diet pills

JT219

Hi, is anyone taking any diet pills to help with the grueling process of losing weight?

tasson

Most experts/researchers suggest not using diet aids. Just be patient and stick to your calories. You will lose the weight and be able to maintain the loss a lot easier. The pills suppress your appetite, so you do not learn to control your cravings.

Acg67

yes

thisismeraw

Stick with diet and exercise.

Diet pills don't work... if they did no one would be here. Diet pills can severly harm you as well. Even those listed as all natural doesn't mean they are healthy or safe. Also keep in mind, since diet pills are labelled as suppliements (like vitamins) are not regulated by the FDA.

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Arkhos

I will save time and tell you that most of your responses will be: No they are a waste of money, No they will harm you, No losing weight is calories in vs calories out and exercise - not from some magic pill, No there are no magic pills, No if they worked why would we all be here, No pill will let you eat whatever you want, No there is no easy way to lose weight, No Doctor Oz sucks, etc...

I think that covers it. Just getting it out of the way in a nicer manner than some other responders. If you have any specific questions or products let me know, and I'll try to give an honest, open opinion.

TeaBea

MFP is a learning tool. Plugging in foods, and adding exercise all seems tedious, but .... you are learning things about your eating (and exercise) habits.

The more you learn ..... the easier it will be to keep weight off. The problem with pills .... you don't learn how to keep the weight off. Pills won't "teach" you what changes you need to make.

You will read a lot about "lifestyle changes" ...... these are permanent changes you will make to keep the weight off for good. I've tried pills .... yo-yo effect for me.

Carbcounteronly

I saw a great post today,
'you don't need diet pills, fancy shakes, or crazy gadgets. All you need is a pair of running shoes and a sports bra!' (if you are a woman). I think it definitely applies.
Exercise, and eat whole, healthy foods. Correct portions. The fundamentals are actually quite easy to understand :-).

All the best, and good luck!
Jac

BeachIron

Sure, plenty of people do. Aren't you curious as to how healthy and effective they are though? Or are you just looking for people to validate your current decision to use them?

EmAnCiNaS

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

thisismeraw

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

Definately don't believe Dr Oz. He pushes whatever pill the company tells him to so he makes money. Just because Dr Oz says it works doesn't mean it does. He has turned into someone who just pushes whatever he gets paid to knowing people will listen to him because of the "dr" in front of his name.

EmAnCiNaS

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

Definately don't believe Dr Oz. He pushes whatever pill the company tells him to so he makes money. Just because Dr Oz says it works doesn't mean it does. He has turned into someone who just pushes whatever he gets paid to knowing people will listen to him because of the "dr" in front of his name.

where there be someone out there rude enough to use his title just to make money? wouldnt that jeopardize his "position" and title?

Serah87

Eat at a deficit and exercise!!! It's that simple!!

n_unocero

I might lose some of my friends over this, but I do take them.

I'm a complete head case, and i mainly take them as a motivator to get to the gym. I figure if I'm gonna pay for diet pills I better eat better and work out....even though a good diet and exercise alone will make me lose weight.

yeah, I'm crazy.

Phrakman

yes

Same, i enjoy the use of diet pills.

Arkhos

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

Definately don't believe Dr Oz. He pushes whatever pill the company tells him to so he makes money. Just because Dr Oz says it works doesn't mean it does. He has turned into someone who just pushes whatever he gets paid to knowing people will listen to him because of the "dr" in front of his name.

where there be someone out there rude enough to use his title just to make money? wouldnt that jeopardize his "position" and title?

I'm not a fan, mostly because I'm at work or in the gym when he's on, but just to be clear...

Dr. Oz does not endorse or produce any products. Anything with his name or picture on it is being used without authorization - so you don't want to buy those. Dr. Oz does not promote any specific products and does not make money from selling products - he makes money from advertising slots based on number of viewers just like every other talk show. He continually talks about weight loss and labels too many products with hype inducing names like "miracle in a bottle". That does not negate the actual product but does tarnish his name/show as over promoting these products to gain larger viewership. Just like local news stations will hype the ‘What’s killing your kids? Tune in at 7 to find out!’ Dr. Oz uses key phrases and sensationalism to grow and keep a large audience base.

Dr. Oz has a link for reporting any products or companies that are using his name or picture here: http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/mehmet-oz-md/my-name-profit-not-anymore

magpie0

Drinking a lot of coffee probably has more effect than most OTC diet pills.

amehime

I used a few different diet pills when I was in college, and didn't find them all that helpful. I would tend to just be even hungrier when I went off them, and some would keep me from sleeping at night. I do not suggest them, but I do really like green tea. It is somewhat controversial about its effectiveness (as are most weight loss products), but I drink it (not green tea pills) throughout the day. It tastes great with no sugar - and is therefore a great replacement for other drinks, and its caffeine is pretty mild so you don't get energy spikes and crashes like you can with coffee. Plus I find I'm more hydrated this way. Anyway, the slight calorie burning boost (once again, this part is a little controversial) is a great bonus with no real side effects. Any green tea is good for you, you don't need to buy pricey "weight loss" green teas, just find something that tastes good, and make sure you don't over steep it (usually 60 seconds max.)

SarahDavs

I lost 40-50 pounds in a pretty short time by taking phentermine, a prescription diet pill 5 years ago. So some do work. But I gained it all back during a pregnancy. And it didn't work on me the 2nd time around, my doctor says that sometimes if you take a pill then stop, then try to take it again it won't work the second time around. IMHO there is nothing wrong with taking diet pills, some people need that extra boost, nothing wrong with that.

doomspark

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

The product on that website smells like a scam to me. If you look at the comments, you'll see:
1: The word "Comment" is not spelled correctly. This proves that the website is not professionally done, and raises huge red flags about the product they sell.
2. There are two comments on the same day, different times, different user names, that are word for word identical. This says to me that the "comments" are all faked.
3. No comments from before 1/22/2013 and none after 1/27/2013. This convinces me even more that the comments are faked. If the product worked as advertised, why aren't more people raving about it?

It doesn't matter what the product is. If the website is unprofessional, if the comments and testimonials are obvious fakes, I don't trust the company or the product, and I won't be sending them any money.

TR0berts

If you consider a daily multivitamin and fish oil "diet pills," then sure...

Arkhos

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

The product on that website smells like a scam to me. If you look at the comments, you'll see:
1: The word "Comment" is not spelled correctly. This proves that the website is not professionally done, and raises huge red flags about the product they sell.
2. There are two comments on the same day, different times, different user names, that are word for word identical. This says to me that the "comments" are all faked.
3. No comments from before 1/22/2013 and none after 1/27/2013. This convinces me even more that the comments are faked. If the product worked as advertised, why aren't more people raving about it?

It doesn't matter what the product is. If the website is unprofessional, if the comments and testimonials are obvious fakes, I don't trust the company or the product, and I won't be sending them any money.

Yeah those comments definitely sound fake!! I'd research and if really wanted purchase elsewhere.

fitgal05

I've been trying to say that to people too, you don't need 100 a month shakes to lose weight, meal replacements, bars or even a expensive gym membership. You can lose weight by making healthier choices! Eat less, move more it works. Plus the hunger thing at every point of my diet hits and I know this sounds lame...but drink water. Even if you already are drink more, drink tea drink flavored water, drink carbonated water with green tea bags. You can do so much to make it taste better without the calories or artificial junk and chemicals. When three O'clock hits and I get extra hungry I eat protein and drink water.

JT219

for those of you that are taking them, what are you taking?

thisismeraw

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

Definately don't believe Dr Oz. He pushes whatever pill the company tells him to so he makes money. Just because Dr Oz says it works doesn't mean it does. He has turned into someone who just pushes whatever he gets paid to knowing people will listen to him because of the "dr" in front of his name.

where there be someone out there rude enough to use his title just to make money? wouldnt that jeopardize his "position" and title?

He endorses them because he gets a cut from the company who makes them. A lot of people still love him for some reason. Personally I find he's not credible anymore. He used to have great shows that had a lot of good information in them... lately it seems to be all pills and magic fixes.

thisismeraw

I heard about these..

http://howtoloseweightquickdiet.com/diet/GarciniaCambogiaDiet/

and is dr. oz that is recomending them.. but MFP members say pills dont work.. i dont know what to believe either...

Definately don't believe Dr Oz. He pushes whatever pill the company tells him to so he makes money. Just because Dr Oz says it works doesn't mean it does. He has turned into someone who just pushes whatever he gets paid to knowing people will listen to him because of the "dr" in front of his name.

where there be someone out there rude enough to use his title just to make money? wouldnt that jeopardize his "position" and title?

I'm not a fan, mostly because I'm at work or in the gym when he's on, but just to be clear...

Dr. Oz does not endorse or produce any products. Anything with his name or picture on it is being used without authorization - so you don't want to buy those. Dr. Oz does not promote any specific products and does not make money from selling products - he makes money from advertising slots based on number of viewers just like every other talk show. He continually talks about weight loss and labels too many products with hype inducing names like "miracle in a bottle". That does not negate the actual product but does tarnish his name/show as over promoting these products to gain larger viewership. Just like local news stations will hype the ‘What’s killing your kids? Tune in at 7 to find out!’ Dr. Oz uses key phrases and sensationalism to grow and keep a large audience base.

Dr. Oz has a link for reporting any products or companies that are using his name or picture here: http://www.doctoroz.com/blog/mehmet-oz-md/my-name-profit-not-anymore

He might not endorse a specific brand but he does tend to talk about the latest suppliement that will make you sleep better, lose weight, look younger, etc etc. I remember a while back he had brands on his show.. he may of changed that recently as I haven't watched his show in a while.

ammadove

I lost 40-50 pounds in a pretty short time by taking phentermine, a prescription diet pill 5 years ago. So some do work. But I gained it all back during a pregnancy. And it didn't work on me the 2nd time around, my doctor says that sometimes if you take a pill then stop, then try to take it again it won't work the second time around. IMHO there is nothing wrong with taking diet pills, some people need that extra boost, nothing wrong with that.

ammadove

I am on a perscription for phentermine at this time and am being closely monitored by a physician. I have met with a nutritionist and been given guidelines to help me lose weight. After trying on my own for more that 3 years and not having good results and being unable to exercise due to an injury, this has made a profound positive impact on my life.

feather314

Before my wedding I took phentermine - of course I wanted to lose weight and look fab on my wedding day. I lost a significant amount of weight; however, I was also in the gym 6 days a week. I busted my *kitten*. I ate healthy foods. I can't say for certain whether it was the diet pills or the efforts I put in... maybe a combo of both?

I got down to a wonderful weight and size... then stopped. I stopped the pills, stopped the gym and it ALL came back and then some.

Diet pills are typically an appetite suppressant, although there are others. They work in the short term but they don't teach you how to eat for the rest of your life. Once you stop taking them old habits start creeping in.

This time around I have no desire to take such pills. I am focused on better eating and exercise. I'm not saying that you shouldn't use them, that would be hypocritical of me. I just think you should be aware its a temporary fix and doesn't really address the root of the problem.

Good luck!!

chica6578

Disclaimer - i DO watch my calorie intake, and DO get a little exersice i DO NOT rely on pills (anymore) for weightloss, just as a helper or boost for energy.


girl i am the QUEEN of diet pills!! :laugh: i've tried LOTS of them. coming from someone that relied ONLY on pills to lose weight, like eveyone else says. that dont work. so if you WANT to take them, go for it. but it will probaby take about two weeks continuously taking a certain pil that you'll see an results.
i've tried:

Phentermine -- a couple years back, made me CRAZY!! i would get really angry and irritated really quickly. i stopped taking them when i found myself screaming at my toddler and he started crying i felt so horrible. i threw them away.

Skinny Fiber - if you need fiber in your diet, these help. they smell like chicken seasoning, and they gave me headaches. i still have a bottle. didnt like them enough to continue use.

Recreate - loveed loved loved these!!! they were full of caffiene, im a little sensative to caffaiene.... (makes me #2 alot) i only used these for a little bit, or if i know i'm gonna have to do alot of physical activity that day

itWorks thermo pills -- cant remember what they are called, but they taste like raspberry, these made me burp alot and i dont know the effects of weight loss they had (if any) but they gave me a nice energy boost, an easy one, nothing too extremem.


Currently i Take:
ThermoPlus from AdvoCare, these pills make me F-N bloated!!! and i burp, but i dont eat hhaahha. so i've actually lost 2 extra pounds from taking them. but that probably comes from the uncomfortableness and bloating i get (which probably isnt healthy) but hey, i lost two poulnds. haha

casy84

Why take pills when you're not sick? :P