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Weight Loss/Maintenance

shanti

(21,716 posts) Fri Sep 28, 2012, 01:51 PM Sep 2012

raspberry ketones and green coffee bean capsules

i decided to try them yesterday because of dr. oz's recs. i'm a T2 diabetic and my fasting BG was higher this morning than they've been for many months at 130! it's usually around 104. i usually don't fall for these kind of gimmicks, but into the trash can they go! good thing they didn't cost an arm and a leg.

anyone else try these?

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raspberry ketones and green coffee bean capsules (Original Post) shanti Sep 2012 OP

I've never heard of them. Are they touted as being for weight loss? n/t auntAgonist Sep 2012 #1

yes, for weight loss shanti Sep 2012 #2

If it's in a capsule, it's a gimmick of sorts. living foods Sep 2012 #3

I've watched Dr Oz a few times left-of-center2012 Oct 2012 #4

auntAgonist

(17,257 posts)

1. I've never heard of them. Are they touted as being for weight loss? n/t

Reply to shanti (Original post)

Sat Sep 29, 2012, 07:51 AM

Sep 2012

shanti

(21,716 posts)

2. yes, for weight loss

Reply to auntAgonist (Reply #1)

Sat Sep 29, 2012, 11:26 AM

Sep 2012

supposed to raise your metabolism and burn fat more efficiently. i generally respect dr. oz's recommendations. maybe now, not so much

living foods

(13 posts)

3. If it's in a capsule, it's a gimmick of sorts.

Reply to shanti (Original post)

Sat Sep 29, 2012, 02:53 PM

Sep 2012

Eat whole foods. Ditch the gluten for a spell. Eschew animal products for a year and see how it all goes.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

4. I've watched Dr Oz a few times

Reply to shanti (Original post)

Mon Oct 1, 2012, 10:05 PM

Oct 2012

I'm a type 2 diabetic.
I saw one of Dr Oz's shows on weight loss using a variety of herbs and teas.
Checked them out via Google and it was all a bunch of hooey.

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