Fastin Pills.... Would you or would you not take them?

I have been taking these pills for about 3 weeks now...with the exception of the weekends. I "heard" they were recalled...but cant find the reason why. I have googled to get some info and nada... I feel like if I dont take these...I can not do it alone.

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  • sid719e
    sid719e Posts: 47
    Yes you can do it alone. It may be more difficult and take longer, but you can do it without pills.
  • victoria4321
    victoria4321 Posts: 1,719 Member
    I used to use redline by vpx in college when I wanted to stay up for 3 days in a row. After It wore off, I would eat a box of dominos then go into a food coma. lol so in short, no I wouldn't take them for weight loss. I would take them if I needed to stay awake for a really long time maybe.
  • sid719e
    sid719e Posts: 47
    What are your goals? Purely weight loss? Are you tracking your food?
  • DerDude
    DerDude Posts: 170
    Never Ever!

    Take the money and buy some nice Running Shoes a HRM and a nice new jeans you wanne fit in sometimes ;)
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    I've gotten a slight benefit from appetite suppressing supplements before, but that's on top of a good diet.
    They won't do the work for you, and in all honesty, you're better off spending the money on better food.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    How much would you pay me? I suppose I'd do it for $750/week.
  • Shandril
    Shandril Posts: 36
    Amen to that.
    I'm struggling like you are ... been trying everything with no results ...
    but I don't want a quick fix. If I get thin, I'm staying there!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I have been taking these pills for about 3 weeks now...with the exception of the weekends. I "heard" they were recalled...but cant find the reason why. I have googled to get some info and nada... I feel like if I dont take these...I can not do it alone.

    If you can't do it alone, what do you plan to do once you've lost all the weight? Take these pills forever?
  • mayerel
    mayerel Posts: 254 Member
    Nope. Pills can mess with your heart and other organs...not worth the health risks!
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
    No pills work, for one thing. And secondly, nobody needs to use a pill to lose 4 pounds.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I did not take any crazy pills or use any fad diets. I used to weigh almost 300 pounds.
    Now?
    2193703_2119.jpg

    Bottom line?

    Yes, you can do this on your own.

    Eat well, exercise, drink water, and be patient.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    you CAN do it! so many success stories here! throw them away...they are bad news.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I did not take any crazy pills or use any fad diets. I used to weigh almost 300 pounds.
    Now?
    2193703_2119.jpg

    Bottom line?

    Yes, you can do this on your own.

    Eat well, exercise, drink water, and be patient.

    ^^^^This (congrats BTW)

    The pills are a crutch and, most likely, not a terribly effective & potentially dangerous one at that.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    your prety
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Yes, you can do this on your own.

    Eat well, exercise, drink water, and be patient.

    agreed.
  • WolfEyedBear
    WolfEyedBear Posts: 3 Member
    I was wondering about diet pills too - but I think everyone hear says it well.
    You can accomplish it - set your goals, work hard on your goals, and enjoy your success when you get there.

    Avoid the pharmaceutical answer - make your success your own!

    I am just starting out - we can both make this work : )
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    You're trying to lose 4 pounds. You can do that without pills.
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    I wouldn't take pills. It might be longer doing it the harder way, ie through exercise and better diet, but you have a much better chance of keeping the weight off. I see it as a lifestyle change rather than a diet.
  • GEE1241
    GEE1241 Posts: 32 Member
    don't take them. I did phentermine for a 9months! yeah i lost the weight but it lead to panic attacks not worth it. plus the weight comes on quick. now i'm really learning how to eat and get this lifestyle change done!
  • forgtmenot
    forgtmenot Posts: 860 Member
    I have used those stacker pills before. They just made my heart race like I had 10 cups of coffee. You can do it without them, you just have to WANT it bad enough!
  • FitForeverAgain
    FitForeverAgain Posts: 330 Member
    A sane person!? Finally. She gets its. You know the answer to the pill question already. No need to answer it. One thing works and that is working hard, end the gluttony, and do it consistently. The process isn't fun. What is fun is being able to post a gorgeous pic like below after you've realized that you must pay a price to get back to where you want. Then paying that price, and achieving your goal. Best of luck.
    I did not take any crazy pills or use any fad diets. I used to weigh almost 300 pounds.
    Now?
    2193703_2119.jpg

    Bottom line?

    Yes, you can do this on your own.

    Eat well, exercise, drink water, and be patient.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    I tried diet pills over 10 years ago. On the second day, I was laying in bed and my heart was racing. It freaked me OUT!! I normally have super low blood pressure and HR, so it scared me feeling my heart rushing like that. I have never taken another diet pill ad I never will!!

    Since then I have had 2 more kids and gained 60lbs per baby, and I have lost the weight each time without pills. This last time was harder because I am older, but I did not give up.

    So, try to do it without pills so you do have to rely on pills to keep you thin!!
  • george29223
    george29223 Posts: 556 Member
    i got a couple of ruffies you can take uh um yeah yeah they will make you lose weight i got my own weightloss center at my house inbox me for a appointment
  • I seem to be a bit late in posting this but I lost 14 pounds in 2 weeks with Fastin... I'm a young mother to a 6 month old running around all day in his walker and a husband who doesn't really help so I use them for energy so that I can GO GO GO all the time. They help with energy and appetite suppressing. (For some reason my son HATES when I eat.) I LOVE THEM! I'm a supporter of these but if you're not comfortable in the LEAST with taking them, I wouldn't.
  • How is it going after three weeks? Have you lost much weight? How do they make you feel? You are already taking them so really you need to decide if you like what they are doing to you...I have been going back in forth on whether or not I should look into something like this. I know I need to watch my calories but I am always hungry. I want to find something that will curb my appetite untill my stomach shrinks!
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I have been taking these pills for about 3 weeks now...with the exception of the weekends. I "heard" they were recalled...but cant find the reason why. I have googled to get some info and nada... I feel like if I dont take these...I can not do it alone.

    A couple months ago before mfp!.i was taking them. Apparently i turned into a total bi*!$ on them, but, i didn't notice it! It lasted one whole week of me taking them.. Found out thou
    Oufh
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I have been taking these pills for about 3 weeks now...with the exception of the weekends. I "heard" they were recalled...but cant find the reason why. I have googled to get some info and nada... I feel like if I dont take these...I can not do it alone.

    A couple months ago before mfp!.i was taking them. Apparently i turned into a total bi*!$ on them, but, i didn't notice it! It lasted one whole week of me taking them.. Found out though that it's almost 40% caffine & when i went to.the gnc store for something i asked one of the guys about it ,.and his face got a shocked expression and he was like hunny are you trying to make your heart explode? and he's the one who told me about mfp! So basically get off of them!!
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    WTF are Fastin Pills?
  • i took these pills for 8 weeks, i am a housekeeper, and i lost 42 pounds
  • these pills will definitely take away ur appetite, i took them for 8 weeks and lost 42 pounds total