DIET PILLS ADVICE PLEASE

safiaq
safiaq Posts: 21
in Health and Weight Loss
PLEASE HELP: Okay, I I'm a little greedy but I never eat more than 2000c a day and I have reduced my booze and I exercise yet my weight barely changes. I also check my carb, sugar, fat and salt levels and they're fairly normal-ish but still I should be losing not yo-yo-ing between 69-72kg.

I'm at the end of my teather and want to try diet pills. I've researched Alli and as I'm lowering my fat I don't see the point but I have been swayed by metabolism boosters but obviously worried about side effects and turning into a moody cow. ANY advice anyone?
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  • rbarragato412
    rbarragato412 Posts: 42 Member
    My suggestion is keep living a healthy lifestyle WITHOUT any pills to aid in weight loss. If there were a magic pill everyone else on this website would be taking it. I tried the rx version of alli in the past and lost LESS weight with that than I have by just diet and being active.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    My advice stay away from diet pills.
  • dailytammy
    dailytammy Posts: 49 Member
    agreed no magic pills out there all clean healthy eating. Can you open your diary? maybe we can give you advice based on what your eating
  • HacheraTsarine
    HacheraTsarine Posts: 278 Member
    1. you will soon find out that most MFP people will tell you to steer away from any pill, cleanse, anything called "The ******* Diet".
    2. you said you never eat more than 2000 calories a day. What is your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)? This might be why your weight is barely changing....
    3. say no to drugs
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    No pill is going to do it. Eat at a defict for weight loss and exercise for fitness. If your weight has not changed, something needs to be adjusted, such as looking at numbers. Are you overestimating calories eaten and calories burned during exercise?
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    stay away from the pills. It ever, ever, ever ends well. Ever.
  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    stay away from the pills. It ever, ever, ever ends well. Ever.

    Absolutely this.
  • fionarama
    fionarama Posts: 788 Member
    personally I think 2000 cal a day is a lot. I am 67 kgs and would never eat that in a day. I've tried some diet pills once or twice in my life, most of them are dangerous and its sad but true, there is no easy, risk free or quick way to lose the weight.
    I think if you're feeling that desperate you do need some support, so if you can invest in a good personal trainer and /or nutritionist and do it that way.
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    Big No to diet pills of any kind. Been there done them gal here. Quick fix was all they were. Keep doing what you're doing, Open your diary if you feel you need help there.
  • millerll
    millerll Posts: 873 Member
    I would recommend you adjust your calorie goal. Two thousand cals is a pretty high number for a woman trying to lose, unless you're quite tall or overweight, or you do a LOT of exercise. Your profile doesn't say much, but you don't have that much to lose, so I doubt you're very overweight.

    You'll have the best success if you weigh and measure everything you eat and drink. You can't eyeball or estimate. If you don't want to give up alcohol, you'll have to fit it into your daily goal. Otherwise, it will hinder your progress. Try Helloitsdan's "In Place of a Road Map" thread here and figure out your TDEE and macros, and eat that, and you'll lose. Good luck.
  • Wilhellmina
    Wilhellmina Posts: 757 Member
    My advice stay away from diet pills.

    Agree!

    If there would have been any diet pill which was capable of miracles how come humanity gets fatter instead of skinnier? They don't work and there are many out there even dangerous!
  • rish89
    rish89 Posts: 6 Member
    Further to this question I want to ask if any body had any success using Raspberry Ketones?
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Have you tried the Magic Pill? It works. I lost 200 lbs on it. You take one every morning and then you eat whatever you want, whenever, no macros required. It also gives you a pleasant breath for some reason. And I was amazed that it enhanced my performance in the bedroom.

    If you send me some money, i can send you some. And for $10 more, I will include a bridge in Detroit, free of charge. Just pay shipping.
  • harehartley
    harehartley Posts: 8
    ive tried loads of diet pills they Do not work. i find healthy eating with little treats and some holland and barrett vitamins helps. its slow going at times and weight stays the same for a few weeks. but slowly and steady.
  • carollynch09
    carollynch09 Posts: 111
    As long as you're okay with greasy anal discharge, take Alli. And yes, I'm speaking from experience- unfortunately. Sorry if that's TMI. :noway:

    agreed! I've also tried these pills. Exercise more and eat healthy and you WILL see results. There is no magic pill out there for weight loss. Otherwise, there would be no overweight ppl around.
  • saschka7
    saschka7 Posts: 577 Member
    My advice stay away from diet pills.

    This, repeated:
    Stay away from diet pills.
    Stay away from diet pills.
    Stay away from diet pills.
    Stay away from diet pills.
    Stay away from diet pills.
  • Viva_Karina
    Viva_Karina Posts: 398 Member
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  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    How old are you? How tall? How much do you weigh? How much do you hope to lose? Did you set up MFP with your information and job activity? Do you weigh and measure you food? Are you logging your intentional exercise and eating those calories back?

    Edit to add:
    Diet pills tend to have side effects. When prescribed by a physician who understands weight loss you may lose but, without learning how to eat and how much to eat, the weight piles back on after you come off them. It would be best to work with your diet and fitness before even considering talking to a doctor about prescribing a diet pill.
  • Kbussepl
    Kbussepl Posts: 34 Member
    Should definitely look into your macros, TDEE and RMR. You might need to lower your calorie intake. You should look into IIFYM.
  • safiaq
    safiaq Posts: 21
    Thank you - have no idea what macro's are and the other things you mentioned. Will Google but your insight would be most helpful ;-)
  • safiaq
    safiaq Posts: 21
    BIG THANKS - to all of you for your advice. I figured as much and FYI: I eat between 1400-1600 which is what I meant. Lots of you mentioned watching my macros and other stuff.... I have no idea what you mean - any further advice on that stuff would be great - thanks in advance ;-)
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Macronutrients: fat, carb, protein
    Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals

    Eta: search for the link to " in place of a road map" or maybe someone will chime in who has the link handy
  • dryder7
    dryder7 Posts: 24
    Check with your doctor 1st. Diet pills can raise your blood pressure & if u have a bp problem use caution. Step up your activity level & take the healthier route.
  • safiaq
    safiaq Posts: 21
    Thanks a lot, much appreciated ;-)
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
    don't take them, learn how to eat healthy food , on an everyday basis.. Look for friends that are fit and workout , look at their diary's and see what they are doing..
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    save your money and avoid the pills..

    If you are not losing on 2000 cals a day then reduce to 1900 for a week...

    TDEE calculators are an estimate and are not going to be 100% accurate for you ..You have to find an intake that you lose at and stay with that...I know if I eat 2000 to 2200 a day I will lose...if I go up to 2500 that is about maint and anything over that I am going to gain....

    You just need to find what works for you ...

    Besides if you use diet pills and are not losing at 2000 cals..what happens when you stop the pills? You gain all the weight back...
  • janetdungan
    janetdungan Posts: 14 Member
    DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS OR ANY PILLS, EVER. END OF DISCUSSION.

    Cut out your booze if you are honestly serious about losing weight and being healthy. drink alot of water, minimum a gallon, MINIMUM. eat as clean as possible. google "clean eating" and read up on it.

    exercise regularly and keep a log of your activities and food to tweak where you go wrong.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    A doctor once prescribed me phentermine and it worked AWESOME.. I was never hungry so I could easily stay in my calorie range and tons of energy.. Unfortunately, I felt like I couldn't breathe when I would try to exercise which he said was anxiety, a "normal" side effect.. and I couldn't poop.. also "normal". Ultimately I only stayed on them for a few months because I couldn't deal with the side effects anymore.
  • safiaq
    safiaq Posts: 21
    MASSIVE THANKS to everyone for getting back to me XX
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    2000 calories/day is generally maintenance level. I would suggest a slight deficit, and not using diet pills. They're a waste of money

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