[samba]

HI there. Here is my problem. I have tried almost every diet known to human kind. I have not met an appetite suppressant that actually had an effect on me.

I am 5'8" tall and weigh 185 pounds (ick!).

I try to exercise five days a week, before work on my treadmill. I have a recumbent bike and an Ab Lounger, as well. I am just not as religious about them. I have to cook for my kids, so having pre-made healthy meals delivered to the house is out. Also, I have no willpower at work, on the go, or anywhere that I am exposed to temptation.

I am sure that I am not alone in this, so anyone out there that has a similar experience and achieved success, I would love to hear from you. I need practical, do-able tips on how to get down to 140 pounds in a healthy way, as soon as possible. Help please!!!

[elliesmith]

hi samba - i just posted a reply for nikki's post, but am pasting it here for you to see:

hi nikki
i have struggled with my weight for so long, and have probably tried every diet under the sun. the problem isnt exercising its controlling my appetite. but thank god i think i have finally found something that works, and totally by chance. my mum was diagnosed with cancer a while back, and we were looking for some form of alternative therapy for her. we stumbled upon an australian hypnotist called dr rick collingwood, who i guess is like our paul mckenna. anyway it turns out he has done some amazing work with cancer patients in terms of reducing side effects of treatments, etc - his results with mum were amazing. so anyway he also does work with other issues such as weight loss, smoking etc etc. he has a weight loss cd which you need to listen to every night, and i swear i am a cynic through and through, but in 2 months i have lost nearly 1.5 stone. my appetite is just so much smaller. i get full sooner and i dont crave chocolates and carbs as much. i dont know if its psychological or what, but he was won a platinum ARIA award for his weight loss cd (australian EMME equivalent) and is the only hypnotist in the world to have done this. he has several other gold and platinum awards, but i think he's best with weight loss and smoking.

[Maria123]

I'd agree with elliesmiths post. WISE WORDS.

Good luck duck.

Maria xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx