I know that Hoodia isn't an herb btw. I need to lose 40lbs and I already have a exercise plan planned out (horse care, swimming, aquatic fitness, gym(tone only) and hopfully horse back riding.

Mt question is: Does Hoodia work? Are there any other herbs or products that will help boost my metabolism and reduce hunger.

LaurenF

You can lose weight by having your nutrition in check... making sure you're getting adequate calories - and enough protein..

What do you mean by gym(tone only)?

Exercise helps with metabolism.. Anytime your calories are in deficit you're metabolism is going to drop - herbs are not going to help with that.

Hi, just to let you I've tried a whole bunch of hoodia and got scam, I'm still on a search though for a good product, but nothing so far, will let you if I come across a good product.

Hi,
One major problem with hoodia is that it is in short supply. As a result of this the capsule producers tend to mix it down with other ingredients and the result is that you get a product that is too weak to work. If you choose Hoodia you must look for a product that contains in excess of 400mg per capsule and a product that has been certified.
Hoodia is an appetite suppressant and as such tricks the mind into believing that the stomach is full. There are other products that are possibly a better choice and one that I have found to be great is proactal.
Proactal is a fat binder which effectively binds up the fat content of food prior to it being digested and absorbed by your system. it is kind of like being on a low calorie diet without the diet part.
If you were to combine proactal with a great exercise program, you should easily achieve your goals.

You don't need those "magic pills", a good 'ole healthy diet and moderate exercise is the healthiest route.

Gee and if you were to combine proper nutrition with an even mediocre exercise program you could easily achieve your goals too... and without spending money..

The secret of loosing weight is to each slightly less and exercise slightly more, hoodia will suppress your appetite. However in terms of exercise, buy yourself a heart montor and have a look at your fat burn pulse rate and work at that level, obviously get checked out by a doctor first.