Weight loss clinics/phentermine/B12 shots

Shots and Pills are an automatic NO girl!

There is only ONE way to fitness and it has to be sustainable (you know this!!!)

forget the clinic and it's magic and get on board with what is real!! Diet is 80% and Exercise is the rest! Just do this the natural and healthy way and YOU WON'T BE SORRY!

Why? Because you can't lose weight their way and keep it off for good....my 80 year old mother is proof! that non-sense has been around since the 70's.

I think you are smart and you can gird your loins and do this!!!

I don't really like the idea of diet pills. B12 shots may give a needed boost on an otherwise "Blah" day, and don't hurt you. I've never really done the research on the injections, though. My mother in law took phentermine. It works, but in her case, if you don't learn to change your eating habits in general, you will gain it back plus more. You have your mind set, and I think you are doing great without the clinic help! Bravo on your weight loss!!

Congratulations on losing 60lbs!! There are weight loss clinics in my area that offers the same... I wanted to check them out as well....I did go to a weight loss clinic that only offered phentermine..I lost the weight along with the Atkins diet plan (proteins and veggies); however, I gained the weight back plus some... for plateaus...I've read that you should "trick" your body by eating a slightly higher calorie diet a few days as well as change your exercise routine because your body adjusts to the same routine, but when you push it beyond the "normal" limit/routine, your body will go back into fat burning mode. Best wishes on losing the plateau pounds!

I know B12 gives you energy, because it increases blood cells that carry oxygen. There is no harm in taking extra B12 because you pee out what your body doesn't need.

I think the one thing to do is switch up your routine. Changing your type and duration of exercise. It'll use different muscles. The one question I have is how long you've been plateau-ing? I don't know how long the minimum is, but sometimes what seems like a plateau to one person isn't for another.

You can do this!!

I would say don't get involved with all that. You lost 60 lbs with a reasonable change in lifestyle why mess things up now? I take vit B12 tablets for health. Those injections you mentioned are controversal and it is debatable who they help aside from those who sell them. I would say to change up your exercise regime, eat different foods at different times and you'll probably start losing again. Best of luck to you.

I can't knock them because I got my start in one. Basically where I went they slowly re-introduced my food groups to me. Like First I had my meats, then my veggies,then my fruits and so on and so forth. They took my measurements etc once a week and the staff was really nice and helpful since a couple of them has been where I was. I did take the B12 shots etc cause they had reduced my calorie intake GREATLY. I don't go to them anymore cause I have MFP now and an even greater support group along with being more educated but I'm glad I did it to get me started. I lost my first 20 with them and that gave me the motivation I needed to keep going after so many failed attempts in the past.

I have done the phentermine, vitamins, B6, B12 diet and paid more than I would ever want to admit. I lost the weight, but look where I am now....on this website doing it the smart way! If there is one thing I have learned from all of my diet clinics (I've either taken phentermine and/or shots) is that they are a band-aid for a long term problem. Patience was NEVER a virtue of mine so I chose the "quick" weight loss routes. I did lose the weight, but to be honest I was never at my lowest weight long enough to really see myself (and remember myself) as thin. Besides that, I didn't do nearly as much exercising as I am now, so I wasn't toned. It made me temporarily happy, but ultimately I've always gained it back and then some. I am 45 yrs old and finally have the wherewithall to do it MY WAY! I'm still learning patience, but I'm better than I have ever been in that department! I have lost 5.5 lbs and 5.5 inches in 1.5 mos on this website by simply counting calories and exercising. I will tell you that I am currently participating in a challenge that ends in Nov. and have signed up for one for Dec. called Peppermint Place. Maybe joining a challenge will help with the plateau. It has really helped me to stay on course and focused to know that I have to be accountable to others who are supporting me.

I agree with the advice that someone gave you to "trick" your body by eating a few more calories (that's Bob Harper's advice straight from his book) and then switch up your exercise routine. I also agree with everyone else...you know how to do it...my gosh you've lost 60 lbs! That is so wonderful! You can totally do this!

I hope this helps...Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions...Best of luck on your journey!