Are fat burners considered diet pills?

puggleperson
puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Or can they be considered a supplement to your workouts?

Should I be taking supplements before my work outs?

Is there anything I can do or take to give my workouts an extra ummph or is all of that considered taboo?

Thanks?

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  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    You are wasting your money.

    It's calories in vs calories out. Take a good hard look at your diet, count calories, and re-assess what you are eating.

    It's the only way, and doesn't cost a dime.
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    Don't waste your money on fat burners. However, you absolutely can some sort of stimulant before your workout. The cheapest option would be caffeine pills. There are HUGE variety of more sophisticated pre-workout supplements you can take, but I have to know what type of workout routine you follow before I can recommend any.
  • zoukeira
    zoukeira Posts: 313 Member
    I second Caffeine pills. I don't take them religiously before workouts (actually the last time i took them was during my exams!) but they do make a huge difference if I'm feeling a little less energetic than I'd like.
  • befitmaky
    befitmaky Posts: 4
    I have used Hydroxycut and it wasn't that great.. I do have this natural one in my protein, Nar Labs 100% whey, which I think has definately helped, ALONG WITH MY GOOD DIET.. Most people assume it's the miracle cure, but sadly not so much :/
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    Well right now I only do the elliptical and fast pace walk for about 4-5 miles but I really Really want to start workIng. Out with weights and do the strong lift programs.

    I know it's calories in calories out.. This isn't my first rodeo :) but I just wanted to see if here was something out there to supplement my workouts so I can work out harder..
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    Yeah, I'm not really looking for something like hydroxy cut, I consider that a diet pill and I have been there done that...
    I was thinking of natural supplements, or something that helps my workouts burn that fat faster :)
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    Well right now I only do the elliptical and fast pace walk for about 4-5 miles but I really Really want to start workIng. Out with weights and do the strong lift programs.

    I know it's calories in calories out.. This isn't my first rodeo :) but I just wanted to see if here was something out there to supplement my workouts so I can work out harder..

    Caffeine pills should do the job, along with a good diet. Try to make use of your food diary. It's the number one tool you should have for losing fat.
  • Cyclink
    Cyclink Posts: 517 Member
    ...if here was something out there to supplement my workouts so I can work out harder..
    Have you tried Beta Alanine? I've had very good results with it when doing intense interval work.

    It did not let me go harder. It let me complete more intervals at my targeted intensity (6 intervals of 8 minutes, up from 4 intervals without it)
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Be a bit conscious with caffeine pills until you know your reaction. Caffeine pushes some people's heart rate up significantly which can translate to increased burns but it can also cause health problems. I happen to be one of those people and instead of helping with my workout it makes me feel like crap because my heart is trying to beat out of my chest.
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    Yeah, I don't do well with caffeine either :(
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    While obviously not a miracle cure, gaspari detonate is good in my opinion, I have only tried it, but would use it for periods if I had the money. Good for appetite supression if you need it, good thermogenic effect and extra energy. As far as preworkouts go my favourite one I have tried is cellucor c4 extreme.
  • Game8
    Game8 Posts: 442
    While obviously not a miracle cure, gaspari detonate is good in my opinion, I have only tried it, but would use it for periods if I had the money. Good for appetite supression if you need it, good thermogenic effect and extra energy. As far as preworkouts go my favourite one I have tried is cellucor c4 extreme.

    Why recommend all these hardcore supplements for someone who does elliptical work? What horrible advice.
  • DaphneAtx
    DaphneAtx Posts: 153
    Nothing you buy in a pill is going to make you burn fat faster.
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    While obviously not a miracle cure, gaspari detonate is good in my opinion, I have only tried it, but would use it for periods if I had the money. Good for appetite supression if you need it, good thermogenic effect and extra energy. As far as preworkouts go my favourite one I have tried is cellucor c4 extreme.

    Why recommend all these hardcore supplements for someone who does elliptical work? What horrible advice.
    She mentioned she wanted to start lifting. Was just trying to suggest brands of the kinds of product she is looking for based on her post.

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