The First is Bitter Orange and the second is Aloe.

Bitter Orange

Bitter Orange ( otherwise known as Citrus aurantium aka sour orange, bigarade orange and Seville orange) is seen as an “other” ephedra, (The stimulant that constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure and heart rate ) and as a result of this it seems to have very similar side effects. Interestingly enough though natural weight loss remedies that contain Bitter Orange are Marked as being Ephedra free. When in actual fact the chemical composition is almost a mirror image of ephedrine (Ephedra). For this reason alone please be careful when reading labels and looking up ingredients on the products that you are considering using.

Now lets talk a little bit in more detail about Bitter Orange. Bitter Orange contains synephrine and octopamine, These are the chemicals that can cause high blood pressure, and heart disturbances. This herbal remedy also has the ability to inhibit the metabolism of other drugs this means that it would increase the amount of the drug in your body and therefore it can increase the risk of adverse side effects.

Now at this point you need to be asking the question, If there are so many other ways to safely lose weight, why risk taking a herbal remedy such as this?

When you look closely at the information on Bitter Orange Only the peel has proven medicinal value, mainly for digestive problems. It does however seem that several compounds in Bitter Orange will increase metabolic rates. However there have been no clinical trials to prove this. When combined with St. John’s Wort and Caffeine It may be that Bitter Orange is effective. However, this means taking three stimulants all at once. And that is never a good idea.

Aloe

When thinking of Aloe you think of aloe you no doubt think of it being used for treating sunburns and skin conditions and such like. But Aloe is in fact added to a lot of herbal weight loss products. The reason being that it cleans you out. Aloe induces a strong psychotherapeutic response, which is why they also say on the labels it is an internal cleanser. One of the 400 species is Aloe Vera, and it is purported to have medicinal properties.

Aloe has been touted as a cure all. It has been used for wounds, coughs and gastritis as well as arthritis and immune system deficiencies when taken internally. It seems that the only actual substantiated internal use is as a laxative, which may explain it’s link to weight loss. The research on Aloe seems to indicate it has no effect on weight loss. Yet its included in over-the-counter natural remedies for losing weight. There are those that feel its inclusion is misleading to consumers. On the labels Aloe is marked as an internal cleanser, now this can mean many things and seems to hint that it will clean out your system and rid you of fats however all it does is promote strong bowel movements. Now this may lead to some minimal weight loss, However, as I’m sure you are realising by now is that real weight loss would come with a change in your diet and the inclusion of an exercise program. Aloe may be Herbal but that does not mean that it is without side effects. These include abdominal cramping, diarrhoea, electrolyte and decreases in potassium. It is also recommended you do not take aloe in combination with medications such as diuretics.

So what’s the Bottom line? It seems that there is no magic pill when it comes to weightless. If you want to lose weight fast for a special event such as a wedding then I would use extreme caution when taking any herbal remedies that contain so many stimulants. Besides it seems that herbal remedies will have little effect especially compared to diet and exercise. As always consult your Doctor or an experienced herbalist about these preparations before taking them. And before embarking on a diet and exercise program

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If you want to find more advice on losing weight naturally in time for your wedding see here now

If you’re looking for the best way to lose weight for your wedding (or lose wedding weight! as I swear I ended up putting on almost a stone during the planning of my wedding) then Im glad you’ve found this website and suggest you keep reading or click here to see how I dropped 2 dress sizes in time for my wedding

Because this is my unsensored wedding weight loss story the ups, the downs,
what didnt work and finally the one thing that did actually work to help me
lose weight fast in time for my wedding and achieve my goal weight and more importantly lose the 3 dress sizes that allowed me to fit into my dream wedding dress.

When I found myself planning my wedding I knew exactly the type of dress I wanted to wear, the only problem was I really didnt think it would suit me at the weight I was. I had put on weight while at university and a bit more after we bought our first flat together to put it bluntly I had got a little too
comfortable and a whole lot lazy!

The result being I was 10-15 lbs. heavier than I wanted to be for my wedding. I didn’t want to be looking overweight for the day that I had waited for all my life, so I knew I had to do something serious. I tried dieting on my own, just eating less and exercising more but found I just didn’t have the willpower,or the time.

However I was determined to be a certain size for my big day and decided there was no bigger motivation than having to fit into my dream dress so I bought it 2 sizes to small and then promptly put on almost a stone while planning “THE WEDDING” (who doesnt eat cake or chocolate when stressed!)

However this meant that with just 18 weeks to go to my wedding it wasnt 1 size to small or even 2 no thanks to my complete lack of discipline and love of comfort eating my dream dress was now almost 3 sizes to small and I was now even more of a bridezilla than I had been! ( I now have
to admit that as the panic over losing the weight in time for my wedding was making me a psycopath and no fun to be around!)

So I desperatly started trying anything that was recommend for brides to lose weight (im guessing this is starting to sound familiar!)
I tried ultimate workout plans for brides (what bride has 2 hours to spare a day to work out?), wedding diet plans (SOME SHOULD HAVE READ “PRIVATE CHEF REQUIRED”), I bought a wedding day work out dvd (somehow sprained my ankle), I even tried a wedding dress diet where I could eat as much as liked one day and only drink water for the next 2, I listened to friends and familyhints and tips on fast wedding weight loss here are some of the ones I tried

1. the cabbage soup diet- oh good god I started to visualise my hubby, the tv anything as bits of bread a nice steak, a glass of wine! Did I lose weight on this diet, yes (4lbs) did I put it all back on? yes during the following week plus another 2lbs for good measure and I fainted at work!

2.The Atkins Diet- I was never sure this diet would work for me but decided to give it a go,  I bought the instruction book and a cookbook and decided to give it a go, but to be honest it left me tired, dizzy and bad tempered and my concentration levels got so bad even my boss mentioned it

3.Weightwatchers, I joined with my bridesmaid and started to lose faith when she started losing more weight than me ( I couldnt have her looking thinner than me on MY wedding day!) and then when I put on 2lbs. I just couldnt take the public humiliation (it was the week we were cake tasting and yes I did have to try all 12 choices!)

So by this point I was getting desperate I now had 11 weeks to go and needed to lose weight fast in time for the wedding and the fast approaching dress fittings.

Then while searching online (for celebrity wedding weight loss tips!) I came accross a review for Doug Rices Bridalicious Workout. I have to be honest and say it was the celebrity followers that caught my attention first but the more I read about it the more I liked it, it had loads of testimonials
from real life brides, click here to see before and after pictures. Some of these brides had lost the weight they needed for their weddings in just 39 days (this made me feel for the first time that I had enough time to lose weight for my wedding), I also liked the fact his bridal bootcamp had featured in the daily mail
as well as the wedding channel, gmtv, cnn.

PLus if I am being totally honest I liked the fact it wasnt going to break the bank (although celebs pay him $250 an hour!)and it came with a money back GUARANTEE. By this point our wedding budget was getting tight and
id spent a fortune on weight loss products.

Plus he really commands your attention with statements like:

If You’re Getting Married In The Next 2-12 Months,

You Only Have 4 Real Options:

1.Do nothing different than what you’ve been doing.

2.Keep “thinking about a possible plan” and procrastinate.

3.Hire a personal trainer for $60-90/hour (in most cities) and hope that he/she knows what to do.

4.Invest in Bridalicious Workout! and follow a proven formula toward your dreams!

So I bit the bullet and decided to go for it and I was impressed I have to say, the bridalicious work out helps cut cardio work outs to 20 mins, teaches you how to speed up your metabolism, it helps show you how to set wedding weight loss targets and how to achieve them.

My only real gripe was with daily menus and lists of foods it suggests I felt these didnt always fit in easily with my life and they were perhaps more geared towards Americans

Despite that the Bridalicious Workout was the best thing I tried and even better my dress fit perfectly 2 WEEKS before my wedding! I really did feel gorgeous on the day and all the trials and errors were worth and ive even managed to keep the weight off by modifying the routine.

Click Here For more information on the Bridalicious Workout check it out and if you go for it I hope it helps

5 Simple But Effective Fast Weight Loss Tips   by Joy Adams

Are you interested in losing weight in time for a special occasion – a wedding, a party, prom night, etc? While it is advised that you do not rely heavily on fast weight loss, also commonly referred to as rapid weight loss, there are many individuals who do. If you are interested in losing weight, as quickly as possible, read on for 5 tips on how to do it.

1 – One of the many ways that you can go about achieving a fat weight loss or rapid weight loss is by reducing the foods that you eat. When reducing your food consumption, it is important that you only reduce your consumption a little bit. Unfortunately, many individuals who want to achieve fast weight loss think that they need to stop eating altogether, even if it is for two or three days. That is something that you do not want to do. Once you resume eating again, you will likely gain all of your weight back, almost automatically. It is also important to mention that starving yourself is dangerous to your health.

2 -In conjunction with reducing your food intake, it is advised that you reduce the amount of sweets or junk food that you eat. For fast weight loss, you will want to completely eliminate junk food from your diet, even if it is only for a short period of time. This means that if you want a snack, you should grab an apple or an orange instead of a chocolate bar or a bag of chips. With candy and other sweets being high in calories, you may see a significant decrease in your calorie consumption by eliminating them from your diet.

3 -Exercise is another way that you can go about achieving fast weight loss. The thing about using exercise to achieve fast weight loss is that it is a little bit tricky. With exercise, you may not notice a significant weight loss right away. For instance, it typically takes most individuals at least a week or two to notice an improvement in their appearance with the use of exercise. With that in mind, the more overweight you are, the sooner you may see a decrease in your weight, often quickly.

4 -In keeping with exercise to lose weight, exercise is important to losing weight, as it helps to limit your calorie intake. When you burn off calories, with the use of exercise, your body absorbs less calories. This is what makes it possible for you to lose weight. Although your first though may be to start exercising as much as possible, right away, you may want to refrain from doing so. If you aren’t usually physically active, it is best to start out slow. This should significantly reduce your risk of injuries.

5 – To help speed up the fat burning process, drinking lots of water will help to flush out the toxins and cleanse your body for maximum fast weight loss.

Im guessing if you have found my blog then the chances are you are a bride trying to lose weight for a wedding.

If your’re anything like me  then you are looking for how to lose weight fast for your wedding (I ended upleaving myself less than 12 weeks to fit into my wedding dress which I had bought 2 sizes to small!).
Anyway I thought it would be fun and hopefully helpful to share my experiences of trying to lose weight for my wedding with other brides to be.

what worked what didnt and what drove me round the bend i.e
endless wedding weight loss hints and tips- all of which contradicted each other and most of which got in the road of my love of cake!