| Apple Cider Vinegar Diet |
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03/2/2006
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Many claims have been made about the benefits of apple cider as an aid to weight loss. However, the jury is still out, way out, as to whether or not the properties of this acidic solution that's produced by fermenting apples is really valuable at all. Supposedly, combining acidic vinegar with fruit pectin creates a fat-burning effect.
While recent studies show that pectin does lower cholesterol, there's no real proof that there is any correlation with weight loss. But you better have an iron stomach if you're going to follow the Apple Cider Vinegar Diet. You'll need to consume up to three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar before every meal. It's recommended that you start with just one teaspoon and work your way up. And more isn't better. Don't surpass the three-teaspoon mark.
As far as what you should be eating, the only guidelines are to consume moderate portions, avoid snacking, and wait for the apple cider vinegar to reduce your hunger and food cravings. Don't forget to down your apple cider vinegar 15 to 20 minutes before each meal.
For your convenience, there are now apple cider vinegar tablets or small medicine bottles with an eye dropper on the market for when your bottle of the good stuff is out of reach.
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Comment #1
(Posted by niccyfbebe)
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tried this, it was hell on my throat too, wouldn't recommend it, didn't see any real results except for an irritated esophagus, this can also erode the enamel on your teeth if the acid touches them day after day, get the pills if you want to try it, but I wouldn't!!!!!!
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Comment #2
(Posted by Grace Clark)
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How much fruit pectin do you use along with the apple cider vinegar?
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Comment #3
(Posted by Donna)
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Apple cider vinegar is good for you and if it helps reduce cravings, that is good, too. However, it should be "good" vinegar, the kind you get at a health food store not the regular market. I have no such source where I am so have to rely on regular market stuff At 80 and having taken vinegar or vinegar and honey every day for 40 years, I have to feel it has helped me some way and especially to maintain my desired weight.
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Comment #4
(Posted by charlotte Johnson)
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I take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinfer 15 minutes before my meal not only dose it help to lose wiegh but it also helps my food to digest and helps to lower my cholestrol.
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Comment #5
(Posted by Juanita)
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I know that this diet works,But I also know,if you have a medical problem it will not work. When I was younger in good health, I used this diet to control my weight. After getting older and on meds for health problems no matter how much vingar&honey I took,it did nothing for the weight,Althought I feel it only how you use vingar for natural weight loss.
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Comment #6
(Posted by Gayle Barton)
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Not what I'd recommend to people with any kind of gastrointestinal disorder.
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Comment #7
(Posted by Karen)
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If evidence is not conclusive one way or the other, then why write an article about it.
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Comment #8
(Posted by Belinda)
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i have tried this it works. Don't take the vinegar straight. It is ok to put in a small amount of water. Also add honey for healthful boost. the key is to take it before your meals. i found it does curb appetite and cravings.
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Comment #9
(Posted by Joanne)
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Quite a few years ago I followed the apple cider vinegar diet without knowing it. The easiest and healthiest way is to put it on a salad and eat it beforeyou eat your main meals. If I remember gorrectly I used about 2 teaspoons on a salad with salt and pepper-no oil and ate pretty much anything else I wanted-even fried chicken and fudge. Of course I was younger and had a more active metabolism. I also walked alot. Still without much effort I was losing about 3 lbs. a week totalling almost a hundred lbs. I think i should try it again. I will let you know if it works again for over fifty.
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Comment #10
(Posted by BENNY)
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IT IS GOOD TO HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT I HAVE RAN OUT GOT TO GET ME SOME MORE WHERE I CAN CONTINUE TO LOOSE WEIGHT IT IS ALSO GOOD IF YOU HAVE A SORE THROAT AND A COLD TO KILL THE COLD GERM THAT GETS IN ONES THROAT AND LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE I HAVE ALSO READ THAT RED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IS GOOD TO DISSOLVE BONE SPURS IN YOUR FEET I KNOW A FAMILY SECRET ABOUT APPLE CIDER VINEGAR THAT I KNOW AND WITNESSED WITH MY OWN TO EYES THAT WORKS.
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Comment #11
(Posted by swandiver)
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the apple cider thing is really awesome and i believe it can help spose to help clean out your arteries, as lots of health benefits,you can mix it with a little bit of honey to make it more palitable,remember to take it before a meal.
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Comment #12
(Posted by Laurel Cadden)
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I like this one as it did actually give a doseage; which was exactly my question in my browser. I have been told it would help chol. and weight loss and didn't really believe it. Now I do. Will give it a try. I have a liver diseas will this hurt my conditon????Thanks Laurel
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Comment #13
(Posted by rick)
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Ive heard this is good for esophogus reflux, and chronic sinusitus , amoung others previously mentioned. I have both these conditions as well as hiv positive, and have started taking a tablespoon before retiring in the evening, health food stores are expensive, I believe for this product , the market brand is fine , I bought the heinz
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Comment #14
(Posted by Luisa)
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I have not tried this diet I do however use one tablespoon of apple cider vineger a day with juice, apple or grape. Or I drink it with tea and honey. If I feel a cold coming on I will drink it up to three times a day. One tbl. spoon each time. It really seems to help health wise.
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Comment #15
(Posted by Judie)
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I am suspicious of any diet that focuses on one specific food for losing weight. This does not sound healthy to me. The best way to lose weight is watch your portion sizes, choose low fat foods, and exercise.
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Comment #16
(Posted by kathleen stansberry)
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always wanted to know for sure, thank you
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Comment #17
(Posted by sue)
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nice review
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Comment #18
(Posted by connie)
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I have tried this before. It is also supposed to be good for most any health problem also, including arthritis, heart problems, high blood pressure, etc. However, I hate the taste of vinegar and gag when I try to drink it. I have added a tsp. of honey to it, which is also helpful for all the above, but it irritates my throat and after I drink it, i have a sore throat for several hours.
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Comment #19
(Posted by rosyd@comcast.net)
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sounds like something I might try. thanks.
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Comment #20
(Posted by Judy DiGennaro)
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I have read quite a bit about apple cider vinegar and do find it has healthful properties. Although using it "straight" would not be a problem for me, it does seem clear that that would have to be in addition to another weight management plan.
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Comment #21
(Posted by robert)
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i am taking it from last four days. i hope it will work. i l;ove vinger.
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Comment #22
(Posted by Barbara)
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Reminds me of the dill pickle diet a few years ago...one pickle 20 mins. before eating, and your hunger will be less. A little tastier version of straight vinegar.
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Comment #23
(Posted by shadowman)
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Hi! How r u?
nice site!
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Comment #24
(Posted by stacy)
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It was really helpful..
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Comment #25
(Posted by Stephanie)
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I've been using Apple Cider Vinegar now for 3 weeks as a tonic mixed in a glass of water. I drink it throughout the day. The week before I started taking Apple Cider Vinegar I weaned myself off sugary tea's and coffee's (had terrible headaches) and just drank herbal tea and molasses in warm water. My tummy was upset the first week but now I have a flat tummy for the first time ever. I've been a size UK 14 for years and wasn't expecting weight loss but was surprised to see this happen. Now I don't have painful bloating, I feel positive, its reduced food cravings for bread and sugar. I feel younger and look it too - I didn't realise before how much water retention I held on my face and neck and thats gone now. I'd recommend it - you eventually acquire the taste.
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Comment #26
(Posted by LORETTA)
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i think i will give it a try
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Comment #27
(Posted by sammy)
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is it okay to drink the apple cider vinager after you have eaten you food ? if i drink it before my meal it really makes me wanna puke and i have throw up . it works best for me after i eat food . it has been only 2 days using this . and i hope to loose weight !
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Comment #28
(Posted by Carolyn)
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I am 66yrs old i would to know if i can start this diet i am not on any meds
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Comment #29
(Posted by Diane)
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I had sevire acidreflux and galstones.I thought I had arthritis in my back. Within a week the pain was gone! I take 1TBS in apple juice 3 times a day. I have already started to lose weight. I am 59. I consider it a miricale.
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Comment #30
(Posted by eman)
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i will try it for sure
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Comment #31
(Posted by Marki)
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Comment #32
(Posted by Sharon)
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I have found this very helpful in the past. Now however my stomach is very sensitive to acid. Even though they make capsuls with apple cider vinager, with and without other ingretdients, it stills makes my stomach hurt. To those who can use apple cider vingar I say: "Go For It"
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Comment #33
(Posted by Sharon)
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I have found this to be very hekpfyl in the past. Now my stomch is very sincetive
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Comment #34
(Posted by Maxim)
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Comment #35
(Posted by Nicole)
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If you have the apple cider, can you add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a glass of cider?
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Comment #36
(Posted by carol reyes)
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Whoever wrote about the ACV should take the time to buy and read the book Apple Cider Vinegar by BRAGG/ Your writer has a lot to learn!
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Comment #37
(Posted by Vivian)
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I started drinking 1 tablespoon of honey and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in 4 ounces of warm water before bedtime for high cholesterol. The drink flushed my system and I feel like it helps to lower cholesterol. It does not taste too bad.
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Comment #38
(Posted by an unknown user)
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I just started the diet. I was told to mix two tsp. with two tsp. of molasses and one tsp. of honet mixed with eight oz. of water. I'll let you know if it works. It was recommended to me by several people including the mayor of my town.
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Comment #39
(Posted by tavie)
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I have not used the apple cider for a diet but I do take it just before bed. I take 1 tablespoon in a large glass of water. It is an all natural way to help you sleep. I have read that it relaxes your nervous system and helps you stay asleep. Even if I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom I can still go back to sleep with this. I have told all my friends and family and they can't believe it. I take it all the time and I know that it works. I paln to start to use it as a diet plan now.
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Comment #40
(Posted by kidd)
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I have been doing the apple cider vinegar diet for 6 days now and I feel great. It has really help stop my craving for sweets. I add a spoonful to a bottle of water a spoon of honey and drank it down 3 times a day. It helps me go to the restroom on a regular schedule. I will keep in touch to let you know how I am doing.
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Comment #41
(Posted by carol reyes)
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Buy a book titles APPLE CIDAR VINEGAR, author BRAGG.
Alot of info in that seven dollar book. You can buy the APV in the health food section or health food store by the name of BRAGG. You NEED the floaties (called Mother) in the vinegar. Educate yourself on this. It is a GOOD thng!
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Comment #42
(Posted by Victor)
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Three corrections to your article: You don't have to have an iron stomach to use vinegar (actually, vinegar solution nicely regulates your digestive system, gets rid of your acid reflux, and helps many other ailments you might have). Do not use vinegar tablets, as they're not the same as real ACV. You're not goint to destroy your tooth enamel during max 5 minutes it takes you to drink the vinegar solution. Your saliva will restore the "normal" ph very quickly. Just don't sip the vinegar continuously. The solution should be maximum 2 tbsp of vinegar per 8oz of water, plus 1 tbsp of honey to taste. Benefits are countless, one of them: it will protect you from spoiled food, as it will reduce bacteria count in it. Cheers!
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Comment #43
(Posted by Edd)
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This review is to vague you state it is good and possibly worthless this is not any help
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Comment #44
(Posted by noreen)
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i would like to ask you if takeing the ACV tablets are as good as the juice? please let me know, ASP
thanks noreen
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Comment #45
(Posted by Veronica)
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I have been using vinegar and pure maple syrup for about 1 week, and I am feeling good, and I do think that I have dropped a few pounds, I am going to get more serious, because I am feeling good.
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Comment #46
(Posted by kathryn dann)
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its great im going to try it
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Comment #47
(Posted by istofal)
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I took 1tbs of ACV with water before each meal yesterday. As of today i lost 2lbs. It helps keep blood sugar under control. For an extra boost in lowering blood surgar and cholesterol add cinnamon.
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Comment #48
(Posted by Lavonne MCcollum)
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i thank this might be the diet for me.this is my first day so lets see what happens.
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Comment #49
(Posted by Mitzi)
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I take apple cider vinegar (braggs) at least 3 tsp with 2 tsp of maple syrup grade b( found in health food stores) 3 times a day before meals. OMG I have lost about 13 lbs while using it. In about a 3 week time period. Well it definately lowers my appetite and I also feel like it works on my metabolism. I feel a cynergistic effect going on with my body. I'm committed to taking it everyday. So the review is that it works for me. And for any Christian man or woman, I believe I was led of the Lord to this aid in losing weight after much seeking. Take care. God bless.
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Comment #50
(Posted by melissa cephas)
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i want to loss weight,i walk every day ,and i still not lossing weight why.
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Comment #51
(Posted by Jo)
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I am a 61 year old female. I lost 27 pounds in 6 months using Braggs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. I started with 3 tsp. 3 times daily an hour before meals and decreased it to 1 tsp. 3 times daily. My energy level is higher. I had not planned to diet, but use the drink to improve my immune system which is compermise with sarcoidosis two years ago.
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Comment #52
(Posted by Debbie)
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I just started using the Bragg ACV a few days ago for acid reflux and what a difference. It has helped me so much. I have not taken my Rx at all during this time and yet the reflux is not bothering me like before. I plan to stay on this and see what other benefits it gives me.
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Comment #53
(Posted by devon)
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i tried apple cider vinegar once but i can't remember if it really worked. but am going to try it again i do believe it works
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Comment #54
(Posted by alex)
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i lost 7,000 pounds on the first day
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Comment #55
(Posted by Terri)
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Hey, I just started taking Apple Cider Vinegar today as advised by a friend of mine. He told me to drink it three times a day with a normal bottle of water, though he didn't specifically say how much of the Vinegar to use. He said something like a capful of the Vinegar, but I have been reading on here to do a tps in each bottle? Is this correct? I just don't want to use too much or too little. Please if anyone knows let me know, thanks. Also I just started taking seizure medication and would like to know if thats a problem? Though I wouldn't think it is. My friend who told me about this diet is taking it also and he also takes seizure medication. I am also taking multi-vitamin pills and fish oil pills. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.
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Comment #56
(Posted by Carol A. Melovidov)
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On my own with honey
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Comment #57
(Posted by How I Lost Thirty Pounds in Thirty Days)
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Great post! Just wanted to let you know you have a new subscriber- me!
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Comment #58
(Posted by cory)
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I have use this diet in found that it works for me you just have to drink lot of water but with in 2 weeks I lost about 9 pounds no lie it really works.
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