Dan, have you ever heard of Citrimax? I was stuck at 170 lbs for about 10 months even though I was working out (both cardio and weights)3 to 4 times a week. A month ago I started taking Citrimax and have lost 10 lbs. Any advise or warnings for me???

Here is some info on Citrimax (HCA).....
Common name: CitriMax
Generic name: Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA)
Also known as: Garcinia Camogia
  What It Is:
 A form of CITRIC ACID derived from the fruit of the Garcinia plant and other tropical fruits.

What It Does:
 Inhibits the formation of FAT cells, curb's appetite, prompts muscles to burn fat as fuel and lowers CHOLESTEROL levels. Some studies have been inconclusive while others have supported these claims. I have spoken to many people who have found Citrimax to be very effective as it seems to have been with you! While I never like to recommend a "pill" for weight loss, if you exercise and follow a healthy diet I think this supplement can enhance your efforts to reduce your bodyfat levels. Also, it has been used for centuries by people in southern India with no known side effects.

Interactions:
 None known. Some researchers have suggested that L-CARNITINE and CHROMIUM may enhance HCA's (Citrimax) fat-burning effect.

Use:
HCA (Citrimax) should be taken 30 to 45 minutes before meals to be effective, although it can remain active for several hours afterward. Trials also show that HCA is 700% more effective when taken two to three times per day than when taken only once.

More info:
This rare substance is derived from the dried rind of Garcinia Cambogia, a native fruit-bearing plant of Southeastern Asia. Also known as "Malabar Tamaring" or "Goraka," the Garcinia Cambogia rind has been used for centuries throughout Southeastern Asia as a flavoring ingredient for curries and condiments, a food preservative, and a digestive aid. Resembling a small yellow to reddish pumpkin, the rind is dried and extracted (without the use of harmful solvents) to produce HCA (Citrimax).

CitriMax plus ChromeMate is a new herbal extract rich in hydroxycitric acid, and ChromeMate, a high-potency niacin-bound chromium ingredient. CitriMax is derived form the dried pericarp (rind) of Garcinia cambogia. Independent laboratory analysis using the highly accurate HPLC method shows that CitriMax contains the highest concentrations of (-) hydroxycitric acid (HCA) available as a dietary supplement. SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule three times per day, preferably one-half hour before meals. One capsule Provides:

* Chromium (Polynicotinate)*...100 mg
* (-) Hydroxycitric Acid**..........250 mg
*ChromeMate brand of niacin-bound chromium polynicotinate (U.S. Patents 4,923,855, 4,954,492 and 5,194,615).
**CitriMax brand of (-) hydroxycitric acid from 500 mgs of standardized Garcinia cambogia extract. CitriMax and ChromeMate are trademarks of Inter-Health Co.

I hope I haven't given you too much info here. It sounds like things are going well for you. Keep up the great work!