Giving Hydroxycut a try....

[autox_zx2]

Well, I have finally gotten fed up with being fat. One year ago I was a slightly chubby 175 lbs. I was in pretty good shape though, pretty strong for my age and weight. Anyway, freshman year of college happened and i gained 40 FREAKING POUNDS!!! Its embarrassing and infuriating to just think that I gained 40 lbs of pure fat in 9 months.

Anyway, after having to store clothes that wont fit anymore and looking at a fatty in the mirror I am officially starting to loose weight as of yesterday. I started working out yesterday and picked up a bottle of hydroxycut. I did some research on it and hopefully the pros will out-weigh the cons. I know i will get a lot shit for doing this, but I really do want to loose weight quickly. I have skimmed over forums online and real people have actually had some really good success with Hydroxycut.

Plan: Lots of exercising everyday (boxing, jumping rope, jogging, lifting weights), not eating much (as little food as i can without feeling sick). Advice is appreciated as I was at one time really into lifting weights and gaining muscle, but i dont really know what i am doing when it comes to losing the weight.

DAY 1: I took 1 pill and 12 ounces of gatorade. Jogged around my side of town. I started to get actually a ton of energy about half way through my jog. I noticed the hc gives me a bunch of energy and takes away almost all of my appetite (which is a good thing because i used to eat like crazy all the time). For the rest of the day I will take 1 pill twice more (as directed) and hopefully not each much. I would do weight training but I'm too sore from yesterday! :(

I will update a couple times a week with reports on weight loss and how hydroxycut is doing for me and if i experience any side effects.

[zxtwou2]

dude...i need a kick in my ass to start working out and eating right too. let me know if you wanna hit the gym with me when you move back to P-town. i'm sure you'd rather go to the Bradley gym for free than pay 40 bucks a month at the gym i'll be joining soon, though. let me know...hell, i might refurbish my mountain bike and hit some trails this fall...if not there's hiking trails around.

[zxtwou2]

ps...i'm 70 lbs heavier right now than i was 5 years ago.

[BlackEscortGT]

well i need to get my ass into shape and start eating better 2. if i ask someone how much i look i get between 185 to 215 whenin actuallity i weigh 240. it makes me feel good but at the samme time not so much i would like to hit 200 and stay there.

Another thing is a guy where i work just died the other day of a heart attack and he was only 27. That was the eye opener for me. i need to get in shape.

so let us know about the meds if they work.

[random_hero]

What are some pros/cons of HC ? what exactly does it do?

[capitalcrew]

Eating as little as possible is not the answer. Your body will begin story any extra fat it can because it will think its being starved. Which it will..

[AZN_ZX2]

Reduce carb intake or eliminate it completely.

[capitalcrew]

Carbs are essential to life..

Why is everyone so obsessed with doing whatever it takes to get skinny fast? Christ. Sign up for weight watchers dude. It isn't fast. A few pounds a week, but you can keep eating good and healthy, and it works.

[AZN_ZX2]

Sorry I meant starch carbs for the second part. (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc)

[99fordzx2]

Eating as little as possible is not the answer. Your body will begin story any extra fat it can because it will think its being starved. Which it will..

Beat me to it. What you want to do actually is eat more. Say about four to five meals a day of healthy stuff. Id say like a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus two snacks, like fruits or nuts in between. And you should be good. Im actually curious as to how you do with the HC as well. Good uck and keep us posted. Oh and another tip. Embarrass yourself and post a before pic with your shirt off. (not being gay) but itd be a good motivator to log on and see that pic then weeks or months later post an after pic. Itd be a good self-esteem booster. Good luck man.



-D

[Buster]

Yes, you NEED carbs. When you cut out carbs, you'll lack energy. Every woman I've know on the Atkins Diet (RIP Dr. Atkins) has been horribly moody, grouchy and tired as a result of cutting carbs.

Be careful with the Hydroxycut. My wife once tried it and it made her all jittery like she was loaded up on too much coffee. It does have caffeine in it. I believe they sell a "decaf" version now though.

[autox_zx2]

dude...i need a kick in my ass to start working out and eating right too. let me know if you wanna hit the gym with me when you move back to P-town. i'm sure you'd rather go to the Bradley gym for free than pay 40 bucks a month at the gym i'll be joining soon, though. let me know...hell, i might refurbish my mountain bike and hit some trails this fall...if not there's hiking trails around.


dude, bradley just built a multi-million dollar health complex on campus that is opening supposedly by the school year starts. Anytime u wanna come I can give u a shirt with my fraternity's letters on it, then when we walk in together the kids at the door wont question u, lol. I did that all the time last year with buddies that came down for the weekend.

[capitalcrew]

Yes, you NEED carbs. When you cut out carbs, you'll lack energy. Every woman I've know on the Atkins Diet (RIP Dr. Atkins) has been horribly moody, grouchy and tired as a result of cutting carbs.

Be careful with the Hydroxycut. My wife once tried it and it made her all jittery like she was loaded up on too much coffee. It does have caffeine in it. I believe they sell a "decaf" version now though.

Nothing to do with carbs.

[zxtwou2]

sweet. did they redo the pool? i learned to scuba dive in the old one they had :D

also....if you can, go to Avanti's..i know..i really have to twist your arm to go there. i get the Seafood Salad..it's like 6 bucks and really good. they have a lo-cal ranch that's really good...and they have (at least they did, i ordered it yesterday in East Peoria and they don't have it anymore) diet Sierra Mist.

[Buster]

Nothing to do with carbs.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22atkins+diet%22+%2B+moody&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz2

[autox_zx2]

i know i need 2 eat. I was just saying eating "nothing" compared to how i usually do. I seriously am a fucking pig, lol. I will try the whole eating very very small portions like 5 times a day. And yes, the hydroxycut does have caffeine in it... A LOT. lol. I am feeling pretty shaky since i just took my second dose of the day like 15 mins ago, but I do have TONS of energy. If the caffeine rushes dont chill out after a couple of days (like they are supposed to) i will discontinue use.

ALSO official starting weight is 212 lbs. I will take an embarrassing pic 2nite for some motivation....and so all the ladies out there can get a sneak peek of a good time, lol ;)

[autox_zx2]

sweet. did they redo the pool? i learned to scuba dive in the old one they had :D

also....if you can, go to Avanti's..i know..i really have to twist your arm to go there. i get the Seafood Salad..it's like 6 bucks and really good. they have a lo-cal ranch that's really good...and they have (at least they did, i ordered it yesterday in East Peoria and they don't have it anymore) diet Sierra Mist.

the new complex will have like 2 or 3 Olympic sized pools, lol. When I get down there and get all moved in (between the 16th and 20th) i will hit u up and we'll have 2 go 2 Avanti's.

[LunchBoxZX2]

I tried Hydroxycut before... totally not worth it if you ask me. It does in fact make you feel jittery and like your heart is going to explode at times.... It's much safer and much healthier to lose the weight the right way. Watch what you eat, get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and excercise. You will be surprised how fast weight comes off if you do these things.

Carbs are not the enemy... and eating a carb-loaded breakfast (in the morning, not 2pm 'breakfast') will help your metabolism throughout the day.

[slayer03]

being someone currently on hydroxycut hardcore (the muscletech stuff) i've got some insight. Be very careful and follow the recomended dosage and follow the instructions for upping the pill count. don't go past your tolerance at all or it will seriously mess you up. I for one haven't had too much effect from the caffiene but you gotta watch it. It did give me like super anxiety the last cycle i took cause i didn't follow the directions for upping the dosage. Just be careful but it does definately help you get to your goals faster.

[capitalcrew]

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22atkins+diet%22+%2B+moody&ei=UTF-8&fr=moz2

It was a joke. :eyes:

[WildBuzz]

If you are trying to lose weight, I would also suggest staying away for Gator/Powerade and other sugary drinks. That is unless you plan on PT'ng for over an hour. The carbs in these drinks are fast acting/absorbing, so when you go work out, your body is going to burn that first because it takes less energy before it kicks in and starts burning fat. At a more technical level, the sports drinks create an insulin spike that provide the energy the body requires, taking away from the protein and fat breakdowns. This is why people trying to gain weight will take dextrose (the form of simple sugar found in sports drinks) after workouts and upon waking in the morning. The best thing you can do for yourself is drink water, natural juices, and milk.

Also as everyone has already said, the 5 small meals a day is the best route. Also, if you decide to eat out, as SOON as you order your food, ask for a to go box. When you receive your food, split it in half (a lot of restaurants actually give you a larger helping than normal.). A healthy portion and good scale to use is the size of your fist.

If you'd like any more info, just ask.

[ilarson007]

Just make sure you stick to the exercising, and to eat right. Good, healthy, filling meals. Not just junk. Probably should stick to serving sizes too.

[RADRaze2KX]

Reduce carb intake or eliminate it completely.


Sorry I meant starch carbs for the second part. (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc)

yes, do away with carbs for a bit... 2-4 weeks... then eat healthy from then on out... I ultra-low carb dieted for 4 weeks and lost almost 30 pounds (25)... didn't get the weight back until i changed back to my shitty eating habits and could no longer go back to the gym... Today changes that, I'm almost done moving, and I'm going to be hitting the gym nearly every day now...


Yes, you NEED carbs. When you cut out carbs, you'll lack energy. Every woman I've know on the Atkins Diet (RIP Dr. Atkins) has been horribly moody, grouchy and tired as a result of cutting carbs.

Be careful with the Hydroxycut. My wife once tried it and it made her all jittery like she was loaded up on too much coffee. It does have caffeine in it. I believe they sell a "decaf" version now though.

i cut carbs from ~375G a day to less than 20G a day... it takes about a week to get adjusted, but once you do, you'll feel great...

as for hydroxycut, i've used the hardcore version with varied results... it's basically a caffeine pill, nothing more... personally, unless you already bought the stuff, i wouldn't use it... it's better to get a routine going FIRST, stay on that routine for a good 6 weeks, THEN supplement it...


I tried Hydroxycut before... totally not worth it if you ask me. It does in fact make you feel jittery and like your heart is going to explode at times.... It's much safer and much healthier to lose the weight the right way. Watch what you eat, get plenty of rest, drink lots of water, and excercise. You will be surprised how fast weight comes off if you do these things.

Carbs are not the enemy... and eating a carb-loaded breakfast (in the morning, not 2pm 'breakfast') will help your metabolism throughout the day.

x2... if i didn't still have like 100 pills left, i'd not use it at all... it DOES make you jittery, and it's a nervous/restless jittery... the kind that makes you feel sick because you can't control your heart rate...

definitely watch what you eat, get rest, drink TONS of water (nothing else), and you'll definitely lose the weight...

also, eat more than 3 times a day, but smaller portions...


being someone currently on hydroxycut hardcore (the muscletech stuff) i've got some insight. Be very careful and follow the recomended dosage and follow the instructions for upping the pill count. don't go past your tolerance at all or it will seriously mess you up. I for one haven't had too much effect from the caffiene but you gotta watch it. It did give me like super anxiety the last cycle i took cause i didn't follow the directions for upping the dosage. Just be careful but it does definately help you get to your goals faster.

even the recommend dosage can be too much for someone that doesn't work out at first... that's why i recommend getting into a routine first for a few weeks (4-6), then you can try it out... just be careful, it raises your heartrate a shit load, and i'd say unless you're gonna be in constant motion (cardio workouts) don't do it...

[CraZx2ing]

Hey bud, I've been going for 8 weeks now to the gym for the same fatty reasons. You'll see my thread somewhere on teh diary page. Remember that if you start exercising and lifting weights that your weight isn't going to drop as much as you might think. I've maintained 170ish pounds for 8 weeks, but I've lost 2 inches on my waste and gained a lot in upper body size. Don't measure your success in just pounds. You are not a woman.

I'm going to say go with the small meals and don't miss them. Everytime i eat less than I should I feel like crap. I've also stayed away from beer/liquor, soda, coffee and minamal amounts of tea, and have been eating healthy (NO fast food, ever).

#1 thing is to stick with it. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results you are looking for after 1 or 2 weeks. I would also advise to stay away from the supplements until you reach a plateu of weight loss and need something extra to get a little more off. Just changing your eating habits and adding exercise should be able to get you back down to your normal weight quick enough.

[RADRaze2KX]

CraZx2ing's exercise thread: http://teamzx2.com/showthread.php?t=3207

[JenzZx2]

I used to take Hydroxycut before I had Taylor (now i have to wait until I'm done BFing), but it really did help. I was exercising like crazy, and eating good, but my weight loss had slowed down to practically nothing. Maybe half a pound every two weeks. So I gave Hydroxycut a try (the caffeine free kind) and it really boosted my loss. I was back to losing 1-2 lbs. a week. I wish I could take it now since my loss is slow again..... but I really only have about 7lbs. to go.

[NyStYlEz]

Posted via Mobile Device barfing?

[WildBuzz]

I've maintained 170ish pounds for 8 weeks, but I've lost 2 inches on my waste and gained a lot in upper body size. Don't measure your success in just pounds. You are not a woman.

You bring up an awesome point, and it applies to women as well. Don't let the weight scale be the judge of your progress. A mirror IS the single most important tool in judging how much progress you have made. Yes the numbers will eventually go down, but don't base if what you are doing is working or not on them. Also, I would only recommend weighing yourself every other week, and maybe weekly tops.

[CraZx2ing]

You bring up an awesome point, and it applies to women as well.
You could tell a woman that all you wanted to, and you know she'd still say "but i'm 125lbs!" lol.

[Griffin]

For the money you spend on supplements in I month I'd recommend you speak to a dietitian. You can't(shouldn't) take supplement forever but a the knowledge you gain from a dietitian can help you for the rest of your life.

[Waterboy9000]

drinking while on hc is kinda fun. or so says my buddy who also just started taking it. He drinks 6 beers and already drunk, and hes a very good drinker. He works out 2 hours every other day, and ive already seen weight loss with in the past two weeks

[random_hero]

Posted via Mobile Device barfing?

Really, dude?

And I may have to try some of this stuff.

[CraZx2ing]

drinking while on hc is kinda fun. or so says my buddy who also just started taking it. He drinks 6 beers and already drunk, and hes a very good drinker. He works out 2 hours every other day, and ive already seen weight loss with in the past two weeks

Mixing pills and alcohol is a great way to die.

[SoCalZX2]

I used to use hydroxycut. I never had a problem with jitters... but I was also a caffine addict at the time... so maybe there wasn't a big difference in how much I was already ingesting. Because I actually stopped drinking sodas on HC because I knew that sodas were a good way to lose some pounds quick.

The big thing is, follow the instructions to the T and don't forget to exercise. My wife and I are doing healthy eating combined with slimfast right now. Just with walking 5+mi a day I've lost 5.5lb in about 2 weeks. I'm sure most of it is water weight, and I have about 40lb to go... but it's a start, and I'm excited to see the start.

[5spdzx2]

Really, dude?

And I may have to try some of this stuff.

i think he might have been inquiring on what BFing meant in jens post.

[SoCalZX2]

If so... that would be breastfeeding I believe ;)

[5spdzx2]

i hope thats what he was doing, and not telling people to go barf

[random_hero]

I know what he was asking......How do you now realize BFing is breastfeeding? barfing...? Thats why I said "really dude?"

[5spdzx2]

ah i see. i thought you said 'really dude?' cuz you thought he was telling people to barf.

anyways, back on topic

[mellowness65]

i'd try alli first, it's only been out a few months and is a proven way to lose weight. what it is is a lower dose of Xenical(Rx-only weight loss pill), so it's effects are validated by the FDA. talk to your dr or pharmacist about it before using it though and try to stay away from greasy foods. the drug blocks absorption of grease and such so if you eat a lot of greasy stuff you can shart grease(no joke but i still :rofl:)

[chasingsafety]

high reps, low weight is your friend

high weight and low reps will help you build mass, or bulk. I would start with very high reps, and low weight, burn most of the fat you have, and then switch to low reps high weight, you need to find a balance after that and alternate back and forth.
I would suggest cutting back on carbs, but not eliminating, and using hydroxycut to cut back your hunger is alright, however there is much more effective suppliments out there for curving hunger, that are less invasive, and your system will not grow addicted to them

[autox_zx2]

Heres me at 212 with my belly sticking out and trying to look as un-appealing as possible (not shooting myself at good angles, "sucking it in", or flexing any muscles). lol I know I'm fat, please no one be rude and make fun. thanks! Just throwing these up here as inspiration to get trim.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/tigerjr_24/IMG_2287.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/tigerjr_24/IMG_2285.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/tigerjr_24/IMG_2286.jpg

[autox_zx2]

Oh, and the side effects weren't as intense on day 2 with the hydroxycut. tomorrow i start to up the dose and keep working out like a mofo.

[SoCalZX2]

I wish I was only 212... But I'm 6'3 so I carry my 252 a bit differently...

Good luck man! Stick with it.

[autox_zx2]

ya, 212 + being 5'8" = being a pudge-muffin. lol
But hey ladies, every girl that i have been with then cuddled with (god that sounds gay, lol) since my weight gain has said I am "comfortable." It was the weirdest thing I had ever heard at the time, but I could tell they were dead serious and not meaning it in a bad way.

[simplicity05]

I might give this a try. I'm currently working about 60 hours a week in a restaurant, lifting huge stock pots of water+veggies, boxes, etc. I'm always snacking on small things throughout the day, and maybe eat two bigger meals.

What the hell, why not?

BTW 6'2" 350. I'd say I'm fairly muscular, but I'm still a fatty lol.

[RADRaze2KX]

if you take Hydroxycut, you're supposed to take it after having eaten a balanced meal... and with good reason - taking it without can eat a hole into the lining of your stomach

[autox_zx2]

if you take Hydroxycut, you're supposed to take it after having eaten a balanced meal... and with good reason - taking it without can eat a hole into the lining of your stomach

it says on the bottle to take each pill like 20 mins before each meal....

[RADRaze2KX]

erm sorry hehehe before each meal xD just goes to show how much i rely on it... I've had my bottle for over a year, it was the largest you could get haha but i don't like the jittery feeling

[autox_zx2]

update: my body is immune to the crazy jittery feeling after 5 days now of taking it (i had 2 skip 3 because i was on a camping trip and drinking). it just gives me energy now and less appetite so it is COOL! lol
havent been on a scale since day one so we shall see in the next couple of days

[99fordzx2]

Glad its working out for ya!


-D

[slayer03]

i really wouldn't worry about scale weight if your excercising. the changes should be seen in the mirror. for me the first place i felt i lost fat was through my hands and forearms. word is the last place your gonna lose from is your butt and abs. Guess thats just how it works genetically.

[autox_zx2]

so ive been on vacation in california for the past week and havent been able 2 eat too well or workout. its sad and i think i have gained weight. :(