I started using Hydroxycut last year to lose weight before vacation. I lost about 25lbs by summer '04... But weight was not the only thing that I lost... I lost sleep too! It incresed my heart rate so much that I would lay in bed at night and feel my heart racing out of control. It actually scared me somtimes, it felt like my heart was going to "explode!" I developed anxiety from using it, but continued to because I was scared to gain back the weight, I was addicted. Finally after one night of getting only about an hour of sleep, I decided to quit taking the pills and compensate by exercising more. Now, in your case, with out being able to excercise at your full potential, I can only suggest to keep doing what you can, eat right, and maybe increase the "little things" you do to say fit. Take the stairs, walk an extra half a mile everyday, drink a lot of water: it will give you more energy to burn during those simple everyday physical activities. Since I stopped using Hydroxycut, I get more sleep, and have more energy to burn not only at the gym, but throughout my day. I am in better all-around shape now. Hope this helps.
Cali