fat burners?

Andie3683
Andie3683 Posts: 37
edited October 1 in Food and Nutrition
I was wondering if anyone knows of any safe fat burners? I am losing weight but would like a little extra help. I have hypothyroidism so I want something that's not going to mess with that.

Thanks :)

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  • foodforfuel
    foodforfuel Posts: 569 Member
    The treadmill, the eliptical, free weights, stationary bike, the list goes on and on! Good luck!
  • superhippiechik
    superhippiechik Posts: 1,044 Member
    Do not do it.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Your metabolism is an excellent fat burner. Best in the biz.
  • Andie3683
    Andie3683 Posts: 37
    I would never unless I knew it was 100 percent safe. I don't know if such a thing exists, just checking. I will stick with my regular workouts :)
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    Come on, nothing is 100% safe. Not even Tylenol.
  • Saksgirl1
    Saksgirl1 Posts: 248
    I know I'm about to get banished my MFP for saying this, but I've been taking Ephedra for about a month now... It's doing wonders! Another one I have tried was Lipo 6 - both are great!
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    Sorry to say but...Talk to your doctor.
  • Andie3683
    Andie3683 Posts: 37
    I'm fine with doing my workouts. I actually enjoy everything i am doing! I have fun with it. I just don't know very much about them and was wondering, I do realize nothing is 100 percent safe. I should have said that differently.
  • tigertown11
    tigertown11 Posts: 310
    Sorry to say but...Talk to your doctor.

    i have to agree. if you are taking any medications taking ephedrine or any other boosters could conflict with the medications and end in disaster!! I have a friend who was taking lexapro and started drinking some energy drinks and ended up in the ER with breathing difficulties and almost schizophrenic actions.

    BE CAREFUL!!
  • tigertown11
    tigertown11 Posts: 310
    they say green tea has some metabolism boosters in it.
  • Andie3683
    Andie3683 Posts: 37
    I think I will get that idea out of my head right now and just keep working my *kitten* off!!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I'm fine with doing my workouts. I actually enjoy everything i am doing! I have fun with it. I just don't know very much about them and was wondering, I do realize nothing is 100 percent safe. I should have said that differently.

    No you worded it correctly i think. People on this site just go into attack mode as soon as fat burners are mentioned. Kind rude IMO :P

    But yes they are right, fat burners are not too safe D: I have tried them myself and fainted a few times and just got dizzy way too much. Maybe you can handle them but make sure to read many reviews before you spend any money :D

    altho i did take oxyelite pro... and liked it :] took 1 pill in the morning and got me through my day :D I would say it even helped me concentrate in my 8 am classes
  • foodforfuel
    foodforfuel Posts: 569 Member
    Atta Girl!!!
  • ejmcam
    ejmcam Posts: 533 Member
    I agree with the person who said talk to your doctor. There might be something. BUt I actually read an article in clean eating magazine that said there are some spices that help your body burn fat. Cayenne, mustard (not prepared mustard, but the spice) and ginger are apparently some that help fire up your metabolism. Plus they are natural and ....safe!
  • getNskinny2day
    getNskinny2day Posts: 74
    I know I'm about to get banished my MFP for saying this, but I've been taking Ephedra for about a month now... It's doing wonders! Another one I have tried was Lipo 6 - both are great!


    Worst idea ever. Losing weight quickly might sound like a great idea in theory, but having organ failure and a premature death won't make a "quick weight loss fix" seem worth it.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I think I will get that idea out of my head right now and just keep working my *kitten* off!!

    That is a fantastic idea! You can do it! Let me know if I can help!
  • vaughny
    vaughny Posts: 145
    green tea and cayenne pepper capsules (ones such as cool cayenne) are safe I am no dr. but you should def not take ephedra w/thyroid meds
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,990 Member
    I was wondering if anyone knows of any safe fat burners? I am losing weight but would like a little extra help. I have hypothyroidism so I want something that's not going to mess with that.

    Thanks :)
    It's tougher to lose with it, but possible. So have you talked to your doctor about T3 and Cytomel protocol?
  • Andie3683
    Andie3683 Posts: 37
    yea I don't think I would want to take that. I guess I was more curious than anything. I actually am too much a chicken to probually try anything lol!!
  • RoundRockFitCoach
    RoundRockFitCoach Posts: 19
    My opinion is no to fat burners. Cost not worth the minimal extra benefit for most people.

    Life long weight control is just that, a life long process based on personal internal change.

    There is no shortage of simple diet approaches for fat loss and fat burning exercise protocols. One can be tailored to you.

    Good luck!

    Your Round Rock Fit Coach
  • catecn
    catecn Posts: 84
    talk to your doctor :) they can sometimes prescribe stuff, plus they will know about anything that can effect ur other meds :)
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    Woah there. Nobody kill me, but here's the skinny on fat burner/weight loss pills.
    The more serious ones can be dangerous to a small percentage of the population. It's kind of like aspartame... artificial sweetener, neurotoxin, potentially fatal in the long-run but people drink it every day and have few adverse effects.

    Then there are the low-impact supplements that aren't that dangerous but not proven effective... they usually have some moderate dosages of caffeine and things like cayenne pepper and fruit extracts.

    Generally these are all regarded as scams. At the same time, they're regarded as scams by people who have never even tried the products (or followed the directions exactly), so while I'm skeptical of the products I am equally skeptical of those who put them down simply because they're basing it all on heresay.

    There are herbal supplements that can aid in your journey, which don't have negative side-effects.
    - Fish oil
    omega-3 fatty acids can improve mood and decrease cravings for fatty foods and candies.
    - 5-HTP
    This boosts mood and reduces hunger, lowering the risk for emotional eating.
    - Hoodia
    Studies show a correlation between Hoodia and a suppression of appetite, resulting in fat loss.
    - Caffeine
    Also backed by studies. Increases metabolism and increases energy so that you can push harder during workouts and be more active (or even jittery) throughout the day. Of course, it is a drug.
    +Green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and white tea have lower doses of caffeine as well as antioxidants that some believe to assist in healthy weight loss.
  • demonNIИ
    demonNIИ Posts: 187
    Don't take them!!! NONE!! I took them when I started... took them only for about 1-2 months... BP shot through the roof... still not back to normal completely but much better now. Really scarred me. was like 180/100 and dizzy for 3 days. Just go au naturale and take nothing. I do take the women's one a day vitamin that has caffeine in it but nothing too extreme.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Muscle is the best fat burner. Period. Build up those muscles through strength training- you don't even have to lift weights. You could do Pilates or a more intense yoga class.
  • Kalrez
    Kalrez Posts: 655 Member
    I consider diet pills, fat burners, and other tricks to be the black market of weight loss. You don't go to the black market and expect things to be 100% safe and awesome all of the time. But if you're willing to be risky, then sometimes you find something that isn't half bad.

    Yes, consult your doctor. That alone doesn't really assure that he won't tell you to go do something risky. There are people here who are on the HCG diet apparently under their doctor's guidance/permission/whatever. Doctor's don't always make the best decisions. Because you are on medication, it's probably a good idea to at least make sure that you aren't going to take something that will mess up your meds.

    That being said, I hear good things about OxyElite Pro. I've got a personal trainer/body builder friend who recommended it to me when I told him my plan to get down to 18-20% BF. I can't give you any personal reviews on it, as I have yet to buy it. I plan to, though.
  • Teemo
    Teemo Posts: 338
    There's no "safe" fatburner but you can try to find one that has the fewest concentration of potentially dangerous ingredients.

    OxyElite Pro, for example, contains 1,3 Dim and the jury is still out on whether that is safe for you or not, especially when abused. The safest fatburners are going to be comprised primarily of caffeine, pepper extract, etc., but if that's all you're getting for your money you might as well save $40 and just drink a cup of green tea before your workout.
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