On losing weight did you use diet pills, or had surgery(gast

KettyLan
KettyLan Posts: 440 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
I have seen many of you lose an enormous amount of weight, so i was just wondering how many of you use some kind of help...besides diet and exercise alone,,,

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  • ManicMelody
    ManicMelody Posts: 85
    I have not supplemented with anything. I've lost 45 pounds and have done that with diet and exercise only. I still have 50-55 pounds to go though.
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    Only portion control, diet and lots of exercise
  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,235 Member
    Only calorie counting and exercise here.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    I did it by using a strange concept of just watching my calorie intake and exercising. :bigsmile:
  • KarmaxKitty
    KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
    I've lost almost 50 pounds with NOTHING other than diet and exercise. Weight loss is 80% diet. If you eat crap, your body treats you like crap. I didn't need a pill to gain weight, don't need a pill to LOSE weight. :)

    Unless you count a multivitamin as a supplement. (But people should be using those ANYWAY. ^-^)
  • knapowell
    knapowell Posts: 230 Member
    I used pills years ago when I had much less to lose, but that weight came back very quickly because I didn't change my diet or exercise. This time it is ALL diet and exercise.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    All exercise and diet. My real goal is to be healthy, fit, and athletic, which requires a lifestyle change, not a quick fix.
  • monis01
    monis01 Posts: 46 Member
    I've just been trying to do this the "old fashion way". My doctor told me that sure the pills may help..... but, you risk the chance of gaining it back. The only SURE way is the "old fashion way". We need to make lifestyle changes to really notice a difference. =)
  • Beanie26
    Beanie26 Posts: 29
    I've just been trying to do this the "old fashion way". My doctor told me that sure the pills may help..... but, you risk the chance of gaining it back. The only SURE way is the "old fashion way". We need to make lifestyle changes to really notice a difference. =)

    I totally agree that lifestyle change as opposed to pills or whatever is the best way to prevent the weight lost being gained again. x
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I used diet pills at first and thought they helped, but I kept losing at the same rate after I stopped taking them so... just a waste of money really. Most diet products are just scams, it really comes down to good choices, portion control, and exercise. It's more about doing what's best for you and you won't learn that from a pill or surgery.

    I lost 100 lbs and have kept off 80 lbs of that for 3 years.
  • KarmaxKitty
    KarmaxKitty Posts: 901 Member
    Most diet pills, diet plans, pre-op plans, "quick fix lose it now" plans... They all tell people the same thing anyway. "Eat less, watch your calorie intake, and move at least 30 minutes a day."
  • bmqbonnie
    bmqbonnie Posts: 836 Member
    I've lost a total of a little over 40 lbs. In the past I've tried Hydroxycut and Alli and I don't recommend either! They don't make a big difference and have some pretty unpleasant side effects (especially the Alli, lol).

    I can see why some people get gastric bypass surgery, but if you don't change your lifestyle completely at the same time then it's a waste of money. You may not be able to fit as much in your stomach but you can still eat candy bars, soda, etc and still get way too high of a calorie intake.

    Overall, nothing works like good old fashioned hard work.
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    I'm down over 72lbs since january 2011, no diet miracle just eating well and daily exercise
  • grannygethealthy1111
    grannygethealthy1111 Posts: 422
    No diet pills, no surgery. Down 93 pounds so far through lifestyle changes only.
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    no surgery, diet pills, or magic........Diet and exercise. oh and my friends here at MFP of course!..lost 96(since March of this year) and now maintaining!
  • KettyLan
    KettyLan Posts: 440 Member
    Wow!!! I really thank you all for your reply....I don't use any diet pills either...just pure exercise and calorie control....Your honest response have been of great value to me.
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