Before I buy --info on fat burners

Blazing_Brunette
Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey community needed info ..I'm doing well in my lifestyle change but I was thinking of adding a woman's fat burner .. Wanted your thoughts opinions any info would be appreciated .. I know pills aren't a solution so don't think that .. I'm looking for that lil extra burn with no side effects .. Thanks in advance ..
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  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    No.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    They are expensive caffeine pills.. Save your money.
  • lemonsnowdrop
    lemonsnowdrop Posts: 1,298 Member
    They don't do anything coffe can't.
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  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    You are doing well with your lifestyle change - you can take the credit for your weight loss. So called fat burners only "work" when you are eating at a deficit.....you don't have to pay money for something you are already doing.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    There are no such things as "fat burners". Basically all of them have a mild appetite suppressant and stimulants (usually caffeine based). Save the money on those and use it on fitness clothing or equipment instead.

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  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I've tried a bunch of them in the past and none of them made me lose weight any faster.

    I have to agree that they are really expensive caffeine pills.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Just drink coffee.
  • jhard728
    jhard728 Posts: 52 Member
    Don't do it. They are hype like so many other quick fix products. I know you said you don't view it as a fix but they won't provide any benefit IMO. if I feel I need a little extra I drink a cup of coffee an hour or so before I workout. I also dumped my "preWorkout", they stuff is bad news too.
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    I hear you loud and clear ... Thanks ... I'll stick to losing weight slowly and steadily .. Thanks
  • WillLift4Tats
    WillLift4Tats Posts: 1,699 Member
    Before you buy....just don't. Trust me when I say, it's all a waste of money and time. Time you could use towards putting work into your weight loss. Money you could use towards groceries or some dumbbells.
  • grza36
    grza36 Posts: 21 Member
    edited June 2015
    StrongAsFuarkBear wrote: »
    Hardcore:

    I think it's pretty dangerous to even tell someone thinking about "weight loss pills" about this stuff without saying in the same breath that people who take it often cook themselves from the inside and die as a result of using it.
  • slideaway1
    slideaway1 Posts: 1,006 Member
    Your heart might explode. Semi serious.
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    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
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  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    Pure example why people should inquire before doing ... Thanks everyone
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    Don't bother. The money would be better spent on a gym membership, fresh produce, or someone to follow you around and slap the cookies out of your hand.

    Nothing against cookies here, I love them, I just need less of them, which I suspect is a problem for many of us.
  • ManiacalLaugh
    ManiacalLaugh Posts: 1,048 Member
    I've tried two - SlimQuick and Hydroxycut.

    SlimQuick didn't do anything for me at all. I lost 1/2 a pound in two weeks with diet and exercise. Which is actually slower than I do on CICO on IIFYM alone. I'm thinking it was all water weight because I'm pretty sure the only thing it helps with that is true to the ads is excess water. On the plus side, I didn't really feel any side effects, but I'm thinking it's because it's basically a water pill.

    Hydroxycut on the other hand... Let's see, shakiness, dizziness, heart palpatations, insomnia... oh - and plague-level acne. Didn't even lose a single pound (once again, with diet and exercise). I think this was because the pill was putting my body through so much stress, it decided to hold on to everything.

    So, all-in-all not only have my own excersions into weight loss pill not worked - they've actually performed worse than what I could've done without any extra assistance at all.
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  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
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    Fat burners are scams. At least burning your money will keep you warm and you can toast food.
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks everyone .. Appreciate the feedback
  • CSARdiver
    CSARdiver Posts: 6,252 Member
    They don't work. What works is that the user is now following some form of a routine. My diary is open so you can verify my experience.

    I work in pharmacovigilance and about the same time I decided to start training again I got a free supply of Hydroxycut to review. I took 2 pills at breakfast and 2 at lunch from July-Dec 2015. The only real effect I felt was from the 16oz of water I took with the pills. I was already used to caffeine, so did not experience any of the adverse events many report. My weight loss has been on a fairly steady state, but I increased the intensity of my workouts and saw the greatest impact on weight loss and body composition.
  • techgal128
    techgal128 Posts: 719 Member
    Save your money and buy a treadmill.
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  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    OP, thanks for actually listening to feedback! It seems to be a rarity these days.
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    asflatasapancake wrote: »
    Save a horse, ride a cowboy. Save money, and don't buy into scams.

    Lol I will
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Diet and exercise. No magic.
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    techgal128 wrote: »
    Save your money and buy a treadmill.

    Have one and prefer the gym but I think I'll buy new workout clothes instead...
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks everyone .. Guess we are all on same page
  • Blazing_Brunette
    Blazing_Brunette Posts: 217 Member
    MostlyWater wrote: »
    Diet and exercise. No magic.

    I know ..
  • elphie754
    elphie754 Posts: 7,574 Member
    lisa68XX wrote: »
    Hey community needed info ..I'm doing well in my lifestyle change but I was thinking of adding a woman's fat burner .. Wanted your thoughts opinions any info would be appreciated .. I know pills aren't a solution so don't think that .. I'm looking for that lil extra burn with no side effects .. Thanks in advance ..

    If you want a "burner" the best one is taking the amount of money you were going to spend and light it on fire.

    In other words- waste of money.
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