad dressing). Boy do I have bowel movements. I must have went 5 times today, and they were not small ones either (Sorry to be graphic). I was hoping this was normal, anybody have any idea on why this is??

Abbey32

01-18-2004, 12:02 AM

I tried this today. I used 2 tsp of ACV, a little water and chugged it. It wasn't too bad...I've had worse. The smell is awful. I was wondering....how would you know if it is actually the ACV making you lose weight since you are dieting and exercising? I mean...diet and exercise makes you lose ya know.

How about I pour some ACV on FRENCH FRIES? Love it like that. Totally kidding of course. :p

Rockieb01

01-18-2004, 09:44 PM

I have been reading alot about this ACV. Could someone tell me if this really does work. My ex-husband is coming to town next month and I would like to knock him on his
"culo!" (For non spanish speakers that means a**!) Let me hear about some serious results!!!!

Abbey32

01-19-2004, 04:06 PM

Ok, I tried this the other night and it made me sick! I was up all night sick in the stomach! I was so nautious I couldn't sleep. I won't be taking this anymore. :nono:

Sunshine797

01-19-2004, 06:17 PM

Ok, I tried this the other night and it made me sick! I was up all night sick in the stomach! I was so nautious I couldn't sleep. I won't be taking this anymore. :nono:

Could be that your stomach is not very strong. It's like how some people can't eat spicy foods.

I have a pritty strong stomach and can tolerate just about anything. So far I've been able to drink the mix pritty strong with no side effects..

I've always said I had a stomach made of iron..LOL.

Abbey32

01-20-2004, 03:43 AM

Could be. I usually don't eat spicy foods because I just don't like them.

oceandreams

01-20-2004, 02:48 PM

ACV is not going to cause fast weight loss. You have to diet very strictly to get quick weight loss. According to a book called Cider Vinegar by Cyril Scott, ...quote... "to get the desired effect the practice is to be continued over a long period. Obesity cannot be expected to vanish in twenty-four hours, nor is it desirable that it should...surplus fat will gradually disappear". According to Scott, ACV works by increasing oxygen oxidation in the bloodstream, thereby speeding up your metabolism. This takes time, it's not a quick fix. To expect fast results is just setting yourself up for a big disappointment.

He recommends drinking 2 teaspoons with each meal (or you can take 1 tablespoon twice a day if you prefer), and even have a 3rd dose at some point in the day, if desired. It's not absolutely set in stone, but the recommendation is around 2-3 tablespoons a day, total, taking no more than 1 tablespoon at once.

Trying to chug down 2 tablespoons of vinegar at a time is hard to do, no wonder it's making some people sick to their stomach. That's a lot of "acid" to drink all at once. I've read many references to ACV helping with weight loss, but I've never seen such a high dose recommended. If you can handle drinking that much, it probably won't harm you, but I have read nothing which states that it will work any better, either.

Cldwv

01-20-2004, 03:15 PM

I started the ACV about 3 weeks ago (stopped while on vacation). I didn't have any stomach problems and didn't find the taste all that bad. I plan to start back up tomorrow. It's been suggested on this thread drinking it with warm or hot water. I actually liked it better in cold water. Drinking it with a straw is KEY. If you are having trouble swallowing the ACV/water, try a straw.

Jennee

01-20-2004, 04:53 PM

ACV is not going to cause fast weight loss. You have to diet very strictly to get quick weight loss. According to a book called Cider Vinegar by Cyril Scott, ...quote... "to get the desired effect the practice is to be continued over a long period. Obesity cannot be expected to vanish in twenty-four hours, nor is it desirable that it should...surplus fat will gradually disappear". According to Scott, ACV works by increasing oxygen oxidation in the bloodstream, thereby speeding up your metabolism. This takes time, it's not a quick fix. To expect fast results is just setting yourself up for a big disappointment.

He recommends drinking 2 teaspoons with each meal (or you can take 1 tablespoon twice a day if you prefer), and even have a 3rd dose at some point in the day, if desired. It's not absolutely set in stone, but the recommendation is around 2-3 tablespoons a day, total, taking no more than 1 tablespoon at once.

Trying to chug down 2 tablespoons of vinegar at a time is hard to do, no wonder it's making some people sick to their stomachs. That's a lot of "acid" to drink all at once. I've read many references to ACV helping with weight loss, but I've never seen such a high dose recommended. If you can handle drinking that much, it probably won't harm you, but I have read nothing which states that it will work any better, either.

How much water do you put the one tablespoon of ACV in? Is it still 8 oz.?

oceandreams

01-20-2004, 05:57 PM

How much water do you put the one tablespoon of ACV in? Is it still 8 oz.?

I use about 4 oz. water, but if you like the taste better with more water, it shouldn't hurt to use more (the book I mentioned says to mix the vinegar with a "tumbler" of water, however much that is!) The author also states that adding raw, unfiltered honey is excellent because honey is loaded with nutrients and enzymes (it also makes it taste a lot better).

I forgot to mention, for those who have had stomach problems with ACV, try taking it with or immediately after a full meal. This also aids digestion.

jenikat

01-21-2004, 01:14 AM

Do you have to mix it with water, or can you take it straight? I don't really mind vinegar, actually I kind of like it, so can I just take the two tablespoons or does the water help?

newchick20

06-10-2004, 06:30 PM

For me I do not use the Apple Cider Vinegar. I use the pills not he drink. The pills also smell like the vinegar but I have never taste it in the pills. I have been taking the pills for 5 days and have lost 4lbs and 2inches and thats good. They make you eat but what you eat comes right back out and someone said they take 3, 3x a day thats a bit much. I only take one pill when I wake up and one before I go to bed. They make you feel good to. My family didn't even know I was taking the pills and noticed results in 3 days. I don't think you should use the cheap ones just the GNC ones they are good. :wave:

tallgirl

06-10-2004, 08:56 PM

i found some apple cider viniger in our cubbord only it is the albertsons brand and i dont know how old it is and its been opend.. i dont know how long it has been in the cubbord.... does it ever go bad??? and is the albertsons brand as good as hienz and that other kind??? what about the honey can i use just any kind???

candyapple7

08-12-2004, 06:07 PM

:) can you use juice instead of honey , or does those two ingredients have to be involved!

goaliegirl35

08-13-2004, 01:59 PM

Is it two Tablespoons or Two Teaspoons of ACV and Honey? The amounts seem to vary on the boards. Also is it better to drink it cold or warm?
THanks! I can't wait to try this! :wave:

rmainor

09-17-2004, 10:02 PM

Has anyone that has been posting on this thread, seen any results? I brought some apple vinegar today, I hope it helps.

Rachel

gemministars

06-04-2005, 01:29 PM

Hi everyone i have been taking the cider vinegar for 3 days now... not sure if it is helping yet... i hope. but wanted to let you all know that i have been mixing mine with the 2tbs vinegar 1tbs honey and the warm water. but i have been playing with it a lil to make it taste better. i have added 1 tea spoon of cinnamon it taste great and cinnamon is allso great for you and loosing wieght. i have allso mixed the vinegar and honey in green tea instead of just water. and we all know green tea is great for you..so try it if you like and let me know how you like it.

LV40

06-04-2005, 05:07 PM

Many people are of the impression that taking cider vinegar pills or adding cider vinegar to your food would help a lot in weight loss.

But most dieticians feel that it changes absolutely nothing. In fact it is an old fad diet. Even if you do lose some weight, it is only because you had very few calories. It has nothing to do with the weight loss effects of cider vinegar.

LV40

06-04-2005, 05:19 PM

And before I get my head chewed off, I'm just stating what I have read on nutrition and weight loss boards and what a friend of mine was told by her doctor when she asked him about it.

There's only ONE safe, healthy way to lose weight - calorie control and exercise.

jbbrocky

06-05-2005, 02:19 PM

does this apple cider vinegar thing really make you lose weight? i find it very hard to believe. any proof?

LV40

06-05-2005, 04:41 PM

Just remember one thing - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Emster

06-07-2005, 12:37 AM

I looked up info about apple cider vinegar on the internet a while back.
You will at first see a lot of ads about stuff you can buy concerning vinegar to help you lose weight, but then I came across information that all this hype about vinegar helping people lose weight is a bunch of bull.

LV40

06-07-2005, 11:39 AM

And that's exactly what it is... bull.

However, people believe it because so many are desperate to lose weight. I was one of those people, buying into all these fad diets and "miracle cures". There's no such thing as a miracle cure. We're all looking for the easiest and fastest ways to lose weight that we believe this stuff when it's told to us.

Diet and exercise, in that order, is how you lose weight. And when I say "diet", I don't mean going on an actual diet; I mean making permanent lifestyle changes that you can live with.

LV40

06-07-2005, 11:40 AM

I mean, think about it... if weight loss were that easy, no one would be fat.

supersue13

07-12-2005, 02:30 PM

I would hope your doctor would know an answer to that, if he/she didn't I would question their education. You need bio-chem for pre-med and should know how certain acids affect your body.