Weight loss pills?

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anro86
anro86 Posts: 790 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So, are there any pills or supplements that you have tried that really have aided your wight loss or are they all really just a waste of money? I haven't tried anything, but I see so many tempting advertisements I have wondered if there is anything out there that is truly helpful. Any opinions?
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  • CherylP67
    CherylP67 Posts: 772 Member
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    I say probably not. If there was a pill that cured being overweight, there would be no overweight people.
  • ken_hogan
    ken_hogan Posts: 854 Member
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    Total waste
  • AlliBarlik
    AlliBarlik Posts: 111 Member
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    Yes. I took Adipex, or as I like to call it, crack. It helped me a few years ago, but then stopped. My doctor prescribed it. I had energy, didn't want to eat (not good), and I got grad school work done! But it wasn't the right thing. Doing what I am doing now works! And it doesn't get my heart racing --which it (adipex) does for a lot of people. Also, you don't have to worry about your kidney iif you don't take it. Had to have it checked often. Now that I know more,I feel better NOT taking it.
    I am logging my meals and working out.
    That's all I can say about that. Hope it was a little informative.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    the only thing they aide in is lightening your wallet, and fattening someone else's...
  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
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    the only thing they aide in is lightening your wallet, and fattening someone else's...

    brilliant!!!!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    the only thing they aide in is lightening your wallet, and fattening someone else's...

    brilliant!!!!

    ha, I have my moments...
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
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    waste of time and money...and some are actively not good for you.
  • WhitSpence3124
    WhitSpence3124 Posts: 6 Member
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    I would say that you should try ViSalus shakes!! I LOVE them and it is so healthy!!! My favorite one to make is peanut butter banana. I do 1 frozen banana, 2 tbsp. peanut butter, 1 cup milk and then one or two scoops of the ViSalus mix. They call it the 'shake mix that tastes like cake mix'.:
  • Miss_Munster
    Miss_Munster Posts: 34 Member
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    I agree with the other here they are a waste of time, but I think it also depends on what you use and how you use them. I took duromine for a little while..worst thing ever, I was just constantly nauseous and ill I couldn't even drive to work.

    BUT

    I started taking nutra Lifes Thermo Trim Maxx ages ago and just started up again last month, as something to kinda boost my metabolism ( my metabolism is super slow and I also have implanon). So I talked to my Dr about it and she said it was fine. I think it's helped give me more energy definitely, although if you don't exercise/ use the energy, you just end up jigging your leg all day :P

    So I wouldn't call it a weight loss pill, so much as an aid to weight loss :)
    Also you can get it at your local health and nutrition store

    But that's just my 2 cents worth
  • JoJo61612
    JoJo61612 Posts: 21 Member
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    Metabolife 360, but that has sadly since been banned in the US
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    I would say that you should try ViSalus shakes!! I LOVE them and it is so healthy!!! My favorite one to make is peanut butter banana. I do 1 frozen banana, 2 tbsp. peanut butter, 1 cup milk and then one or two scoops of the ViSalus mix. They call it the 'shake mix that tastes like cake mix'.:

    how about you just eat in a deficit and save your money ....?
  • kme0wz
    kme0wz Posts: 1 Member
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    I am taking satiereal saffron from GNC and it really works as an appetite suppressant. When I am at home I snack and when I take them sometimes I have to remind myself to eat a meal. I've had way more success staying within my calories when taking them. The best part is that there are no side effects or crash like all the others loaded with caffeine. I feel normal but don't snack or overeat. I guess they work by boosting seratonin. First supplement that I have tried that actually does something and I can notice the difference.
  • sammi_j
    sammi_j Posts: 12 Member
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    I can't say they ever appealed to me. Seen lost of adverts on tv for them but I know eating right & working out is the healthy and natural way to do it.
  • Madame_Goldbricker
    Madame_Goldbricker Posts: 1,625 Member
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    I've also taken Phentermine in the past - under "Prescription" However, I wouldn't call a back room, on the scales, off the scales, blood pressure, tick sheet - pay the receptionist & shunted out the door ethical :laugh:

    Did it work? yes!, did it make me ill?, yes! - Will you regain all you lose & more some soon as you stop?, yes!

    I work with people with substance misuse issues. I can testify that 99% of them are extremely thin. I can also state that the majority have major health problems ongoing as a result of this. In a nutshell - No, don't use weight loss pills. There are no "magic beans" out there. You'd be wasting your time, money, & possibly risking your health.

    Sorry I don't mean to sound preachy & of course each to their own, but I would advise people to steer well clear :wink:

    * Alas no "herbal, natural" remedies/pills work either - plenty of posts on here to testify - Sorry!*
  • laserturkey
    laserturkey Posts: 1,680 Member
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    I would say that you should try ViSalus shakes!! I LOVE them and it is so healthy!!! My favorite one to make is peanut butter banana. I do 1 frozen banana, 2 tbsp. peanut butter, 1 cup milk and then one or two scoops of the ViSalus mix. They call it the 'shake mix that tastes like cake mix'.:

    Let me guess: You sell the things, right?
  • MrsSenecal
    MrsSenecal Posts: 312 Member
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    NO NO NO NO!
  • dshiro2010
    dshiro2010 Posts: 3 Member
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    Zantrex-3 and Garcinia Cambogia Extract worked for me. I used them both separately before, and it gave me more energy. I would do about 100-200 ab workouts a day and did show lots of weight loss, but when I stopped taking them and started eating unhealthy again I bulked up. I am now taking them again, eating healthy and doing about 6 hours of exercise every day and I've lost 3 lbs in 3 days since I started.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
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  • born2drum
    born2drum Posts: 731 Member
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    Waste of money. Drink black coffee or green tea. Use your body's natural ability to burn fat.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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