appetite supressant

Hello, does anyone have a suggestion for an over the counter appetite supressant that has worked for them? Thanks

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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Water.
  • mdraper60
    mdraper60 Posts: 101 Member
    Water.

    ^^This
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    High protein foods.


    You can get them at the butcher counter.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    High protein foods.


    You can get them at the butcher counter.
    ^^And THIS!

    Along with nuts, peanut butter, good carbs and fats. In other words, FOOD! :tongue:

    Any pill form appetite suppressant isn't worth it. Are you going to take it forever? What happens when you stop?
  • Eating an apple before a meal works wonders - seriously - try it. Adding some Benefiber to a glass of water before a meal can work too. I like it because it is completely tastless and grit free. When I say before a meal I usually do it about 30 min prior to allow time for my brain to register from my stomach.
  • DandelionCupcakes
    DandelionCupcakes Posts: 234 Member
    High protein foods.


    You can get them at the butcher counter.

    Exactly what I was thinking.
    This, and a good dose of will power.

    I took phentermine and realized that I was treating a symptom not solving a problem.
    Once you're done taking the magic pills, your appetite comes back.

    To answer your question more directly, I have never seen someone have long term awesome results using an over the counter pill.
  • AnnaMarieDinVa
    AnnaMarieDinVa Posts: 162 Member
    I find that green tea really helps a lot. I will make a cup just when I start feeling a little hungry.
  • TravisBikes
    TravisBikes Posts: 674 Member
    Images.google.com

    Search: Anything that is medically related.

    Results: Not wanting to eat anything until you clear the pictures from your mind.
  • Great suggestions all! I know i need more protein in my diet.
  • HippieMomma86
    HippieMomma86 Posts: 18 Member
    I use Yogi green tea when I feel like binging, it also helps me keep my calories low if I have it with a meal or right before eating.
  • timbrom
    timbrom Posts: 303 Member
    Caffeine works for me, but not for everyone. Water. Food usually does a pretty good job suppressing my appetite too (sorry, couldn't resist).
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    come in my office and let me cough this flu virus i got on you....you wont wanna eat for 3 days
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Spices (like cinnamon, cayenne) caffeine, and water. Dairy doesn't give me cravings, so yogurt and cottage cheese always on hand.
  • ctpeace
    ctpeace Posts: 327 Member
    I would add veggies to the protien suggestion. bulk with few calories! Don't throw your money away, it's important to learn to eat right in a sustainable way so that the weight will stay off. Also, get out and exercise, then you'll have exercise calories you can eat back! Sorry if you're frustrated by not getting the answer you were looking for, but I promise these are the most helpful answers you'll find. You can do this, and you don't need a pill to make it happen.

    Also, as previous poster said, cinnamon, it's actually been shown in recent studies to help maintain blood sugar at a lower level, and therefore reduce apetite some. On top of being yummy and not a wierd chemical!
  • LunaMischief
    LunaMischief Posts: 166 Member
    Always keep water easily available.

    I find that having a Nutri-Grain bar helps me along in the mornings between breakfast and lunch if i get hungry or have the munchies.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    raspberry ketones...
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    raspberry ketones...

    -1......
  • CLFrancois
    CLFrancois Posts: 472 Member
    raspberry ketones...

    not nice, but funny


    Fiber works great
  • I've been using Swiss Natural Apple Cider & Green Tea Caplets. 90/$9.99
    They have been working wonders for appetite supressant, and I've noticed my skin clearing up too....
  • cmurphy252
    cmurphy252 Posts: 279 Member
    Coffee and apples work as a supressant for me. I dont necessarily think that its good that I drink 2 cups of coffee for breakfast (instead of actually eating), but I dont intend to give that up so . . . . it is what it is.

    Apples are great (for me) to have on hand because when I get the munchies, it keeps from going to the vending machines.
  • i found that fiber works great!! and drink water and chew low cal gum, seeing that it's probably your mouth that wants to move--not to be offensive, Chew gum--it works--drink water with some fiber powder--your good!!
  • RiesigJay
    RiesigJay Posts: 151 Member
    Yup, protein, liquids and fiber.

    Protein is one of the hardest nutrients for the body to break down. We also don't get enough of it.

    I've had good luck with hot liquid (coffee, tea, etc) but as a temporary effect. Also chugging a liter of water will make you feel full for a while. Though I don't recommend doing this in excess (due to the potential of flushing out too many electrolytes and minerals).

    Fiber of course is a low calorie food, so you can eat until you're full and not have negative results.
  • mistesh
    mistesh Posts: 243 Member
    Having garbanzo beans with lunch makes you feel less hungry at dinner time.

    A downside to coffee at 8 a.m. is 1/4 of the caffeine is in your body at 8 p.m.
  • Thanks everyone for your input
  • Melodypharmon
    Melodypharmon Posts: 56 Member
    I put an essential oil in my water. It's helped both myself, numerous friends, and my mother. You can pm me if you want more info. It's a natural way to help.
  • reallifealien
    reallifealien Posts: 128 Member
    not OTC, but prozac will WIPE OUT any traces of appetite.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    another tip: don't be afraid of (good) fats. old habits die hard and sometimes it's difficult to convince myself to go with higher fat foods, like avocado, but, when i do add them into my diet, i'm always more satisfied by my meals. fat & protein = satiety
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    Coffee, protein, soda water
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    raspberry ketones...

    -1......

    bahahahahahaha..I was not being serious...but then again I did not take this as a serious thread...anytime I see "appetite suppressant or cleanse" I think "dive bomb thread" ...sad but true...