Diet pills and supplements
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CICO. The real secret the diet industry doesn't want you to know about.
If there was any supplement/shake/pill/mix that actually worked it would be the most profitable discovery in modern science considering the billions people are already willing to spend on the shifty, snake oils currently available. It would not be hidden.
Not want you want to hear, but the faster you accept it, the faster you'll put your energy into CICO; the faster you become successful in your weight goals.
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I've never taken any fat burners but a lot of girls I know that are training for competitions take them when they hit a certain stage in their process.
And I love the fitmiss delight banana cream! I mix it with almond milk and drink it for breakfast. It's 90 calories per scoop and usually keeps me full until lunch.0 -
thorsmom01 wrote: »If diet pills really worked then why are there millions of us on here counting calories ? Wouldn't we all just pop pills all day and be thin ?!
Diet pills don't work . there's no short cuts there's no quick fixes. If you want this, you'll have to work for it.
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I have slimfast for breakfast only because I hate eating in the morning, most stuff upsets my stomach right after I wake up and the stuff that doest, doesn't fill me up. I know something needs to go into my stomach, so I have a slimfast. Mostly because it's premade and I'm too lazy to make my own.
Otherwise most diet pills are useless and are probably only a placebo effect. I've lost 7lbs in three weeks just from counting calories.0 -
I have slimfast for breakfast only because I hate eating in the morning, most stuff upsets my stomach right after I wake up and the stuff that doest, doesn't fill me up. I know something needs to go into my stomach, so I have a slimfast. Mostly because it's premade and I'm too lazy to make my own.
Well, no, not really. I don't generally eat breakfast, rather having a glass of orange juice and getting on with my day. I find it makes me less hungry later.0 -
I have slimfast for breakfast only because I hate eating in the morning, most stuff upsets my stomach right after I wake up and the stuff that doest, doesn't fill me up. I know something needs to go into my stomach, so I have a slimfast. Mostly because it's premade and I'm too lazy to make my own.
Well, no, not really. I don't generally eat breakfast, rather having a glass of orange juice and getting on with my day. I find it makes me less hungry later.
Orange juice is still has nutrients, which is what I meant rather than needing a full stomach.0 -
Katiefitmarie wrote: »Hi Samantha! Currently I'm taking FitMiss Burn. It's the best fat burning supplement I've ever taken. It doesn't give me jitters at all. It helps me focus and gives me that extra boost in the morning. I'd check it out if your interested. I don't follow an exact plan but I do stick with a limit of 1200 calories a day to lose about 2 pounds a week. I also do cardio in the morning 4-5 times a week followed by weight training in the evening 6 times a week. During my workouts I supplement with FitMiss Bcaa (branched chain aminos acids) which help my muscles recover faster and reduce muscle breakdown. After my workouts I will drink a protein shake using a cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of FitMiss chocolate delight powder. I always try to hit my macros too which my fitness pal is awesome at helping with. Plus I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I hope this helps!
Nor sure it could even sound more like an ad..
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so much thisthorsmom01 wrote: »If diet pills really worked then why are there millions of us on here counting calories ? Wouldn't we all just pop pills all day and be thin ?!
Diet pills don't work . there's no short cuts there's no quick fixes. If you want this, you'll have to work for it.
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I have been doing the slim Fast plan mixed with calorie counting on here. It is working great for me, but I know it would work the same with just counting calories. I'm the kind of person who once I start eating it is hard for me to stop though so drinking the shakes and eating one meal is easier for me. Once I have gotten used to having less I will discontinue it and strictly calorie count.0
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Katiefitmarie wrote: »Hi Samantha! Currently I'm taking FitMiss Burn. It's the best fat burning supplement I've ever taken. It doesn't give me jitters at all. It helps me focus and gives me that extra boost in the morning. I'd check it out if your interested. I don't follow an exact plan but I do stick with a limit of 1200 calories a day to lose about 2 pounds a week. I also do cardio in the morning 4-5 times a week followed by weight training in the evening 6 times a week. During my workouts I supplement with FitMiss Bcaa (branched chain aminos acids) which help my muscles recover faster and reduce muscle breakdown. After my workouts I will drink a protein shake using a cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of FitMiss chocolate delight powder. I always try to hit my macros too which my fitness pal is awesome at helping with. Plus I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I hope this helps!
To me, it sounds like you are losing weight because you are eating 1200 calories, not because of this diet pill you seem to be selling.
OP: if you eat at a (safe) deficit, you will lose weight. AND it will more likely stay off because you've developed healthy habits that'll stay with you for life. No need to worry about side-effects they might discover years later, or the jitters, or anal leakage. You can see results and lose weight using MFP, and it's free (of cost and risks).
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samanthachen wrote: »Katiefitmarie wrote: »Hi Samantha! Currently I'm taking FitMiss Burn. It's the best fat burning supplement I've ever taken. It doesn't give me jitters at all. It helps me focus and gives me that extra boost in the morning. I'd check it out if your interested. I don't follow an exact plan but I do stick with a limit of 1200 calories a day to lose about 2 pounds a week. I also do cardio in the morning 4-5 times a week followed by weight training in the evening 6 times a week. During my workouts I supplement with FitMiss Bcaa (branched chain aminos acids) which help my muscles recover faster and reduce muscle breakdown. After my workouts I will drink a protein shake using a cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of FitMiss chocolate delight powder. I always try to hit my macros too which my fitness pal is awesome at helping with. Plus I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I hope this helps!
To me, it sounds like you are losing weight because you are eating 1200 calories, not because of this diet pill you seem to be selling.
OP: if you eat at a (safe) deficit, you will lose weight. AND it will more likely stay off because you've developed healthy habits that'll stay with you for life. No need to worry about side-effects they might discover years later, or the jitters, or anal leakage. You can see results and lose weight using MFP, and it's free (of cost and risks).
Not selling any products. I lead a healthy lifestyle and was answering her question. I no way intended to make that sound like a sales pitch. I was just being brutally honest about what I use.-2 -
Helloidentitycrisis wrote: »I take caffeine pills as a pre-workout sometimes because it gives me a boost and I tend to throw up coffee if I drink it before I head to the gym (in fact most foods and drinks other than water).
Everyone will probably tell me why not to but it allows me to work out up to an hour longer per session with no "extra" tiredness, hunger or muscle pains so clearly it's not such a terrible thing!
But see you are taking it before you workout.... there is a difference, you are using it as a booster for your workouts not as your plan for weight loss0 -
samanthajane0294 wrote: »Hi everyone. I'm just wanting to get some recommendations for the diet help pills, diet plans etc, for example adios, slimfast, ...
What have anyone use to help them lose the weight?
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What works for many are the suggestions here. Use MFP and depending on how much You need to lose 1200 to 1500 calories a day for a female, In general men can get an extra 300 calories. For example I eat around 1800 calories a day since currently I am working on maintaining my weight loss for a while for a month or two, then a push to rid myself of the final 10 pounds. Is it working, Yup! I am currently down 219 pounds from my high weight which is when I started working to lose it again. Now with that weight gone I can get out and I walk 1.5 hours +/- each day. usually with one day off from walking per month. MFP with the food tracker has been a big help with that. Now I have learned what size portions and how much to eat I usually just check via a search engine if I am not sure what the calories and nutrition values are. The best resource is the product itself. Log everything, even condiments.
Get a Good Digital scale. The One I use I put the plate on it, then turn it on and add the food to get the weight. I find that grams are more accurate than ounces FWIW simply because there are many grams of food per ounce.
Learn what portions are for permanent weight loss.
Bread in Moderation, I use 45 calorie a slice Multi Grain or 7 Grain bread, Bread can range from 40 calories per slice to well over 120 calories per slice, watch for tricky serving sizes. Example some show calories per slice, some for 2 slices and a few for three slices. A sneaky trick to make the calorie count look lower.
What Path to take, here are some that work. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, NutriSystem. For some people Atkins works. Avoid Fad Diets, Atkins is somewhere between BTW IMO.
Here is a average days food for me.
4 ounces of 1% milk on Multi Grain Cheerios or an Egg on Low calorie Toast, A medium Banana, and a 110 to 120 calories of protein shake. Mid-morning snack 3 ounces of Boneless Skinless Roasted Chicken Breast and a dash of BBQ for taste with a slice of bread.
Lunch the same chicken shredded with two slices of bread, A Apple, and Greek Yogurt. 6 ounces of frozen Vegetables.
Afternoon Snack A serving of fruit.
Dinner a larger portion of meat two slices of bread, Two Clementines, Greek Yogurt, and 6 ounces of frozen Vegetables. Or in place of the meat and bread yesterday I had a tasty Lean Cuisine Glazed Chicken Dinner. Bought on sale recently for $2.49
Dessert later in the evening could be low fat, low sodium popcorn or 100 calories of Nuts.
Good Luck
You can do it an keep it off too, just learn portion control.
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samanthajane0294 wrote: »Hi everyone. I'm just wanting to get some recommendations for the diet help pills, diet plans etc, for example adios, slimfast, ...
What have anyone use to help them lose the weight?
Calorie counting with MFP and working out = success. I lost 172lbs without taking 1 diet pill or signing up to any kind of weight loss plan like weight watchers... all weight watchers is, is calorie counting... which you can do on MFP0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Katiefitmarie wrote: »Hi Samantha! Currently I'm taking FitMiss Burn. It's the best fat burning supplement I've ever taken. It doesn't give me jitters at all. It helps me focus and gives me that extra boost in the morning. I'd check it out if your interested. I don't follow an exact plan but I do stick with a limit of 1200 calories a day to lose about 2 pounds a week. I also do cardio in the morning 4-5 times a week followed by weight training in the evening 6 times a week. During my workouts I supplement with FitMiss Bcaa (branched chain aminos acids) which help my muscles recover faster and reduce muscle breakdown. After my workouts I will drink a protein shake using a cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of FitMiss chocolate delight powder. I always try to hit my macros too which my fitness pal is awesome at helping with. Plus I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I hope this helps!
Why does this read like a sales pitch....
Actually it sounds like she works out regularly she counts calories and pays attention to macros........huh....she could cut out the "supplements" and save her money. She's losing weight because of MFP.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Katiefitmarie wrote: »Hi Samantha! Currently I'm taking FitMiss Burn. It's the best fat burning supplement I've ever taken. It doesn't give me jitters at all. It helps me focus and gives me that extra boost in the morning. I'd check it out if your interested. I don't follow an exact plan but I do stick with a limit of 1200 calories a day to lose about 2 pounds a week. I also do cardio in the morning 4-5 times a week followed by weight training in the evening 6 times a week. During my workouts I supplement with FitMiss Bcaa (branched chain aminos acids) which help my muscles recover faster and reduce muscle breakdown. After my workouts I will drink a protein shake using a cup of 1% milk and 1 scoop of FitMiss chocolate delight powder. I always try to hit my macros too which my fitness pal is awesome at helping with. Plus I try to drink at least a gallon of water a day. I hope this helps!
Why does this read like a sales pitch....
Actually it sounds like she works out regularly she counts calories and pays attention to macros........huh....she could cut out the "supplements" and save her money. She's losing weight because of MFP.
I suppose that people who spend money on something like that they want to convince themselves that it works and was not a waste of money.
Even if it doesn't work and it was a waste of money.0 -
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MotherOfSharpei wrote: »but keep in mind that it does nothing alone...
Fixed that for you.
Every time I see "fat burners", I think of that horrible article about the UK woman who literally burned to death from the inside out after taking them. Or the Australian guy whose liver was so badly damaged by them that he had to get an urgent liver transplant and now has hepatitis, because if the doctors had waited for a non-hep liver, he would have died.
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I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch" -1
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amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
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sbahlezinwe67 wrote: »Im on duromine not as a magic pill but because it help supress my apetite i dont feel hungry at all i only eat bcause i know i need to otherwise im fine without food... it works for me as a person who has a binge eating problem....
I have lost 10.7 kg in 3weeks on them
Nb. They dont have magic but they help u take fewer calories if you cant control your eating
When I took phen/fen in the 90's it was like magic. However, I gained all the weight back when I stopped taking them and worry every time my heart flutters.
The active ingredient in duromine is phentermine. Here's my new favorite post about it: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10329901/phentermine/p10 -
samanthajane0294 wrote: »Hi everyone. I'm just wanting to get some recommendations for the diet help pills, diet plans etc, for example adios, slimfast, ...
What have anyone use to help them lose the weight?
What I have found is that you will not get a whole lot of people on MFP who support taking supplements or prescription pills to help with weight loss. It is true that there is no magic pill, and that many things simply do not work or are unsafe. I have used supplements and been successful with them and after taking them, so I do believe they can help and it is possible to maintain the habits you form with them. However, my experiences have been more bad than good, I admit. Over everything else, if you must take something, do your research and make sure it is something that is safe, or consult a Dr.0 -
I admit I tried those Slimquick diet pills a while back. It was an awful experience. At the risk of TMI, it made me badly constipated for the first time in my life. I felt nauseated after taking the pills, sluggish and light-headed all the time, I just pretty much felt that something was wrong the entire time I was on them. And I gained weight. As soon as I stopped taking them, I was back to normal.
MFP has been the only way I have found where I've actually had control over my weight loss, gives me something that I can stick with, and is giving me results.0 -
amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
Trust me - it seems like that's how it should work. However, I've taken phentermine in the past (I was young and not as knowledgeable as I am now, thanks to some amazing friends I've made on this board), which is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite. It worked for a little while as I was taking it. I even had to make myself eat some days. But when I came off of it, my appetite was back. The pills will suppress your appetite, sure, but don't fool yourself into thinking that it's going to be somehow easier to control your appetite when you stop taking them. It won't be easier. In fact, many people gain their weight right back once they stop taking appetite suppressants because they do nothing to teach you how to control your appetite on your own.
Just some food for thought.0 -
Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
Trust me - it seems like that's how it should work. However, I've taken phentermine in the past (I was young and not as knowledgeable as I am now, thanks to some amazing friends I've made on this board), which is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite. It worked for a little while as I was taking it. I even had to make myself eat some days. But when I came off of it, my appetite was back. The pills will suppress your appetite, sure, but don't fool yourself into thinking that it's going to be somehow easier to control your appetite when you stop taking them. It won't be easier. In fact, many people gain their weight right back once they stop taking appetite suppressants because they do nothing to teach you how to control your appetite on your own.
Just some food for thought.
Everyone is different. No two people's experiences are the same, so I try not to generalize. I'm doing various things to keep motivated and stay on track with my goals, so I'm not worried about falling back into old habits.0 -
amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
Trust me - it seems like that's how it should work. However, I've taken phentermine in the past (I was young and not as knowledgeable as I am now, thanks to some amazing friends I've made on this board), which is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite. It worked for a little while as I was taking it. I even had to make myself eat some days. But when I came off of it, my appetite was back. The pills will suppress your appetite, sure, but don't fool yourself into thinking that it's going to be somehow easier to control your appetite when you stop taking them. It won't be easier. In fact, many people gain their weight right back once they stop taking appetite suppressants because they do nothing to teach you how to control your appetite on your own.
Just some food for thought.
Everyone is different. No two people's experiences are the same, so I try not to generalize. I'm doing various things to keep motivated and stay on track with my goals, so I'm not worried about falling back into old habits.
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
Trust me - it seems like that's how it should work. However, I've taken phentermine in the past (I was young and not as knowledgeable as I am now, thanks to some amazing friends I've made on this board), which is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite. It worked for a little while as I was taking it. I even had to make myself eat some days. But when I came off of it, my appetite was back. The pills will suppress your appetite, sure, but don't fool yourself into thinking that it's going to be somehow easier to control your appetite when you stop taking them. It won't be easier. In fact, many people gain their weight right back once they stop taking appetite suppressants because they do nothing to teach you how to control your appetite on your own.
Just some food for thought.
This was my exact experience with phentermine. When my appetite was artificially suppressed, I had no appetite. Once that was no longer true, my appetite and weight came right back.0 -
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kshama2001 wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »amanda_hessel wrote: »I have been taking stimfree performix for a week. I take it as an appetite suppressant, because I was hungry All. The. Time. Now, this week I have also been walking around 10,000 steps a day and counting calories. I keep my calories eaten below my calories burned so that I have a deficit. I went from 253 pounds last Monday to 244 today. I have lost nine pounds in 7 days. I don't think this is typical, but for me it has helped to significantly reduce my appetite and cravings so that I can focus on eating right and portion size. I think counting calories and moving more is definitely the prime factor in my weight loss. But I also think that the pills have helped to keep me from snacking and binge eating. I plan on taking the pills for just a month or two until I feel like I can control my cravings on my own. Not all diet pills work and not all pills that work for one person will work for someone else. I'm not endorsing this product and it's not a "sales pitch"
If the pills are suppressing your appetite, though, how are they teaching you how to control your appetite on your own? What will happen when you decide to stop them and you have to learn to control your appetite anyway, or else put the weight back on?
I'm getting my body accustomed/regulated to my new way of eating. Once I've made these eating/exercise changes and implemented them consistently, within a few weeks my body should accept his as the new norm and the cravings should dissipate.
Trust me - it seems like that's how it should work. However, I've taken phentermine in the past (I was young and not as knowledgeable as I am now, thanks to some amazing friends I've made on this board), which is a prescription diet pill that suppresses appetite. It worked for a little while as I was taking it. I even had to make myself eat some days. But when I came off of it, my appetite was back. The pills will suppress your appetite, sure, but don't fool yourself into thinking that it's going to be somehow easier to control your appetite when you stop taking them. It won't be easier. In fact, many people gain their weight right back once they stop taking appetite suppressants because they do nothing to teach you how to control your appetite on your own.
Just some food for thought.
This was my exact experience with phentermine. When my appetite was artificially suppressed, I had no appetite. Once that was no longer true, my appetite and weight came right back.
Unfortunately, I think it's that way for many.
We all learn differently, though, and some people have to learn the hard way. All I can do is offer my advice and hope that it helps someone, even if it isn't the person to whom the advice was directed.
Thank you for sharing your experience.0
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