Monday, April 10, 2006

Medical professionals please answer only!? -

do lipotropic injections (used in medically supervised weight loss programs) have any known side effects? im finding literally NOTHING online (except mixed reviews). my potential doctor s office receptionist knows nothing. i refuse to waste my time making an appointment if they cant tell me the info prior to coming in. the office is far, and im too busy for that nonsense. lol.

There is almost nothing that can dissolve fat cells. So, it depends on what is used in that particular office s injection. Some use B12 - it is just the vitamin, will not hurt you, but will not get rid of your fat cells either. HCG is used in small doses also. That helps reduce the size of the fat cell, dot get rid of it. Pretty effective, but better eating habits and exercise are also helpful. Especially exercise. HCG and exercise combo is extremely effective. One of the possible side effects - break through vaginal spotting after 1st or 2nd injection for females; mild breast tenderness for males.

Injections, pills, potions, high protien drinks, and all that is gimmicky is not the answer to a healthy weight loss, sure you will lose weight but you will also lose your health and inhibit your metabolism to keep you at a healthy weight.Find out how many calories u need to maintain your weight, then reduce your calories by 500 per day, then u need to get some exercise, if you cant walk try swimming or just walking up and down a pool, also lift some weights to build some muscle, the more muscle you carry the more efficient your body becomes at burning calories.Be patient, you can t lose in 2 months what it s taken you years to put on, plus the fact fast weight loss will leave you feeling exhausted and and feeling unhealthy.Eat 5 small meals a day, divide your allocated calories by 5, choose low fat proteins, vegetables, and salads, go easy on breads, rice, pasta, and don t eat your carbs at night.Purchase a diary and list what your meals are going to be for the next day and stick to that days plan so that u have time to shop and prepare your food, join an online weight loss program, there are lots of them in Yahoo and MSN. or join a local weight loss group where you can be weighed each week and receive support.I know it s not easy I have a real struggle keeping my weight under control but with these few hints I manage.Cheers and goodluck