Are there any weight loss pills that actually help?

cutmd

Here is a list of supplements that I believe help with weight loss and that I incorporate

1. Calcium has been shown to favor fat burning, as has vitamin D. In fact, many obese people are vitaminD deficient. I supplement with both of these http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20000417/calcium-low-fat-diet
http://www1.umn.edu/news/features/2009/UR_CONTENT_165066.html

2. Apple cider vinegar Is a natural appetite suppressant. I often will take a little swig of Bragg's natural apple cider vinegar when I'm hungry and it does work. It is also though to increase metabolism http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/apple-cider-vinegar-and-weight-loss.html

3. Coconut oil sounds fattening, but it contains a lot of medium chain fatty acids have been shown to increase satiety and accelerate weight loss. I have friends that take coconut oil pills and swear by them. I try to just throw it on my air popped popcorn, which is yum! http://www.naturalnews.com/026808_coconut_oil_metabolism_fatty_acids.html

4. Green tea - there are green tea pills, but i prefer to drink the real deal. Both of them promote weight loss and energy sbove and beyond the caffeine content. http://www.colonhealth.net/weight_loss/Green_Tea_Increases_Metabolic_Weight_Loss.html

5. Hot rox/other caffeine supplements. Just when you thought this was another pseudo answer post. I admit it, I sometimes take caffeine pills, particularly hot rox, which has some other stuff in there. It makes me soar with energy, so i take it sometimes before a particularly intense workout and the workout is amazing. I burn more calories on my HRM and my heart rate stays elevated longer. It also suppresses my appetite and I can't sit still. I did become caffeine dependent at one point cause I as taking it everyday doing insanity, so now I only allow it 1-2 times per week. I would only recommend it for healthy peoplenas too much caffeine can precipitate arrythmias, agitation, and even heart attacks. That being said, I do love hotrox :blushing: http://www.betterbodyjournal.com/weight-loss-and-fitness-products/product-spotlight-hot-rox-extreme-by-biotest

katschi

What has suppressed my appetite naturally is eliminating grains, legumes, potatoes and sugar.
I fill up on vegetables, protein and fats and occasionally fresh fruit, cheese and macadamia nuts.

I know that many people think this is "unbalanced" but for me it's working like a charm.
It's the one thing that I've been able to stick with for any length of time and it's so much easier to follow than trying to fight food cravings and hunger like I had to do when eating the above mentioned foods that I got rid of.

Of course, YMMV as we are all individuals.

I hope you decide not to go this route (the diet pills) but experiment with your foods to see what satisfies you naturally and works with your body.
Best of Luck! :flowerforyou: