Apple cider vingear for weight loss?!

[Henia 11]

My mother called me today, again to share her miraculous weight loss. She has fought a losing battle with her weight for most of her life. And is/was starting to get health issue cos of it.

My mother after reading some article in a women’s mag, starting drinking apple cider vinegar. I thought it was totally bogus and some gimmick. But after losing 28 lbs since July my mind is boggled to how she did it. I know for a fact, she has no eating disorder, takes no weight loss pills, gastric bypass, takes no meds had would make her lose her appetite. Actually she (unfortunately) lives a very sedentary lifestyle (she does work, but does no form of exercise), eats anything and everything she wants (including fats and sugars) and does not care about anything healthy. She swears it is the apple cider vinegar…. I donnow.

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about apple cider vinegar or maybe some causes to her weight loss? (I mean I am so happy for her, but I am curious)

[luvaLimey 0]

When I googled it, I found several sites extolling the virues of Apple Cider Vinegar, but since those sites were also trying to sell the stuff, I disregarded them. These articles are from non-commercial sources. HTH

http://www.thedietchannel.com/Apple-cider-vinegar-diet.htm

"There is no scientific evidence that apple cider vinegar has any medicinal properties. While the folksy anecdotes from those who claim to have benefited from apple cider vinegar tonics may be amusing to read, they are simply that -- anecdotes"

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_...i_20152545/pg_1

http://www.skinnyondiets.com/AppleCiderVin...cider%20vinegar

EDIT: possibly, the reason she's lost weight is eating less? People are usually instructed to take 3 tablespoons full of the vinegar before a meal. This may make her feel fuller sooner, the same way drinking a glass of water before a meal will help you feel fuller sooner.

Edited January 31, 2007 by luvaLimey

[Alex+R 0]

Maybe it was the placebo effect that caused her to lose weight?

[Kajikit 65]

It's probably putting her off her feed The naturopath told me to drink apple cider vinegar in water with my meals to help my digestion and I lasted for about two bottles of the stuff... it's not unpleasant but it's a strong flavour.

Edited January 31, 2007 by Kajikit

[luvaLimey 0]

Oh, also: while it's great she's lost so much, it's not what I'd call miraculous. I've lost 45lbs since November simply by exercising more and eating less.

Again, perhaps due to the fact she's got to take it right before meals, maybe she's eating less during the meal, or just not snacking between meals so much?

[brnidokiegurl 0]

One girl from my work has done this method and lost, i got some but yuk have tried it a few times, like anything i just need to put more effort into it. I do think you can loose if you drink enough of it just making trips to the bathroom

[jordanianprincess 0]

Secret to weight loss:

eat less & excerise.

[brnidokiegurl 0]

Mine says organic apple cider vinegar no preservatives

Bragg Vinegar Health Drink

Delicious ideal pick me up at home, work sports or gym. Perfect take 3 times daily upon arising, mid morning and mid afternoon. 1 to 2 tsps Vinegar in 8 oz water and optional to tast 1 to 2 tsps Organic Honey, Maple Syrup or Molasses or 4 drops herb Stevia.

other health recipes www.bragg.com

[luvaLimey 0]

So it's getting you to drink more water during the day. By making you drink it with the vinegar. Well, drinking more water alone can help with weight loss if you're not used to getting your 64oz every day.

In fact, in a lot of cases where people will start a new diet, they lose weight quickly the first week or two, not becuase the diet is that effective, but becuase drinking more water encourages the body to get rid of the water it's storing, so they lose 5-10lbs in water weight right away.

[meauxna 15]

ACV is an oldie but a goodie. At least it won't hurt her. It's supposed to be good lubricant for the joints, too (attn arthritis sufferers).

I've been on luva & JP's plan.. dammit, it actually works.

[Henia 11]

Secret to weight loss:

eat less & excerise.

JP!

I know my mother. She eats all she wants and as much as she wants. Maybe the vingear is making her feel full I am not sure. But I know her, she is not dieting. But in any case I am glad she lose some weight. She looks great in her pics and I hope healthier.

[Fandango 1,439]

No, it's absolutely true...I've seen it firsthand

It's also great all around healthwise...seriously. I dilute water with a tablespoon daily. I don't have the scientific reasons for this, but I can tell you I, and others I know, have benefitted greatly from it.

[Henia 11]

No, it's absolutely true...I've seen it firsthand

It's also great all around healthwise...seriously. I dilute water with a tablespoon daily. I don't have the scientific reasons for this, but I can tell you I, and others I know, have benefitted greatly from it.

Brillant. Care to tell how?

[Fandango 1,439]

No, it's absolutely true...I've seen it firsthand

It's also great all around healthwise...seriously. I dilute water with a tablespoon daily. I don't have the scientific reasons for this, but I can tell you I, and others I know, have benefitted greatly from it.

Brillant. Care to tell how?

how it works? hahah no idea but a lil in some water, and that's all ya need.

and that was a mixed up dyslexic sentence cos I obviously don't dilute water, hahaha

Edited February 1, 2007 by LisaD

[Henia 11]

No, it's absolutely true...I've seen it firsthand

It's also great all around healthwise...seriously. I dilute water with a tablespoon daily. I don't have the scientific reasons for this, but I can tell you I, and others I know, have benefitted greatly from it.

Brillant. Care to tell how?

how it works? hahah no idea but a lil in some water, and that's all ya need.

and that was a mixed up dyslexic sentence cos I obviously don't dilute water, hahaha

No I mean you said you benefitted...so I was wondering ...how? Thanks.