Diet pills......
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Talk to a medical professional. They are qualified to determine if it's safe for you.0
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diet pills are for misguided beginners and fat serial dieters.0
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When I first started my journey I had phentermine 37.5 which I would break in half... Some days I would take the whole pill and some days I would only take half. They gave me crazy energy and really suppressed my appetite...but now that I really haven't been able to afford them I find that starting with those were probably a bad idea because I'm having a hard time right now staying under my goal. They work but be careful because you don't want to become dependent on diet pills. *Learning the hard way*0
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I have taken phentermine and adipex in the past and did not change my eating habbits so I gained it all back after stopping but just recently I decided to get back on phentermine to get me out of this plateau I'm on. I have changed my eating habbits this time so I'm not worried about the weight gain after I stop talking them. They work really well, give lots of energy and I do lose weight with them. They're prescription pills and not covered by insurance but only cost about $20.00 for a 30 day supply.
If you're just looking for energy though, I would say take a B-6 & B-12 supplement everyday or try 5 hour energy. Both work well for me and if you take more B vitamins than your body needs they easliy pass in your urine without harming your kidneys or liver.
Hope you find a healthy way to get what your looking for.
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If you follow a well balanced diet, get enough rest and learn good time management, you naturally would have more energy..and it's free!!!!!!!0
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What do you want the "diet pills" to do for you? If it is to suppress your appetite you won't really be learning healthy eating habits, if it is to speed up your metabolism, exercise and foods such as chilli peppers will do this, and if it is the fat blockers etc I wouldn't go there because of the nasty side effects mentioned on lots of the forum topics here. I don't know of any other types of slimming pills as I am not using any, and I have lost 3 stone in 16 weeks :flowerforyou:
I agree. Diet pills are not good for you, just think about it logically. I have lost 74 lbs without a pill. CALORIES IN, CALORIES OUT. It really is that simple, but not easy.0 -
I'm more or less wanting to try them just to see if they'll help give me some energy. Starting out I don't really have any and I was drinking 5-6+ cans of pop everyday. I'm down to 3 cans a day so far for the last two days. I don't plan on useing diet pills for the rest of my life, would just love some added energy right now.
i am the same way with my pop intake and i read that drinking orange juice in the afternoon instead of pop gives you more energy and i tryed it and i only drink 1 can a pop a day and i have lots of energy during the day:drinker:0 -
sounds like your not ready to hear the truth on what everyone has to say so i dont even know why you wasted your time posting this on here because from the sounds of it, your going to take them regardless.
1- They are so not good for you!
2- they are nothing buta quick fix
3- and after you take them for a while your body is going to go through so much not being on them
4- once you lose the weight you want on them you THINK and you say that your going to keep eating healthy and working out but honestly doubt that you are especially since your matabalism will slow down dramastically so your body is going to be holding on to every bit of calorie it gets since you think you can live on less than 1200 calories or however much your going to eat and wont be able to function on such little calories without the pills. or vise versa if your still eating bad while on the pills.
5- if you lose weight to quick your going to be skinny fat
6- your going to rely on that energy once you take them
just dont waste your time, your going to gain all the weight back PLUS SOME once you get off of them.
isn't it just so much more rewarding when you can say that you lost weight by working out and just eating healthy anyways?
i dont understand why your considering taking diet pills if your trying to change your lifestyle and habbits (and that is not a good habit to start for your new lifestyle)
but then again, i do understand. your looking for a quick fix and a way around having to work hard and make smart choices. i know because i have taken diet pills before and they were nothing but a waste of money and time.
just keep it SIMPLE and CLEAN. workout and eat right! its just that simple!0 -
I have taken diet pills in the past. Phentermine was my go to diet pill. My hair fell out and it really screwed my metabolism up.0
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diet pills are for misguided beginners and fat serial dieters.
Is there any need to put negative unneeded posts?!?! Were all adults here, lets act like it please!0 -
I'm more or less wanting to try them just to see if they'll help give me some energy. Starting out I don't really have any and I was drinking 5-6+ cans of pop everyday. I'm down to 3 cans a day so far for the last two days. I don't plan on useing diet pills for the rest of my life, would just love some added energy right now.
i am the same way with my pop intake and i read that drinking orange juice in the afternoon instead of pop gives you more energy and i tryed it and i only drink 1 can a pop a day and i have lots of energy during the day:drinker:
Thanks for the advice!0 -
diet pills are for misguided beginners and fat serial dieters.
Is there any need to put negative unneeded posts?!?! Were all adults here, lets act like it please!
Good thing I didn't tell you what I really think. :laugh:
I stand by my statement. Is there any need? Apparently so, because fully grown adults still ask about diet pills here almost every day.0 -
diet pills are for misguided beginners and fat serial dieters.
Is there any need to put negative unneeded posts?!?! Were all adults here, lets act like it please!
Good thing I didn't tell you what I really think. :laugh:
I stand by my statement. Is there any need? Apparently so, because fully grown adults still ask about diet pills here almost every day.
Unneeded? Im pretty sure his opinion was the same as many here, but he didn't sugar coat it.0 -
ill use ephedrine.
Also dangerous to take.
correct.. but used responsibly i think its pretty safe.
I agree. It IS dangerous to take high doses of it, but I use it to help me not have asthma attacks while I'm exercising.
Same reason I take ephedrine for my asthma now and then, though I can't say that it has any effect on energy for me. I can take two before going to bed to help with attacks at night, and I don't have any issues with jittery side effects or sleeping.
Anyway, for the OP, were I you, and looking for some energy, I'd try drinking straight coffee. Yeah, kinda nasty, but it has barely any calories, helps suppress appetite, and is cheap. I have several cups a day, and find it works better than anything else to keep my energy up.0 -
I used to be a huge fan of artificial energy from whatever source I could get it. That said, I have tried Hydroxycut and I didn't get any energy from it. I also tried some Jillian Michaels thing too. Nothing. Every since Ephedra got taken off the market nothing really gives me any energy. Strangely enough when I got past my head thinking I needed extra energy I have now realized that I don't actually need it! I actually HAVE more energy from losing weight, eating healthy and exercising! You can do this without a pill 0
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As far as I know, ephedrine is illegal? At least in the US...
Nope, ephedrine is not illegal, just severely restricted. I believe it's illegal to use in diet products, like pills, but for asthma treatments, it's legal, just regulated. You have to actually go behind the counter at Walgreens to buy it.
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As far as I know, ephedrine is illegal? At least in the US...
Nope, ephedrine is not illegal, just severely restricted. I believe it's illegal to use in diet products, like pills, but for asthma treatments, it's legal, just regulated. You have to actually go behind the counter at Walgreens to buy it.
Not in all states actually! Can't get bronkaid at all in iowa0 -
Diet pills are unnatural and have so many side effects. There are many who are obese, who have medial issues that prevent them from losing weight in the natural way, and diet pills have a place there. But the way you describe using them, is for energy? That way of thinking is not only misguided, but could also be unsafe. They are addictive, and can be detrimental in the long run; if not to your health, definately your long term weight loss effectiveness. These drugs, when used improperly can lead to a lot of adverse events and addiction. They are not chemically disimilar from amphetamines, crack, etc. Just becvause it comes in prescription form does not make it 100% safe.
Why subject your body to this, when all you need to do is exercise, eat nutrient rich foods, maybe add vitamins/minerals/extra amino acid boosters? Of course, you are free to do what you like. But as a medical professional, I have seen the negative results of misuse of these drugs, and I warn you to be careful. Best of luck on your journey.0 -
bad
news
badbadnews
mess up your body
likely to put on weight you took off
jitters
not worth it
this gal has lost 115lbs with nothing but eating better and exercising more
i wouldnt have done it any other way0 -
I've been taking Cellucor Super HD and I love it! I would personally recommend it if you're not sensitive to stimulants.
I've been going to the gym everyday and it makes me feel great! You can buy the trial size at GNC.0 -
I actually did take Hydroxycut Max for Women when I was starting out in January. I'm really unsure if it helped me lose weight but I did find it gave me a little extra energy. However I felt it also made me crash harder throughout the day. I did lose probably about 15 pounds when I first taking it, but I was also eating 1200 calories and working out 30 minutes, 7 days a week. I was also not taking the recommended dose, I believe its like a total of 6 pills in one day(waste of money). I ended up taking 2 pills a day one in the morning and one before I worked out.
In my opinion I would probably buy them again and would recommend them to other people.
If you take the make sure you drink plenty of water, up to dose slowly and don't take more than you need to. Also my boyfriend recommended taking them one month on, one month off, so your body doesn't get used to them.
I hope this helps.0 -
I started takeing them and it seems I have a caffine sensitivity. I started getting feelings of anxiety and heart palpitations, idk not worth the money. Im losing weight faster off of them.. and oh boy u miss one pill and u get major headaches (well i do)0
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If you want something that kicks up your metabolism, try 1-6 teaspoons of organic cayenne pepper powder every morning. It increases circulation and will keep you awake especially right after you take it. To cut the burning sensation, try having yogurt or milk after taking it. Besides increasing circulation, it helps digestion and prevents ulcers.
Thanks for the tip. Where did you learn that?
I take cayenne suppliments as well. I also take tumeric which I believe I started taking in conjunction because it keeps cayenne from irritating your stomach as well as other health benefits. Don't quote me on anything but those two are super good for you. Research it. My friend started taking the two and had a hard time sleeping so she switched to taking in the morning.0 -
I have given up on diet pills. Nothing seems to ever work. If it does, only for a short time.0
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Oh and i've never taken a diet pill in my life. I am scared of the negative things that could happen. I stick to the old fashioned way of losing weight.0
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I think you're probably exhausted. How early at night can you put your child to bed? Stay away from the internet at night time, watch a nice video or tv show and go to bed early.
I use coffee during the work day to operate but find (despite what the experts say about this) that I have sleep deprivation and have to find a way to make up the lack. In the weekends I sleep a lot lately, and I also have some days when i come home from work and just have a nap.
Even an hour is better than nothing. You feel like death dragging yourself up again to cook tea but in half an hour, you're much better.
Another thing is water. Not getting enough hydration will exhaust you. Are you replacing this pop with anything else? Liquid plays a huge part in energy I've noticed.
Other than that I'd start looking at other lifestyle issues. Are you getting up at 5:30 to get to creche before work? Any way you can change your life so that you get up later? Or go to bed earlier? How demanding is your child? Can you teach the child to be less demanding? Do you have every other night in the week with no after school activities or is it all just go, go, go?0 -
I used to take Hydroxycut Max and lost 3 lbs a week for a month. I stopped and lost the same amount on my own, lol. It's just a gimmick!0
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Be careful with what you take. I took phentermine for about 2 years and when I quit (because I lost my job and didnt have the $$$) I gained it all back plus some. Also I ended up having "heart irregularities". They turned out to be nothing major but I will never mess with that stuff again. Good Luck!0
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DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS PLEASE. In my early 20s I took doctor prescribed Duramine and sure I lost a lot of weight but terrible side effects. I was an absolute zombie. The main ingredient was a derivative of speed so I was high all of the time. It temporarily affected my eyesight, everything was green. It really affected my social life. It was a long time ago but it has remained a horrible memory. Please lose weight naturally and don't do a quick fix which may cause you terrible problems.0
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You're a CNA? Gotta ask, do you smoke? If this is the first time you are taking diet pills and you want to experiment then don't worry, chances are they won't give you any deadly side effects. You know diet pills suck.0
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