Appetite suppression/weight loss pills
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Crystalscoops
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Just wondering if anyone uses any and if so what kind and how has it worked for you?
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Coffee is probably the cheapest and "most" effective appetite suppressant. Unless you have a pill prescribed by your doctor, no weight loss pill is going to work. It's a waste of money and they won't help you at all.
Learn to make lifestyle choices, something you will stick with and not just a quick fix.17 -
Nothing ever worked well enough to be considered a contribution to my progress. The best appetite suppressant is to practice eating less. Like any exercise, it hurts when you first start, but you get stronger.
I also find that black coffee helps me bridge the gap between meals.
And make sure your goals aren't too aggressive.8 -
Crystalscoops wrote: »Just wondering if anyone uses any and if so what kind and how has it worked for you?
phentermine aka adipex is a prescription weight loss appetite suppresant..
if ur issues are deeper then ur fda approved choices are contrav, belviq and qysmia....
ive tried all.. i dont have mental health issues so the last three didnt work for me but phentermine is a great way to kick start a new diet4 -
I just use water. Fills the stomach long enough to distract me into doing someting other then grabbing a snack lol
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Be careful with them. I'm sure there is plenty in them that's not good for you. Will they work long term?
Maybe try exercise, eat right within calories, sleep and water before giving the pills a go.1 -
If it's legal it doesn't work. If it works, it's not legal and almost certainly very dangerous.
I drink lots of water and diet coke. Works a charm.6 -
If it's legal it doesn't work. If it works, it's not legal and almost certainly very dangerous.
I drink lots of water and diet coke. Works a charm.
There are things that are legal and work... most of them require being under a doctors care, because Amphetamines are addictive and dangerous.
So the above is totally correct. if it works, it is at best risky, and at worst potentially deadly.3 -
The only thing I have used for appetite control regularly (after a trial and error period of various caffeinated appetite suppressants) is psyllium husk. It gives me the feeling of being full, and the fiber helps with regularity.0
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Crystalscoops wrote: »Just wondering if anyone uses any and if so what kind and how has it worked for you?
I use contrave. I started on 5/6 and I am down 10 lbs. I make sure to have a calorie deficit and watch what I eat and exercise everyday. With that being said... most people will bash the hell out of you for posting anything positive regarding diet pills. Contrave has helped me GREATLY by pretty much stopping my urge to want to eat all day long. It doesn't lose the weight for me, but it helps me stay on track. The first week on this pill I didn't do any exercising or restrict anything just to see how it would work. It controlled my cravings almost instantly.5 -
I find focusing on getting enough protein, fat, and fiber helps me to feel more full on less calories. A cup of coffee is also great at decreasing my appetite when I'm snacky, I assume it's the caffeine.
The problem with pills is that eventually you have to stop taking them, and then your appetite comes back. Learn how to eat now in a way that you enjoy and that fills you up on the right amount of calories and you will not have to rely on temporary bandaids. Good luck!2 -
Some can definitely help with improving your weight loss, almost all are way over hyped, but usually can help to an extent with weight loss and appetite suppression. Caffeine is a super easy and affordable option, can help give you more energy and suppress the appetite, causing you to eat less and move more.0
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I am on phentermine but don't feel anything from it. I am losing weight anyway so I am stopping it. What I do think is helping is metformin which I am on to get my sugar back in range (pre-diabetic).0
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RenaPink11 wrote: »Crystalscoops wrote: »Just wondering if anyone uses any and if so what kind and how has it worked for you?
I use contrave. I started on 5/6 and I am down 10 lbs. I make sure to have a calorie deficit and watch what I eat and exercise everyday. With that being said... most people will bash the hell out of you for posting anything positive regarding diet pills. Contrave has helped me GREATLY by pretty much stopping my urge to want to eat all day long. It doesn't lose the weight for me, but it helps me stay on track. The first week on this pill I didn't do any exercising or restrict anything just to see how it would work. It controlled my cravings almost instantly.
I don't think anybody means to "bash" prescription pills. It's just that you can't take them forever, and you'll have to learn how to cope with your appetite without them. Also, insurance doesn't usually cover them, so they tend to be some costly training wheels.7 -
Just want to add my two cents. I was on Saxenda which is another doctor prescribed appetite suppressant. It's not by pill, but by injection. I took it for about 3 months and lost 20 pounds. It was awesome. Problem was, when I came off of it I still had to learn how to not eat when I wasn't hungry. I went so long without an appetite that I forgot how it really felt to be truly hungry or to even just have an appetite. Needless to say I binged like there was no tomorrow...it was almost uncontrollable. It's taken me months to figure out how to control myself and be disciplined. Saxenda didn't help with that part. My sister, on the other hand, took Saxenda all the way until she got to goal and has been able to maintain with no problem. When I got off of Saxenda, I still had forty pounds to lose....so I'm still eating in a deficit. Eating in a deficit is way harder, obviously, then eating at maintenance calories. My advice would be unless you plan on being on an appetite suppressant until you get to goal, you're better off learning how to manage your appetite without a pill or prescription drug.11
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Wow, Sarah--that's what I suspected would probably be the case with appetite suppressants, so thank you for sharing!0
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My doctor prescribed Topomax for me and I have lost 16lbs since May 9th. Like others have said, you do have to learn new habits or you will just put the weight back on when you stop taking the pills or the effects wear off. I have to practically force myself to eat. I'm never hungry. It's a very weird feeling, but I'm going to enjoy it as long as I can. I still have about 60lbs left to lose. Good luck!1
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Knoxvilla5 wrote: »Wow, Sarah--that's what I suspected would probably be the case with appetite suppressants, so thank you for sharing!
You're very welcome! We are all in this boat together
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I've taken so many OTC weight loss pills and appetite suppressants and personally love them. But only because I don't have to drink 6 cups of coffee to get the same effect I get from the pills. So I really only like them because of the caffeine boost in most of them.
I don't think they actually did anything for my weight loss. The weight I lost was due to exercise and calorie deficit.
The only thing I'd say worked is when I was taking CLAs. I'd take 2 about 10 minutes before every meal with 8 oz of watering and I ate less typically. But they contains fish oils too.0 -
Caffeine and ephedrine is a well researched and proven appetite suppressant.1
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