Diet Pills? Fat Burners? Detoxers?

I actually feel exactly like you do, and I have friends who are on Phentermine and LOVE it. I just am worried about screwing up my metabolism any more than it already is. I have to wonder if once I stop taking it, will my metabolism go back down to nothing? That is what is keeping me from trying it, even though my friends are losing a ton of weight on the drug. I also read up on it and it is supposed to be only a short-term (a few weeks) medication, from what I think I understand, and the friends I have who are taking it have been taking it for much longer than that. Of course, their doctors are well aware, so I suppose it is okay. I don't know, I just think it may be a little risky with the after affects of metabolism crashing, that sort of thing, but I am obviously not a doctor so I can't be sure.

I used to be in a weight loss support group where most of the people were on phenphen. Of course, they were having to buy it from overseas pharmacy companies because at the time FDA had pulled it! Boiled down, you lose weight because you physically can't eat more than a few bites a food at a time. Then it gives you a "pick me up" to artificially replace the energy your not getting from food. You can't take it for more than 30 days, then you have to take like 2 weeks off (picture speed withdrawls). These people were literally sometimes searching for a 2nd source because they couldn't handle the 2 weeks without it. Did I mention the possible heart and liver damage that caused the FDA pull to begin with?

I know people who have lost a ton of weight on it. However I worked in a pharmacy for over 8 years and all the pharmacist that I worked with in those 8 years refused to carry it because of what it can do to your body.

My advice from personal experience, stay well away from it. I used it for 3 months and although I lost weight it was the worst decision I ever made. My anxiety was off the scale, not to mention it is highly addicitve. I was grouchy and irritable and by the end was having massive panic attacks. I would start the morning "high" and by the eveing crash and burn and be cryng over nothing. 6 months on I am still getting over the effects, it's just not worth it. I'm sad to say hard work really is the only way. Good luck!

I think you are doing good girl. And keep doing your research. Also, taking a multivitamin is great too. I'm taking Relacore which is a stress reducer and fat burner. It's also loaded with vitamins and minerals. See if you can get an appointment with your doc to see which one is best for you if and when you've decided you want to take one. Most of the people who take certain fat burners don't follow the directions in the sense that you have to eat right and exercise. Have you taken High Fructose Corn Syrup out of your diet? That is the BIGGEST part of feeling sluggish. And don't be fooled by High Maltose Syrup or whatever the hell it is. IT'S THE SAME *kitten* JUST A DIFFERENT NAME TO TRY TO FOOL US. Do your research on the food you eat too. I've been eating natural foods, I do eat organic BUT I get local grown food. I eat less processed and if I can't pronounce it I don't eat it. When I say processed I mean chemicals added like artificial preservatives and flavors. I started typing in food ingredients into my browser and was shocked to see what it really was. I have a friend that has taken Alli and she did lose weight BUT she was constantly in the toilet and had to really watch what she ate fat wise. He may be a fitness expert, but trust your gut and continue your research. Good luck! Hope this helped.

Drug free! You're totally on the spot about how your body needs to do this naturally.

Hang in there! I personally think you are making the right choice. As far as energy as your primary concern, I would talk to your doctor about that. Years ago I got Vitamin B12 injections because I was so, so lethargic. It also had to do with depression. So definitely talk to your doctor about ways to boost your energy. And NO you are definitely not lazy for working out 5 days a week! I am having a great week if I do 2 personal training sessions and one cardio session a week.

You never know how a drug will react, especially when taking other drugs as well.

I would urge you to stay away from that stuff and do it the natural, healthy way. Hope this helps!

Exactly!

My Dr. recommended and prescribed Phentermine to me a few months ago. I took it for two weeks and completely stopped sleeping in those two weeks. I also had zero appetite and could hardly stomach anything. I forced myself to get at least 1200 calories a day, but I was so exhausted from the lack of sleep, I could barely function, let alone work out. That last night I took it, I cried all night wishing for just one measly hour of sleep. I think I'm an exception though, everyone else I've known take it said it gave them oodles of energy. It had the exact opposite effect on me. The Dr. recommended I try only taking 1/2 a pill and it didn't make any difference. I really wanted it to work, but lesson learned.

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