would you count this as "cheating"?

BeautyFromPain

Hey all,

My doctor just ran some tests and found out that I am anemic... And that i also have a crappy thyroid..
He wants me to take VitaminB12 to see if it will help, I also know this vitamin helps by speeding up your metabolism...

Would you consider this cheating in terms of weight loss?

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Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused

Hey all,

My doctor just ran some tests and found out that I am anemic... And that i also have a crappy thyroid..
He wants me to take VitaminB12 to see if it will help, I also know this vitamin helps by speeding up your metabolism...

Would you consider this cheating in terms of weight loss?

Nope. You should do what your Dr. says though.

Maryfullofgrace

Nope. I wouldn't consider it cheating at all.

frogmommy

It doesn't really matter. You have to take it anyway. I suspect the difference in metabolism will be minimal.

SergeantSunshine_reused

If you need it for other reasons then take it!
B12 isn't going to have a huge effect on you metabolism
No such thing as cheating IMO :] How would it be cheating?

mrsbjf

cheating? really? that is a silly question!

wagreen

Of course not, happy trails!

margurithrt

I doubt it would be considered cheating, as it's something that your body is missing in it's current diet. This also means that your metabolism may have not been working as effectively as it needed to anyway. Just add the vitamin into your food diary. I have my vitamin supplements that I take daily saved as a meal so I can just use that to add it in when I take them

AmeChops

Hell no - you've gotsa have your vits!! :happy:

JThomas61

I have hypothyroidism and take synthroid, but I supplement with B12. Anything it takes that will help I say go for it.

Puffins1958

Of course not, you need to take care of yourself. Please listen to whatever your doctor tells you. Anemia if not taken care of could land you in the hospital, believe me I know. My anemia was so bad at one time in my life, I need iron IV treatments. I'm so glad that I no longer have that trouble.....


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KaleidoscopeEyes1056

I don't think there can be "cheating"
there are some methods of weight loss that are stupid and don't work, like laxatives, but I don't think that would be very bad. It's something that you need, so don't worry about it!
just keep yourself healthy!!

MrsLehman24

I don't think it's cheating if the end result is you being skinner, healthier and happier.

Eleanorjanethinner

Absolutely not! Take the stuff your Dr prescribes and stick to your calorie limit and exercise a bit and you'll be fine!

Marig0ld

:Nope. I take it as one of my regular supplements. My doc also recommended it. Not sure if it speeds up my metabolism, but I've been losing weight steadily by staying at my calorie goals and eating healthy. I know, shocking, right?

lmhubbard

Not at all. I occationally have to have prescripts of B-12 myself as it runs low periodically, along with my iron levels. I can tell when it is running low as I fell sluggish and sleepy (low iron) and often have panic attacks when my B-12 is low.

3GKnight

Now I'm curious, is there any substance that would be considered a cheating tool if all it did was speed up metabolism?

Pangea250

No, it's not cheating at all. In fact, with an underactive thyroid, you've actually been getting the short end of the stick. Medication is meant to bring you to normal.

0PhAtDaDdY

Hey all,

My doctor just ran some tests and found out that I am anemic... And that i also have a crappy thyroid..
He wants me to take VitaminB12 to see if it will help, I also know this vitamin helps by speeding up your metabolism...

Would you consider this cheating in terms of weight loss?

NOT

talia25

No way. If your body is deficient then you need to supplement it to bring it back to functioning normally. After several tests, I was advised I have an underactive thyroid and have been placed on Thyroid meds a few weeks ago, I know people with thyroid issues often struggle to lose weight and find it easier once they start taking medication, but I wasnt having problems losing so dont see that it will speed up my weight loss, just that it might make feel normal (not cold, tired, and a variety of other things ) You gotta listen to your doc

RAFValentina

Errr...hello! If you are deficient it means that you're not functioning normally so no it's not cheating its being healthy! I take iron and b vitamin supplements as well as cod liver oil, oil of evening primrose, selenium and extra vitamin c, d and e after a suspect underactive thryroid due to exercise and confirmed low iron levels...

onmywaytoskinny155

I gained 50lbs in one year and I am on B12 injections. I don't think its going to speed up your metabolism so much that you will drop huge numbers

Pangea250

Now I'm curious, is there any substance that would be considered a cheating tool if all it did was speed up metabolism?

Uh, YEAH!!

1 - cocaine
2 - amphetamine
3 - methamphetamine

chefchazz

cheating? really? that is a silly question!
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if someone doesnt know, and they ask, how the hell is that silly??????

deadstarsunburn

No it's not at all =] B12 is good for you, I have to take it since I'm vegan. It speeding up metabolism is so minuscule. Taking diet pills claiming to make you lose half your extra body fat is very different from B12. B12 is just another thing your body needs like Vitamin C

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loulou_z

if it is something that you body is lacking, then possibly your metablism isn't working correctly either. I have hypothyroidism and my metablism is pretty much no existent. i exercise 4 times a week and stick to eating plan and i'm lucky if i can lose 200g!! Do as ur Dr says, it can only help.

Jeneba

The impact on your metabolism will be negligible, believe me! :flowerforyou:

3GKnight

Now I'm curious, is there any substance that would be considered a cheating tool if all it did was speed up metabolism?

Uh, YEAH!!

1 - cocaine
2 - amphetamine
3 - methamphetamine

I had no idea those sped up metabolism. Thanks for satisfying my curiosity!

Kelly_Wilson1990

Why would that be cheating? It is probably the reason you are NOT losing weight. I take B-12 injection weekly.

Lift_hard_eat_big

What does it matter what other's think, get your health in check.