Weight loss pills?

oh honey, I have tried a few things. Fat blockers, Carb blockers, water pills, cleanse pills, etc. There really is no miracle cure. they all do a tad, but def not reliable for a good loss. Like i take the otc water pills before, during, and after my period to prevent such bad gain/bloat. and carb blockers i still use now right before a cheat. but i cant tell you that they really do anything for my weight loss. (carb ones are now more me trying to cheat my gluten intolerance)

it really just takes good old fashion diet and excersise. you can still take things to boost metabolism like chromium and kelp and etc, but dont hope for anything dramatic with any pill sweety.

Clenbuterol, but would recommend against it without understanding the risks, and is also probably illegal in your country.

In college I used SlimQuick in conjunction with working out. That was before they added all the extra junk to it, though. I tried one of those "fat burner" pills at one point-it's a rip off and not worth it. Not good for you, either. If you want something to help you along while you are following a healthy lifestyle, here's what I would tell you:

1. Avoid anything that contains ephedra. It can cause seizures, heart problems, and worse. It does not matter that it is "natural." Don't take it.

2. Try to avoid things with caffeine. This is my personal issue b/c I don't like the side effects.

3. Talk to your doc before you take it. If your doc is a jerk about such things, find a nurse practitioner. I find they are better listeners sometimes. Mine has been on both sides of the weight loss fence and will listen without judging.

4. Remember that it's not a miracle cure, just a helpful aid to add a little bit extra to what you are already doing.

HTH

So we should all just lie and say it works wonders so that there is no negative comments? If the OP did not want honest answers (be it positive or negative) she should not ask for peoples opinions.... Diet pills don't work!

No, don't lie. But if she's asking for experiences of persons who have tried said pills, then share the experience. If you have not tried the pills, do not post that you think they are evil. If you have tried the pills and you found them evil, share that. If they worked, shared that. The point is to answer the question in a helpful manner, not beat her over the head with morals and beliefs.

I wouldn't use any of that stuff! It is filled with so many extra toxins that you are only ripping your insides apart. I have been using Herbalife for 5 months now and I love my lifestyle. I am down 26 pounds and 18 1/2 inches. I have gone from a size 22 to 14/16. I have tons of energy, I don't get sick and most of all I can keep up with my kids! This is the best I have felt in years. It is all natural and made up of only food! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :happy:

herbalife? wow, all the issues with that stuff scared me away long ago. bad enough the founder of the company died in his 40s from "an accidental overdose". How many lawsuits has herbalife settled?

Glad you're doing well with it. But seriously, be wary of the side effects and long term ones.

Herbalife: It's such a scam. Total scam for people that work for that company and have to sell it to all their friends and family. I refuse to stand up for a company that operates like that.

I have tried the hebalife meal replacement shakes, seemed to work quite well, a friend of mine had them and I did it for about a week. I lost like 2 lbs that week. I have never heard anything at all about that company before trying this. What's the scam? just curious.
Also about the diet pills, I have tried some.. I can't remember what it was called...I think one was the acai berry pills and I don't remember the other but they "seemed" to work..keep in mind that I took them while dieting and exercising so it may have just been all a mental thing. Either way, haven't taken the pills in months and I'm still losing so that shows that dieting and exercising alone WILL help you lose weight.
Lastly, I know there is no "magic" pill, but does anyone know anything that is supposed to work good for metabolism? I have a very slow metabolism... so that makes it a bit harder to lose weight then other people.

I've tried Phentermine. They were prescribed by my doctor and they worked extremely well. The side effect to phentermine is that you will a bad case of dry mouth which is kind of good because your intake in water will be huge.

Diet pills actually DO work. The problem is many people, like myself at that time, didn't have the knowledge of eating and exercising correctly.,...so of course you will gain the weight back. I've lost the weight I needed 20 pounds within 30 months and all I did was walk. My stomach was extremely flat but again I didn't have that knowledge of eating right, so I continued to eat what I want and of course the weight came back on.

Many doctors will not prescribe them and those that do will monitor you. It's only given as a 3 month supply, you go back to your doctor, you will have blood work done and if the doctor feel as though you need another 3 month supply then they will prescribe it.

EC is quite effective

EC as in ExerCise, EatingCorrectly, EatingClean? LOL.

I agree if it came in a pill, none of us would be on this site because we would all have it figured out. Not to mention how bad most of these pills are for your heart. Please don't look for the answer in a bottle. Work hard, eat right.

***I typically don't answer such questions as this because I know how controversial the threads can get, but as a nurse, I feel very strongly about this. If you have taken these supplements and have been successful, carry on. I just know as a healthcare provider, most of them are not encouraged.

I personally just started using Phentermine and have had no adverse side effects. I've been using it about 3 weeks now. My starting weight was 224 and I'm now 212. I got my eating habits under control first before I started taking it. I counted calories and ate very clean. I incorporated the pills to give me energy and the boost I needed to work out and train hard. I work out 5-6 days a week doing cardio, tabata training, and strength training. I also consult with a personal trainer. I am VERY dedicated and strict with my workouts and eating. Once I stop taking it then I know for sure I can maintain my diet and fitness regime. There are miracle pills out there but you must be dedicated to changing your lifestyle too. I love it and will continue taking it another month then I'm on my own.

Sorry to the people that are down on Alli, but it did work for me. I didn't have any of the "side Effects" but I did follow a well balanced diet. I am also thinking of starting it again since I have stalled. The only downer I have with it is that it is so expensive. I only took one before each big meal and it did work. I stopped taking them because I ran out and I kept the diet going. I did lose more weight but slower, Duh. Now I'm stuck again. I hope to start again as soon as I save enough to get the pills again.

I used Adipex and it worked GREAT! It is a prescription though, you have to get it from a doctor. It can become addicting so you can and should only take it for short time periods. I lost 87lbs on it along with eating right and working out. It helps take away your hunger issues and gives you tons of energy.

I wouldn't use any of that stuff! It is filled with so many extra toxins that you are only ripping your insides apart. I have been using Herbalife for 5 months now and I love my lifestyle. I am down 26 pounds and 18 1/2 inches. I have gone from a size 22 to 14/16. I have tons of energy, I don't get sick and most of all I can keep up with my kids! This is the best I have felt in years. It is all natural and made up of only food! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! :happy:

herbalife? wow, all the issues with that stuff scared me away long ago. bad enough the founder of the company died in his 40s from "an accidental overdose". How many lawsuits has herbalife settled?

Glad you're doing well with it. But seriously, be wary of the side effects and long term ones.

Herbalife: It's such a scam. Total scam for people that work for that company and have to sell it to all their friends and family. I refuse to stand up for a company that operates like that.

I have tried the hebalife meal replacement shakes, seemed to work quite well, a friend of mine had them and I did it for about a week. I lost like 2 lbs that week. I have never heard anything at all about that company before trying this. What's the scam? just curious.
Also about the diet pills, I have tried some.. I can't remember what it was called...I think one was the acai berry pills and I don't remember the other but they "seemed" to work..keep in mind that I took them while dieting and exercising so it may have just been all a mental thing. Either way, haven't taken the pills in months and I'm still losing so that shows that dieting and exercising alone WILL help you lose weight.
Lastly, I know there is no "magic" pill, but does anyone know anything that is supposed to work good for metabolism? I have a very slow metabolism... so that makes it a bit harder to lose weight then other people.

I was introduced to Herbalife in 2009 before I had my last child. Since she's been born(2010) I have lost 155 lbs using Herbalife products. It dosen't matter what "weight loss program" you are on it is still your decision what you put in your mouth. I could use Herbalife and still not see results if I don't watch what goes in. Plan and simple. Herbalife is not a scam, it does work, as long as you do your part too.

I first want to say, I consulted my doctor before I started taking supplements, but in conjunction with my current training schedule (x-fit class 4 times a week), my current diet (Paleo)... I also take GNC's abcutter... I used to be on just an aerobic exercise kick and was taking it then as well and have been on a steady weight loss journey.

I will say that when I discussed this with my doctor, she said to me, she didn't know if it would work, but that the ingredients included what was equivalent to the fish oil I was taking and that if I choose to take the abcutter, I should stop taking the fish oil.

I don't get jittery, and it's not technically a diet pill, but I do feel more full with less food.

Hope this helps!

In the past I had success with Hydroxycut, Xenadrine and most recently with OxyPro Elite. I am not recommending this path. I would use these to lose wirght right before a weigh in (military) and then would immediately put the weight back on until right before the next weigh in.
I am tring to be smart this time. I am getting older and the crash diet stuff is harder and harder to do!!!

I have lost more weight and inches just following MFP than I ever did on any pill. People use pills as a crutch.

I have lost more weight and inches just following MFP than I ever did on any pill. People use pills as a crutch.

^^^agree^^^

Guess I'm confused. People are saying they take pills along with proper diet and exercise. What are the pills doing? If you watch your caloric intake and exercise to burn the calories off......why do you need a pill?