I am a 27 yr old female who weighes 175 lbs and have recently started going to the gym, I do 30 min of cardio and 30 min of strength training 3 days a week and 1 hr of cardio two days. I have been changing my eating habits and was wondering if a supplement like Hydroxycut would help me out with losing the fat? I want to lose the fat and build muscle, not just lose weight.

Hydroxycut and all the various "fat burners" out there do work but you really need to cycle these supplements to avoid a down-regulation of your body's natural adrenal stimulants. You should cycle your fat burners with a 2 week on 2 week off cycle. Then, once per year, you can stay on for up to 8 weeks without any negative consequences. You should check with your doctor beforehand, however, to see about blood pressure concerns and any contraindications with other medications. Don’t feel that you have to take these products to be successful in your fat loss endeavors. Remember, hard training and consistent dieting are the true keys to long term success.