diet pills?

jessica0danielle
jessica0danielle Posts: 70 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
so whats so bad about taking diet pills for energy? awhile back i had absolutely no energy..i didnt have the energy to even clean my house much less exercise..then i starting taking a 1/2 a diet pill a day and exercising and watching what i ate..and i lost weight like crazy,.AND KEPT IT OFF. im thinking about taking them again. so why does everyone say its so bad?
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  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    If you want to take pills for "energy" for the rest of your life, regardless of the damage it can do to your body, enjoy! :noway: Most people around here prefer to get their energy from eating healthy nutritious food and exercise...(Yeah, weird, I know - exercise gives you energy.....:bigsmile:
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
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  • jessica0danielle
    jessica0danielle Posts: 70 Member
    :) i figured i would get that response...
  • BamsieEkhaya
    BamsieEkhaya Posts: 657 Member
    can I ask what diet pills they were ?

    personally would never take them (health nut here), I got fat by being lazy so no quick fixes for me...working it off and learn never to do that again !

    Doesn't stop me dreaming about a magic pill that'll help me lose weight and make me all pretty..blahhh.

    Do you read ALL the side effects ?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,404 Member
    Doesn't stop me dreaming about a magic pill that'll help me lose weight and make me all pretty..blahhh.


    I'm not sure they make people much prettier than you already are.
  • apexgtp
    apexgtp Posts: 64 Member
    I've taken all kinds of energy pills since I was in high school. Most worked but I was never consistent with them. Honestly I got some N2KTS for pre workout supplement and I can feel it all day. I feel great with it!
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    If I were lacking energy, the first thing I would do is increase my calorie intake.
  • RoadsterGirlie
    RoadsterGirlie Posts: 1,195 Member
    Coffee works well for suppressing my appetite. That's as far as I go.

    Healthy nutritious food and exercise will give you more energy than any diet pill ever will. I can't stress this enough - don't do it.
  • ubermensch13
    ubermensch13 Posts: 824 Member
    :) i figured i would get that response...

    Then why did you ask?
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    so whats so bad about taking diet pills for energy? awhile back i had absolutely no energy..i didnt have the energy to even clean my house much less exercise..then i starting taking a 1/2 a diet pill a day and exercising and watching what i ate..and i lost weight like crazy,.AND KEPT IT OFF. im thinking about taking them again. so why does everyone say its so bad?

    it isnt that they are so bad.

    most diet related pills are based on caffeine. too much caffeine can be negative but it takes alot.

    diet pills, compared to caffeine pills or better yet, good coffee, are more expensive.

    if they are working for you, then that is what matters. I am not advocating diet pills, but I do advocate coffee and even caffeine pills if you dont have high blood pressure or some other medical condition that precludes caffeiene.

    there is nothing lovelier than grinding your own coffee beans and smelling and tasting fresh coffee before a workout.
  • BamsieEkhaya
    BamsieEkhaya Posts: 657 Member
    Doesn't stop me dreaming about a magic pill that'll help me lose weight and make me all pretty..blahhh.


    I'm not sure they make people much prettier than you already are.

    oh I like you ! hahaa..thanks (also I'm 100% sure they do beau)
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
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  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
    And then there are the teenagers who over-use diet pills and have heart attacks. Who wouldn't want some of that?!

    If I need energy, I will have a Diet Dr. Pepper, or some yogurt with granola, or a nap, or some combination of those things.
  • Bikini_Beast
    Bikini_Beast Posts: 33
    i lost weight like crazy,.AND KEPT IT OFF

    so, why consider taking them again?
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    If your energy levels are so low that you think you need a supplement to feel better, you might consider talking to your doctor. I've actually been to 4 different doctors because I had any and every hypothyroid symptom - come to find out, my testosterone was very low and my T3 (the active thyroid hormone) was also low. TSH is what they normally test for thyroid disfunction, but that can be normal and your thyroid system as a whole can still be off. Doctor #4 has me on testosterone and B12 injections, as well as some herbal adrenal and thyroid support. My energy levels are MUCH higher and I'm not having to take anything that isn't natural.

    Diet pills are nothing but caffeine - you might as well just drink some coffee and save your money.
  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    i lost weight like crazy,.AND KEPT IT OFF

    so, why consider taking them again?

    I was about to say the same thing... If you lost weight like crazy and kept it off why are you here?

    THe problem with diet pills is that they are not healthy.. they can have very serious side effects even if you have taken them before.

    Diet pills don't work... they don't make you lose weight. They may either make you feel like they are helping or give you a bit more energy but only because of the caffeine. There are healthier ways to increase your energy.
  • shirleygirl910
    shirleygirl910 Posts: 503 Member
    You don't want to be taking diet pills and the like for long periods of time because it usually puts a big strain on your heart.
  • jessica0danielle
    jessica0danielle Posts: 70 Member
    If I were lacking energy, the first thing I would do is increase my calorie intake.

    lol trust me i eat enough calories
  • jessica0danielle
    jessica0danielle Posts: 70 Member

    there is nothing lovelier than grinding your own coffee beans and smelling and tasting fresh coffee before a workout.


    i hate coffee..
  • jessica0danielle
    jessica0danielle Posts: 70 Member
    well clearly i havent lost all of the weight i wanted to . did anyone ever ask u why u was here?
  • hilarytwilary
    hilarytwilary Posts: 17 Member
    If I were lacking energy, the first thing I would do is increase my calorie intake.

    lol trust me i eat enough calories

    Eat better calories.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    :) i figured i would get that response...

    Then why did you ask?

    ^What he said. And also, if you lost weight like crazy on them...why are you going back on them?

    Each their own, but I'll always suggest changing how much you are eating and what you are eating. Diet pills and diet fads are no longer an option for me.
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    I've taken them off and on because I need the energy when I'm taking care of my twins and son. (All under the age of 3) I try not to rely on the pills but coffee helps also.
  • earlyxer
    earlyxer Posts: 240 Member
    I do my workouts at 4 am.... I bought a huge bottle of caffeine pills (scifit) from Bodybuilding.com. Like $15 or something for 1,000 capsules. I can't take a whole one though, it gives me a headache, so I pull it open and pour out about half the contents down the drain and then take the remainder. Cheap and effective.
  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
    If you are lacking energy despite eating a healthy diet, you should consult with a physician. That is an indication that there may be an endocrine imbalance or some other medical issue that needs to be addressed.

    Some diet pills give you energy because they are essentially speed. Like any drug you will develop tolerance and end up requiring higher doses to achieve the same result. Its not a path that I would recommend anyone taking unless obesity was causing significant health problems that were worse than the potential side effects of the diet pills.
  • family_girl2626
    family_girl2626 Posts: 46
    I guess what I would like to ask you is why do you have no energy? Could it be medical and should you get it checked out? Perhaps you are anemic ( I have that problem and some days I can hardly lift my arms) or perhaps your thyroid. The diet pills could be masking the real problem that you have. Something to think about :ohwell:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    coffee is cheaper
  • piggydog
    piggydog Posts: 322
    There is not such thing as an easy out.....which is what diet pills are... They can easily screw up your body....

    If your energy levels are so low, see a dr....
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    If you are lacking energy despite eating a healthy diet, you should consult with a physician. That is an indication that there may be an endocrine imbalance or some other medical issue that needs to be addressed.

    Some diet pills give you energy because they are essentially speed. Like any drug you will develop tolerance and end up requiring higher doses to achieve the same result. Its not a path that I would recommend anyone taking unless obesity was causing significant health problems that were worse than the potential side effects of the diet pills.

    You know that is true. I was just telling some people how since I am exercising more regularly and with harder workouts (funny enough)..as well as changing what I eat...that I have a lot more energy and my mood has also improved a lot!
  • BaconMD
    BaconMD Posts: 1,165 Member
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