Weight loss pills??
iamstronger247
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are YOU taking any weight loss pills?? if so what? are they working???
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Always been curious, but scared to try them.. about what might be in them... if anyone has any good stories, I'd love to hear them to.0
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None of them work which is why they don't get FDA approval. Stick with exercise and eating right and skip the gimmicks. If they really worked no one would be overweight.0
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do you mind if i ask you the name of the beverage, tried pills years ago but the beverage sounds interesting?0
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None of them work which is why they don't get FDA approval. Stick with exercise and eating right and skip the gimmicks. If they really worked no one would be overweight.
so true
just was curious to see what people have done that worked.. im to scared to take any LOL 0 -
None of them work which is why they don't get FDA approval. Stick with exercise and eating right and skip the gimmicks. If they really worked no one would be overweight.
ALLY is FDA approved and doesnt work0 -
Why use something that is not natural when you can just eat right and exercise and lose the weight. To many side effects. My personal opinion is do it the natural way.0
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but HCG does?:huh: :noway: :laugh:None of them work which is why they don't get FDA approval. Stick with exercise and eating right and skip the gimmicks. If they really worked no one would be overweight.
ALLY is FDA approved and doesnt work0 -
Pills contain chemicals.....according to my trainer (who is a certified nutritionalist) excercise and 'clean' eating is the way to go. Add chemicals to your body and your liver has to work harder cleaning chemicals from your body, therefore less time doing its job helping you process fats....0
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I had taken pills called Zantrax 3... it worked i lost 15lbs in a couple of weeks but here is the catch I couldn't afford to get them for about a month and when i tried them again they didn't work worth crap I ended up gain 20 lbs. plus. My opinion is that as soon as you stop you will gain it back. I also tried Letropril (i think thats how its spelled) IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!
I haven't lost any wieght yet but i would definatly suggest the work out Zumba, difficulty level is at a medium and it doesn't matter if you can keep up or not just as long as you are tryin it is a fun work out and it will get you sweating badly!!!!! It is fun and I LOVE IT!!!
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Pills contain chemicals.....according to my trainer (who is a certified nutritionalist) excercise and 'clean' eating is the way to go. Add chemicals to your body and your liver has to work harder cleaning chemicals from your body, therefore less time doing its job helping you process fats....
^^^^^ this.
I've already spent decades putting chemical crap in my body, I'm done with that noise. It's all clean and wholesome foods from here on out. We get enough junk in our bodies just from living in an industrialized society, why make it any worse?0 -
Yes and Yes
I lost weight on my own for two months BEFORE I did a weight loss SUPPLEMENT!
You must have your head straight BEFORE taking a SUPPLEMENT. A pill can't do all of the work, it's something that just gives you that extra help. I have not gain any weight that I have lost back.
I went to GNC and and asked so many questions and compared products. She told me which ones don't work and which ones do work. Once I purchased the one I wanted to try. My husband went on bodybuilder.com and it's one of the top ten products out of all the types of supplements there is.
Right now I'm blogging my experience on a SUPPLEMENT.
**Never let people make you feel guilty for taking a supplement - Bodybuilders take supplements to get bigger...so I don't see a difference!**0 -
I take a prescription drug called Phentermine. It is an appetite suppressant to help me while I adjust to my new way of clean and healthy eating. Trust me- I'm not taking it and scarfing down burgers and fries. I eat clean, drink over 100oz of water a day, and exercise. This aid helped me when I psychologically wanted to quit. Now my new way of living is habit and I no longer take the pill. It is a temporary AID to use in addition to leading a healthier lifestyle to make the transition easier... it isn't going to make you lose weight, etc. Nothing is a quick fix. You must eat right, maintain portion control, and exercise. However, don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. I asked my doctor and I'm glad I did!0
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I have thought about taking some several times. What mainly keeps me from trying them is the fact that, although you may loose more lbs taking them, I would assume it would have to be a long term supplement because when you stop taking them you'll gain some if not all the weight back. I don't want to be taking pills for a long time. I choose to just stick to weight loss the hard way because the rewards will be greater in the end 0
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I've always been fearful of any type of diet pills due to possible side effects, i worked in insurance subrogation a few years back during the fen-phen litigation and after hearing about what some of those people went through...i just as soon avoid that and anything else like it.
I'm with the others that say go about it naturally, get some vitamins or supplements that help your general health, but i would avoid diet pills.0 -
very true, never know what side effects will occur in the future!I've always been fearful of any type of diet pills due to possible side effects, i worked in insurance subrogation a few years back during the fen-phen litigation and after hearing about what some of those people went through...i just as soon avoid that and anything else like it.
I'm with the others that say go about it naturally, get some vitamins or supplements that help your general health, but i would avoid diet pills.0 -
I have thought about taking some several times. What mainly keeps me from trying them is the fact that, although you may loose more lbs taking them, I would assume it would have to be a long term supplement because when you stop taking them you'll gain some if not all the weight back. I don't want to be taking pills for a long time. I choose to just stick to weight loss the hard way because the rewards will be greater in the end
I'm taking a weight loss supplement to see for myself if they work or not. I'm only doing one cycle which I'm just about done.
Just because reach my goal weight doesn't mean I'm going to stop working out and watching what I eat.
It's when people stop doing what they were doing when the weight packs back on. If you want you can keep an eye on my blog and see if I gain all my weight back or kept rocking out and forming the best body I can get.
When I do hit my goal weight it'll be more about toning vs weight loss. While on the supplement I chosen to do a second round of Insanity so the weight loss won't be from muscle and why take a supplement if I'm not willing to put in the hardwork.
Month 1 of Insanity w/o weightloss supplement (round 1) I lost 5lbs
Month 1 round 2 w/ supplement I lost 9lbs0 -
i think they could work as a motivator - i started healthy trim yesterday - claims to be able to lose 10 lbs in two weeks - that will be a jump start for me to move forward aggresively. i think its all .................. to each their own.............. -0
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I take Mega Tea Green Tea, which burns belly fat. I take Two pills a day, one in the AM and one a littler before dinner, with a full glass of water. And so far since ive taken them, im not as hungry, im more energetic, and ive lost 21 pounds in the month and 2 weeks ive been taking them,0
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I am currently taking oxy elite pro. I had never taken a weight loss pill before but my husband who is in the air force got it for himself at GNC and I decided to try it with him. I have only found great reviews on it which were honest about possible side effects. I have lost 6 pounds in three weeks and my husband has lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks (but he is a bigger buy who has more to lose). I have been working my butt off though at the gym and at home when it comes to planning my meals so it's not like I'm relying on this magic pill to do the work for me. I'm not sure how much of my weight loss I can attribute to the pill, because it may just be from hard work in general. I dont rely on it though and once the bottle is finished (which it will be in about a week) I'm not going to continue on with it. But for all of those who want my opinion, here are the pros and cons:
Pros:
Appetite Suppressant
Energy Boost- No need for my coffee anymore! and I feel like I have more energy to work out
Weight loss? (like I mentioned before, not sure if the pill is what made me lose the weight)
Cons:
Energy boost- If I take the pill and don't work out that day, I feel jittery..like I had too much coffee
Trouble sleeping- I get tired at night but I find that I can only sleep around 5 hours a night and if I take the second dosage after 1 pm, I have trouble getting sleepy in the first place
Hope this info helps!!0 -
I am currently taking oxy elite pro. I had never taken a weight loss pill before but my husband who is in the air force got it for himself at GNC and I decided to try it with him. I have only found great reviews on it which were honest about possible side effects. I have lost 6 pounds in three weeks and my husband has lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks (but he is a bigger buy who has more to lose). I have been working my butt off though at the gym and at home when it comes to planning my meals so it's not like I'm relying on this magic pill to do the work for me. I'm not sure how much of my weight loss I can attribute to the pill, because it may just be from hard work in general. I dont rely on it though and once the bottle is finished (which it will be in about a week) I'm not going to continue on with it. But for all of those who want my opinion, here are the pros and cons:
Pros:
Appetite Suppressant
Energy Boost- No need for my coffee anymore! and I feel like I have more energy to work out
Weight loss? (like I mentioned before, not sure if the pill is what made me lose the weight)
Cons:
Energy boost- If I take the pill and don't work out that day, I feel jittery..like I had too much coffee
Trouble sleeping- I get tired at night but I find that I can only sleep around 5 hours a night and if I take the second dosage after 1 pm, I have trouble getting sleepy in the first place
Hope this info helps!!
For me I don't feel even jitters even when I don't workout.
Now it's hard for me to stay up pass 10pm (I take my pill at 5:30am and 12pm)
The only thing I don't feel is the Appetite Suppressant.
The only thing I notice is I sweat more but I love the feeling of sweat. If I'm not sweaty, I don't feel that I worked out hard enough.
I knew that my body was about to reach a plateau but taking the pills prevented that from happening.
I couldn't find bad reviews about OxyElite Pro either compared to other products.
**Oh and how many pills are you taking a day? If you are doing 3 maybe it's too much for your body. It says take 1 -2 pills in the morning and another pill 6 hours later IF needed. I only take two per day...sometimes even one pill if I sleep in later.0 -
Yes i am, I am taking Hydroxycut MAX and its working alright
I am noticing fat loss and it gives me so much energy
I can run 3 to 5 miles a day if i take it before a workout.
Make sure you drinky PLENTY of water though.... i have passed out because of how dehydrated it made me
so also be very careful when using a weightloss supplement.
And only use if you plan on eating healthy or excercising or you will see no results. And have a huge loss in your funds0 -
Nothing about taking a supplement is "easy." I hate when people snicker like "I'm doing it the hard way" like I'm not. I work my butt off daily thank you very much. To each his own. You'll gain weight back if you shovel food in your mouth and stop exercising... not simply from stopping a pill. It is all "hard work."0
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I don't take pills but I do have a Maximuscle pro max diet bar in the mornings. It's full of protein and contains green tea. I've just started eating them everyday so I'll see in a months time if they've helped me lose weight or not. I'm eating fresh foods apart from that and still exercising.0
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I've tried several
The old hydroxycut --Lost 50 pounds, in 2 1/2 months gained it back with in 3 months quitting
Zantrac (think is the name) 3 --took two pills ended up in the hosptiol with a massive headache that literrally dropped me to my knees out of no where.
The Hollywood diet drink--- never did lose the 10 pounds but it would clean you out :P
Something called thryo-slim...it worked till I stopped taking it
twoways--worked for a while but then I started getting migraines
epedadrine(sp) well that isn't even available any more..
So yeah I've tried several and most do work, when they aren't trying to kill me...but they only work for as long as you can take them, then most people gain the weight plus some back.0 -
I have not had any OTC pills work for me. I did get a prescription for Phentermine from my doc before. It definitely helps cut down your appetite BUT normally you don't get them for more than 3 months. I would eat normal foods but did not feel the need for overeating or snack constantly. I ended up gaining back the 20+ lbs I lost. It's definitely a great aid in the beginning but the whole lifestyle change has to be a part of that.0
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Man
Pills sure are neat
Yet another thing to toss down
In the hopes of chemical salvation
They are very expensive lies
And the FDA doesn't have oversight on the majority of weight-loss supplements
That's why they're never approved
They just aren't on the FDA radar
As for the fine folks at GNC
A startlingly large number of their products cause nasty little side effects
You could go jittery at work (much to the chagrin of your coworkers)
Or you could have renal failure
Fun! Right?
SooooooOOoo
Here's the thing
If you are here
Like me
Like so many of us
You've eaten yourself to this point
You're disappointed
Maybe you're encouraged
Ultimately
You're doing a good thing by joining this sight
But please please please
Avoid weight-loss pills
Save yourself the money
Save your health
Keep working at it
Remain calm
and carry on.0 -
I use to to take OxyElite Pro back in September. They do work. However, they are not a miracle pill. They will help suppress your appetite, but their are some side effects. Insomnia was my main one. So please do your research. Also, this is not a replacement for a good diet plan. It will simply help lessen snacking in between planned meals. I took two in the morning pre-workout, and then one at night. Make sure to take it on an empty stomach, and try to wait a little bit before you eat after taking them. It usually takes 10 - 30 minutes before it starts to kick in. It is also worth noting that if you stay on these for too long you will start to become used to the thermogenic. So it is important to cycle off it every month or two.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/usp/oxyelite-pro.html0 -
Most weight loss pills contain caffeine in them. When I used to take them, I would always get a jittery feeling, difficulty concentrating, rapid heart rate and sometimes, slight difficulty breathing. And if taken too late at night I wouldn't be able to sleep. They interfere too much with uni and especially with exams coming around soon.
But they did work initially. I think after a while the effects wore off.0 -
Right now I am taking Hydroxycut Hardcore and I have lost 3 and a half pounds in 3 days. I have not noticed any side affects at all since but I believe that different pills can re-act differenntly with different peoples bodies.
Also, I have taken extra virgin coconut oil and also lost 3 lbs with those, No side effects either but again different bodies different effects. Extra virgin coconut oil in mainly for diabetics but it is also a dietary suppliment.0 -
I am never touching diet pills ever again. I was taking ephedrine at one point and it was the worst thing ever, I was constantly getting dizzy and my chest was hurting so bad I felt like I was gonna have a heart attack.0
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