Diet Pills and 100 cal snacks

prtykekedd
prtykekedd Posts: 48 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I have friends that have used SlimQuick and even prescription meds to assist in their weight loss with no workouts might I add. I've been considering them but I am very nervous about it. I would like to know what my MFP folks think. Also, I often use 100 cal snacks as daily snacks and recently noticed these low cal items seem to be high in sodium. Though the hold me over I don't want the extra soduim and would like your take on this as well.

Thanks In Advance!
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  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    Anything worth having in life requires work. Don't take shortcuts.
  • kellyscomeback
    kellyscomeback Posts: 1,369 Member
    I did diet pills for a while and I did those weight but I didn't learn how to eat healthy and packed it all back on.

    I'd rather learn how to eat healthier so I can keep the weight off.
  • mommyoftwins05
    mommyoftwins05 Posts: 645 Member
    I do the 100 calorie snacks and I'm losing weight :) I like the chocolate covered pretzels to help with my chocolate cravings
  • Sh1tsRainbows
    Sh1tsRainbows Posts: 1,227 Member
    i agree...if its a quick fix, and its easy..its not gonna last!!!
  • jmconway1
    jmconway1 Posts: 29
    I always was warned away from using any kind of diet supplement or pills. They mess with your heart rate for one, but they also screw up your metabolism if you're on them long enough (i don't know how long that is though)... Anyway, the best way to lose and keep it off is to lose the weight and build muscle. Muscle no doubt improves your metabolism which means a cheat day every now and then won't really effect you. The pills are appealing because of the supposed fast results, but the old fashioned way creates lasting results. And if you're anything like me, you probably don't want to go on a diet, lose weight, gain it back and then have to go on another one. Much easier to just keep it off!
  • ANeWcRe8N
    ANeWcRe8N Posts: 1,180 Member
    I think all those diet pills and "quick fix" products are just temp.. What are you going to do after taking the pills? I would much rather make a lifestyle change and to where its manageable even after getting to your goal. Good luck!
  • scantrll
    scantrll Posts: 271 Member
    I am firmly against diet pills because everyone that I know that uses them, once they stop gain everything back plus some. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet.

    Have you thought about making your own 100 calorie snacks? Get the little ziplock snack bags and put in 100 cal worth of almonds, or grapes or anything like that. Make enough for the week on Sunday and then you have a healthy, lower sodium version. In the dried fruit section they now have 100 cal packages of raisins and other dried fruit. Just something to look at vs the highly processed foods!
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    My views on diet pills are NO. Yes, I Iost weight on them but they screwed with my body more than it was worth.
    Snacks:Maybe package up veggies (celery and peantbutter-mmm), fruit. These things are filling bc theyre full of water and fresh veggies, you can almost eat AS MUCH as you want and youll be ok on cals
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    Just say NO! You are doing it the right way by making behaviour and lifestyle changes. You didn't gain it over night. You won't lose it overnight - at least not in a healthy way. Just keep up the keeping up. Your body will adapt and you will lose weight. You'll get there. MFP buddies are SOO much better for you than diet pills - and we don't cost anything.

    :wink:
  • poptastic
    poptastic Posts: 151 Member
    Diet pills are really bad for you and not a long term solution.

    I'd also try and lay off the "low-calorie" snacks as they can be packed with loads of weird additives and things that confuse your body. If you're hungry eat real food like a banana (under 100 cals) or a handful of unsalted nuts. That will keep you fulled for longer and give your body real fuel.
  • RMinVA
    RMinVA Posts: 1,085 Member
    Save your money on the "pills" - there is a reason they all come with a recommended diet plan. The calorie restriction is what works. Pills can wreak havoc with your system and some can be downright dangerous.

    As for 100 cal snack packs...just b/c it's only 100 cals doesn't mean it's good for you. While they work for portion control, most of them are just processed junk food. They are also expensive, so if you want to eat them as a daily "treat," just buy in bulk and portion them yourself.

    Lots of things are 100 cals or less and SO much better for you: like a piece of fruit or cheese, a couple of slices of turkey or ham on whole grain crackers, half cup of yogurt, sliced veggies, etc.
  • jenfitz34
    jenfitz34 Posts: 31
    With any "quick fix", you risk hurting your body and causing irriversible damage. Being skinny isn't really worth your health.
    Slow and steady may seem monotonous, but its worth it because it means you are making new habits that will stick with you for life. Please reconsider jumping on this bandwagon. You can lose weight the proper way..... You got everyone here at MFP to help encourage you in your fight. (Yes, I say fight because losing weight is just that.... A FIGHT! I just lost 32 lbs and fought every step of the way)
    Don't be discouraged. Try changing one habit at a time, without changing EVERYTHING you are doing at once (cause this never works) and you will be surprised at how fast the weight will come off with 1/2 hour of exercise daily.
    Don't give up.... YOU can do it.
  • unhinge
    unhinge Posts: 318 Member
    Believe me I have tried them all over the years and with my age comes this wisdom: There is NO magic pill! There is NO shortcut! Do yourself a favor and save your money for a good HRM or gym membership. Eating healthy food to fuel your body and working out to build muscle and burn fat may be slow but it is a lifestyle change not a diet and something that you can live with for a lifetime.
  • Mishy
    Mishy Posts: 1,551 Member
    Yikes! There are more benefits to working out than just weight loss. I think every body needs exercised. I'm not sure what SlimQuick is but I would not encourage you to take anything that could ultimately be harmful to your health. Also, just because there are medicines for weight loss does not mean that they come without a price to your body. I've learned that it takes time, it is SO worth the time, and yeah, losing weight fast is great and all that but the bigger picture is having a healthy body for as long as you're here. Good Luck!
  • Cindy311
    Cindy311 Posts: 780 Member
    I know it's doable naturally and I wouldn't pump my body full of weight loss chemicals. Take it one day at a time and relearn to eat correctly, add in exercise and you have the "magic" formula for getting to the weight you want :) I think the 100 cal packs aren't necessarily bad but just having a piece of fruit or doing some veggies are a better option (you get vitamins, nutrients and fiber). I wish you the best of the luck on your journey!
  • leahdanbury
    leahdanbury Posts: 132 Member
    my doc prescribed me some diet pills too...i didn't take them and i find that with a little self control i am losing weight on my own...which gives me a better self of accomplishment. I also buy the 100 cal snacks but i don't eat them everyday
  • Hollycat
    Hollycat Posts: 372
    Diet pills? hmm. Your choice, but what happens when you stop taking them? Kind of in the realm of 'dieting is temporary' thinking... which, for me, it isn't. For me, it's a lifetime. I will diet more days than not for the rest of my life. First, to get rid of the weight and then to keep it off. If I want this, then thats the reality I accept.

    100 cal snacks? I eat them sometimes, knowing there are better choices, but they're handy.

    Hollycat
    :flowerforyou:
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Allure magazine recently explained the habits of thin people. Thin people do not eat 100 calorie packs.

    Also, steer clear of diet pills and 'quick trick' promises. Basically that stuff is speed and is harmful to your body. Do it the safe way and lose 1-2 lbs/week with MFP. Log all workouts and meet your calorie goals each day (don't dip below them).

    You can do it!

    Don't put harmful stuff into your body. Life is too short! Those quick fixes are not sustainable long term. Typically you gain it all back once you stop the products. I've read that quick gain after a quick loss puts a strain on your organs!
  • vickyjennings
    vickyjennings Posts: 1 Member
    Diet pills sound a bad idea to me ....
    I think the 100 calorie snacks are ok if you dont eat them every day, try to eat more fruit, after all it fills you up and apples strawberrys and melon are i think a great combo to take the edge of hunger.
    I drink loads of water as sometimes you are not hungry just thirsty, i am new to this myself so hopefully others have got some other good ideas.
    Good luck.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    I am firmly against diet pills because everyone that I know that uses them, once they stop gain everything back plus some. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet.

    Have you thought about making your own 100 calorie snacks? Get the little ziplock snack bags and put in 100 cal worth of almonds, or grapes or anything like that. Make enough for the week on Sunday and then you have a healthy, lower sodium version. In the dried fruit section they now have 100 cal packages of raisins and other dried fruit. Just something to look at vs the highly processed foods!

    GREAT idea! Use the small little ziplocks, buy things in bulk to save $$ and measure out yourself and log it that way. You'll eat cleaner that way and be actually satisfying cravings Vs eating processed food.
  • KPaden1221
    KPaden1221 Posts: 433
    I dont do diet pills, but I do take L-Argentine and Green Tea, they both help in the weight loss deparment but are are also good for you.. and the L-Argentine helps with TOM ALOT!!
  • peggy1209
    peggy1209 Posts: 84 Member
    if you are trying to eat better for a long, healthy lifestyle change, I would reduce the number of 100 calorie snacks

    the more processed and full of preservatives a food is, its not so good . . .

    keep the ingredients - if you dont know what it is, avoid it

    a lot of those have .5 srvgs of trans fat, and they can still say zero trans fat
    but if you eat 3 things a day with .5g trans fat, that's 1.5 or more
    recommendation is <1 per day (really ZERO is best)

    any questions, feel free to message me or friend me
  • FunSizedK
    FunSizedK Posts: 144 Member
    What about a muti vitamin that is suppose to boost your metabolism?
  • beccafreak
    beccafreak Posts: 45
    I used OxyElite Pro from GNC for exactly one month and I am glad I did. They helped kick start my metabolism and my weight loss and I had zero side effects or heart racing or anything. I also have diabetes. While on them I also went to a nutritionist who taught me how to eat better and helped me even through the cravings and other issues. And I worked out everyday and mixed it up, cardio most of the days and some strength training in between and even a little Zumba on top of some days too. When you use them the right way and not for very long, they help in great ways, but if you rely on them to do all of the work, you will not succeed. If you really want to use them, don't do it because someone else recommends it and don't not do it because someone tells you not to. What works for one person may not work for you but what works for you may not work for others. I get a lot of crap from people because I didn't do my weight loss journey just like everyone else but I can proudly say I have lost 50 pounds and kept it off for a year now. So do some research, talk to your doctor and then decide. And whatever you do, work is the key :))
  • sbademan
    sbademan Posts: 2
    I used to take Phentermine. For me, it was a good way to jump start my weight loss. I lost about 55lbs while using them for 6 months. I have been off them for about 5 months now and have not gained the weight back. That is because I changed my eating habits and still follow the diet given to me by the doctor who prescribed the pills to me. I have seen so many people gain the weight back after being on weight loss pills. I was very aware of that when I started taking them so I have made a conscious effort to change my eating habits/exercise more. For me, the phentermine really helped get my portion size under control. It's definitely not for everyone and if you're going to do it, you should do it under the supervision of a doctor.

    As far as the 100 calorie snacks. I think they are delicious but my nutritionist actually told me to avoid them because they are made with a lot of chemicals and processed ingredients that can do more harm then good. My recommendation is to switch the 100 calorie snacks with a couple of graham crackers, some veggies and hummus, or string cheese. I eat the graham crackers when I'm craving something sweet.
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
    Diet pills - nope.

    100 cal snacks - I'd say make your own if you can.

    Most of those 100 cal snacks are 25 grams of sugar.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    wrote a blog post about diet pills, you can read it here:

    http://bankshealth.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/my-take-on-diet-pills/
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    I have used them as well in the past kept the weight off from my early twenties until my forties (including 2 pregnancies) But I changed my eating habits exercised regularly.

    So if they help you then I say yes as long as you realize you have to change your lifestyle and habits, otherwise it will all come right back on.
  • otr12
    otr12 Posts: 632 Member
    I've looked at a few (just a few, not all of them) of those 100 calorie snacks and many are identical in calories, by weight, to a normal box of the same thing. It's just a smaller serving size. I've also noticed that the Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisps, which looks like a Kit Kat, has half the calories and fat as a Kit Kat but also weighs half as much. It's not a reduced calorie food, it's just a small portion.

    Just something to watch out for. Those 100 calorie packs can get expensive. You might save a lot of money with the regular product, some sandwich bags, and a food scale.
  • davesqueen
    davesqueen Posts: 11
    I used diet pills while i was in the military after I had my first child because I had to maintain a certain weight. I lost 60 pounds using those diet pills. I had no appetite when I was on them. So i ate less than 1200 calories a day because I just wasn't hungry.
    But during that time, I was in the hospital for dehydration several times, had several kidney infections and lost so much energy because I was starving myself. When I came off the diet pills I gained 80 pounds back in less than a year. I will never take diet pills again. What everyone here is saying is 100% correct. It's a quick fix...but it messes up your body. Diet pills make you pee alot and you are releasing all the vitamins and calcium that you need in your body, and thereby complicating your internal organs and their productivity. It's not worth the trouble, trust me! While it's much harder to eat healthier and exercise, I find that it's also much more satisfying to know the small amount of weight I've lost using MFP was done through hard work and dedication.
    Whatever your decision, good luck!
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