A safe diet pill?!

lcclane

Has any one heard of a safe diet pill that actually works? I would love to think there is a magic pill out there, but I don't want the jitters or a racing heart. Anything herbal would make me feel better. My mom used to take flax seed oil and rose hips I think? I am working out at least 3 days a week, normally 4 days, and thanks to this program, I have been counting calories. Since January, I have lost 15 pounds. But sometimes I think the scale at the gym doesn't work! I'd like to make sure I am getting all of the "right" stuff that I need to boost my metabolism and energy.

lcclane

Has any one heard of a safe diet pill that actually works? I would love to think there is a magic pill out there, but I don't want the jitters or a racing heart. Anything herbal would make me feel better. My mom used to take flax seed oil and rose hips I think? I am working out at least 3 days a week, normally 4 days, and thanks to this program, I have been counting calories. Since January, I have lost 15 pounds. But sometimes I think the scale at the gym doesn't work! I'd like to make sure I am getting all of the "right" stuff that I need to boost my metabolism and energy.

heatther

My Dr reccomended Alli and I like it. Two girls I work witha te taking it too and love it. For metabolism I take B12 which has really helped me. I can tell when I miss it! for a vit I take a prenatal because they are great for you plus helps with the hair growth!

Good luck!

prettyinpink

I take B6 for energy and metabolism. I have also hear of Phenter NP (it is an herbal phentermine). My friend takes it and I took it once and I had not "jittery" effects.

I hope this helps.

Erica92627

Alli? Um, I'm scared to use it. I don't know if I would like the side affects. Do you have any problem with it? Such as the ones mentioned in the instructions?

alwaysenl

I have taken alli and had a very positive experience with it. I never had any side effects. You only get those undesirable effects that you heard about if you eat more than the reccommended amount of fat at a particular meal, you are allowed 15 grams of fat at each meal and it if you stay within this rage you'll be fine.

heatther

I take Alli and I agree with alwayssenl. If I know I am going to eat a meal high in fat (like on my free day) I don't take the pill. I had heart failure when I had my son and this is the only thing I can take that wont mess with my heart!

meme2018

This is what my dr. reccommended also he said that it wouldn't effect my blood pressure. I haven't started them because of the side effects that I read about. Thanks ladies for the information I'm going to try them. Is the weight loss fast?

alwaysenl

I wouldn't really say the weight loss is fast, but it is steady and at a helathy, normal rate. If you go on the alli website it explains that they reccommend losing only 1-2 lbs per week because that is what's healthy for your body and your more likely to keep the weight off. It's not good for you to lose too much to quickly anyway. Good luck!

jgordon367

I have been taking the Alli for several days now and I like it. If you over eat you do spend some time in the bathroom but I take them anyway, every day. Its been keeping me on track and I dont mind the "reminders" that I havent been doing well.

heatther

LOL two co workers and I are taking it and we always come to woke and we have been bad say we had a lava weekend, cause it reminds me of a lava lamp! But its only when you eat to much fat. Like jgordon say s little reminder! Ha ha ha

jenbar

Alli? Um, I'm scared to use it. I don't know if I would like the side affects. Do you have any problem with it? Such as the ones mentioned in the instructions?

I tried it and didn't like it. I was watching what I was eating but the effects are yucky! You .... excuse me for lack of a better term... fart grease! and when you have a bm it looks like you pooped pizza grease! so nasty. gave it away!

jenbar

Also, I take Slimquick, I don't know if it's helping, and I also just bought Oolong Tea which is suppose to help metabolism, lower cholesterol, skin and other things. And it tastes good too.

angievan26

I am getting ready to try the dexc20 It is all natural and they say you do not get jittery

tigger54304

so b 12 helps boost your metabolism ?

tigger54304

wow you just flat out say how it is huh well i hve heard that too i havnet tryed it was to nervous about it i poop enough dont wanna poop any more :laugh:

Eliyan

There are actually a lot of different natural options that won't cause jitters, but it's impossible to recommend one without more information, beause what will work for you depends entirely on your lifestyle, and not on what worked for other people.

I especially wouldn't go with Alli, because not only are the side effects terrible, but I mean, can it diferentiate between good fats and bad fats? Good fats can actually help with weight loss and are really beneficial for your health. Bad things can happen if you completely limit your fats. Besides, if the whole point of it is to watch your fat, why not just watch your fat? Without the possible gross side effects.

I've heard too many bad things, but I haven't tried it, and other people have been saying good things, so it's really up to you, but personally I'd go another way.

If you gave me more information about your lifestyle I could try to recommend something. I work in a health store, and that's always the first thing we ask; "What would you say your main problem is?"

Are you always hungry? Do you have a weakness for carbs? Do you find that, with age, your metabolism is just slowing, even though your lifestyle is the same? Do you crave sweets?

Aprilina

There are actually a lot of different natural options that won't cause jitters, but it's impossible to recommend one without more information, beause what will work for you depends entirely on your lifestyle, and not on what worked for other people.

I especially wouldn't go with Alli, because not only are the side effects terrible, but I mean, can it diferentiate between good fats and bad fats? Good fats can actually help with weight loss and are really beneficial for your health. Bad things can happen if you completely limit your fats. Besides, if the whole point of it is to watch your fat, why not just watch your fat? Without the possible gross side effects.

I've heard too many bad things, but I haven't tried it, and other people have been saying good things, so it's really up to you, but personally I'd go another way.

If you gave me more information about your lifestyle I could try to recommend something. I work in a health store, and that's always the first thing we ask; "What would you say your main problem is?"

Are you always hungry? Do you have a weakness for carbs? Do you find that, with age, your metabolism is just slowing, even though your lifestyle is the same? Do you crave sweets?

I crave sweets! How do you get rid of that little anoyance? My while familt is like that actually. So obviously some thing to do with our life style. I think sugar is adictive...

kellys52

I take Ultra 90 and I love it! I havn't had one side effect at all! You can take the am or pm version which ever works best for you. My mom took it for a month and lost 16 pounds with lots of diet and exercise. So far I have been on it for 1 week and lost 2 pounds. It gives me more energy when I am working out. I have tried other pills and get jitters or head aches but I have had no side effects at all with this. It also helps me drink a lot of water during the day...I dont know if there is something in there that does it or if its just in my head since the lable said I should hha. The only bad thing I found is that you can have any aspartamine(spelled wrong) its something in diet soda and sweetners. I dont have a problem with it though because I gave up soda. Good Luck!

Their website is www.888ultra90.com

Eliyan

For sweets there are a couple different things you could try. Taking chromium or cinnamon supplements can help balance the blood sugar, which can really help cut back the sugar cravings.

They could also be caused by an overgrowth of Candida, which is a kind of yeast. If that's the case, there will be other symptoms like bloating or gas, grumpiness, fatigue, headaches. One dead give away is if you also get yeast infections often.

And yes, when you give in to the cravings and eat the sugar, the Candida gets worse, and you crave sugar more. So it is kind of like an addiction.

If it's Candida, you can try an all-natural cleanse from your local health store, just make sure you take probiotics (beneficial flora supplements) if you decide to do one, to replace the good bacteria as you're killing all the bad.

:flowerforyou:

Eliyan

banks1850

I did quite a bit of research on "diet pills" a while back. I found it funny that almost to a one, they all said, "take this pill, and eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly". I was like "DUH" if you eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, why do you need the pill?

And you know what? I checked out a bunch of studies done by colleges, and I was pretty much right! Some of them do slightly aid weight loss, but not drastically. The ones that curb appetite are usually dangerous because they cause you to limit your intake, or shut off some natural body function.
Alli, I found (right from their website), did a study and found that people who take it lost 6 lbs per year more then the group using a placebo and healthy diet and exercise. LOL, why even do it? Considering the way you have to curb your fat intake and the nasty side effects it can have.

here is a good article I found about Alli on the mayoclinic site.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alli/WT00030

Not trying to knock anyone's attempts, but really, I am a firm believer in the idea that YOU can effect change in your body, not a drug. Obviously there are exceptions to this (medical conditions...etc), but overall the majority of people can do it without that kind of help if they stick to a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.

banks1850

another good article.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-loss-drugs-how-much-do-diet-pills-help

GIGINATOR

i agree banks, why put additives and pills into your body if they are not good for you. Learn to modify your lifestyle and eating and you will lose and maintain your weight the healthy way. From many years of trying other aternatives, I now know the old fashioned way works best!!

wriglucy

Alli? Um, I'm scared to use it. I don't know if I would like the side affects. Do you have any problem with it? Such as the ones mentioned in the instructions?

I tried it and didn't like it. I was watching what I was eating but the effects are yucky! You .... excuse me for lack of a better term... fart grease! and when you have a bm it looks like you pooped pizza grease! so nasty. gave it away!

Soooo agree! I tried it, and I realized that I can only take a total of 1 pill a week, without the nasty side effects. I ruined a pair of jeans!!! I only take one now, like, at holidays with the family meals. Or, if I'm out with my friends and we order something really fattening...otherwise, I get bad side effects.

lotusfromthemud

I would second the recommendation above for cinnamon. I take a supplement (you can get it at whole foods or a health food store) and I notice when I forget to take it. I believe it is helping to regulate my blood sugar.

Diet pills are dangerous in so many ways.

Aprilina

For sweets there are a couple different things you could try. Taking chromium or cinnamon supplements can help balance the blood sugar, which can really help cut back the sugar cravings.

They could also be caused by an overgrowth of Candida, which is a kind of yeast. If that's the case, there will be other symptoms like bloating or gas, grumpiness, fatigue, headaches. One dead give away is if you also get yeast infections often.

And yes, when you give in to the cravings and eat the sugar, the Candida gets worse, and you crave sugar more. So it is kind of like an addiction.

If it's Candida, you can try an all-natural cleanse from your local health store, just make sure you take probiotics (beneficial flora supplements) if you decide to do one, to replace the good bacteria as you're killing all the bad.

:flowerforyou:

Thanks so much for answereing .I'm going to give it a try!

Eliyan

No problem.