Is it worth getting weight loss pills?

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  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,785 Member
    Go to Amazon and search for "Zeebo". Order their pills and download their free app to track your results. Guaranteed to be zero negative health effects, provided you're not allergic to the ingredients.
  • ultrahoon
    ultrahoon Posts: 467 Member
    vingogly wrote: »
    Go to Amazon and search for "Zeebo". Order their pills and download their free app to track your results. Guaranteed to be zero negative health effects, provided you're not allergic to the ingredients.

    I'm glad I google before I respond :)
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    vingogly wrote: »
    Go to Amazon and search for "Zeebo". Order their pills and download their free app to track your results. Guaranteed to be zero negative health effects, provided you're not allergic to the ingredients.

    What a hoot! Thanks for that suggestion, the best part was reading customer reviews.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Asianbutterflies wrote: »
    I say to each it's own. I believe the use of weight loss pills in conjunction w diet and exercise is ok of course under the supervision of your doctor. Sometimes ppl feel that they are at the ends of their rope when they've done all they can (i.e
    Changing eating habits incorporating exercise portion control counting calories) and they are not professing any further and they been doing all the right things for along time now. So I can say that I'm utilize meds and am under supervision of my doctor. I eat right and stay active and thus far it's working. My appetite is curbing and I don't feel like I'm deprived either. I don't have any of the side effects except dry mouth but I like water so I jusy drink more. Again it's different for everyone. Just my thoughts on it. Good to you all on whichever path is best in regards to your health.

    How long has it been since you started the meds?
  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    edited December 2015
    Anyhow, of the various types of pills:

    1. "Fat burners" - most of these are just mild stimulants, and most of the benefit they have is in their caffeine content. Drink coffee, tea, or soda instead.

    2. "Fat burners" that are actually thermogenics. Most are so mild they might burn a few calories, but won't have any significant effect. There has been one that is actually effective, although the fact that many people died even when doctors were administering precise dosages means it's simply too dangerous - the dosage range that is high enough to burn fat and low enough to not kill you is very narrow, and unpredictable even for people who had their dosages checked and adjusted by medical personnel. Don't buy these either. At best you'll lose money, at worst you'll die.

    3. Appetite suppressants. These might be helpful if you have an issue with extreme hunger even when at a reasonable calorie deficit (for example, Prader-Willi syndrome). Anything here that isn't prescription only is a scam.

    4. Orlistat / Xenical / Alli - this is a drug that prevents your intestines from absorbing some of the fat in a meal, so you excrete it rather than absorb it. It will reduce your calories in, but at the expense of some gastrointestinal side effects. You also need to be careful about getting your fat-soluble vitamins as this does block their absorption too. There is also a risk of kidney or liver damage. Alli is the half-strength over-the-counter version.

    Of these, only the latter two are safe and effective, but even there, you can get the same level of results without the side effects by meal planning and calorie counting, and unlike the drugs, these will help you for the rest of your life. I think most people will find the drugs unnecessary, but if you choose to take them, I'd start with a doctor, and not buy from a random store selling "supplements" - which are nearly entirely unregulated.
  • Asianbutterflies
    Asianbutterflies Posts: 62 Member
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    Asianbutterflies wrote: »
    I say to each it's own. I believe the use of weight loss pills in conjunction w diet and exercise is ok of course under the supervision of your doctor. Sometimes ppl feel that they are at the ends of their rope when they've done all they can (i.e
    Changing eating habits incorporating exercise portion control counting calories) and they are not professing any further and they been doing all the right things for along time now. So I can say that I'm utilize meds and am under supervision of my doctor. I eat right and stay active and thus far it's working. My appetite is curbing and I don't feel like I'm deprived either. I don't have any of the side effects except dry mouth but I like water so I jusy drink more. Again it's different for everyone. Just my thoughts on it. Good to you all on whichever path is best in regards to your health.

    How long has it been since you started the meds?

    Hi Janie

    I started taking these meds for almost 2 weeks. I've lost some weight. I am monitored by my doctor w every 2 week visits. Each visit I get a script for 14 pills. I am measured weighed have EKG done all to keep me accountable.
  • Chezzie84
    Chezzie84 Posts: 873 Member
    vingogly wrote: »
    Go to Amazon and search for "Zeebo". Order their pills and download their free app to track your results. Guaranteed to be zero negative health effects, provided you're not allergic to the ingredients.

    I Googled these. The reviews are great.
  • xNausicaa
    xNausicaa Posts: 61 Member
    Whitezombiegirl wrote: »
    xNausicaa wrote: »
    the main aspect every pill advertised was it being an appetite suppressant. I don't mind that, but regardless I still am going to eat my daily three meals.

    Hi Hun
    A couple of points to note:
    1. There are no fat burners- that's woo!
    2. Prescribed weight loss pills are amphetamines (same as Adderall/ Concerta etc. too) . They reduce your appetite and that's why you lose weight. You may have every intention of eating 3 meals whilst taking them - but have you ever taken amphetamines? They make it almost impossible to face eating, you just can't stomach it.

    So , some things to consider.

    I taken amphetamines and even though I wasnt hungry, I still ate because I knew I should.
  • xNausicaa
    xNausicaa Posts: 61 Member
    Thanks to the ones who were helpful. I am dieting and exercising by the way. With my hypothyroidism, it's hard dropping the weight like everyone else. I'm not being lazy, I just need a boost.
  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    xNausicaa wrote: »
    Thanks to the ones who were helpful. I am dieting and exercising by the way. With my hypothyroidism, it's hard dropping the weight like everyone else. I'm not being lazy, I just need a boost.

    The sooner you get around to eating within your calorie limit the quicker you'll lose weight.

    There is no quick fix. Anything advertising that will make you lose some then you'll gain it all back and then gain more.
  • snowflake930
    snowflake930 Posts: 2,188 Member
    edited December 2015
    Orphia wrote: »
    xNausicaa wrote: »
    Thanks to the ones who were helpful. I am dieting and exercising by the way. With my hypothyroidism, it's hard dropping the weight like everyone else. I'm not being lazy, I just need a boost.

    The sooner you get around to eating within your calorie limit the quicker you'll lose weight.

    There is no quick fix. Anything advertising that will make you lose some then you'll gain it all back and then gain more.

    ^This.

    No.
    Psychologically, there may be a benefit for some people, but logically, there really is no magic cure, or pill.
    If there were, there would be a lot less overweight people.
    No matter how a pill is packaged (and some are downright dangerous), or what different diet programs that you may choose, or how you actually lose the weight, it comes down to CICO.
    Eating less calories than you burn is how you lose weight.
    Luck of the draw (genes) on how easy, or hard it is to lose.

    Stick with it. Measure, weigh and log EVERYTHING you eat and drink. Stay within your calorie limit, and you will lose. It may take longer for some people, but that is just the way it is.


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