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Hoodia Extract is a cactus plant extract from the Kalahari desert in South Africa. See Hoodia for more information. Green-Tea-Extract is helpful for weight loss in some people. A combination of carnitine, choline, and caffeine could be helpful, as found in a study (see below). Ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), Green-Tea-Extract (Camellia sinensis, standardized to contain 50% polyphenols), Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), Hoodia-Extract (Hoodia gordonii, 20 to 1 extract), CLA fatty acids, Cinnamon root (Cinnamomum cassia), Apple-Cider-Vinegar, Apple pectin, Garcinia Cambogia CitriMax HCA-600 SXS (standardized to contain 60% Hydroxycitric acid), Glucomannan konjac 4 to 1 extract, Alpha-Lipoic, Grapefruit extract (Citrus paradise, 4 to 1 extract), Acetyl-l-Carnitine for alertness, Banaba extract (standardized to contain 1 % corosolic acid), 5-HTP, Choline bitartrate, Inositol, Carnitine (Hcl), Pomegranate (standardized to contain 40 % ellagic acid), Bitter-Melon extract (Momordica charantia), Psyllium husk, Coleus forskohlii (standardized to contain 10 % Forskolin ), Fenugreek seed extract 4 to 1 (Trigonella foenum), Guggul herb (standardized to contain 10 % guggulsterones), and Inulin. Other products to consider include Chitosan. Bitter orange or Citrus-Aurantium.The serotonin precursor 5-HTP is a nutrient that helps curb appetite in some individuals. Guarana is not very helpful by itself since may cause restlessness and anxiety. For more information on weight loss herbs and supplements.

Do the type of calories count?
When it comes to quick weigh loss, the number of calories you eat, rather than the type of carbohydrates, may be what matters most.

Eating low calorie foods for rapid weight loss
While most diets focus on foods you shouldn't eat, those that emphasize adding low-calorie foods, like fruits and vegetables, can promote healthy weight loss. Overweight adults who are instructed to focus on lower-calorie foods lose more weight than their peers who are simply told to cut their overall calories. Foods such as fruits and vegetables have low "energy density". Because they have a high water content, they are heavy by weight but low in calories; while such foods do not add many calories to the diet, they are still filling. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2007.

Causes
Obesity results from consuming more calories than the body uses. Genetic and environmental factors influence body weight, but precisely how they interact to determine a person's weight is still unclear. One proposed explanation is that body weight is regulated around a set point, similar to a thermostat setting. A higher-than-normal set point may explain why some people are obese and why losing weight and maintaining weight loss are difficult for them.
   Socioeconomic factors strongly influence obesity, especially among women. In the United States, obesity is more than twice as common among women in lower socioeconomic groups as among women in higher ones. Why socioeconomic factors have such a strong influence on women's weight is not fully understood, but sanctions against obesity do increase with increasing social status. Women in higher socioeconomic groups have more time and resources for the dieting and exercise that enable them to conform to these social demands.
   Emotional disturbances, once considered an important cause of obesity, are now considered a reaction to the strong prejudice and discrimination against obese people. One type of emotional disturbance, a negative body image, is a serious problem for many young obese women. It leads to extreme self-consciousness and discomfort in social situations.
   Obese people, particularly those who became obese during childhood, may have up to five times more fat cells than people of normal weight. Because the number of cells can't be reduced, weight can be lost only by reducing the amount of fat in each cell.
   Reduced physical activity is probably one of the main reasons for difficulty in weight loss among people in affluent societies.
   Easy access to calorie-dense foods and drinks, along with a sedentary lifestyle in front of the TV tube are major factors. Rarely, hormonal disorders cause obesity.
   A number of commonly used drugs cause weight gain. They include corticosteroids such as prednisone and many antidepressants, as well as many drugs used to treat psychiatric disorders.

Diet Tips for Weight Loss
You don't have to finish your plate
Reduce the quantity of late night meals and snacks, and this will help with weight loss
Snacking may cause weight gain if snacks are consumed in a non-hungry state.
Reduce calorie dense foods, they are the most likely source of weight gain Substitute Stevia, the no calorie natural sweetener, for sugar.
Reduce any sugared drinks, such as iced teas and soft drinks. Dilute fruit juices with water.
Add a teaspoon of sugar-free psyllium powder (found in all grocery stores) to a glass of water and drink it with each meal. Psyllium absorbs a lot of water and gives you a sense of fullness.
Eat more protein during the day and reduce intake of simple carbohydrates.
Find activities, hobbies, sports, games, or work that you enjoy doing, so you won't be thinking about food as a primary source of pleasure.
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for weight loss. Find an activity that you enjoy.

More sleep more weight loss
In a study that followed more than 68,000 U.S. women for 16 years, researchers found that those who caught more sleep each night tended to put on less weight during middle-age. What's more, women who typically clocked 5 hours of sleep were one third more likely than those who slept for 7 hours to have a substantial weight gain -- 33 pounds or more -- during the study period. Sleep habits affect a person's weight loss.

Calcium intake and weight loss
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D while reducing calorie intake can increase the beneficial effects of weight loss on cholesterol levels. Overweight or obese women who took calcium and vitamin D supplements while on a 15-week diet showed greater drops in LDL or "bad" cholesterol and increases in HDL ("good") cholesterol, Dr. Angelo Tremblay of Laval University in Ste-Foy, Quebec and colleagues found. All of the women had been getting less than 800 milligrams a day of calcium at the study's outset. Women who are trying to lose weight should be sure to get adequate amounts of every other vitamin and mineral, as well as calcium and vitamin D, because there is evidence that general vitamin and mineral supplementation may have beneficial effects as well. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, January 2007.

Psychological factors in weight loss
People don't always eat because they’re hungry, but they eat for many other reasons: stress, tension, anxiety, loneliness, depression, anger, boredom. So in order to lose weight you have to focus on diet, but you also have to deal with those emotional factors. Following a healthy diet and an exercise program is all motivation and behavior.

Weight loss benefit for lymphedema
Weight loss is helpful to reduce breast cancer-associated lymphedema of the arm. Lymphedema is common, chronic condition that often develops after breast surgery, in which excess fluid collects in the lymph nodes and vessels in the armpit. Cancer, October 15, 2007.

Weight loss questions
Q. Does herbal weight loss supplements increase testosterone levels? Also, is the increase the same for male and female?
   A. There are countless different herbal weight loss supplements, each with a different mix of herbs, so it is not an easy question to answer.

Q. What is your opinion on weight loss patches that claim to work rather quickly.
   A. See weight loss patch page.

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