Posted by Cam W. on December 4, 2001, at 0:07:53
In reply to Effexor and ephedra ((((CAM)))) where are you??, posted by DebbieLynn on December 2, 2001, at 11:57:11
Debbie Lynn - I am not a big fan of ephedra or any diet pills. There is an increased risk of stroke and heart problems with too much ephedra. You can lose weight on them, but as soon as you stop taking them the weight almost invariably is put back on. Body weight is usually set up genetically; look at your parents and there you are. The psych drugs today are no help, though.
To lose weight one has to change lifestyles. A diet low in fat and high in fiber is one way to start. The other is exercise, but you usually don't lose weight with that alone. Exercise will help tone up the body, but probably not take off any weight.
I have kept off Effexor weight gain by eating carrots and celery, instead of sunflower seeds; and drinking water instead of Coke, while at work. It does work, but I am hungry all the time. I'm sorry, I have no magic cures for weight loss.
- Cam
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