Posted by jay on August 18, 2003, at 19:18:06
In reply to Re: Need some *major* help re: weight...5htp + Prozac? » jay, posted by blondegirl47 on August 18, 2003, at 17:49:57
> I am just now trying the south beach diet, it seems like you can eat when you are hungry and lose weight. What is the 5htp supposed to do. My sister is on prozac and has gained weight, I would like to help her if I could.
> Blondegirl.I believe that there are two main types of diets that help different people. This is not scientific, just observation. I tried fatty acid suppliments for a long, long time in all combos, and *zilch*. In the past, high protein diets with a high protien shake (*very* high..not just a Slim-fast)has helped much, and I try to keep a good average intake of good fats/fatty acids. I honestly don't know about the South Beach diet..just have heard of it. But, I am doing a high protein, medium good fat intake, and good exercise (speed walking) routine, which feels right for me, and has helped with weight loss (a fair amount) in the past without any problems.
It's just taken me this long to get *motivated*!!Don't know if that answers your question..maybe she could try cutting down the Prozac dose? It, to me, is a superior med because of it's long half-life, and people don't get all wired up from withdrawl nearly as much as many other current a.d.'s. I'd say then it may be the easiest one to adjust, and possibly eventually come off of.
By the way..I use Nu-life's "To-Diet-For", and you are likely to get best suggestions from a reputable health food store than some super market or pharmacy. (For suppliment-related goods.)I'll try to keep posted on success.
Of course, Just IMHO...
Best wishes,
Jay
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