Supplements

TGHusker said:
Has anyone tried St John's Wort for an extended period of time?   I'm thinking of trying it for 'calming'.    If you tried it or are using it - any adverse reactions?
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Are you thinking about it to use as a tool to help with winding down at the end of the day before bedtime?  Or did you have something else in mind?

If it's for a bedtime routine, I haven't used St. John's Wort, but I have been taking a 5mg or 10mg melatonin dosage for about 18 months now with a ton of success.  

 
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Xmas32 said:
Are you thinking about it to use as a tool to help with winding down at the end of the day before bedtime?  Or did you have something else in mind?

If it's for a bedtime routine, I haven't used St. John's Wort, but I have been taking a 5mg or 10mg melatonin dosage for about 18 months now with a ton of success.  
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Using it more for mood calming / balancing during the day - address anxiety - stress

 
Xmas32 said:
Are you thinking about it to use as a tool to help with winding down at the end of the day before bedtime?  Or did you have something else in mind?

If it's for a bedtime routine, I haven't used St. John's Wort, but I have been taking a 5mg or 10mg melatonin dosage for about 18 months now with a ton of success.  
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Does this help you stay asleep too, or just fall asleep?

I have zero problems falling asleep, but after a few hours I wake up and cannot fall back asleep.  I can't remember the last time I slept for more than 6 hours in a row...

 
funhusker said:
Does this help you stay asleep too, or just fall asleep?

I have zero problems falling asleep, but after a few hours I wake up and cannot fall back asleep.  I can't remember the last time I slept for more than 6 hours in a row...
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So, it's helped me fall asleep and stay asleep.  One of the biggest things I've noticed in helping to stay asleep is making sure my room is cool if not chilly.  For me, anything 68 or lower seems to work.  

 
Hey, @Xmas32! It's fantastic to hear that the supplement has been effective for both falling asleep and staying asleep. Dealing with sleep issues can be quite frustrating, and finding solutions that work is a big win.Your advice about maintaining a cooler room temperature, around 68 degrees or lower, is a valuable insight. Temperature can indeed play a significant role in improving sleep quality. It's a great tip for those struggling with sleep disruptions.For anyone interested in further exploring supplements related to sleep and overall well-being, you can click on https://fitnessclone.com/best-longevity-supplement/. It might offer more options and information to help you achieve a better night's sleep and overall health.

 
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Anybody found a supplement or combination of supplements which really works on reducing body fat & curbing appetite that isn't a stimulant that drives the mind crazy :ahhhhhhhh ?

 
TGHusker said:
Anybody found a supplement or combination of supplements which really works on reducing body fat & curbing appetite that isn't a stimulant that drives the mind crazy :ahhhhhhhh ?
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Hate to tell you but what you listed doesn’t exist. Even ozempic. It reduces your hunger/slows digestion therefore causing you to consume less calories.
 

Diet/lifestyle is what you are seeking. You cannot reduce just fat. You are going to have to reduce your intake of calories or increase the burning of them to stay in a calorie deficit. Even fat burner supplements are just glorified versions of stimulants. Which MAY burn an extra of 100 cals a day. And supplements of that nature which try to say they are of the non-stimulant variety are absolute bunk with no mechanism of action. 
 

Save your money.  Lift weights, sleep, move more, & eat better. 

 
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Decked said:
Hate to tell you but what you listed doesn’t exist. Even ozempic. It reduces your hunger/slows digestion therefore causing you to consume less calories.
 

Diet/lifestyle is what you are seeking. You cannot reduce just fat. You are going to have to reduce your intake of calories or increase the burning of them to stay in a calorie deficit. Even fat burner supplements are just glorified versions of stimulants. Which MAY burn an extra of 100 cals a day. And supplements of that nature which try to say they are of the non-stimulant variety are absolute bunk with no mechanism of action. 
 

Save your money.  Lift weights, sleep, move more, & eat better. 
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Thanks - I have lost around 15 lbs just by eating better since the first of the year.  I try to exercise 3 times a week  - but don't do as much weight lifting. - swimming and walking.  At age 68 it is just hard to burn the middle tire off.  

 
TGHusker said:
Thanks - I have lost around 15 lbs just by eating better since the first of the year.  I try to exercise 3 times a week  - but don't do as much weight lifting. - swimming and walking.  At age 68 it is just hard to burn the middle tire off.  
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Weights or any kind of resistance training will benefit you immensely. Having ample muscle mass will keep you healthier for longer. And keep your metabolism higher. Cheers to your progress that is great work. 

 
TGHusker said:
Thanks - I have lost around 15 lbs just by eating better since the first of the year.  I try to exercise 3 times a week  - but don't do as much weight lifting. - swimming and walking.  At age 68 it is just hard to burn the middle tire off.  
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So one thing to remember is that there is no way to "target" where you lose weight, you think girls want to lose their boobs when they get skinny?  They don't.

Keep doing what you are doing, it is clearly working.  

Adding in any type of weight training will help.  

 
Decked said:
Who needs teeth 
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So years ago I had a student and his Dad was the head of SWAT, so he would come in and speak to the kids and always bring those before and after pictures of addicts, the teeth always gone!

One time after his presentation I was bulls#!tting around with him and I go "Hey, why don't you have any before and after pics of steroid users" and he laughed and goes "Cause they look better in the after picture". 

 
teachercd said:
So years ago I had a student and his Dad was the head of SWAT, so he would come in and speak to the kids and always bring those before and after pictures of addicts, the teeth always gone!

One time after his presentation I was bulls#!tting around with him and I go "Hey, why don't you have any before and after pics of steroid users" and he laughed and goes "Cause they look better in the after picture". 
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Everyone pays a price. Just gotta choose yours.

 
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