Carb blockers

dhygirl
dhygirl Posts: 137 Member
edited November 25 in Health and Weight Loss
I've read a little bit about carb blockers, mainly used with cheat meals. I'm always pretty skeptical about supplements and aids though. Has anyone used a carb blocker with good results?

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  • blessingsfromabove721
    blessingsfromabove721 Posts: 161 Member
    I have not personally used them, but I would generally say save your money.

    "Carb blockers" "Fat Fighters" etc... are all gimmicks and don't work, they only make your wallet lighter
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    blessingsfromabove721 wrote: »
    I have not personally used them, but I would generally say save your money.

    "Carb blockers" "Fat Fighters" etc... are all gimmicks and don't work, they only make your wallet lighter

    Yep
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    I agree with Blessings.....save your money

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/the-truth-about-starch-blockers
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I checked out the Web MD link...yep. Good old fiber. That will slow down the carb absorption. Doesn't get rid of it, but gives the diabetic a nice, slow release of the carbohydrate in to your system.

    You might try vinegar, too. As in a nice vinaigrette dressing on a salad, or vinegar potato chips.

    I doubt a blocker would eliminate, say, half the calories of the "cheat" meal. Better just to count it and move on.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    Say what?

    Why?
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Anything that blocks absorption ....... likely digestion issues. The side effects would be enough to scare me away. Who wants diarrhea....
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I hate the latest Pepto Bismol ad that suggests you can eat all you want and then take the pink stuff later. To avoid, you know, the effects.

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    There's no going back on a bad decision. Better to portion out and slow things down. If we eat too fast to even taste it, what's the point?
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    Totally bogus. Waste of money. Eat low carb instead.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Eat low carb instead.

    Or not.

    Carbs are fine.

    If you find yourself wanting to eat foods that you need to "block," reconsider your diet (most likely you can fit it in) or your choice, and if it's just a day off plan, it's just a day. There's no current way to make your body act as if you didn't consume foods you did, and IMO that's for the best.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Totally bogus. Waste of money. Eat low carbfewer calories instead.

    FIFY. You're welcome.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    edited October 2015
    Totally bogus. Waste of money. maybe try eating low carb instead.

    FIFY. You're welcome.

    No, you're welcome. :)

  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Block the carbs from entering your mouth. It's the only way.
  • Devol82
    Devol82 Posts: 80 Member
    _Waffle_ wrote: »
    Block the carbs from entering your mouth. It's the only way.

    lol
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    _Waffle_ wrote: »
    Block the carbs from entering your mouth. It's the only way.

    Why bother "blocking" them in the first place? Carbs aren't the devil. As long as they're part of an overall reasonable diet and you maintain a caloric deficit, you'll lose weight.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    My gallbladder removal was a form of fat blocking, I guess... greasy pizza + 1 hour = ...[pre-edited for too gross to post].

    I don't recommend traumatizing your body like this as a planned thing.
  • Werk2Eat
    Werk2Eat Posts: 114 Member
    dhygirl wrote: »
    I've read a little bit about carb blockers, mainly used with cheat meals. I'm always pretty skeptical about supplements and aids though. Has anyone used a carb blocker with good results?

    What does carb blockers have to do with aids? Are you hiv positive? Do carb blockers lower your immune system?
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    @Werk2Eat there is an older definition for aids, as in support. Like mobility aids, sleeping aids etc.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,993 Member
    Werk2Eat wrote: »
    dhygirl wrote: »
    I've read a little bit about carb blockers, mainly used with cheat meals. I'm always pretty skeptical about supplements and aids though. Has anyone used a carb blocker with good results?

    What does carb blockers have to do with aids? Are you hiv positive? Do carb blockers lower your immune system?
    I believe she meant "aid" as in assistance, not the actual disease.

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  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    All I can say is, if you are going to take them, make sure and pack a spare pair of underwear... And make sure you're not in enclosed spaces with other people unless you want to "gas" them into oblivion :flushed::confounded:
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Yi5hedr3 wrote: »
    Totally bogus. Waste of money. Eat low carb instead.

    Why?
  • Werk2Eat
    Werk2Eat Posts: 114 Member
    edited October 2015
    jgnatca wrote: »
    @Werk2Eat there is an older definition for aids, as in support. Like mobility aids, sleeping aids etc.
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    I believe she meant "aid" as in assistance, not the actual disease.

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  • dhygirl
    dhygirl Posts: 137 Member
    Yes I meant aids as a verb-to help or assist.

    Thanks for the thoughts and tips. I will remain a skeptic
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    christinev297 wrote: »
    All I can say is, if you are going to take them, make sure and pack a spare pair of underwear... And make sure you're not in enclosed spaces with other people unless you want to "gas" them into oblivion :flushed::confounded:

    You should've opened up that ole thread we spoke of a while back :wink:
    Besides it being hilarious, people may have learned about the side effects of taking these types of things. Lol !! And remember, now the word anal leakage is blocked out, so we wouldn't have to worry a bout the language! :)
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    Werk2Eat wrote: »
    jgnatca wrote: »
    @Werk2Eat there is an older definition for aids, as in support. Like mobility aids, sleeping aids etc.
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    I believe she meant "aid" as in assistance, not the actual disease.

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    You're not as funny as you think you are.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    thorsmom01 wrote: »
    christinev297 wrote: »
    All I can say is, if you are going to take them, make sure and pack a spare pair of underwear... And make sure you're not in enclosed spaces with other people unless you want to "gas" them into oblivion :flushed::confounded:

    You should've opened up that ole thread we spoke of a while back :wink:
    Besides it being hilarious, people may have learned about the side effects of taking these types of things. Lol !! And remember, now the word anal leakage is blocked out, so we wouldn't have to worry a bout the language! :)

    I did have a look for it, but no joy. I'm not modding anymore, so I'll never get to read it :disappointed:

  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    _Waffle_ wrote: »
    Block the carbs from entering your mouth. It's the only way.

    First thing that worked for me. Sadly I did not try it until age 63.
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