losing weight with while taking adderall?

Starvation mode is a myth...at least in my (and many other MFPer's) opinion.

I'm not taking an ADHD medication, but I have a family member who did, and work with children who are this or similar medication. The appetite suppression side effect is quite common, but should diminish with time. Many people find that it helps to eat a big nutritious breakfast before they take the first pill, and a substantial meal or snack after it wears off. In the middle of the day, eat small healthy snacks that are calorie-dense like nuts, peanut butter or cheese on crackers, or greek yogurt. Some people find that even if they are not hungry, they can drink something like a smoothie, kefir, or even a big glass of chocolate milk to get some calories in during the day.

I'm on 20mg of adderall every day (well I try to take it as little as possible, but for tests etc it's necessary). I take it right when I start breakfast, so I finish before it kicks in. I try to get as much protein and carbs in then, because like you said, if I try to eat a lot later it makes me want to vomit. I can usually manage small portions of fruits and veggies throughout the rest of the day, though, which is good. My problem is when it wears off in the evening, I am STARVING and it takes everything in me not to eat my whole pantry right before I go to sleep haha

Try supplementing your diet with protein drinks like BOOST or ENSURE.

They are an excellent option for a meal substitute.

Especially if you do not have an appetite but know that you need nutrition.

Take care

Get a large breakfast and then take your meds. Also sometime I eat even through I feel sick but like half a protein bar. I have never threw up just felt like it. I have been on this med for about five years and those effects lessen with time

Let me apologize, in advance, for how long this is! It's my first post, but I wanted to give my two cents, because Adderall is actually the reason I joined MFP!

I was on Adderall for 7 years, with a small break after my 2nd year. My dosage ranged from 10mg. to 30mg. I quit about 7 weeks ago, because there were just too many negative side effects (especially after long term use) that outweigh any benefits to me now.

I will say the initial weight loss is amazing. I was already slim & fit when I started taking it (5'8 and 137lbs. and I had been teaching dance and exercise classes for about 8 years at that point.) I think I started at 10mg. 2x daily. After about 3 months, my weight dropped to 121lbs. and people were asking if I was sick. I brought it back up to 128 and stayed there for the next 3 years or so.

One of the major issues I have with Adderall is that your body does develop a tolerance to the drug, and rather quickly for some people. You will eventually need more of the drug to get the same full effects of it. It still helped me focus on what I needed to do, but the appetite suppressing effect does wear off.

I think it also lowered my metabolism significantly. I skipped LOTS of meals in the beginning, and never ate breakfast (EVER), A.) because it diminishes the effects of the drug and B.) because I just wasn't hungry. I also stopped exercising, because my heart would race if I tried to do anything really active, and that scared me. Around the 4th or 5th year of use, I started slowly gaining weight, so slowly that I really didn't worry about it…….then I weighed myself last year and realized I weighed nearly 160lbs! I also was having blood sugar issues (symptoms similar to pre-diabetes) and hormonal problems which, from what I've read, are both linked to long term stimulant use.

So, I decided to quit taking Adderall, and started "dieting", using the methods that had worked for me in the past, without any trouble (low carb, no snacks, etc). After a month, I hadn't lost a single pound. In fact, I had put on 4 extra lbs. over a 2 week period. I joined MFP on Feb. 12th, weighing 165lbs. I have been staying at around 1200 calories, and doing strength training classes and lots of walking with weights. I have lost 3 lbs so far……not nearly as much as I'd hoped, but at least it's something. I'm feeling better overall, and those diabetic symptoms have pretty much vanished.

I just hope that everyone who begins taking this DRUG really, REALLY researches it's effects, both short and long-term. It seems like a "magic" bullet weight loss pill, but I promise you - these "benefits" are short-lived. It is a HIGHLY addictive, schedule II drug and it's use is easily validated because your doctor gives it to you. I know it works miracles for some, but, truly, I wish I had never taken it.

i am starting 30 mg 2x a day tomorrow i was on 20mg 2x a day though