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Obesity and Diet pills
Jul 4, 2009

I am >45 lbs overweight and cannot seem to get a handle on dieting and healthy eating without binge. I have heel and back pain all associated with my weight. I am taking Atripla my CD4 >500 and viral load undectable. Is Acai Berry or Alli safe to take? What supplements are safe? Please suggest a diet plan, I have been told to lose weight but find it very hard. I work and am on my feet alot.

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   Response from Mr. Vergel

A registered dietitian should be part of your care. Have your doctor refer you to one that knows about HIV and insulin resistance, not just any dietitian that deals with healthy people.

Do not waste your money on those supplements. Instead, buy real berries of all kinds and eat them for their antioxidant content, but they will not help you lose weight.

You also need to start exercising so that your weight loss is accelerated.

You can read more about simple tips in my web site (go to 4th link called Practical Tips): http://www.powerusa.org/brochures_flyers.htm

Nelson



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