Nutrient Supplement/Metabolism Booster

Updated on August 09, 2010
T.W. asks from Mason City, IL
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Hi All! I am in the process of looking for a nutrient supplement/metabolism booster. I am still losing my baby weight (after almost 3 years!) and would love to lose around 10 more pounds, but lately I am just feeling sluggish and kind-of lazy! I am still eating healthy (mostly whole foods, I follow weight watchers) but was wondering if anyone out there knows of anything to give me a little boost to help me through my sluggish phase.

Thanks for any help you can give!

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J.C.

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The more active you are, the more energy you will have. I also like Hydroxycut to get me past the low spots. I know many will say never to use that stuff, but it always give me a boost when I need one for a few days to help me get back on the workout track.

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M.P.

answers from Chicago on

I absolutely LOVE D-Ribose... I learned of it from Dr. Oz...

"D-Ribose is a compound used by the body to regulate the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and actually helps your body make the energy it needs. Bioenergy Ribose assists in quickly replenishing core energy, improves endurance, maximizes sustained energy and helps recover from muscle strain faster."

I buy mine at the local health food store, but you can find it on line too.

Hope that helps!

~M. - TheClassyClown.com

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K.M.

answers from Chicago on

Hi T.!
Many women of all ages share your situation. I'm glad to hear you are eating right. Choose small healthy meals and snacks throughout the day to keep your sugar level up (no real sugar though!). Drink plenty of water and most importantly, get your rest. If you aren't sleeping enough, you won't have the energy. Plus take a walk with the kids - around the area, to the park or in the enclosed mall on rainy days or hot days! Keep moving, we all know that when you sit down - your chances of getting up again are decreased....unless you take a cat nap to revitalize!

Eat fruits and nuts, green tea and citrus. Even smelling citrus brings a mood lift! I have used two great products that help me with antioxidants, boosting metabolism and weight loss, not to mention squelching my appetite for a while. All are natural and organic products. Be weary of claims on other products.

I'd be happy to share what I and so many others use to keep healthy and productive and alert, plus losing weight. You have to balance a lot of things, but you must take care of yourself in order to care for others! To your health,

K. M.
Wellness Consultant

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D.M.

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I've heard coconut water is good for you. Full of electrolites and helpful for overall health and digestion. Also keeps your body in balance for energy... you can get it at a healthfood store... get the flavored kind. Also, exercise will get you going - as hard as that it w/ little ones... good luck!

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

You gotta add exercising into the mix.
Even if feeling lazy.
Do it while watching the news... 1/2 hour. Just move around, do lunges, jumping jacks, sit ups, run in place, dance, etc.
Drink water as well.... it helps the metabolism.

Exercise, will increase energy levels.

all the best,
Susan

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M.R.

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Skip the gimmicks! Seriously...they will work, for a while but then as soon as you get off of them the weight comes right back. The other downside is that these "supplements" can potentially be harmful to your health. Seriously, if supplements worked and were successful at helping people lose weight would we be a nation of obese people? Nope!

If you've hit a plateau you need to change things up a bit. Are you doing cardio? Try to include higher intensity intervals (if walking, walk one block really really fast, then the next slow). If you're not doing strength training, give it a shot. Muscle requires more calories even when at rest, so when you add muscle you boost your metabolism. If you don't have access to a gym or any equipment at home, google "strength training at home" or go to sparkpeople.com for suggestions.

Have you modified your caloric intake to reflect your weight loss or are you still eating the same amount you always have? For every ten pounds you lose, you should readjust your caloric intake so that you can continue losing. Also, a good way to boost your metabolism is to think of your calories as a week-long requirement. Just using simple numbers, let's say you are to eat 1500 calories a day. That would be 10,500 calories a week. Instead of remaining constant at 1500 calories a day, try eating 1400 one day and 1600 the next day, adjusting from the midpoint. It'll help keep your metabolism firing without dipping below the absolute minimum requirement per day you should consume (never go under 1200!).

Good luck - for lasting success turn to healthy habits you can adopt for a lifetime and not a band-aid approach that may do more harm than help.

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C.H.

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a bottle of Santa Cruz pure lemon juice added to a gallon of distilled water. Drink it 3 times a day.

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M.H.

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Hi T.,

My husband lost a ton of weight (110 pounds to be specific) on an absorbable multivitamin. No activity change or diet change until he had lost 60 pounds. His best friend lost 50 and my sister in law lost 15 on the same vitamin. It truly gives the nutrition that your body requires and it balances your body and your weight will be where it needs to be. It is the only one on the market that is guaranteed to absorb and it gives me noticible energy. PM me if you'd like me to send you some information on it.

Regards,

M.

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S.E.

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Have your doctor check your thyroid levels. It is really, really common for moms to have low thyroid and just assume the sluggishness, weight gain and tiredness - all low thyroid symptoms - is due to having kids!

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L.H.

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Hot green tea everyday, at least 2 cups, and cranberry juice. The cranberry juice will keep you detoxed and the green tea is a natural metabolism booster and belly fat blaster! Work out moderatly until you find your own pace, I recomment 3-4 days of cardiovascular training, and maybe 1 day of striaght cardio. And limit your meats and increase your water intake! I've lost 35 pounds since I had my baby 21 months ago, it's been hard this time around, but I still see progress no matter how slow. I also recomment Billy Blanks Fat Buster and Julian Michaels Last Minute Workout along with P90 X. ANd don't over do it, believe it or not a little goes a long way when done regularly. We just have to keep at it.

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L.B.

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Hi T.,
A couple of good products from a natural line of supplements which boost your energy and help you lose weight. I loved them so much I joined the company. Here my website: www.ardysslife.com/lljbcreativesolution

Products are delivered straight to your door, taste good, and help with getting off the extra pounds.

Call me or visit the site.

L.
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Try Nutrishake and LeVive. www.ardysslife.com/lljbcreativesolution

Great protein based and antioxidant, Omega 3-6-9 supplements. Will boost metabolism and you can see the difference.

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E.A.

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Im not for sure if you live close to naperville or not. On 75th st is a compound pharmacy. Its called Martin pharmacy.
I talked to the pharmacy about me loosing weight after my baby and he told me to come back in when I am ready and he can make something up for just me. Since we are all different ya can't take something over the counter and expect it help all of us.
He was so helpfull, made me feel good knowing there will be something to help me after the pregnancy.
Good luck

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