Weight loss pills??

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  • Maggie1960
    Maggie1960 Posts: 322
    Can anyone explain to me the function of aspirin in the ephedra, caffeine, aspirin stack? I understand the role of the first two drugs but can't for the life of me work out why aspirin is included.

    Not that I am planning on taking anything like that, I'm just curious, I can't find any information about it on the internet.
  • fivefatcats
    fivefatcats Posts: 368
    I don't think I am wrong stating the general concensus on diet pills (or any 'diet plan' for that matter) must necessarily involve a lifestyle change following the 'diet' phase or the results will never be sustainable.
  • jhandley
    jhandley Posts: 118
    Nothing about taking a supplement is "easy." I hate when people snicker like "I'm doing it the hard way" like I'm not. I work my butt off daily thank you very much. To each his own. You'll gain weight back if you shovel food in your mouth and stop exercising... not simply from stopping a pill. It is all "hard work."

    I agree! I totally dislike when people comment saying, do the natural thing, and eat right & exercise! That may work for some people.....and for those that it does FABULOUS for you, but for those that it doesn't there is nothing wrong with going with an aid to get you through those tough pounds!
  • BigGail
    BigGail Posts: 465 Member
    I took ephedrine a while back and it made my back ache and without this being TMI, it made my bowel movements smell REALLY STRANGE and my sweat smelled the same :sick:

    Not good - but then a friend at work is taking thermobol and she's getting on great with that.

    I have a maximuscle shake after a workout now but that's about it.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    Can anyone explain to me the function of aspirin in the ephedra, caffeine, aspirin stack? I understand the role of the first two drugs but can't for the life of me work out why aspirin is included.

    Not that I am planning on taking anything like that, I'm just curious, I can't find any information about it on the internet.
    From what I have read, aspirin really doesn't play a role and is unnecessary. I only stack ephedra and caffeine.
  • zakkthebear
    zakkthebear Posts: 52 Member
    in the end, it's whatever does it for you.

    I'm on a bunch of crap to keep my body together, nothing I can do about it. It is what it is. I've found what works *for me* and your mileage can and will vary.

    That said when people say "OMG you've lost weight! What diet are you on!?" I simply reply "the bust-your-*kitten* and don't stuff your fat face diet. It's working really well"


    Every body is different. Find what makes yours run as efficiently and smoothly as possible.
  • mcanals123
    mcanals123 Posts: 66
    if your looking for a good weight loss just stick to tracking everything and sticking within your allowed calories i did that with weight watchers and went from 198 to 135 in a year with no weight supplements or drinks just tracking what i eat and the only reason i gained it back was cause i got pregnant but honestly if your fed up with your weight you can do it willingly without any help from any chemicals
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    I took a variety of them back when ephedra products were legal. I don't recommend anything that will supposedly "boost your metabolism." For me it was basically speed. My heart rate (even resting) went through the roof, I had the shakes, couldn't focus, and was often dizzy and weak.

    They're not a particularly good idea.

    Meanwhile, stuff like Alli is on the market that basically makes you crap your pants if you eat anything too high in fat. I guess that's useful for people who have problems monitoring and controlling their fat content without extreme immediate consequences, but no thanks.
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