Doctor's Select: Weight Loss 4

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a) Posts intended to promote potentially unsafe or controversial weight loss products or procedures, including non-medically prescribed supplements or MLM products will be removed without warning.

Did the manufacturer offer any proof (preferably a double blind study) to show that the supplement was safe and effective? :frown:

wow y'all are kinda all a**holes. this is suppose to be a supportive community, it was a simple question. I don't need smart a** answers, if you don't have positive and helpful answers then keep the comments to yourself. If you don't even know what the hell I'm asking keep the **** to yourself. I asked if anyone has used it, simple answer should be NO or YES and what you got out of it. Everything else you can honestly shove back up your a** because it doesn't mean **** to me.

You know this could be a hit record for you if you record it.
Okay I kid, but don't take it personally. It's the internet. You will get lots of actual good information on this site from people who actually know what they're talking about even it something they disagree with you doing. Not personal, just honest.

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wow y'all are kinda all a**holes. this is suppose to be a supportive community, it was a simple question. I don't need smart a** answers, if you don't have positive and helpful answers then keep the comments to yourself. If you don't even know what the hell I'm asking keep the **** to yourself. I asked if anyone has used it, simple answer should be NO or YES and what you got out of it. Everything else you can honestly shove back up your a** because it doesn't mean **** to me.

I haven't used any type supplement ever. And I thought several people were rude to you also!

Sooo.... for people that want to try these pills and think everyone is rude, can you step away and think about this objectively? If you went to the Vitamin Shoppe and was trying to buy a protein powder that claimed it would keep you full for 8 hours and the guy there said, "I wouldn't waste your money on that, there's nothing special in it" would you be pissed? Wouldn't you say, "Thank you kind employee for not letting me piss away my money on something that isn't special?"

Likewise, imagine you are at GNC buying these magical pills and you ask for experience. What if the employee says, "You know, they don't actually have any proven benefits so I wouldn't waste my money on them." Would you call them rude and storm out.

no - maybe you'd have a light bulb moment.

Take what you want but when someone is trying to save me money.... I'm usually grateful.

ETA: Why does it seem like everyone is so freaking sensitive all the time?

wow y'all are kinda all a**holes. this is suppose to be a supportive community, it was a simple question. I don't need smart a** answers, if you don't have positive and helpful answers then keep the comments to yourself. If you don't even know what the hell I'm asking keep the **** to yourself. I asked if anyone has used it, simple answer should be NO or YES and what you got out of it. Everything else you can honestly shove back up your a** because it doesn't mean **** to me.

No, I haven't used it or any other weight loss supplement.

I achieved what I wanted by eating less and moving more and that is all.

I'm worried they might affect my mood negatively. Have you experienced anything similar to that while using them?

I'm worried they might affect my mood negatively. Have you experienced anything similar to that while using them?

OMG I actually just lol'd in real life

Me too! :laugh:

it seems some people are happy to ignore community guidelines and then tell people " honest opinion" unfortunately we live in a society that does not like admitting the culture of bullying still goes on but in the disguise of honesty, banter or jokes.

Some people find it hard to lose weight initially, some find using supplements help while they make the transition from rubbish overproccessed food marketed to us as "healthy" to real healthy fresh produce.

Sometimes there are medical problems that have not been diagnosed due to healthcare providers assuming people are not trying or simply because some people find it too expensive to seek medical treatment.

Some places it actually does cost more to eat fresh produce and some places you would need a mortgage to buy organic.

But while we may not always agree with what is posted, it is always nicer to be polite just like the guidelines want:-

MyFitnessPal Site-wide Community Guidelines

1. No Attacks or Insults and No Reciprocation

a) Do not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. You can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but you cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the user’s spelling or command of written English, or belittling a user for posting a duplicate topic.
b) If you are attacked by another user, and you reciprocate, you will also be subject to the same consequences. Defending yourself or a friend is not an excuse! Do not take matters into your own hands – instead, use the Report Post link to report an attack and we will be happy to handle the situation for you.

it seems some people are happy to ignore community guidelines and then tell people " honest opinion" unfortunately we live in a society that does not like admitting the culture of bullying still goes on but in the disguise of honesty, banter or jokes.

Some people find it hard to lose weight initially, some find using supplements help while they make the transition from rubbish overproccessed food marketed to us as "healthy" to real healthy fresh produce.

Sometimes there are medical problems that have not been diagnosed due to healthcare providers assuming people are not trying or simply because some people find it too expensive to seek medical treatment.

Some places it actually does cost more to eat fresh produce and some places you would need a mortgage to buy organic.

But while we may not always agree with what is posted, it is always nicer to be polite just like the guidelines want:-

MyFitnessPal Site-wide Community Guidelines

1. No Attacks or Insults and No Reciprocation

a) Do not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. You can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but you cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the user’s spelling or command of written English, or belittling a user for posting a duplicate topic.
b) If you are attacked by another user, and you reciprocate, you will also be subject to the same consequences. Defending yourself or a friend is not an excuse! Do not take matters into your own hands – instead, use the Report Post link to report an attack and we will be happy to handle the situation for you.

And the only one who attacked anyone is the OP.

No one here bullied anyone. That word gets thrown around so much on this board it's ridiculous and the more it's used to describe posts that aren't bullying it is giving less importance to when it ACTUALLY happens.

Blunt honest answers =/= bullying
Blunt honest answers =/= unsupportive

I thought this was going to be another Dr. Who thread. Oh, and no.

If only...