May 16, 2005

Lean Balance

I didn't know what to title this post.

I know I've been gone for some time. I just have not had the energy to post.

I'm not sure what has happened but I feel as though I'd given up on life and I was on the path of destruction. I was eating everything in sight. Every minute I was consumed with what I could eat next or when I would be alone again so that I could eat whatever I wanted. It was horrible and I felt completely out of control. It seemed to me, at that time, that there was nothing left inside me to stop the behavior.

I somehow convinced myself that I definitely did have a thyroid problem and that there was nothing I could do to help myself until I got on medication for it. So I went to the doctor with my list of symptoms:
Weight gain
Dry Hair
Dry Skin
Cold intolerance
Depression

He even said that I did have a small goiter and would test me immediately. So I got the bloodtest. And I went back to the doctor.

Not even a hint of a thyroid problem. Everything was normal. To quote the doctor: "Normal normal normal". He ran every possible thyroid test and also ran my blood count to see if it was normal (it was: 14.2- very good!) and also ran a test for diabetes. There were no abnormal test results.

Needless to say, I felt humiliated and my face turned red. How could I have been so stupid? Not only that, I had gained eight pounds in the three weeks since my last appointment. THe doctor's discussion turned instantly to diet pills and appetite suppressants. I was trying to listen to what he said, but my mind was so full of humiliation and defeat that I couldn't really listen. I was off somewhere else. I did agree to start on an appetite supressant which has a really low occurrence of side effects. I also refused to start on prozac. The doctor said that my condition may well be caused by stress and that I needed better stress management or I would have to go on anti-anxiety medications.

Better stress management? Is that really all I need? *sigh* Damn I thought I was handling all this pretty well.

I left the doctor's office and as I was walking to my car the only thing that rang through my mind was "Failure failure failure"...in time with my steps. In the car I sat behind the wheel and had to fight back tears. I felt like such a failure. I wanted to run away. I drive my car into the lake, anything. The only thing that keeps me here is the joy I feel in my life and the joy I have in my baby girl Sammy. If it weren't for Sammy, I would be a lost soul going nowhere.

Thank you God for Sammy. :-)

Last week I have lost almost ten pounds and will try to lose five this week. (I think most of it is water). After that I will have a good start. Now that I am finally convinced that I absolutely, 100% do NOT have a thyroid problem I can continue on and stop kidding myself. I want to say that maybe, just maybe, I have a shot at this thing. Like maybe I will be thin again someday. I really don't even want to be thin at this point...I just want to be normal.

At the doctor's office I weighed in at 248 pounds. Just seeing that number here on my screen hurts my eyes and makes me tear up. I never in my imagination thought I would get this big. I never planned on this. I never thought it could happen to me. Yet here I am.

My world was so dark for a few days last week that I honestly thought of getting a gastric by-pass surgery or maybe an adjustable lap band. Now I realize that I am the one in control and that I can do this if I choose too.

I'm also taking a diet pill called "Lean Balance". It's new. We'll see what it does. There's nothing in it that is harmful as far as I can tell. I go back to the doctor in three weeks and I want to be able to show him that I can do this...that I really am trapped in this body. I'm really not this huge person that everyone sees. I'm ME. I just need to prove it. I think everyone would respect me better if I was thin again. That may be delusional, but I really believe it is true.

I have these dreams where I'm running so fast...passing everyone and no one can believe it's me. My feet are barely touching the ground and I feel so light and free. Then I wake up...still in this body that gets out of breath just going up the stairs. I think that maybe...THIS body is my nightmare. And that someday I wake up to the real me that is running as fast as I can without a care in the world.

Until next time.

Posted by Cody on May 16, 2005 12:20 PM


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Hi, I just wanted to say, keep the faith, and you are on the right track. Think of how long it took to gain the weight, and remember it will take some time to get the weight off. Have patience with yourself, love yourself like Sammy loves you! With time and effort, you will be the "real" you... back to where you feel comfortable in your own skin, again. :)

Lean Balance is great. I have tried so many other things and all the others make me so nervous and jittery.I just went to buy a second bottle today because its the first time in years that I actually found something that worked so well.I have already lost 14 pounds on the first bottle.No matter what you will do fine, the hardest part is you must believe it.

Don't be so hard on yourself.. I have a friend who also thought she had a thyroid problem but the blood test kept coming back normal.. but just recently she went back because she cant lose an ounce of weight and she has been hardcore for over 8 months... They did some kind of scan and come to find out her thyroid was very very small -it was about 60% smaller than a normal one... Which made the doctor think it wasnt working most of the time... She is now going on thyroid meds to see if that will sort out her weight issue... Even if this is not you.. jsut take it one day at a time.. eat healthy, exercise... your weight will come off. Weight lose is a womans struggle its a fact of our lives... UNFORTUNATELY... Keep your head up and stay focused... YOu can do it...

hi im 25 i have gained 4 sizes in 9 months for no good reason i joined a gym nothing i had tests and nothing so i just started lean balance 3 days ago I needed something for those hunger pains and metabolism i hope it works. i also heard of ultra90that you take while you sleep its a bit expensive but i will see if i loose anything with lean balance first i used to be 119 lbs and now i weighed intoday at 153 i want my body back i had 1 year ago
it hurts me when guys at my work talk about these other girls bodys to me knowing that they must think i am a whale not cute anymore me? im only 25 i should be at the top of my game ya know so far i havent lost a pound yet matter afact i was 151 yesterday.

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know that I also bought Lean Balance at Walmart, so I'll be drinking my first bottle and see what happens and I do have a thyroid problem and I was on medication but not no more because it is too expensive I just said to myself "what the heck I could lose it if I really put my mind into it," just like I use to when I was a smaller size 12 and now I'm 22, but I have two great wonderful kids. So don't give up we all have a little extra pounds we need to lose, and we could do it especially when you have somebody giving you love and motivation. You could do it!

Hi...Well I've been pulling for ...ummm.....for about sixteen years.......

My mum total me the medical name for it only fourteen years after starting. I still fall into lapses...like recently........I think it comes from not being able not actually watch the sensation inside myself.......YEs there is a nervous sensation....

WOrry about future...........not being able to relax in this moment...

Exercise helps and focusing on something creative especially using the hands....I like to use wood....or painting.

I don't know how to reslove this and maybe not needed . I can just find ways to put that "Pulling " energy into another channel.

Anyway I hope you all have pull free days.....
All the best ...Jon

I want to lose 20 pounds and no matter what I try, nothing works, so I was wondering if you can help me to get on right pill or something.

Everybody wants a quick fix. There is NO such thing. A pill may help you, but it will not do the hard work for you. If you are determined you will do anything you can to get it done. Be healty about it, make good choices and pay attention to the nutrition facts. Work out, cardio 4x a week and weight trining 2x a week is the proven way to loose weight and gain strength, stamina, confidence, and resutls. I would reccomend weight watchers program, they will keep you on the right track, with counciling, meetings, and proven ways to loose weight the healthy and correct way. If you choose to take a pill, take it while doing everything else I mentioned, or forget it (as a scientist it probably doesn't work anyways, compare labels to the leading multivitamin there aren't much differences). Take a vitamin, and do it the right way...its a lot of work, but it will be worth it.

IM LOOKING FOR HELP. I AM TAKING A MEDICATON CALLED CYMBALTA FOR A CHEMICAL EMBALANCE. IM ALWAYS SAD AND WANT TO BE LEFT ALONE, AND THATS HARD WHEN YOU WORK 6 DAYS A WEEK AND HAVE A FAMILY AND A HOME TO TAKE CARE OF. BUT IM GAINING WEIGHT NOT BECAUSE OF THE MEDICATION BUT THE CONDITION ITS TRYING TO TREAT. I CRAVE SWEETS TO MAKE MYSELF FEEL BETTER AND NOW IM GAING WEIGHT CLOTHES ARE TOO TIGHT AND I HATE MYSELF AND WHAT IM BECOMMING F A T!!!!!!!!! IM THINKING OF TRYING LEAN BALANCE BECAUSE I CANT TAKE ANYTHING WITH STIMULANTS OR MIGHT AFFECT THIS MEDICINE. IF YOU ALL THINK THAT IT MIGHT THEN TELL ME BEFORE I BUY IT. THANKS ANGIE

It is interesting how you find something pertaining to your situation when you are at your lowest point. I am 36 years old and have been dealing with weight issues for 21 years. 21 years - wow that is over 1/2 of my life. I am at my all time high of 230 poinds, I am only 5'3". I have started to notice that I have a hard time getting out of bed, turing over in bed, getting up off the floor and playing with my daughter on the floor, gettig in and out of my car, and get very breathless when walking. Seeing this all in print makes me cry. I know this is dangerous for my health, however, I can manipulate myself into thinking that I am really not that bad......I cannot deal with this today so I eat. I am on anti-depressants and have SAD. I live in Northern Wisconsin, so Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) is very bad for me from now until April. This is the time of year that I stuggle with my weight the most. My weight has also started to affect my marriage. My husband doesn't look at me the same, and I do not blame him, I do not look at myself the same, except with disgust.

Somebody please write me with some support - I do not know where to turn anymore......

Dear Michelle - I have Tric, Social anxiety, am overweight and have a low measure of SAD. Hey! I am the COMPLETE package. I control my pulling so it's not too bad. I take lexapro for my social anxiety - it helps a lot. The weight thing (5 feet tall - 146 lbs) is CONSTANT. I am 41 and have been battling this for the past six years. Used to be 130 after the baby was born, but at age 36, my metabolism said "see ya!". Can you get to a gym? Try work out tapes - Kathy Smith is really good. Also, try to meet with a nutritionist, as well. Have the husband do the cooking and cleaning so you have TIME to make these changes in your life. You make the changes and your body will change too. Hang in there girl - we love you!

Melissa in New Hampshire

i'm 18 and i bought lean balance at walmart, i need to loose some weight to be happy about myself- i excercise and eat healthy but just to pick up the pace i bought lean balance- i hope it does something i wanna get my life on track!

Hi!
My name is Angel and I am 28 yrs old and have been struggling with my weight since I was 22 and met my husband...I was 117lbs then and now I am weighing in at 160. My son in now 2yrs old and I lost 25lbs last year on my own but then gained back 10. Now I am on Lean Balance,just starting my second bottle and I was wondering if anyone experienced what I am feeling? I feel good and I feel smaller but i weighed myself today and now am 162lbs?? But I FEEL BETTER AND Slim.!!!!???? Can anyone email me if you understand?

HOW COULD YOU HAVE GAINED 2 LBS. IF YOU ARE ON THIS DIET PILL? WHAT DOES THIS PILL DO FOR YOU?

Wow. I just bought my first bottle and wish i'd have read more into this site before doing so.
Does Lean Balance really work?
Please advise...

HI, i just bought i lean balance also. i weight 120lb 5"5, and i don't realy have to be on a diet, but i just found this item in a dollar tree and it was only $1 for a 100 caplet bottle( expiration date is still good ). so lets try it, maybe i will loose couple pounds also.

hey i just bought Lean Balance for $1 at the dollar tree also I sure hope it works

Wow, I too picked up Lean Balance at the $1 store and am wondering if it's okay. Maybe we can keep eachother posted. I'm only on day 1..

Hey Everyone....I have been reading these post and I just want to say a couple of things. I too am overweight but I am SO tired of putting that Label on myself...This weight does not define who I am....God does and he made us to be in his image...now There is a scripture that says " As a man thinks, so is he" Doesn't that tell you something. This is all mental... It really is that simple...Lets all start being more positive and believe and visioning that the weight is off...and I believe that it will come off....we will still have to work at it but if we are positive then the cravings the temptations the worries and struggles that we deal will be easier to handle because our attitudes have been transformed..God says to speak those things that are not as though they are!! Start saying good things about your body...me personally I look great naked!!! lol I already feel better...God's word says be transformed by the renewing of your MIND!! SO That means start being positive and thinking a different way...Blessing to all and We will lose weight and be free from the bondage of being overweight and what this society says is beautiful in Jesus name amen <><

Dang I just bought a bottle at Dollar Tree also. How is it going with everyone? Please keep in touch.

I brought two bottle's at dollar tree, and was wondering if anyone had any luck with this product yet? I currently attend BOOT CAMP, and I'm eating right, but I'm only loosing one or two pounds a week.. some weeks I maintain so I just want to pick up the pace with the combination of the three....

I also, just bought a bottle at the dollar store, and was wondering the same as you. Does this really work? I just want 2 lose a little weight before the summer. Does anyone have a weight success stories from lean balance.

i just bought lean balance at dollar tree for a dollar and i can't wait to use it yay.

I bought Lean Balance, and I've been taking it for a week now. I've lost 7 pounds,I stay full longer, and the strangest thing.... i had my period last week and I usually have SEVERE cramps. I didn't have 1 cramp! I had started the Lean Balance 3 days prior. I wonder if the ingredients somehow help with menstrual cramps? Regardless, I will continue to take it. It's helped me loose 7 pounds already, I'm going to keep going!

Davina

I too picked up Lean Balance at the $1 store and am wondering if it can work. Maybe we can all keep each other posted.

It could be a placebo...All in our minds that we are going to get trim so we get trim. I purchased mine last week. I have to remember to bring half in my car so I will have them when I am out and about to take 30 minutes before eating. I am using in conjunction with the waist rubber corset that I also brought at the dollar store. I will keep you posted as to if I am in sleek in 2 months in time for summer. Took one last night, after my meal, its 1 pm the next day and I am not hungry, but I will take one now and eat in 30 minutes just to stay regimented.

I am glad to see that this product seems to have good results. I also found it at a discount store, which is why I have gone onto the internet to see if there are any adverse effects. I guess you tend to think if it is cheap it doesnt work or it will harm you. Well, I am looking forward to hearing how you guys are doing since you started before I did.

I also purchased this product at a dollar tree..and after reading all these comments i think i am going to have to go back and stock up. I looked on the webpage leanbalance.com and it goes for almost 20 dollars a bottle. I also thought because it was cheap that it was to goo to be true..well let me know if this pill really does work..thanks.

I also just started on Lean Balance. Just make sure that you drink at least 10 glasses of water per day and follow the instructions on starting doses. I figured out real quick that you need to build up your colon for the additional input. For me, it is like taking bran supplements.

i bought lean balance at walmart for a dollar about a month ago but havnt decided to take it until today...ive taken the first 2 doses today. im a little skeptical ive never taken weight loss pills but im just not happy with my body and diet and exercise arent working. can you guys post your results as you go along. ill let you know how it works for me. good luck everyone.

I ALSO BOUGHT LEAN BALANCE FOR $1.00. HOPE THIS DIET PILL WORKS.I TRYED THEM ALL.. NOTHING REALLY WORKS FOR ME, SINCE LAST YEAR I WENT UP FOUR DRESS SIZES.WENT FROM A SIZE 9 TO A SIZE 14,16. FOOD IS ALL I THINK ABOUT ANYMORE.

I just bid on some Lean Balance on ebay, and Cortisol in the same lot. Lean Balance has some ingredients that seem helpful for the thyroid and cholesterol problems that my doctor is treating me with Crestor, and levothyroxine. I like to take supplements, to make sure I have my nutrients,and want to lose some weight. So like the rest of us, I hate being hungary, and eating is comforting. It just is hard to do, and one thing I finally realized is that you have to get used to being hungary. Distractions help, driving is hard (boring), so I try to limit portions. Good Luck!

I heard a woman talking about lean balance in a walmart today -she said her sister has had good results with it--I dont know because walmart has now discontinued it--I have had a lot of my friends to lose weight just by simply cutting out alot of carbs--will someone tell me what really works...

I totally understand what you are going through. I have been fighting weight problems throughout my adult years. I purchased lean balance at a dollar tree store and would like to try it as well to help with a healthy eating and exercise plan. I really would like to lose weight for the benefit of my health. Good luck to all and I hope it works well for you.

Hey!Im the same way i feel like you maybe we can help each other! Wright me back

Hi, I had gained about 15 pounds over my normal weight and I first used lean balance about a year ago. It really seems to jump start your metabolism without those shakies that normal diet pills have! I stopped for awhile and tried that NV pill and it didn't do much so just this week I went back to lean balance and already feel a bit thinner. You can't overeat and still expect to lose weight though. Thanks for the dollar tree tip...I have paid full price for all my bottles so far. :-(

i bought lean balance also at the 1.00 store iam 265 and i go to weight watchers also but i have no get up and go to work out ...please answer me if anyone has any anwsers

I just bought lean balance im happy to see its working for alot of people i had also tried cylaris a couple months ago and lost a lot of weight but gained it back after i stopped taking them so if this does not work for me its back to cylaris

I started taking leanbalance 3 days ago and weighed myself and lost 4 lbs in 2 days, and i am not hungry and have to remind myself to eat. I purchased mine at the dollar store as well. I also purchased the new fda ALLI weight loss, but after reading the book, I am afraid to take it. Anyone on ALLI please send comments...good luck everyone and remember its not about being thin, its all about being healthy.

Well, I was at WalMart yesterday and asked someone in pharmacy about diet pills, but said about diet pills not being safe. So I just went to the aisle of the diet pills. I looked at a few of the boxes of them, but didn't know what to do; so I called a friend of mine who I had talked with about diet pills. I asked her if she had started any, so she mentioned Lean Balance and I asked her where and she said at the Dollar Tree store. So after leaving WalMart, I headed to Dollar Tree; looked around, but ended up just asking someone if and/or where they had it. So I went to the aisle and found it! I just took my first one today this morning only about 2 hours ago. I had not ever been on diet pills before. I had my husband read the box to it last night, and he said it sounds good. So I'm going to try to stick my mind to trying this out and following Weight Watchers (I had been on Weight Watchers before and lost 30 pounds over 4 years ago). I'm about 5'0"-5'1" and weighed myself at 155.4 pounds. I'm a stay at home mom, but at the very beginning of my pregnancy (July 2004), I was 137 pounds. I know I'm overweight. I lack self-control of how much I eat. I need to stick my mind to wanting & needing to lose weight and stay with it. I'm not into exercising, but I do enjoy going on walks with my 2 year old (29 month old) daughter sometimes. Please keep me in prayer.

Just want to follow results on how everyone is doing on the Lean Balance. I just bought mine today at the Dollar store!!

hi all
just got my bottle at dollar tree also and i am wondering why it was there but i am seeing people are saying it works at this time i am taking hydrox so does this really work ???

Hello Girlfriends

I also purchase a bottle over 3 months ago. Reason, it was at Dollar Store they bid on items that are overstock or they are coming up with an improve one, not, or no longer going to be sold to the public. Not being good about staying on track, I took it for a week, not the next you know how that works. I have been taken medication for cholesterol over 10 years, my last blood test for cholesterol level was mind blowing, my level had drop from 234 to 208. My weight stayed the same, being post-menopause weight is hard to lose. I am walking every day for a least 30 to 45 minutes, when its to hot outside walk in the house, a lot of good walking tapes, or just turn the radio on. My goal is to continue with lean balance, I have it at work, home and in the car, so I will remember to take it. Hopefully, I can pick up another bottle at Dollar store. GOD does not make junk, we are all beautiful made inside and out. I also tell myself every morning at 4'9 weight 152, that "I am GORGEOUS and LOOKING GOOD" Stay encourage!!

I also got some Lean Balance from the Dollar store. It gives me bad dirreahea. maybe that is why they want you to drink all that water with it, so you wont dehydrate. It does not make me eat as much though. I get full faster.

I dont need to lose alot of wieght only like 7 lbs so hopefully lean balance works. If it does watch out dollar tree I'll be buying you out..lol

I too just bought lean balance from the dollar tree.. suprised to see how much it costs else where... wondering if it really works?? any bad side effects??

Hi everyone, I found this site while doing a search on Lean Balance, I also found mine at a dollar store and will give it a try, I took one before dinner last night and one this morning it has cut my appetite way down, thanks to all who posted , I'll write again on Monday with an update :D

I too like many bought mine at Dollar Tree. I bought mine about a month ago, but just started taking them today. Let's keep our fingers crossed that they work! I am thinking though, that I will go back to Dollar Tree and grab a couple extra bottles! The only question is, do I really have to drink all that water?

Hi everyone, I as well have struggled with my weight my whole life, I started dating my bf when I was 16 very young, and Now I am almost 22. If feels as if i just exploded between my late teen's and early 20's it must be having a car now lol. I find it hard since my bf is an avid gym go'er and amazing body, I always tell myself why he would love someone like me, fat!..It hurts...when I see skinny girls, cause i always feel like he will leave me for one. After almost 6 years my insecurities are getting worse, i feel like everyone is staring, I wear a size 20 oppose my my size 12 when I met him :(. But listen here, I bought 2 bottles of Lean Balance, I have been on them for 1 week exact today. And I haven't even taken one bit of exercise or diet and amazingly i lost 6lbs in 7 days. I only drink 1-2 glasses of water a day. So this pill does work on its own. Secondly I used to be a huge binger for chips and snacks after work, I have no diet i eat what I want and when I want but I will tell u this, U have no appetiate u see food, I feel like puking even if I haven't ate all day, I am never hungry, but I know to keep myself hydrated, so therefore having said that, My daily intake of food persists of about 700 calroies or less, not because I choose, but because I am not hungry. This week I am joining the gym and will be drinking my required 8 glasses of water, and the weight will probably melt off. Hey, I am young, but I know what it feels like to go to the beach, and go out and always feel like your the fatest one. If I can do it? Anyone can do it, and I am not just saying that because it's a known phrase but because I give up on everything and never give it a chance, all you need is moral support, and if anyone needs anything I will list my email below, because Support is # 1 ! So good luck don't think twice, I know you can do it, and if anyone deserves it we DO!!!!!!!!! HoOORAy

Amy


bubbles_1096@hotmail.com

I also bought mine at Dollar Tree because I work there and most of the products there are very much legit. I'm starting it tomorrow since I need to lose some weight and by reading your comments I feel much better about taking it ;) Thanks everyone and I'll post my results after 8 weeks.

Hey girls I just bought my first bottle of lean balance at dollar tree,I was doing christmas shopping & found it,I don't think I look too bad,I'm in a 12-14 I want to get back to my size 6 like before my son was born,he is 2 now,hubby loves me,but I want to feel good about me,so I will see what happens,I will go back tomorrow & get a bunch more in case they run out,it helps to have family support,& my family is my life,so I hope to loose some weight soon,let me know up dates on this girls,take care & be patient.thanks,Lisa Bambu
cedar falls,Iowa

Hey everyone. I bought 3 bottles of Lean Balance about a year ago at the Dollar Tree. Out of Slim Quick, Hydroxycut and Lipo 6, Lean Balance was the best one. I go to the Dollar Tree frequently and haven't seen it since the time I bought it. Where is everyone from? I am in Columbus, Georgia. Maybe thought someone wasn't too far from me and I could find a store close. Looking to purchase on eBay since I can't find it anymore.

Hello Everyone. Thanks for all the comments and tips regarding Lean Balance. I purchased 2 bottles about 7 months ago at the Dollar Tree, but I was somewhat afraid of taking the pills. Now I feel a lot more comfortable about getting started on my Lean Balance regiment. I've developed an exercise and diet program for myself. I'll let you know how Lean Balance is working for me in about 2 weeks. My nickname use to be "skinny-mini" but now I'm plump and round. At 5' 2", I'm 177 pounds. I've gain over 40 pounds within the last 6 years!!! I've gone from a size 8 to a VERY tight 14. I refuse to go one more size higher!!! My goal is to be at 135 by June 30th at the age of 42. At my age, my cholesterol levels are borderline high and the risk of becoming a diabetic is very real. So, wish me luck and send-up many prayers, as I begin to work on a more healthier life style for me. I don't want to be extremely skinny - just healthy and fit.

I was wondering if anyone has lost weight on lean balance. I see these post are mostly from a year ago and then quit in Jan 08. Let me hear from someone.


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