Taking Hoodia for Weight Loss

It is important to remember that hoodia, like any other appetite suppressant, is just an aid. It is important to set realistic goals for yourself, before you begin taking hoodia for weight loss. A realistic goal is one or two pounds a week. A “hoodia diet” should include planned meals, even though you may not be hungry. There is a free program on the web called Spark People, which will help you plan a diet and exercise program based on your personal preferences or physical limitations. If you are 50 pounds overweight, it will take you five or six months to lose the extra weight. This may seem like a long time, but if you begin exercising while taking hoodia for weight loss, you will “feel” like you have lost more. Exercise tones muscles, which will cause you to feel less “flabby”. Your clothes will fit better and you will have more energy. People who are on a hoodia diet and exercise program may feel more energetic because of the exercise and because of the hoodia. Research has shown that hoodia gordonii increases the amount of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the blood stream. ATP is an important source of energy for all the cells of the body.

Research has also shown that hoodia gordonii suppresses appetite and thirst. This is why people began taking hoodia for weight loss. It is believed that the active molecules in hoodia gordonii trick the brain into believing that food has been consumed. It is unclear why hoodia suppresses thirst, but it does. Because of the lack of thirst, it is important to drink plenty of water. Water is an important factor in any diet and a hoodia diet is no exception. Many overweight people have a tendency to retain fluid. Drinking water helps the body rid itself of excess fluid in the tissues. Often when a person begins a diet which decreases salty and fatty foods and increases water consumption, they will lose five or six pounds in the first week. It is not realistic to expect these results every week, but it does have a tendency to motivate dieters. So, remember to drink water when you take hoodia for weight loss.

Some people wonder why they must continue to eat regular meals as part of a hoodia diet. If you are not hungry, why should you eat? Some websites even condone fasting to lose weight quickly. Fasting is extremely hard on the body. Eating regular meals is important in order to maintain normal blood sugar levels. Some diet experts suggest that the best time to eat is when we are not hungry. By eating small meals every couple of hours, we are less likely to overeat, we maintain proper blood sugar levels and we will not decrease our metabolism. Studies have shown that using a low calorie diet for a long period of time has a tendency to decrease a person’s metabolism or the rate at which the body burns fat. Those who take hoodia for weight loss may have less to worry about in regards to metabolism. ATP, which was previously mentioned in relation to energy, is also an important factor in metabolism. But, your long-term goal is to increase your metabolism through diet and exercise. Hoodia gordonii is a short term solution for those who experience hunger between meals, have a tendency to overeat, or trouble resisting high calorie foods.

Internet users will see hundreds of “hoodia for weight loss” ads. Remember to look for products which contain African hoodia gordonii, there are imitators. Manufacturers with C.I.T.E.S. certification are selling the real thing. A hoodia diet does not work for everyone. No diet works for everyone. You should check with your doctor and be in reasonably good health before you begin a diet and exercise program and before you begin taking hoodia for weight loss.

Patsy Hamilton is an editor for the Hoodia Blog Spot. Visit us at http://hoodiainfo.blogspot.com

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