Diet Pills - Lipofuze?

If you're still looking for a magic pill, then you're not serious about fat loss. There is no magic pill. All you need is a balanced diet and exercise.

My absolute FAVORITE trick is....brace yourself it's earth shattering...

Eat less, move more.

Available within you if you want it bad enough.

Cost: Free!

Hatsof to you tho Lala ...its still a step in the right direction, congratz on the decision to renew yourself.

If you're still looking for a magic pill, then you're not serious about fat loss. There is no magic pill. All you need is a balanced diet and exercise.

So people cannot be serious about fat loss if they are eating right, working out, and taking a diet pill? I disagree.

If it doesnt effect you negatively, and you have researched it and feel it is right for you, go for it.

I gota agree ... if you are in need,.... the fat blockers will help someone who is unable to exercise due to extreme weight....and get them to a state where exercise becomes feasable again. If you have researched it and the health effects out weigh the side effects...go for it.

There are good thermogenics. The person who said you can't be serious if you take a pill is 100% incorrect, but thanks for passing judgment.

Welome:flowerforyou:
Good luck. This is a whole learning expierence. There is some wonderful info here to help you get fit and healthy.
I agree with what they have said. Being the one who has spent thousands on quick fixes and never had the results I have with simple eating better and exercising more.
With all that said we are glad to have you here.

I am sorry your first post was met with so much negativity.

I have not taken that pill, but I have taken Adipex. It helped me to lose weight, but the moment I stopped taking it I gained the weight back. I should also mention that I was counting my calories AND exercising daily.

The truth is, there is no magic pill. You will think it is magic because you will definitely see results from it, but the weight will only come back once you stop taking it. Trust me- I have been there, done that, and only got a bigger t-shirt for it.

Oh, and just so my two cents is in- I think its possible to be serious about weight loss and still take a diet pill. Take me, for example: I did it...and I'm still here, right?

Yeah, thought so.

Show me any legit peer reviewed controlled studies on any "diet pills" that proves weight loss from that pill, and I'll take it all back, and maybe buy you a bottle of that magic pill. Placebo affect? Probably.

All you're doing is making somebody rich (company CEO), and yourself poor.

Show me any legit peer reviewed controlled studies on any "diet pills" that proves weight loss from that pill, and I'll take it all back, and maybe buy you a bottle of that magic pill. Placebo affect? Probably.

All you're doing is making somebody rich (company CEO), and yourself poor.

This is what I have compiled so far. I was writing this out because I get asked about supplements quite often. Also I said thermogenic...not a specific pill brand

Bitter orange – citrus aurantium. Alone it has not been shown to be effective, but combined with green tea and guarana, it increases caloric burn. Bitter orange combined with caffeine has shown to enhance endurance by 29% and also increase body fat loss.

Caffeine – it has shown to increase metabolic rate 5% to 8%. A study with a low-cal diet for 4 weeks followed by 3 months of weight maint, during the maint period, subjects were given a green tea/caffeine mixture (270mg epigallocatechin+150mg caffeine) or a placebo. Caffeine users reduced weight, fat mass and waist circumference. Taking 6mg per kg bodyweight 60 minutes before exercise can enhance repeated sprint running performance and isn’t detrimental to reaction times.
Science shows caffeine may increase urine flow and sweat electrolyte excretion, but these are not enough to affect dehydration or blood electrolyte levels. 2mg per kg of bodyweight seems to be optimal for performance-enhancing effect.

Calcium/Vitamin D – Researchers discovered that increasing dietary calcium significantly increased weight and fat loss, and increased the fat loss from the trunk region.
Vitamin D helps maintain normal blood levels of calcium and research showed that people with better vitamin D status responded more positively to hypercaloric diets and lose more body fat. Better, a recent study showed increased Vitamin D in women increased strength.

CLA – conjugated linoleic acid. A trail lasting 1 year, 180 overweight males and females were randomly given either CLA-free fatty acid, CLA-triacylglycerol or a placebo. Researchers found that the average body mass in the CLA-triacylglycerol and CLA-FFA was 9% and 7% lower than the placebo group. Subjects receiving the CLA-FFA had 2% greater LBM than people receiving the placebo.
These changes were not associated with diet or exercise

Fish Oil – A study showed fish oil influences body mass and substrate oxidation. Most studies conclude FO supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Forskolin – Research shows forskolin decreases body fat percentage and fat mass, as determined by DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry). It also increased bone mass with a trend towards a significant increase for lean body mass.



Also...the ECA stack has been proven over and over again to be a extremely effective thermogenic.

Still waiting for the references for these claims, but in the meantime;

BITTER ORANGE
"from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
While some research studies suggest that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) can help with modest weight loss when combined with diet and exercise, it's probably not worth the risk. That's because bitter orange can cause a range of potentially serious health problems. So if you're trying to lose weight, stick to healthier methods, not bitter orange.

Bitter orange is an herb made from the bitter orange tree. Extracts from bitter orange peel are often found in weight-loss supplements and supplements for a variety of other health concerns. Bitter orange gained popularity among dieters and weight-loss supplement manufacturers looking for alternatives after the Food and Drug Administration banned the herbal supplement ephedra (ma-huang) because of the health problems it caused.

But bitter orange poses some of the same serious health risks because of its stimulant-like effects. Among the many chemicals in bitter orange are synephrine and octopamine — chemicals similar to those in ephedra. These chemicals may speed up your heart rate and raise your blood pressure. With bitter orange, you may develop migraines, fainting, and potentially deadly stroke and heart attack. These problems can be especially dangerous when you take bitter orange along with caffeine or other supplements or medications that also have these effects. Bitter orange also can interfere with how prescription and over-the-counter medications work, also causing serious health problems.

Remember, just because an herbal supplement may be natural doesn't mean it's safe. Always check with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements."

CAFFEINE
"A few studies indicate that drinking coffee or tea with caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or prevent weight gain. But there's no evidence that increased caffeine consumption results in significant or permanent weight loss. And some of the studies looking at caffeine and weight were poor quality or done on animals, making the results questionable or hard to generalize to humans. In addition, some studies found that decaffeinated coffee may contribute to modest changes in weight, suggesting that substances or factors besides caffeine may play a role in weight loss.

Although the research about caffeine and weight isn't definitive, researchers have several theories about how caffeine affects weight:

Appetite suppression. Caffeine may reduce your desire to eat for a brief time, but there's not enough evidence to show that long-term consumption aids weight loss.
Calorie burning. Caffeine may stimulate thermogenesis — one way your body generates heat and energy from digesting food. But this probably isn't enough to produce significant weight loss.
Water loss. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, which means it increases the amount of urine you excrete. This water loss may temporarily decrease your body weight.
While you may be tempted to try caffeine to aid weight loss, keep in mind that caffeine's a stimulant and too much can cause nervousness, insomnia and other problems. Also, some caffeinated beverages, such as specialty coffees, are high in calories and fat. So instead of losing weight, you might actually gain weight."

I can go on here but I have work to do. As you can see, for any "claim", there's always a counter-claim.

Show me any legit peer reviewed controlled studies on any "diet pills" that proves weight loss from that pill, and I'll take it all back, and maybe buy you a bottle of that magic pill. Placebo affect? Probably.

All you're doing is making somebody rich (company CEO), and yourself poor.

This is what I have compiled so far. I was writing this out because I get asked about supplements quite often. Also I said thermogenic...not a specific pill brand

Bitter orange – citrus aurantium. Alone it has not been shown to be effective, but combined with green tea and guarana, it increases caloric burn. Bitter orange combined with caffeine has shown to enhance endurance by 29% and also increase body fat loss.

Caffeine – it has shown to increase metabolic rate 5% to 8%. A study with a low-cal diet for 4 weeks followed by 3 months of weight maint, during the maint period, subjects were given a green tea/caffeine mixture (270mg epigallocatechin+150mg caffeine) or a placebo. Caffeine users reduced weight, fat mass and waist circumference. Taking 6mg per kg bodyweight 60 minutes before exercise can enhance repeated sprint running performance and isn’t detrimental to reaction times.
Science shows caffeine may increase urine flow and sweat electrolyte excretion, but these are not enough to affect dehydration or blood electrolyte levels. 2mg per kg of bodyweight seems to be optimal for performance-enhancing effect.

Calcium/Vitamin D – Researchers discovered that increasing dietary calcium significantly increased weight and fat loss, and increased the fat loss from the trunk region.
Vitamin D helps maintain normal blood levels of calcium and research showed that people with better vitamin D status responded more positively to hypercaloric diets and lose more body fat. Better, a recent study showed increased Vitamin D in women increased strength.

CLA – conjugated linoleic acid. A trail lasting 1 year, 180 overweight males and females were randomly given either CLA-free fatty acid, CLA-triacylglycerol or a placebo. Researchers found that the average body mass in the CLA-triacylglycerol and CLA-FFA was 9% and 7% lower than the placebo group. Subjects receiving the CLA-FFA had 2% greater LBM than people receiving the placebo.
These changes were not associated with diet or exercise

Fish Oil – A study showed fish oil influences body mass and substrate oxidation. Most studies conclude FO supplements and regular exercise both reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Forskolin – Research shows forskolin decreases body fat percentage and fat mass, as determined by DXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry). It also increased bone mass with a trend towards a significant increase for lean body mass.



Also...the ECA stack has been proven over and over again to be a extremely effective thermogenic.

Still waiting for the references for these claims, but in the meantime;

BITTER ORANGE
"from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
While some research studies suggest that bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) can help with modest weight loss when combined with diet and exercise, it's probably not worth the risk. That's because bitter orange can cause a range of potentially serious health problems. So if you're trying to lose weight, stick to healthier methods, not bitter orange.

Bitter orange is an herb made from the bitter orange tree. Extracts from bitter orange peel are often found in weight-loss supplements and supplements for a variety of other health concerns. Bitter orange gained popularity among dieters and weight-loss supplement manufacturers looking for alternatives after the Food and Drug Administration banned the herbal supplement ephedra (ma-huang) because of the health problems it caused.

But bitter orange poses some of the same serious health risks because of its stimulant-like effects. Among the many chemicals in bitter orange are synephrine and octopamine — chemicals similar to those in ephedra. These chemicals may speed up your heart rate and raise your blood pressure. With bitter orange, you may develop migraines, fainting, and potentially deadly stroke and heart attack. These problems can be especially dangerous when you take bitter orange along with caffeine or other supplements or medications that also have these effects. Bitter orange also can interfere with how prescription and over-the-counter medications work, also causing serious health problems.

Remember, just because an herbal supplement may be natural doesn't mean it's safe. Always check with your doctor before taking any herbal supplements."

CAFFEINE
"A few studies indicate that drinking coffee or tea with caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or prevent weight gain. But there's no evidence that increased caffeine consumption results in significant or permanent weight loss. And some of the studies looking at caffeine and weight were poor quality or done on animals, making the results questionable or hard to generalize to humans. In addition, some studies found that decaffeinated coffee may contribute to modest changes in weight, suggesting that substances or factors besides caffeine may play a role in weight loss.

Although the research about caffeine and weight isn't definitive, researchers have several theories about how caffeine affects weight:

Appetite suppression. Caffeine may reduce your desire to eat for a brief time, but there's not enough evidence to show that long-term consumption aids weight loss.
Calorie burning. Caffeine may stimulate thermogenesis — one way your body generates heat and energy from digesting food. But this probably isn't enough to produce significant weight loss.
Water loss. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, which means it increases the amount of urine you excrete. This water loss may temporarily decrease your body weight.
While you may be tempted to try caffeine to aid weight loss, keep in mind that caffeine's a stimulant and too much can cause nervousness, insomnia and other problems. Also, some caffeinated beverages, such as specialty coffees, are high in calories and fat. So instead of losing weight, you might actually gain weight."

I can go on here but I have work to do. As you can see, for any "claim", there's always a counter-claim.

Ironically you ask for the studies, implying they were fabricated, but what you posted really doesn't deny those claims. They warn of the stimulation potential, which is always a responsible thing to do especially if you have high blood pressure, and notice the caffeine was only a 5% to 8% boost. I have never touted any of them to be the magic pill.. What I do say is they will help, but you have to do the work also. And I also take complete exception in saying I am not serious about my weight loss.