Why I am
jumping on the Garcinia Cambogia bandwagon.
Countless
positive reviews from both people I know and on the web.
The below
list of benefits reported:
Inhibits production of fat.
Increases serotonin levels resulting in less carbohydrate
cravings.
Appetite suppression.
Cortisol management.
Increase in lean muscle mass.
Decrease in fat mass.
Decreased total cholesterol.
Increase HDL cholesterol.
Positive influence on leptin resistance and insulin
resistance.
Effect on body is supposed to work up to 2 hours after a
meal.
How to take:
Potassium and/or calcium increases absorption.
Take 1,500-3,000mg per day. Maximum short-term up to 6,000mg
Look for a minimum 50% HCA
Take 30 to 60 minutes before eating or it will bind to the
meal and will not work.
I decided that it is time for an experiment. Yep, jumping on the Dr. Oz Garcinia Cambogia bandwagon. I am starting with Citrimax form. Two capsules contain 1,500 mg at 50% hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
I am taking 2 capsules 30 minutes to 1 hour before each of my main meals for a total of 4,500 mg per day.
Taking 2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner.
Date/Weight (lbs)
4/7/14 / 238
4/14/14 / 236
4/21/14 / 228 (4 caps/ 4 / 3 for 4,125 mg HCA)
4/28/14 / 225 (2 caps/ 2 / 2 for 1,500 mg HCA)
5/5/14 / 225 (2 caps/ 2 / 2 for 1,500 mg HCA)
5/12/14 / 222 (2 caps/ 2 / 2 for 1,500 mg HCA)
5/19/14 / 222 (2 caps/ 2 / 2 for 1,500 mg HCA)
5/26/14 / 224 (2 caps/ 2 / 2 for 1,500 mg HCA)
Going to 3/3/4 caps for week of 5/26 to 6/2.
Other Information:

The primary active compound in Garcinia Cambogia is Hydroxycitric Acid, alleged to reduce body weight via inhibition of ATP Citrate Lysase
— SuppWithThat.com (@SuppWithThatcom) April 30, 2014
Q: What is ATP Citrate Lysase?
A: An enzyme required for the synthesis of fatty acids from carbohydrates ( de novo lipogenisis).
— SuppWithThat.com (@SuppWithThatcom) April 30, 2014