Fat Burners-

The_Godwin_72
The_Godwin_72 Posts: 102 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Yay or Nay?

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  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    nay
  • chilledbeast
    chilledbeast Posts: 15 Member
    depends
  • emmaroid1981
    emmaroid1981 Posts: 45 Member
    Nay, just diet and exercise is all you need.
  • AllieGeorge23
    AllieGeorge23 Posts: 26
    depends

    Depends on what?
  • BenjaminMFP88
    BenjaminMFP88 Posts: 660 Member
    Unless you count caffeine pills, Nay
  • The_Godwin_72
    The_Godwin_72 Posts: 102 Member
    I ask because I don't REALLY think they work long term but everyone seems to be using them... feel like high school- all the other kids are doing it?!?!?!
    Funny- but not..
  • BigT555
    BigT555 Posts: 2,067 Member
    I ask because I don't REALLY think they work long term but everyone seems to be using them... feel like high school- all the other kids are doing it?!?!?!
    Funny- but not..
    everyones using them because everyone wants a quick fix. big money in that industry made off gullible people
  • CleanUpWhatIMessedUp
    CleanUpWhatIMessedUp Posts: 206 Member
    They may work short term, but they probably won't work long term. I feel like that's the way a lot of diet pills and stuff like that work. If you want short term results, they can help, but not in the long term.
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    No way!!!
  • xcalygrl
    xcalygrl Posts: 1,897 Member
    Nay.
  • mzbek24
    mzbek24 Posts: 436 Member
    No. And be careful with it. About 5 years ago I took some fat blaster 'fat burning' tablets from the supermarket. Immediately after my first one, I had to puke as soon as I got home. I thought it was a fluke, I was silly and drank it with a milk drink. But lo and behold...they kept on making me puke! maybe that's how they make you lose weight :laugh:

    The reason I would say be very careful is, while puking is not a big deal, it did not stop even after I stopped taking them. More than that, in my day to day life it then took almost nothing for me to start gagging and have a puke reflex. I couldn't even drink a drink or blow up an air bed mattress without feeling it. It was quite embarrassing and scary because I wasn't sure if I would throw up! I ended up at the GP having to take something for stomach ulcers and quite some time after that it went away.
  • Jennkies
    Jennkies Posts: 382 Member
    That industry is a gimmick. Stick to some natural supplements to increase energy and metabolism. I don't take any of those anymore either, its just easier to stick to my calorie limit and do a little exercise. There's no easy quick-fix.
  • The_Godwin_72
    The_Godwin_72 Posts: 102 Member
    I myself, back in the day took diet stuff. Was long ago. I still think it mad me fatter in the long run because I didn't know how to deal with food and working out. I have since learned we don't get short cuts.

    I was 250lbs in 2006 and in 2007 had had enough. Food and working out has gotten me to 175 ish and size 10. I will never be a we tiny and I am ok with being the best fit I can be.

    I dig the chiming in of like minded people- anyone that posted feel free to send friend request.
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    There aren't any such things as fat burning pills. The name is misleading as well as the effectiveness of the product. Those pills suppresse your appetite and give a temporary boost of energy which means nothing if a person still overeats, not exercise, or remain dehydrated. Fat is burned by eating at a calorie deficiency which means your body is burning more fuel than it is consuming (calories in versus calories out). Accountability doesn't come in a pill.
  • rpmtnbkr
    rpmtnbkr Posts: 137 Member
    I'd say nay... been there done that... don't remember the names of the pills I took back then.... nothing beats a good diet and hard work!
  • enjolrasbarricade
    enjolrasbarricade Posts: 28
    Nay. There is some tea that can be bought in the local market here and everyone drinks it and it just makes you have diarrhea and dehydrates you.
  • Silentfool
    Silentfool Posts: 189 Member
    Nay........ save your money and spend some time with a pt.

    they will work your body harder than any pills
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    F No.

    I mean, F Nay.
  • CptCappie
    CptCappie Posts: 21 Member
    Yes and no. It depends on the type you are looking at taking but just remember you can't out train a bad diet. Eating crap and not working out, no pill can fix that.
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    Yesterday Foxnews had an article on, not taking fat burners.

    The Biggest thing that I saw, and for me its important is that there is no big brother. the company can saw what ever they want with out backing it up.

    CNN & Foxnews both had an article on Dr. OZ and he help mislead the public, with the products that he supports.
  • starznholes
    starznholes Posts: 170 Member
    I was in Mexico a couple of years ago and after a nice long wine tasting tour, my friend and I though it would be a great idea to stop at a pharmacy and buy diet pills............... It was an alcohol induced decision yes, but the worst decision ever. I took one, and pretty much felt like I was having a heart attack, then as I was coming down, I had the craziest mood swings. Lol. Glad I can laugh about it now. But I don't even know what would have happened if I kept taking them every day. Holy F**k.:frown:

    So basically, my answer is nay.
  • CptCappie
    CptCappie Posts: 21 Member
    Please note fat burners and diet pills are not the same....
  • 7seas_sailing
    7seas_sailing Posts: 224 Member
    Nay........ save your money and spend some time with a pt.

    they will work your body harder than any pills

    ^^This - and a certified sprots dietician
  • starznholes
    starznholes Posts: 170 Member
    Please note fat burners and diet pills are not the same....

    Good point. I missed that.

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