--- In maleeatingdisorders@yahoogroups.com, "Charley <charleydouglas@h...>"
<charleydouglas@h...> wrote:
> Hey - The best way to start is by cutting out carbohydrates from your
> diet - breads, pasta, anything with sugar, etc. Stick to whole
> grains, vegetables, etc. Also, cut back on fat. I know this
> probably sounds like a broken record, but believe me, it's the
> easiest, fastest way to go. If you're really serious about dieting,
> try the Atkins diet, because you can basically eat a lot on it. But
> it gets old after a while.
>
> As far as supplements are concerned, try Metabolife or Xenadrine, or
> something similar which contains both ephedrine and caffeine. THEY
> REALLY WORK, seriously. But you have to start out slow with them,
> and NEVER exceed the recommended dose.
>
> Some other tips -
> DON'T DRINK DIET POP! It is pretty well known that Nutra-sweet
> (which is the sweetener in all diet pops in the US) can make you gain
> weight and make you HUNGRY.
>
> DRINK ICED TEA. Tea helps you lose weight, especially green tea.
> Don't buy the sweetened kind - make your own. And if you must
> sweeten it, use Splenda (which tastes just like sugar)
>
> PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FOOD CRAVINGS. When you decide to eat
> something, ask yourself - 'am I really hungry'? Learn to tell the
> difference between real hunger, and cravings. There's a big
> difference.
>
>
> EAT SMALL MEALS SIX OR MORE TIMES A DAY. By eating small, low-
> calorie meals throughout the day, you stave off hunger and keep your
> metabolism working strong.
>
> Hope this helps -
>
>
>
> --- In maleeatingdisorders@yahoogroups.com, "unforbiddenecstacy
> <XxChiIIyWiIIyxX@a...>" <XxChiIIyWiIIyxX@a...> wrote:
> > Hey guys. I'm trying to lose weight. I've tried diets and figured
> > that this will be my last hope. I must lose MAD WEIGHT before May
> > because i'm going on a cruise. If anyone knows a way of starting me
> > out or what not I'd appreciate it. I am 5'9 and 249lbs. HELP ME! :)

Beware of Ephedrine/Ephedra. It raises the heart rate in an effort ot speed up
the metabolism and has been linked to strokes in otherwise young and healthy
men. It is dangerous, but since it is available in many "natural" forms the
sale and distribution is largely unregulated.