Weight loss pills

jaypersplaypers
jaypersplaypers Posts: 50 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys. Are their any safe and effwctive over the counter pills that help boost metabolism?

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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    No
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    But what about... yeah, what he said.
  • jaypersplaypers
    jaypersplaypers Posts: 50 Member
    I know most diet pills are scams and no magic pill will make you lose weight, but nothing over the counter even natural stuff helps boost metabolism?
  • MommyL2015
    MommyL2015 Posts: 1,411 Member
    Nope. No such thing exists.

    But I recently found a fiber supplement that helps me feel a bit fuller for a bit longer, but it's just fiber not a magic method that causes weight loss. Fiber was something I was really lacking before, and it just so happens to help satiate my appetite as a surprise benefit.

    Exercise if you want to "boost" your metabolism.
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    You could consume the heck out of some caffeine, but it isn't much and almost certainly isn't worth it.

    Almost certainly your metabolism is just fine, though.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    edited October 2015
    Correct....at least not to any significantly measurable effect.

    I mean caffeine might give you a small temporary jolt...but we're not talking about losing an additional pound a week by popping pills or anything.

  • jaypersplaypers
    jaypersplaypers Posts: 50 Member
    Ok thanks, I'm exercising a lot and eating really healthy. Just wondering if there are any other things that can help :)
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    jaypersplaypers wrote: »
    Ok thanks, I'm exercising a lot and eating really healthy. Just wondering if there are any other things that can help :)
    I'm not suggesting that you eat unhealthily, but weight loss is more about how much than what. Too much healthy food isn't going to result in weight loss.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    jaypersplaypers wrote: »
    I know most diet pills are scams and no magic pill will make you lose weight, but nothing over the counter even natural stuff helps boost metabolism?

    Nope, but they can cause kidney and liver damage. That's always exciting!
  • jaypersplaypers
    jaypersplaypers Posts: 50 Member
    edited October 2015
    Right, I'm watching my caloric intake very closely.

    Im not looking for a short cut, just wondering if there are any supplements that can be helpful. But apparently there aren't
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    There aren't. It would be nice if there were.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    DeguelloTex wrote: »
    There aren't. It would be nice if there were.

    Yep...if there were I doubt obesity would be such a major health issue.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    jaypersplaypers wrote: »
    Right, I'm watching my caloric intake very closely.

    Im not looking for a short cut, just wondering if there are any supplements that can be helpful. But apparently there aren't

    Lifting weights is probably the closest thing you'll get to the promised results of weight loss pills. It will help you keep your muscle, so you'll have less weight to lose in the long run.
  • CoffeeNCardio
    CoffeeNCardio Posts: 1,847 Member
    jaypersplaypers wrote: »
    Ok thanks, I'm exercising a lot and eating really healthy. Just wondering if there are any other things that can help :)

    Patience. And support from MFPForum!!!! Those are more helpful than any pill with claims about helping you. Pills don't help people.... PEOPLE help people
  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    And monkies with guns kill people.

    OP... everyone here has given you awesome advice. Be patient and you will succeed.
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