Question 1

does grapefruit help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Great Fruit: Grapefruit can interact with some medications so ask your physician beforehand if you plan to eat alot of this wonderful fruit.  By itself it does nothing to help you lose weight.  As a replacement in the diet, substituting for higher calorie foods, it will help you lose weight due to calorie restriction.  The added fiber and vitamins are also more nutritious then the juice alone, so enjoy!

Question 2

are trekking poles effective to help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, a Little: As with most products, most is marketing. Primary controls of body weight: food choices and quantity. Most calories are burned in repairing & maintaining our body, not exercise, see: nusi.Org. 1 lb fat = 6-12 hrs intense workout. Exercise & building muscle mass can impact, but each takes a lot of work (best make it fun or you will not continue) & the primary issue is what you do most of the time.

Question 3

can chlorophyll help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Thylakoids in chlorophyll may help to suppress appetite. Don't anticipate weight loss without healthy nutrition choices, physical activities and insuring that calories burned &gt; calories consumed.

Question 4

chia seeds seem to help lose weight, is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Research says : Otherwise. Chia are seeds from salvia hispanca which grows in the desert. They can be a healthy snack as they contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein ; antioxidants. Of two studies on the effect of chia on weight loss – neither study showed weight loss effects.

Question 5

can sleeping or resting help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: Two hormones, leptin and gheralin are messed up with poor sleep.  In this condition they make you want to eat more and eat more carbohydrates.  So getting poor sleep makes you want to eat more and more of the wrong foods.

Question 6

does whey protein help lose weight and sculpt the body?

Accepted Answer

People often: Add in whey protein when they desire to increase size. Whey protein doesn't sculpt your body - that takes exercise.

Question 7

will drinking water clear up skin and help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Skin care: Normal healthy intake of water promotes healthy skin. Drinking a glass of water instead of eating extra food will help a diet.

Question 8

which birth control can help lose weight or not make you gain at all?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: The purpose of oral contraceptives (OCPs) is to prevent pregnancy, not to lose weight. Some women may gain weight on higher dose OCPs vs lower dose or progestin only like DepoProvera.  Everyone reacts differently to OCPs, so if you want to lose weight focus on a healthy balanced diet, 6-8 glasses of water daily, and 30-60 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.

Question 9

can i take the reducta chewing gum to help lose weight while on lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

No: Although this compound has been thought to be considerably safe, there are no studies to date regarding drug drug interactions. The active ingredient is caralluma fimbriata. I would not personally use the product until such drug drug interaction safety data were to become available.

Question 10

i don't have enough money to go to a gym or afford special home equipment. what are good home exercises i can do to help lose weight quickly?

Accepted Answer

Walk and run: Both are free. And good for your cardiovascular system. To loose weight, you need to burn off more calories than you eat, so dieting is also part of the picture. Plenty of info on the internet as to a healthy diet, so search.

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