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Supplements?

TiffanyWasmer
TiffanyWasmer Posts: 190 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Has anyone used/ had good results with any supplements? I'm working off about 30 pounds and need any boost I can get! Thanks :)

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  • Southernsister
    Southernsister Posts: 198 Member
    Girl mine are in a plastic tote lol...gotta do the body good. I take Acai super cleanse,You need Omega fish oils,I take a fat buster,Co-q for heart,Bee Energy Plus,A good multi,I Flex for bones and joints( I run alot) I also use protein powder after working out to rebuild the muscles. There are more,but depends on your bodies needs.
    Best of luck
  • TiffanyWasmer
    TiffanyWasmer Posts: 190 Member
    My Heavens!!! Ok, you look AMAZING so maybe you should give me that list?? :) Seriously, I am 34, fairly active ( I teach Zumba and other dance classes), but I love to eat!! Also a few months ago I had a thyroid test that came back borderline hypo, but not quite at "medication" levels...
    I also have some arthritis in my foot which is very painful and limits my aerobic activities outside of the Zumba and dancing. So, any ideas?
  • Southernsister
    Southernsister Posts: 198 Member
    The doctors scale for Thyroid is so high, I tested with an herbalist and mine showed up. The doctors said I vvas like you. I take a Thyroid support tablet. If your thyroid and adrenal glands are under active that has to do with energy. The I Flex is for joint relief and comfort. I think you would like the Bee energy it is natural from honey also.Try and get an Omega that has all three in it. I do not use any from normal stores because they are full of fillers.Not even my multi. I worked in healthfood and you would be surprised some additives in store brands.Primerose is good for pms,but I take for skin. Message me if you have any more questions.
    southersister
  • Southernsister
    Southernsister Posts: 198 Member
    OPPs forgot to say thank you girl...love your photo
  • akcouick
    akcouick Posts: 11
    I'm sure you don't want to be taking a whole bunch of pills, so try taking a B complex vitamin, The B vitamins it what supplies your bodies natural energy. Also make sure to take a one-a-day vitamin. All vitamins are important, but the B vitamins actually affect the way your body feels. And B vitamins, are a key ingredient in diet pills, because they boost your metabolism, and give you energy. Both the B-complex vitamin, and a men or womens one-a day vitamin are inexpensive around $3 or $4 each at Walmart
  • dannylives
    dannylives Posts: 611
    Dude, buy some Jack3d or Superpump and don't even take a whole scoop. Maybe half or less than half a scoop. If you just wanna feel READY to workout, get some Jack3d, it's only 30 bucks maybe. This is a video some dude made, watch it! http://youtu.be/PLvvnBsC4-w
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    Depends on the effects you are looking for. There isn't any magic fix. I would suggest getting a fulll blood chem panel to see if you are low on anything. And make sure you get a copy of the actual labs, not just the doctors report. My pcp said I was " normal" except for hyperlipidemia, but my B and d were like 5 points from being considered low. Supplementing those really helped, and it turned out my "normal" B levels were contributing to my restless legs.

    Good luck to you.
  • Southernsister
    Southernsister Posts: 198 Member
    I agree....doctors seem to take being on the verge as not enough. I had restless legs too. They gave me shots ,but I couldn''t tell. The BEE energy I take is straight from the honey,not man made.
  • Southernsister
    Southernsister Posts: 198 Member
    Does this make your heart rate go up? There are so many things out there that do.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    I took Controlled Lab's REDuction shots (as in a shot glass, not a needle) And they helped me get started on my last cut.

    They have an AM with some caffeine to get you going, and supress your appetite a bit.
    Then theres a PM. Not sure what it does but I slept like a baby. LOVED IT.

    They're pretty cheap too.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Dude, buy some Jack3d or Superpump and don't even take a whole scoop. Maybe half or less than half a scoop. If you just wanna feel READY to workout, get some Jack3d, it's only 30 bucks maybe. This is a video some dude made, watch it! http://youtu.be/PLvvnBsC4-w

    bwahahhaa.

    superpump is a horrible preworkout and I wouldn't reccommend it to anyone.
    Jack3d will definately give you some energy and supress your appetite, but I'd suggest staying away from DMAA. A lot of people crash pretty hard after taking supps with dimethylamylamine. It's not pleasant.
  • oswaldbowser
    oswaldbowser Posts: 164 Member
    Ok I might as well have my three pence worth.......

    It is important to realise that most of these supplements are exactly as the name suggest a 'supplement'....if you eat healthly and the right food you will get all you need.

    Vitamin tablets are now under scrunity for causes cancers

    http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/10/12/business-us-prostate-cancer-vitamin-e_8730130.html

    http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/nutritional-supplements-could-cause-not-prevent-cancer

    Whether they do or dont is I think is up to the individual

    I use a protein powder to ramp up my calories and will use multivitamins for a couple of months just to kick start my body

    Save you money on miracle pills and eat healthy and exercise...............
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