Weight loss supplements and vitamins

Well, vitamins won't help you lose weight but I take vitamins anyway to make sure I keep up my energy and metabolism and maybe grow out some beautiful shiny hair. I use the VitaFusion Women's Gummies because they're tasty and easy to incorporate into my day.

I take a probiotic every day, a prenatal vitamin daily (using them up while breastfeeding and will soon switch to women’s vitamins). I usually will drink a protein “shake” most days to get my protein up for the day (I’m usually low even with the shake. I drink it warm like a hot chocolate and I look forward to it!). I’m going to start taking fish oil (for the omega-3s) on weeks when I don’t eat enough fish. I don’t do this for weight loss but for general health.

Weight loss pills don’t work. They’re usually made to make you poop or pee out water weight.

I take a lot of supplements. Not for weight loss though, for overall health.

I take a multi to fill any holes in my diet. I take vitamin D because I know I don't get out a lot. It is the most common deficiency in my country. I take Fish Oil because I don't eat fish almost at all. I take Magnesium because it helps with my anxiety and mood. It is the second most common deficiency in the US. I take Vitamin C and E because I've seen studies that it helps pale people manage the sun better. I'm trying it. C is also good for immunity. I am trying Ashwagandha for anxiety and mood. The jury is still out. I take calcium because a lot of women don't get enough. I have to take this at a different time than the magnesium. I take probiotics because I had C.diff in February and I'm working to keep my gut health in a proactive state.

I told my husband though, I'd drop the D if I got 30 minutes of sun exposure each day, I'd drop the fish oil if I ate fish at least twice a week, but I don't, etc.

I like Quest (salted caramel and cinnamon crunch), PEScience(snickerdoodle or peanut butter cookie), and Muscle Pharm Combat cookies and cream. I just ordered Levels 100% grass fed whey protein in chocolate mocha, so we'll see if that's any good.

I only take vitamin D because I don't go out in the sun much. And also because it's very hard to get enough vit D from food alone. Other than that I get pretty much everything else from my diet. If you are on a low calorie diet it may be harder though.

Also if you don't eat a lot of fruit and veggies, you may lack potassium. I think most people don't get enough potassium.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I like Quest (salted caramel and cinnamon crunch), PEScience(snickerdoodle or peanut butter cookie), and Muscle Pharm Combat cookies and cream. I just ordered Levels 100% grass fed whey protein in chocolate mocha, so we'll see if that's any good.

Our taste are very similar. Didn't have time to do a PEScience order.



OP, if you struggle with protein, or just want it to be higher, than protein powder is a good choice. Caffein can help with appetite suppression in some. But, not much else helps and the legal ones that can aid fat loss are not something I would recommend for newer people as they come with side effects.

There are a few supplements worth it for lifters (creatine, L-Citrulline, Beta Alanine).

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ExistingFish wrote: »

I take a lot of supplements. Not for weight loss though, for overall health.

I take a multi to fill any holes in my diet. I take vitamin D because I know I don't get out a lot. It is the most common deficiency in my country. I take Fish Oil because I don't eat fish almost at all. I take Magnesium because it helps with my anxiety and mood. It is the second most common deficiency in the US. I take Vitamin C and E because I've seen studies that it helps pale people manage the sun better. I'm trying it. C is also good for immunity. I am trying Ashwagandha for anxiety and mood. The jury is still out. I take calcium because a lot of women don't get enough. I have to take this at a different time than the magnesium. I take probiotics because I had C.diff in February and I'm working to keep my gut health in a proactive state.

I told my husband though, I'd drop the D if I got 30 minutes of sun exposure each day, I'd drop the fish oil if I ate fish at least twice a week, but I don't, etc.

Thank you for your response. I'm thinking about trying some of the vitamins you mentioned due to not eating alot of calories.

How tall are you, how many pounds away from your goal weight are you, and how many calories are you eating per day?

I'm 5'4", 30 pounds away from goal and I'm getting between 1,000 - 1,300 cals a day and lots of water! I exercise Monday-Friday.

What is your typical weekly weight loss rate? How many grams of protein are you eating? What is your exercise routine?

I take iron and vitamin B supplements because I'm deficient in both. I also take a daily multivitamin because it can't hurt. I don't take any weight loss supplements, I think they're generally overpriced and don't do what they're supposed to.

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moonangel12 wrote: »

I am going to look into the Quest - I need to up my protein but have been too hesitant to buy and try protein powders on my own (and to ask specifically would lead to several opinions and options, I am sure!)

How do you plan to use the powder? To make a thick smoothie, or just shake in coffee? Quest and PEScience are best for making a thicker shake, but I like the flavor of the combat cookies and cream in my iced coffee(I just shake it with ice). I actually emailed Quest and asked for samples and they sent me several single pouches to try before I ordered a regular tub.

I don’t really drink much coffee so it will be more of a smoothie/almond milk mix. The samples is a great idea, I will have to check into that!

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kshama2001 wrote: »

cpow0405 wrote: »

ExistingFish wrote: »

I take a lot of supplements. Not for weight loss though, for overall health.

I take a multi to fill any holes in my diet. I take vitamin D because I know I don't get out a lot. It is the most common deficiency in my country. I take Fish Oil because I don't eat fish almost at all. I take Magnesium because it helps with my anxiety and mood. It is the second most common deficiency in the US. I take Vitamin C and E because I've seen studies that it helps pale people manage the sun better. I'm trying it. C is also good for immunity. I am trying Ashwagandha for anxiety and mood. The jury is still out. I take calcium because a lot of women don't get enough. I have to take this at a different time than the magnesium. I take probiotics because I had C.diff in February and I'm working to keep my gut health in a proactive state.

I told my husband though, I'd drop the D if I got 30 minutes of sun exposure each day, I'd drop the fish oil if I ate fish at least twice a week, but I don't, etc.

Thank you for your response. I'm thinking about trying some of the vitamins you mentioned due to not eating alot of calories.

How tall are you, how many pounds away from your goal weight are you, and how many calories are you eating per day?

I'm 5'4", 30 pounds away from goal and I'm getting between 1,000 - 1,300 cals a day and lots of water! I exercise Monday-Friday.

What is your typical weekly weight loss rate? How many grams of protein are you eating? What is your exercise routine?

I lose about one pound a week, give or take. I'm getting plenty of protein. I eats eggs, chicken and yogurt everyday. For exercise I jog 30 mins on my treadmill everyday. I lost 120lbs in eight months on my own back in 2017-2018. I've put on about 30lbs during lock down, just trying to knock those extra pounds off.

At 1 lb a week, you are in a good range. I would recommend incorporating some resistance training as part of your regime. From a body composition/look, its going to yield much better results than just running. It also helps preserve muscle mass and supports a strong body.

cpow0405 wrote: »

psuLemon wrote: »

cpow0405 wrote: »

psuLemon wrote: »

cpow0405 wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

cpow0405 wrote: »

ExistingFish wrote: »

I take a lot of supplements. Not for weight loss though, for overall health.

I take a multi to fill any holes in my diet. I take vitamin D because I know I don't get out a lot. It is the most common deficiency in my country. I take Fish Oil because I don't eat fish almost at all. I take Magnesium because it helps with my anxiety and mood. It is the second most common deficiency in the US. I take Vitamin C and E because I've seen studies that it helps pale people manage the sun better. I'm trying it. C is also good for immunity. I am trying Ashwagandha for anxiety and mood. The jury is still out. I take calcium because a lot of women don't get enough. I have to take this at a different time than the magnesium. I take probiotics because I had C.diff in February and I'm working to keep my gut health in a proactive state.

I told my husband though, I'd drop the D if I got 30 minutes of sun exposure each day, I'd drop the fish oil if I ate fish at least twice a week, but I don't, etc.

Thank you for your response. I'm thinking about trying some of the vitamins you mentioned due to not eating alot of calories.

How tall are you, how many pounds away from your goal weight are you, and how many calories are you eating per day?

I'm 5'4", 30 pounds away from goal and I'm getting between 1,000 - 1,300 cals a day and lots of water! I exercise Monday-Friday.

What is your typical weekly weight loss rate? How many grams of protein are you eating? What is your exercise routine?

I lose about one pound a week, give or take. I'm getting plenty of protein. I eats eggs, chicken and yogurt everyday. For exercise I jog 30 mins on my treadmill everyday. I lost 120lbs in eight months on my own back in 2017-2018. I've put on about 30lbs during lock down, just trying to knock those extra pounds off.

At 1 lb a week, you are in a good range. I would recommend incorporating some resistance training as part of your regime. From a body composition/look, its going to yield much better results than just running. It also helps preserve muscle mass and supports a strong body.

I've been wanting incorporate some kind of resistance training. I need to purchase 3 or 5lbs dumbbells and maybe do some situps, planks etc.

You can look into some body weight programs. There is AthleanX Zero program, You are your own gym, or Convict Conditioning. They are great starts until you can get into the gym.