The suggested dosage is generally 2 x 500mg per day, but it has been shown that double that is considered much more effective.

This product should be avoided by some people because its effects may interfere with their health. People taking blood thinning products, people with epilepsy. Although not indicated on many bottles, it is suggested that women who are pregnant should avoid it due to possible hormone effects.

You should be able to purchase Evening Primrose for near 12-15 Dollars US, for 100 500mg capsules.

Plan to Exercise:

You don't need to run a marathon every day in order to get exercise. There are little ways that you can get exercise you need everyday. Here are some suggestions - choose at least one of these and do it everyday or at least once a week. I guarantee that after a couple months - if you don't get your exercise, you will MISS it!

1. Take stairs instead of elevator.
2. Park farthest away spot from store every time you go.
3. Take a 30 minute walk everyday. (This is one that I do - I love my walk, if I don't get my walk, I really feel at a loss - and I am definitely NOT an exercise fanatic, but I never miss my walking even on vacation - and I feel GREAT because of it.)
4. Take an aerobics class or a dance class. (Do you have a partner? Take ballroom dancing! Not only will you get some exercise, you will also learn a useful, fun skill.)
5. Get off subway or bus stop one stop before where you normally get off and walk rest of way home.
6. Decide to take up a sport like Tennis, Racquetball, or even join a Softball team. Check out your community athletic center or YMCA for sports that you think you might like to participate in.
7. Buy a work out video and commit to working out 20 minutes a day.
8. There are some awesome workout programs for free on internet. Here's one at Drop a Dress Size in Six Weeks. (I like free ones you can do at home, because if you're like me, you're a clutz and are embarrassed to be seen doing any of those exercises in public!)

The Right Tools:

1. Support Network -

   In first part of plan, we discussed a support network. This network may be made up of health professionals or simply a group of family or friends that you can talk to. They are positive people that will help you over rough spots.

2. Healthy Eating Guide -

   You need to know right balance of foods to eat. Use this cool food pyramid. This pyramid is taken from US Government Recommended Daily Allowances. If you join any type of Diet plan, they all have their individual ways of keeping track of your calories or nutritional intake, however, they are all similar to Food Pyramid.

3. Nutritional Counting Device -

   Make your healthy diet fun! The NutriCounter can help you keep track of your daily eating habits, it's a wonderful way to get into a routine and stay healthy. Learn more about The NutriCounter.