HERB - yohimbe
Sandy M Koenig
ravensmk at juno.com
Fri May 15 14:41:21 PDT 1998
Because we love to eat? I know I do. Just kidding.
Seriously, most people have weight problems because of genetics or
metabolism
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore"
On Fri, 15 May 1998 16:13:05 -0500 knotwork at juno.com writes:
>Why is it that so many of us (especially in the SCA) need to lose so
>much weight? I wouldn't mind dropping 100 lbs. or so myself. I have
>spent most of my life on diets, alternating with "body self
>acceptance" therapy. God and I both love me as I am, but for my
>health's sake I really need to lose.
>
>I have tried Weight Watchers, packaged food programs, diet cookies,
>KLB6, amphetimine pills, liquid protein, grapefruit, and even
>injections of an extract from the urine of pregnant women! (I don't
>even want to know how they got it.) I have stopped the insanity,
>dealt a meal, and hyperventillated to the oldies. If you find
>something that works, you could get rich!
>
>Now I just try to eat "healthy" (whatever that means). Celestial
>Seasonings and Stash teas have gotten me off Coca-Cola, though. I
>like Orange Spice, Jasmine Green, and Red Zinger. Teas with lemon
>grass are good, but I don't care for wood betony. I keep a jug in
>the fridge all the time, and alternate between caffeinated and non-caf
>herb teas. I haven't lost much weight yet, but figure it saves me
>around 1000 to 1500 calories a week over the sugared sodas.
>
>Good luck to us all.
>
>Your sister in the struggle,
>
>Joanna
>
>On Fri, 15 May 1998 10:45:45 -0400 Niamh ni Donall
><jvlevitt at concentric.net> writes:
>>I just went out and bought a bottle of the vitamin that she has
>spoken
>>of. I bought it at Vitamin World in Attleboro, Ma. It's called Ultra
>>KLB6 (it says right on the front "Kelp, Leithin, Vitamin B-6 & cider
>>vinegar"). It was found in the weight loss section of their vitamins.
>>
>>I've only been taking it for a few days, but will post any bodily
>>responses to this list if so desired. I've got about 75-100 lbs to
>>lose
>>and love being a guinea pig. :) I also want to see if my losing
>weight
>>will help get rid of my migraines. I've only had them for about 2
>>years
>>now.
>>
>>I know that it is not just pills that make one lose weight, but I do
>>take an active class (very active class) once a week and do video
>>workouts during the week as well. I have tried every kind of diet you
>>can think of, but just can't get past the first few pounds before I
>>lose
>>hope. I'm hoping the KLB6 will give me the boost I need to get off
>the
>>ground running. :)
>>
>>Niamh ni Donall, House Gideal
>>Barony of Bridge
>>m.k.a. Julie Levitt
>>w.k.a. Jezelle
>>
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