Weight loss pills

I currently take OxyElite Pro as well - though this is truly a supplement for me, I use it in conjunction with counting my calories and working out daily. I typically stay away from "diet pills" but I was to the point where I was eating limited calories, working out, and not getting anywhere at all so I tried this as a way to get things started. Today is day 10 for me, and personally I haven't had many side effects..no racing heart or anything. I only use 1 pill, in the morning, and I take it with a small amount of food. I drink (or even exceed somedays) the recommended 91 ounces of water for women each day. My appetite is supressed which is nice, however I still do get hungry - I have taken phentermine in the past, under supervision of my doctor, and while it worked I gained almost all my weight when I came off of it. With the phentermine I had no desire to eat whatsoever, so I am glad that the OEP still allows me to be hungry as I still have to exercise some willpower ;-) The only side effect that I do have with the OEP is that I run warm "like a shifter" lol But it doesnt bother me, and definately helps me to sweat more when I work out.

And jfyi: in the first 7 days of trying OEP, I lost 3.4 lbs

I started Alli last year. It makes you not want any fats in your diet because of the resulting consequences. I did loose more weight taking it. I also developed a 5mm kidney stone. That is starting to be listed as one of the possible side affects of alli. It did help me loose and i lost a lot on it one other time before. The problem i have is i put it back on real quick. This time i am using this program and trying to burn calories.

I have two words to describe Alli : Anal Leakage

Not for me thanks! I'll stick to good old fashioned hard works thanks lol! Good luck whatever you decide to do.

oxyelite pro by usp labs

This is what I am using and I really like it. I do not get the jitters from it (but I also gave up coffee while I am taking it to balance out the caffiene). I have to make myself eat lunch because I am otherwise just not hungry. But it helps control my "snack habit" that I have during the day at work! Plus it MAKES me drink a ton of water (I am drinking like 2-3 liters/day) which is awesome!!! Plus I get all that exercise walking all the way across my building at work going to the restroom
BUT I also make sure I work out and eat right. It is not a magic pill, you have to put the work in still.

Is weight loss/how you look that important to put your health in jeopardy? What if you just loose 10lbs or 5lbs but are lots leaner and in general healthy looking? Is a number that pivotal? I would get a good program like insanity and follow the meal program they give you... That I think you will have the best and healthiest results (also lasting)!

Good luck!

The typical side effects of those medications are no worse then most prescribed antibiotics and meds for other conditions. And there are plenty of people out there where the FEW side effects are much less then the risks of staying at the weight they are at. As long as you adopt healthy habits you can continue to maintain AND LOSE after a medication. I am proof of that

I don't remember ***edited by moderator*** when I've taken antibiotics.

Or having heart palpitations (I believe it was either Stacker 2 or Hydroxycut that had this as a side effect).

High doses of tetracycline (commonly used when you have an infection in a tooth needing a root canal) causes severe diarrhea. High doses of Penicillin can do that as well. Heart palpatations can happen with anti-seizure meds as well as ADD and ADHD meds. Feeling shakey or light headed is a common side effect of pretty much any medication to treat Type 2 Diabetes

Yes and diet pills are just as necessary as anti-seizure, ADD, and diabetes medication. =|

^^^ Aahahahahaha

Not being rude, just honest... there is NO healthy way to lose 20 lbs. in a month! I wish it was that easy!

I agree, sure, it is physically possible, but it's really bad for you. It will effect you mentally, emotionally, and physically. You will burn yourself out before you get to your birthday. Take your time, and when you're at the gym, or exercising, give it everything that you have and don't give up. Follow your calories, and log every single thing. You will have a lot of success. Even if you don't lose pounds pay attention to your body because you will probably lose inches.

Is weight loss/how you look that important to put your health in jeopardy? What if you just loose 10lbs or 5lbs but are lots leaner and in general healthy looking? Is a number that pivotal? I would get a good program like insanity and follow the meal program they give you... That I think you will have the best and healthiest results (also lasting)!

Good luck!

The typical side effects of those medications are no worse then most prescribed antibiotics and meds for other conditions. And there are plenty of people out there where the FEW side effects are much less then the risks of staying at the weight they are at. As long as you adopt healthy habits you can continue to maintain AND LOSE after a medication. I am proof of that

I don't remember ***edited by moderator*** when I've taken antibiotics.

Or having heart palpitations (I believe it was either Stacker 2 or Hydroxycut that had this as a side effect).

High doses of tetracycline (commonly used when you have an infection in a tooth needing a root canal) causes severe diarrhea. High doses of Penicillin can do that as well. Heart palpatations can happen with anti-seizure meds as well as ADD and ADHD meds. Feeling shakey or light headed is a common side effect of pretty much any medication to treat Type 2 Diabetes

Yes and diet pills are just as necessary as anti-seizure, ADD, and diabetes medication. =|

^^^ Aahahahahaha

I never said they were necessary for EVERYONE. I said that there are benefits to using them in people where temporary side effects are much less then the risk of staying obese. and yes there are people that have a harder time losing when they do everything right.

What I was correcting you on is that you dont remember an urgent need to use the bathroom when on antibiotics, and pointing out that it is a side-effect.

And most people on Type 2 diabetes medication would no longer need it if they dropped to a healthy weight they could control it through diet and excercise. So 3 months of a diet medication to HELP learn better habits or a life time of pills and possibly having to move on to injections(and all of the other medical complications of diabetes)?

**EDIT** Antibiotics are an abused medication prescribed then taken incorrectly or over prescribed for bacterial not viral infections. ADD and ADHD medications in adults is controversial so we wont go there.

I tried the Alli and it went fine for me (luckily no side effects). I've tried Phentermine from my doctor it worked fine for me. I started doing the Wii Active with the strength training and then Zumba. Well, I gotta say the numbers on the scale didn't move too much, but I started losing inches in the some of those spots that made me look like I lost more weight than I did. Using a DVD and working out tones up your body and may shift that weight so you can show off those arms and calves. I felt better about myself when I worked out.

I'm now getting back into the groove of working out and watching what I eat. I'm hoping that combining those two will help me lose the the weight I want and make me look toned again.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Keep your chin up and enjoy your journey.