Fat burning pills???

Nny_Dead
Nny_Dead Posts: 13
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Has anyone else considered this? And if you have, did you have much luck with it?

Right now I am contemplating between Hydroxycut and Xenedrine.

Now... I know that these are not "cure-all, miracle" pills. I am seeing this as more of a jump start. I have taken a prescription supplement in the past that REALLY worked well for me and I loved being on it. Unfortunately I lost my insurance and had to stop taking it. Now I am not expecting prescription type results with an over-the-counter fat burner, just wanted to make that clear.

I diet and I workout daily. Just need that extra "umph" to keep it going. Thought I should also add... I have been working out and dieting faithfully for months... with no results at all. None. I have changed up my workouts and tried different things. I have had no change whatsoever. I just need something to get me started.

Would anyone like to give some advice or weigh in here? I really appreciate it. Thanks!

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  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    Stay away from the diet pills. You don't need a jump start. Do you like throwing money away??? Eat at a reasonable deficit, continue exercising, and have patience.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    NO.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    My theory is, if my doc has never recommended it to me it either doesn't work, is not safe, or both.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Just no...

    This won't end well....
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
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  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,014 Member
    The only thing they will slim is your bank account...
  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    I work in the medical field.

    Actually pharmaceutical companies showed research papers which indicated that side effects of a prescription drug, Adipex... were worse than those of Hydroxycut since they reformulated the drug. I had taken Adipex in the past with good results. I was just wondering if anyone had any personal experience to compare for me to make a decision.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    They aren't FDA approved, and there's no studies out there that prove that pills advertised as fat burners have any positive effect on weight loss. I also would avoid them just because you have no idea what's in them, or what they may do to your body; that's why there was huge controversy around ephedra in diet pills so long ago!

    I would avoid them just to be safe..and not only that, you can use your money on other things to aid you in reaching your goals. Like new shoes, or towards a gym membership.
  • Jill_with_a_G
    Jill_with_a_G Posts: 58 Member
    Nny, you asked a question and got an answer. What's to delete an account over that? Can't always get the answer you want I guess. That's not what this site is about so maybe there is another that will be better for you.

    Good Luck!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    No such thing as "fat burning" pills regardless of the supplement industry advertises. There are pills that suppress appetite and stimulate your nervous system (releasing adrenaline) giving one a temporary "energy" boost.

    But NONE of them work if you're eating more than you need to.

    A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness and Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • gypsy_spirit
    gypsy_spirit Posts: 2,107 Member
    Wow... I just asked a question. Helped make my decision to delete this account.

    Thanks


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  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I took Xenadrine for a while, back when I was at my highest weight ever of 400 lbs and had "tried everything" (meaning I'd hoped, and prayed, and fantasized about losing weight, but never actually busted my bum to do anything about it). It had zero effect. Nothing positive, and as far as I could tell, nothing negative. I definitely wouldn't do anything like that again and would encourage others not to either. There is no magic pill. Put in the effort, and you'll lose weight.
  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    Thank you for responding.
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,059 Member
    One more thing; get a food scale! It helped me realize I was over/underlogging certain things, and my food diaries weren't accurate. If you're stalling, it's possible that you're eating more than you think you are. The scale really helps with that.
  • JazzFischer1989
    JazzFischer1989 Posts: 531 Member
    I wouldn't recommend it. I've never tried any type of diet pill but I have friends who've used both hydroxycut and exedrine and while they did lose some weight, they felt horrible in the process. Headaches, heart palpitations, diarrhea, etc. Didn't seem like it was worth it.
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    If a diet pill were the be all end all, would we still have overweight celebrities?

    Oprah would be the healthiest (skinniest) ever if it was that easy.

    Calories. Count them, eat all the food, make them fit into your calories and macros, stay at a deficit.
    In time you will lose weight.

    You didn't gain the weight over night, don't expect to lose it over night.

    Read this

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here


    ETA - if you haven't lost or gained weight, you have been eating at your maintanence calories, cut back a bit try that out.
    Do you have a food scale? Weigh everything.
    Weightloss happens in the kitchen, the gym and exercise is for health. ( also helps create a deficit)
  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    I was working with a trainer who was very in my face about things. Measured my caloric intake and managed everything. After 5 months working with him... no change. At all. At first we thought maybe the scales were defective. But we replaced them and still the same. I thought there was something wrong with me so I went to see my doctor and found nothing wrong.

    I understand no one drops weight overnight. But who works their a** of for 6 months and had no change at all? This is my underlying problem.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I was working with a trainer who was very in my face about things. Measured my caloric intake and managed everything. After 5 months working with him... no change. At all. At first we thought maybe the scales were defective. But we replaced them and still the same. I thought there was something wrong with me so I went to see my doctor and found nothing wrong.

    I understand no one drops weight overnight. But who works their a** of for 6 months and had no change at all? This is my underlying problem.

    How many calories and what exercise routine were you doing?
  • asdowe13
    asdowe13 Posts: 1,951 Member
    I was working with a trainer who was very in my face about things. Measured my caloric intake and managed everything. After 5 months working with him... no change. At all. At first we thought maybe the scales were defective. But we replaced them and still the same. I thought there was something wrong with me so I went to see my doctor and found nothing wrong.

    I understand no one drops weight overnight. But who works their a** of for 6 months and had no change at all? This is my underlying problem.

    Someone who eats at there maintanence calories. I think you have a problem of eating more than you think you do....I had the same problem so bought a food scale. Now i weigh everything i eat. (unless eating at a restaurant)
  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    We switched things up a few times because of no change. He is a professional and every one of his clients had nothing but wonderful things to say about him. So I trusted him judgement. Eventually he and I both gave up. That is the only reason why I even considered taking anything again. It is so frustrating to diet, and work hard every single day... to have nothing happen.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    We switched things up a few times because of no change. He is a professional and every one of his clients had nothing but wonderful things to say about him. So I trusted him judgement. Eventually he and I both gave up. That is the only reason why I even considered taking anything again. It is so frustrating to diet, and work hard every single day... to have nothing happen.

    How many calories?
  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    I can't remember the exact numbers. It's been a little over a month since we parted ways. I have a journal around somewhere from that time. I have to find it.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    We switched things up a few times because of no change. He is a professional and every one of his clients had nothing but wonderful things to say about him. So I trusted him judgement. Eventually he and I both gave up. That is the only reason why I even considered taking anything again. It is so frustrating to diet, and work hard every single day... to have nothing happen.
    Key things I would look at:

    How's your sleep pattern?
    Are you possibly overestimating your TDEE?
    Do you drink alcohol?
    Based on your first response (I saw it before you edited it), is your stress high?

    A.C.E. Certified Group Fitness and Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • FartsMcGhee
    FartsMcGhee Posts: 10 Member
    I've tried both the regular and extra strength Hydroxy Cut in the past and they've just made me feel sick and tired alllll the time. I didn't even want to work out while I was on this and when I forced myself to work out I got mega cramps in my gut and my legs.

    I also tried the Xenadrine and it made me feel like I was going to have a heart attack and I was jittery all the time, could not stop moving. Affected my sleep, made me unable to focus at work. This also made me feel sick and at times it felt like I was digesting razor blades.

    So... I wouldn't recommend using either. I would say that if you're stalled out and not losing any weight then readjust your calorie goals, be more strict with your calories because the most common mistake is that we eat more than we think we are (I'm guilty of it too), Do cardio and lift heavy. You'll bounce right out of this rut.


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  • Nny_Dead
    Nny_Dead Posts: 13
    I get about 7 hours of sleep a night. Now that is getting ready to change... I am starting a second job and its probably going to decrease to about 4 hours of sleep. I only drank alcohol socially, but I stopped drinking months ago when I decided to start trying to lose weight. Stress levels vary.
  • Fit_Jesus
    Fit_Jesus Posts: 27
    Why ask? Just take, experiment, and judge for yourself. Cheapest fat burner there is though is black coffee.

    Experiment with different ways of dieting and exercising too. When you plateau, try something new!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Aaaaannnnnd, user account deactivated. That didn't take long. :tongue:

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