Desperate times, desperate measures

eminenz2

eminenz2

Cathlete
I know it is taboo to consider taking any weight loss "supplements" BUT...

have you ever taken Cortislim? Does it work? Do you still take it?

If you don't feel comfortable talking about it on the boards, please PM me or email at canterlevi(at)yahoo(dot)com.

Thanks!
 
I have never taken cortislim but if you do a search on google for "cortisol," there is a lot of information about it. Evidently Cortislim is the product name, whereas Cortisol is the active ingredient. The reviews aren't favorable. I've read on some message boards that it's a total waste of money. Wish I could remember the message boards where I read it, but I don't. Sorry!
 
Hmm, I tried Metabolife once (not sure if it's even in the same category, sorry) and ended up having severe heart palipitations and I thought I was going to pass out. It was a scary experience and I threw the stuff out...

If you decide to do this, take care. :)

Marie
 
Please let this deseparate temptation pass. Tried it, HATED it.

Edited to say:
DON'T even think about TRIM SPA.

Haydee
 
Em--what diets have you tried? There is a vast amount of information on this board regarding dieting, in addition to a vast amount of support & knowledge from members. We can help you if you let us!

I'm an Atkins fan myself, I lost lots of weight in a very short period of time. But if you don't think that would work for you I'm sure the rest of the gang could offer helpful suggestions.

Losing weight & getting in shape isn't something that can happen overnight w/a miracle pill. It takes a lot of discipline & hard work, it's not easy, but it's do-able & after the first few torturous months it actually becomes pretty fun, especially after you start seeing results.

Anyway, just my two cents--wanted you to know there are many healthy options out there & that we're here to help. :)
 
IMHO, desperate is liposuction (like I just did).

I wouldn't even think about taking chemicals to achieve fat burning. I've heard too many bad things about them.
 
I had good success with counting points three summers ago, but I've gained all the weight back.

Things have been really different with my body since I turned 37. It's been really hard for me to accept being this age, even though it's not old at all. I just dread being older because everything that is wrong about my body is just going to get worse - the weight gain, the sagging, the jiggling. The struggle to lose weight has always been difficult and now it's just going to be harder the older I get. I am terrified of menopause because of all the horror stories I've heard about gaining weight, etc.x(

I work out six days a week (right now I'm finishing up JillyBean's BB premix rotation), and I write down what I eat everyday.

Thanks for the tips and SUPPORT! I have made an appoinment with my DR although I'm not sure what she can do to help me.:)
 
If Cortisol IS responsible for accumulation of belly fat, as the ads say, and cortisol is caused by stress, I'd say that adding a regular practice of yoga to your routine would help. Go the natural route, and don't line the pockets of some drug company! (And don't stress about it, because that produces cortisol!).;-)
 
Hi eminenz2,

Life is too short to risk any form of desperate measures and too long for short cuts. Diet is life long.

I have come to accept that I will age. I am lucky to have a functioning body. My genetics has limitations. I do my best with my diet and to stay fit because my health is important to me. I try not worry about superficial things that I cannot change, because I might wake up one day and life will have passed me by. OK, I'm ducking now ***** woosh.

I agree that a talk with your doctor may make you feel that you have not missed anything. Wishing you good health.


Hope you get through this soon, {{{hugs}}}
jordan
 
I know exactly where you're coming from--we're the same age, but changes happened for me when I turned 30--I gained about 30 lbs in 2 years. That's when I broke down & started Atkins.

I'm working hard at embracing aging rather than fearing it. Aside from the physical changes, my mental & emotional health is so much better than it was 10 years ago. I have more confidence & wisdom, & my plans for the future are much better defined. From what I hear things get even better in your 40s!
:)

When it comes to the physical stuff I just keep on keeping on, working out hard & sticking to my diet. It really helps to focus on the positive & accept your faults b/c that's what makes you who you are, which is beautiful on both the inside and outside.
 
I'm a little wary of the Atkins diet because of the heart disease on both sides of my family, but I think for some people it is the right thing to do.

I feel guily because I really have no right to complain. I am generally healthy, I do exercise a lot, and for the most part, I do eat well, except sometimes I eat a little TOO WELL, if you know what I mean.

Really, I'm no tsunami victim or refugee from any of a dozen war-torn countries, so what I right do I have to say anything about anything?

Where does all the self-loathing come from? Why is it SO hard to stop it? Why do we beat ourselves up? Why is it so hard to be grateful? Why is it so hard to be kind to yourself?

Crikes, maybe I need therapy - LOL?
:p
 
Very excellent questions Em. :) I mean, everyone's problems are relative, right? Just b/c you're not a victim of a natural disaster doesn't mean your problems aren't real, although it's not a bad idea to try to put them in perspective.

There are many different kinds of therapy, & maybe what might work best for you right now is a good spa day or something like it--treat yourself to a haircut & a manicure. Or maybe a few sessions w/a personal trainer. But stop beating yourself up--it sounds like you're doing everything right, & I'd wager you're probably in better shape than 90% of the population.
 
I highly recommend visiting a nutritionist, or asking your doctor about it. It helped me a lot.

Also, stop worrying about aging. I've been worrying about it since I was your age (11 years ago) and so far all my worrying has been for naught, as nothing has changed much. If anything, I've gotten slimmer. I was an obese teen, overweight much of my twenties, and my weight normalized in my thirties. At age 48, I'm in the best shape yet. Just wish I hadn't wasted so many years worrying about it! :D
 
>Also, stop worrying about aging. I've been worrying about it
>since I was your age (11 years ago) and so far all my worrying
>has been for naught, as nothing has changed much. If
>anything, I've gotten slimmer. I was an obese teen,
>overweight much of my twenties, and my weight normalized in my
>thirties. At age 48, I'm in the best shape yet. Just wish I
>hadn't wasted so many years worrying about it! :D

I think I'm in better shape in my thirties too, but I don't have the correct weight to prove it.

Thanks for the gentle kick in the pants.;)
 
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