[cmf]

I just started Lipovarin this morning. I thought I'd keep track of my weight loss journey here to help keep me honest! Just a little about me: I'm a married mother of a 4-year old daughter and 2-year old son. My pre-pregnancy weight with both kids was 116 pounds. About a year after my daughter was born, I weighed 108 pounds (even though I had gained 44 (!!!!) pounds during my pregnancy), thanks to nursing and frequent walking during my pregnancy. I was back up to the 116 pounds when I got pregnant with my son. I had a difficult pregnancy with my son and was on bedrest for the last 5 weeks of the pregnancy, then had an emergency c-section. Since my son was born 2 years ago, I have not made it below 123 pounds. Actually, I have been gaining! Of course, I blame bad eating habits (it's easier to grab a cookie than to wash/prepare veggies or fruit), lack of time to exercise (beyond chasing my wild man around the house), and a slower metabolism (I was 30 years old when I had my son). And so my weight-loss journey begins!

Starting stats on 6/25/05:
5' 1"
130 pounds
Wearing a *tight* size 10

My plan:
Take Lipovarin with the Ultra-Carb and the Chitodrene (as needed)
Eat a more wholesome, balanced diet
Start adding more exercise into my routine (minimum 3 - 4 days per week)

My short term goal:
Lose 5 pounds of fat by July 9th (my cousin is getting married)

Long term goal:
Weight: 110
Wearing a *loose* size 8

One question I have for those of you who have been taking the Lipovarin for awhile, though... The bottle says to take 3 tablets twice a day. That seems like a lot to me based on my size. Has anyone taken two per day and still seen some results? I took two this morning and am gittery as can be. I'm assuming that's because of the caffeine and I'm not a coffee/pop drinker so my body is not used to it. Plus, I haven't eaten breakfast yet.

cmf

[drumbaby]

it seems we are int he same aot I am almost 5'5 and I am a tight 10 as well and I am tring to get back to my 7/8. I started 3 week rapid weight loss program yesterday the 24th. I will be interested to see how you do as well. I am also tring to post and read post to be honest with my self. I also see that checking in makes it easier to stay on track . Even before started I was reading post and cutting back. So the support is great. So far I love this stuff nearly 2 pound as of tonite.

[cmf]

I will be interested to see how much more quickly you lose with the 3-week rapid weight loss products. I almost ordered that combination of products, but decided not to... if I don't start seeing results after the first two weeks, I may decide to order the rapid weight loss products.

I did notice that even 2 of the Lipovarin is too much for me. I didn't even take any in the afternoon and I'm still feeling gittery! So I will try 1/1 tomorrow and see how it goes!

[osita]

[drumbaby]

well I am down nearly 3 lbs I have alot of energy. No side effects to speak of. I started with 3/2 I feel pretty good. I haven't been hungry. This is really going to help me get back on the low carb track . I am there and need to be able to stay there. I was going to do just the Lipovarin but I need to lose 10 to 15 lbs by July 18th, Duran Duran is playing in Orlando I will be seeing alot of friends I haven't seen in a while and I need to be close to the weight they last saw me at. Anyway I will keep you all posted I love this support.

[drumbaby]

Ok here's the update. I have dropped 5lbs since the 24th. I am on my monthly so thought I wouldn't see any loss during this time, but 1 1/2 lbs since yesterday. That is crazy. I love it. This has help me so much to get back on track. I have no hunger. I get hungry after a long period, but then can't eat much. Drinking lots of water, and only a little excersise. I will stay posted. I pray this keeps working

[Pinky]

drum I think it will keep working just keep drinking plenty of water and cutting your portions in half especially during TOM. Good Luck.




Pinky~

[drumbaby]

thanks Pinky,
I will keep drinking the water which isn't anything new that's all I ever drink but I have upped my intake.,

[cmf]

Hello everyone!

Good news on the weight loss front! I am down 5 pounds in 11 days!

After the first day of feeling really jittery after taking 2 pills in the morning on an empty stomach, I decided to take 1 pill in the morning and one in the afternoon for a few days. Now I am up to 2 pills in the morning (with a handful of trail mix) and then 1 - 2 pills at lunch. That seems to work just fine for me. I don't think I'll need to go up to 3 pills since I am not a coffee/pop drinker and have a lower tolerance for the caffeine.

I have started the weight loss challenge today so I'm hoping that my weight loss continues to move along like it has so far. My husband and I are planning to join the local YMCA, which will help out drastically with helping me tone up a little.

All I can say is this... Lipovarin works great! As others have said, Lipovarin can't lose the weight for you, but it has definitely made the difference for me. I have made the conscious effort to eat more whole foods and lean proteins rather than processed foods and excess carbs, plus I am drinking a ton of water! Honestly, I haven't stepped up my exercise *at all* since starting with the Lipovarin but with making the eating/drinking changes, the Lipovarin has completely erased my craving for candy/sweets COMPLETELY which I never thought could be possible since I have always been a carb addict.

Anyway, I'm rambling now... but just wanted to keep you updated with my progress.

Cheri

[drumbaby]

I am so happy for you Cmf ,
I have lost 6 pounds in 13 days . I really hope to see more soon also on the weight loss challenge. I love all the support. I tell you it really does help when you know you are checking in with your weight loss results. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more results.

[Bleach]

I am so happy for you guys! I am still at the jittery-ish phase and I have a stomach ache this morning, I think, from the pills. Need to experiment with my amount taken still but you all give me great hope!

The challenge is a great way to be honest and get support... Thanks for all your Posts.

Bleach
(Barb)

[cmf]

[cmf]

[Dr. Westhoff]

congratulations ladies!! You are all doing so well and should be so proud! Keep up the good work and you should all reach your weight loss goals soon.

[cmf]

I think everyone is off to a fantastic start!