Weight Loss Pills
Iamjulez
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Is anyone using weight loss pills with diet and exercise to make their results improve? I'm not even sure that I have lost a pound in over a week. Now I know that weight loss is't always quick, especially since I don't have ALOT of time to exercise (although I am more active) I have restricted my caloric intake to about 1200 - 1300 calories. My measurements aren't changing either. So, I wanted to hear your opinions. What works? What doesn't work? What are you using?
If not weight loss pills... any ideas or suggestions on methods? What is working for you? Details, people, Details!
If not weight loss pills... any ideas or suggestions on methods? What is working for you? Details, people, Details!
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Just my opinion: Trash the pills, up the calories a bit, hit the weights.0
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Hate pills...but what has worked for me in the past if you can stick to it is Medifast. I'm not doing it this time because I'm not in the right place for it. I'm traveling a lot for work and have to be able to eat out, etc. I'd rather just eat more and eat healthy.
But in the past, it's worked for a quick 10-20 for me. I can lose 20 lbs in 2 months if I just stick with it. It's 5 of their products plus 1 lean and green meal (generous lean protein and 3 cups veggies). It truly is no fail if you can do it. That means no wine, no cheating (especially with carbs) -- but also you don't have to exercise to make it work.
Anything works if you stick with it...it sounds like you've hit a plateau. here's a few plateau busters that have also worked for me.
1. 5 day mini cleanse: fruit and veggies and massive amounts of water. You can also add lean protein...the point is go carb free for 5 days...but this works best without the protein.
2. Bump up the cardio and quit weight training if you do it.
3. All protein shakes for 5 days...try to keep it under 1K calories.
These are all short term -- and things I've tried without impacting my health. Of course, you really want to do them short term or you'll start screwing with your metabolism.
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I am not on pills. Just was curious. It's the first week for me on this diet, so I'm well aware that it could take quite a bit longer before I see results... it's just everyone else is having such dramatic results it seems and I haven't had any and I'm doing really well diet wise trying to stick to healthy food and stay in calorie goal... plus adding in alot more exercise.
I guess I just need to up the exercise and drink lots of water! 0 -
Throw the diet pills out the window. They have a tendency to affect your mood terribly. The key to losing weight as you already know is hard work. Cut calories and exercise. Forget the pills once you go off them the weight creeps back on. Many of the pills have cardiac side effects.0
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Short term gain, long term loss. I have tried them all and the only thing that works is MFP0
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Don't bother with pills.
I tried them last year (a few different brands) and while they did give me a short term boost the side effects were not worth it.
The sweats, the irregular heartbeat, the shakes and the morning migraines were not worth however much I lost.
In the long term you'll be thankful you did it unassisted 0 -
Just my opinion: Trash the pills, up the calories a bit, hit the weights.
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Just from personal experience. I lost 50 lbs 12 years ago with a certain pill. It made me have a seizure. Stopped taking the pills, gained every pound back.
I always try to warn people, be very careful.0 -
I have been on tons of diets and tried weight loss pills. They work for a quick fix minute, and then you are back to square one. Your #1 mistake is calling what you are doing a "diet". If you truly want to lose weight and keep it off, then you need to make a lifestyle change, not go on a diet. Quick fixes, pills and fad diets are usually unhealthy, don't work in the long run, and potentially dangerous. If you put in the effort, you will see results, just be patient and work for long- term goals and results. That is what you will need to do to make yourself healthy and fit. Good luck!0
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Hate pills...but what has worked for me in the past if you can stick to it is Medifast. I'm not doing it this time because I'm not in the right place for it. I'm traveling a lot for work and have to be able to eat out, etc. I'd rather just eat more and eat healthy.
But in the past, it's worked for a quick 10-20 for me. I can lose 20 lbs in 2 months if I just stick with it. It's 5 of their products plus 1 lean and green meal (generous lean protein and 3 cups veggies). It truly is no fail if you can do it. That means no wine, no cheating (especially with carbs) -- but also you don't have to exercise to make it work.
Anything works if you stick with it...it sounds like you've hit a plateau. here's a few plateau busters that have also worked for me.
1. 5 day mini cleanse: fruit and veggies and massive amounts of water. You can also add lean protein...the point is go carb free for 5 days...but this works best without the protein.
2. Bump up the cardio and quit weight training if you do it.
3. All protein shakes for 5 days...try to keep it under 1K calories.
These are all short term -- and things I've tried without impacting my health. Of course, you really want to do them short term or you'll start screwing with your metabolism.
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^ Please don't follow this advice.
You clearly haven't hit a plateau, as you've just started. It's your first week, you might lose more than expected (water weight) or you might not lose as much as you hoped. There's no magic cure for being overweight. Just keep eating at a moderate calorie deficit and you'll see results, but you've got to give it a bit of time!0 -
It's very interesting to see how many people don't read posts clearly before they post answers lol... Thanks for the few repliers that DID read my post thoroughly and your advice. I was mostly curious to see if anyone WAS using pills... Good to know that people here are getting results out of the hard work and perserverance! Then there is hope for me yet! 0
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When you post a topic titled "Weight Loss Pills" around here the mob comes out.
I have no advice since I have no idea of your eatting or work-out habits. Sometimes eatting more helps, drink your water and be creative in your work-outs {bench press your kid; squats while cleaning the house; take a daily walk}.0 -
I have tried it both ways, with and without pills. The pill solution always brings the weight back when you quit. The LONG and tough truth is that it takes time. TIME TIME TIME. that is the hardest thing to learn and know about weight loss that lasts. Move and get yourself some weights! keep up the good work! Make friends here and vary them, some with more weight to lose, some really active and some that have had great success and you will gain knowledge and such motivation from them~!0
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Don't use weight loss pills.. they are ALL just a waste of money but there are a few supplements that can help a lot..
#1 Fish oil
#2 Folic acid
#3 Multi-vitamin
What ever "JesterMFP" said.. is really bad advice all the way around.
U may lose some weight at 1200 calories, but after a few weeks you are going to have to bump them up and add some exercise..
30 minutes if you are using light weights and circuit type workouts that get your heart rate up will burn about 300 calories...
Check out the biggest loser videos, bob harper, jillian michaels or jump into a body pump class at a local gym..
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to drink green tea is said to help lose weight.0
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Since you were wondering about pills...I have used pills in the past, I got Phendimetrazine and adipex from the doctor (prescription). They both worked very well to control my appetite because I'm one of those people who has a problem with will power and still eat even when I'm not hungry. Over the counter diet pills never really cut it for me, plus I never knew what was really in them and that kind of geeked me out. Both prescription pills (taken on separate weight loss attempts) took away my urge to eat completely, so I started eating to live- not living to eat. I lost 40 pounds in about 6 months the first time, and 25 pounds in 3 months the second time. The downside to that story is that I felt kind of cracked out all of the time, and had trouble sleeping initially. Also, they are not meant to be long term drugs, so when I stopped, the weight came right back- and then some- just like a crash diet. Sooooo here I am doing good old fashioned diet and exercise. I've lost only 13 pounds in 3 1/2 months, but I feel really good and am learning to eat like I should and be comfortable with it. So, to answer your question...do pills work? Yup. Does that mean you should try them? Nope. In my opinion, not worth the quick fix. I try to stay away from the scale and let my clothes and how I look in the mirror do the most talking, even though it takes time and patience. It beats going "I feel thin today!" and stepping on the scale only to realize I've gained 2 pounds. If you feel thinner, let it ride and feel good about it..you don't need a scale to prove it. Sorry about the book I just wrote. Good luck!0
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Hilarious! hahahaha...
Thanks for the great advice everyone... after much hard though I did pump up my calorie intake and decided to just work more exercise into my regimen wherever I can. Old fashioned spit and shine!
I really didn't intend on taking pills anyway, but it was interesting to hear how emphatic the crowd says "NO" 0 -
What ever "JesterMFP" said.. is really bad advice all the way around.
Ok... how so?0 -
Is anyone using weight loss pills with diet and exercise to make their results improve? I'm not even sure that I have lost a pound in over a week. Now I know that weight loss is't always quick, especially since I don't have ALOT of time to exercise (although I am more active) I have restricted my caloric intake to about 1200 - 1300 calories. My measurements aren't changing either. So, I wanted to hear your opinions. What works? What doesn't work? What are you using?
If not weight loss pills... any ideas or suggestions on methods? What is working for you? Details, people, Details!
You've just gotta give it more time, and be patient 0 -
Last time I was in GNC I got a 10 pill sample of OxyElite Pro. Honestly I don't notice much in terms of appetite suppression and I can't comment on weight loss yet because I haven't weighed myself since trying it out.0
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Best advice I can give is to go to http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator and see what number (BMR) that gives you -- that's the *minimum* you should consume every day. If you're currently eating below that number, then up your calories to it -- depending how far under you are (if you are) you might see the scale go up a little at first, bit it will even out I promise. You really need to be eating over and above that number every day, but how far above it is different for everyone, depending how active you are. What I try and do is eat between my BMR and my maintenance calories every day. The weight'll come off at some point by doing that.0
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Don't do pills, please. :flowerforyou:
I was hoping you wouldn't get slammed on the boards. Trying going to this site and look up your BMR and TDEE.
http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/
I am a mom of 2. I tried for 3 yrs to loose the same 10 lbs. I got frustrated because I would stick to 1200 calories like everyone said amd I exercised but no weight would come off. Or a few pounds would come off then I would give up, I realize now that the reason I gave into craving is because I was starving myself!!!!
Feel free to send me a friend request. Always looking for new mommy friends for support.0 -
What ever "JesterMFP" said.. is really bad advice all the way around.
Ok... how so?
Yeah, I wondered that too, but I think someone missed the "quote" bit on your post!! You no talk poo poo, Jester - it was what was written above you!!0 -
Sorry Jester!! I didn't mean to say your advice was bad! I meant to say the advice that you quoted was bad!! Sorry everyone!!!!!!
That's my bad!!!!!!
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Not losing a pound in a week is not a big deal. It's not uncommon for people to stall out for several weeks along the way. You need more patience, not diet pills.0
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Just my opinion: Trash the pills, up the calories a bit, hit the weights.
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Last time I was in GNC I got a 10 pill sample of OxyElite Pro. Honestly I don't notice much in terms of appetite suppression and I can't comment on weight loss yet because I haven't weighed myself since trying it out.
Oh this stuff made me paranoid and extremely fatigued and nauseas.
OP, don't bother with pills. If you want to buy a product to supplement your diet, get some good vitamins and some fish oil capsules. You've only been at this for a week. As long as you are doing everything right, the weight will come off. Logging your food and exercise will help greatly. Good luck!0 -
If they made a pill you took four times a day and say it has 500 calories, tastes good (it's a large pill so you actually have to chew it) I'd take it, Sounds awesome.0
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One thing I did recently use that I noticed a difference from came from Smoothie King.. It's called Acai Berry cleanse & flush. Basically just a 2 week supplement that makes you poop...everything! LOL Kinda gross.. but if your not "moving" you are holding on to weight. Just a thought.
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