Appetite suppression/weight loss pills
Crystalscoops
Posts: 12 Member
Just wondering if anyone uses any and if so what kind and how has it worked for you?
0
Replies
-
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
9 -
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Wow, Sarah--that's what I suspected would probably be the case with appetite suppressants, so thank you for sharing!0
-
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
-
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
0 -
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
-
trigden1991 wrote: »Caffeine and ephedrine is a well researched and proven appetite suppressant.
and linked to heart damage/death4 -
My appetite was naturally suppressed for a week last time I was down with the flu. It was weird and honestly rather miserable, because I started feeling the effects of not eating yet still had no desire to eat. Personally I'd rather function normally, with hunger and the ability to enjoy food. Even if that does mean telling my body "No, you can't have that now" sometimes.4
-
Adipex/ phentermine really worked for me and fast. I lost 50 pounds in less than six months easily after giving birth. It's definitely a bad idea long term though. It can make you kind of edgy and irritable too.0
-
tiffaninghs wrote: »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 diet
Phentermine is also a great way to kick start heart damage.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10329901/phentermine/p1itschanelle wrote: »I have seen a lot of posts on and off about this and other weight loss drugs. I can vouch that they absolutely work. I have lost a lot weight using Phentermine on and off throughout about a 10 year span.
BUT...
The weight doesn't stay off. And those side effects? They are real.
You could take Phentermine and lose the weight, but you might end up like me. I'm 30 years old, slightly over weight, and have moderate tricuspid valve regurgitation. As in, I might need open heart surgery because my heart was damaged by Phentermine. To be clear, I never took it for more than a few months at a time, was monitored by a doctor, and did everything "right".
My lifespan has likely been shortened to lose a few pounds. Weight I could have lost on my own with a little bit of gumption. It wasn't worth it.3 -
stanmann571 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Caffeine and ephedrine is a well researched and proven appetite suppressant.
and linked to heart damage/death
Everything has side effects. People can make informed decisions after researching it. ECA stack has been used for decades with success.1 -
This content has been removed.
-
I've been on phentermine as well. I love it, but you're only supposed to be on it for like 3 months, then off for a while, then if you still need it you can get more prescribed if your doctor thinks you still need it.
It works.0 -
remisscupid wrote: »I've been on phentermine as well. I love it, but you're only supposed to be on it for like 3 months, then off for a while, then if you still need it you can get more prescribed if your doctor thinks you still need it.
It works.
but being on it doesnt teach you how to eat for the rest of your life to keep the weight off either. it doesnt help you to deal with cravings or hunger either.it may work but at what cost in the long run?2 -
I've tried a lot of diet pills, natural supplements and fat binders and detox products, none of which have worked at all. I've found the most effective thing to use to curb appetite is plain black coffee... Strong with no sugar. Or 2 glasses of really cold water if you drink it quickly. If I have a super strong black coffee in the morning sometimes I can even skip lunch because I don't feel hungry.1
-
trigden1991 wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Caffeine and ephedrine is a well researched and proven appetite suppressant.
and linked to heart damage/death
Everything has side effects. People can make informed decisions after researching it. ECA stack has been used for decades with success.
True. For me, they gave me insomnia for several days, and I almost got fired by the end because I was acting a bit crazy and was so twitchy I wanted to beat myself. Not a good combo for me.
On the other hand, once I got my sleep disorders finally diagnosed and taken care of, with Provogil during the day and 5htp at night, the combo really helps supress my appetite. I can definitely tell when I don't take one or the other, because with, I xan tell when I not hungry anymore. Without, I'm never not hungry.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions