Reviews on Diet Pills Good or Bad

S.,
My husband and I went on the South Beach Diet. He lost about 40 lbs but did put some back on with the holidays. It was recommended to him by his doctor. I lost about 10 lbs and put about 5 lbs back on. It made us eat healthier if nothing else and lowered his cholesterol and triglycerides significantly. The first two weeks are the strictest and where you will lose the most weight. The good thing about it is that you can eat to feel full and still lose weight.

I tried the South Beach Diet and there is plenty to eat, its all healthy and it works. You can think of it in 2 week intervals. Which helps. I lost 15 pounds in two weeks. Read up on it you might like it.

Bad. Or, rather, potentially-addictive, with bizarre and dangerous side-effects and the worst of it:

!!Even the really, really effective ones are not effective, really!! People who use them lose 1-2 pounds a month more than the control groups who are losing 3-6 pounds a month already. How is this the 'miracle of weight loss'?!?

There are a number of very effective weight-loss and appetite suppressant choices that are natural and healthy and seriously effective, and the first one is:

Lift weights - and make sure they're heavy weights. Building muscle is the only long-term method of increasing metabolism. If you fret about 'bulking up' you can elect to stay where you are, fitness and size-wise. It really is the choice available.

The rest include:

get enough rest -- under-sleeping is as bad for shaping up and having energy as working out too much;

drink enough water -- dehydration interfers with every body process, from burning fat to building muscle, and it may not only be what is making you tired but also what is making you think you're hungry;

try including 'thermic' foods -- the ones that seem to increase metabolism for a short time: tumeric (yellow spice used in Asian cooking), cinnamon, green tea, and hot peppers;

work out harder, not longer -- adding time to your easy workout will not give you the energy promised, so add sprints, hills, arm movements, increase the tension on the spin bike or rowing maching, but do not add wrist or ankle weights

have a complete rest day or two a week -- if you do not give your body adequate time to recover from strenuous workouts, you get more and more tired, damage your immune system and lose muscle and endurance

and

make sure you are actually eating *enough* -- inadequate food will also slow you down, in order to conserve the necessary fat stores to make it through the apparent famine, slow your metabolism down (same reason) and make you burn muscle, not fat, for energy (including, in extreme cases, your heart muscle). Lots of smallish meals, each with protein, healthy fat and large quantities of fresh vegetables and fruits (with or without whole grains or animal products) will keep your body convinced there is 'plenty' so it can release stored fat, build muscle and keep you fueled so your energy level is high. The key, though, is lots and lots of vegetables and fruits -- low-calorie, long-chewing, satisfying-for-longer than more processed choices, particularly when eaten with protein and some healthy fat (olives and their oil, fatty fish, avocado, nuts and seeds and their oils)

Im sorry to tell you that the only thing these pills will make thinnner is your checkbook! You are doing the only thing that works, making changes in your lifestyle. Sometimes it takes a while, but you will get a HUGE burst of willpower once you see the pounds begin to melt off. Keep doing what you are doing and remember what I learned in Weight Watchers; Nothing tastes as good as losing weight feels!
~L.

Diet pills are not the way to go. If you have an underlying condition, they could leave serious side results. I have tried several and found they made me very dizzy and at time nauseous. If you're concerned about feeling satisfied after your meals, eat more fiber...it's literally bulk and has very few calories. The average adult requires 35g of fiber daily. Most only get 10g. Just add more "bulk" to your diet and try eating more often, smaller meals. Remember to add snacks between the big three meals. They help to regulate your blood sugar and keep the metabolism boosted between workouts. That should help you lose a bit more. If you're still not seeing results, maybe you need to find someone to kick your butt during your workout. Are you exercising? Have you considered how many calories it takes for you to MAINTAIN your current weight. Regardless of how much you exercise, if you're still consuming too many calories, you won't lose the weight.

The equation to calculate maintenance calories:
=655.1+(9.563xweight in kg)+(1.850x height in cm)-(4.676xage)
to determine weight in kg= weight in pounds/2.2
to determine height in cm= height in inches x2.54

then reduce the number of calories you consume by 20% for drastic weight loss. Make sure you measure your body fat% before reducing your calories. After two weeks, measure again and determine if you're losing body fat or lean muscle. If your losing lean muscle, you may want to increase your calories by 25 each day for a week and then measure again.
Mon=+25
Tues=+50
Wed=+75...etc.

Don't turn to a pill. It's not the answer. Address the underlying issue, otherwise your fixing a symptom and not the cause.

Diet pills scare me. You never know how your heart and body are going to respond to them. As for the things you mentions in your message, the only thing I've ever tried is Slim Fast. I didn't have great results from using it.

I haven't used these pills, but know that pure Hoodia is the safest thing to suppress your appetite. My daughter is using Pure Hoodia and is getting help from it. If you are watching your portions and cutting out most fats and exercising, I don't understand why you aren't losing weight. How long have you been at it? My husband has joined "Lighten Up Iowa". So I have been benefitting from cooking for him. We both started the 10th of January! Of course men lose faster than women, but I am holding my own with him and losing weight. We eat lots of vegetable, fruits, chicken, fish, and beef. It's amazing how many different kinds of low calorie vegetables there are. My advice is, if you are dieting right, don't mess it up with this stuff you have mentioned...Just keep at it. The weight will come off!
E.

I am so proud of you and your husband for taking care of your bodies! My friend was counting calories and ate a minimum amount of calories with no results. It seems her body thought it was starving so it wouldn't loose the fat. Once she increased her calories a few hundred then she lost weight. I'm sorry I don't remember the exact number of calories she eats but that really depends on your body size.
If you are looking for a great energy drink I would recommend NRG GO3 citrus drink from Arbonne. It has an unique blend that helps support three key elements of a great program: weight loss, increased metabolism and increased energy. Made with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. My opinion is that it tastes like Crystal Light lemonade or gatorade. I have sold these to four customers since they came out in January and everyone loves them. Just drop a tablet into room temperature water (they say 8 oz. but sometimes I mix with 10 or 12oz). Then after it dissolves in 5 minutes I add ice or put in the fridge. Can drink 1-3 a day!
I have some in inventory so I can send it to you quick. You have to order through an Arbonne consultant. If you don't know one then let me know (____@____.com). I give 35% off to all my customers. With the discount they cost only $.91 a drink. You can also go to www.arbonne.com to see all of our products including figure8 weight loss program.
Keep up the good work!

Hi S.,

Congratulations on your new commitment! That is half the battle. I understand your frustrations. I have a sluggish metabolism and I plateau very easily.

I would be happy to send you information on the Figure 8 Weight Management line Arbonne has to offer. I am an Independent Consultant and have done some research and personally use the products myself. . .and am getting the results I want.

We are having an informational meeting on Tuesday in Okemos. The guest speaker is a recent graduate from MSU and Personal Trainer. I'd love to have you as my guests.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Personally I think that any pills are bad. Especially "diet" pills. I think if you take the right amount of vitamins, that would help. Take Vitamin B to help with your energy! It helps me SO much! But as far as the dieting goes. Believe it or not, Slim Fast does work. There are good ingredients in it and it does supress your hunger while helping to 'shrink that stomach' down to a more normal size to help with your portion control. It is very tough, but SO rewarding! Keep up the good work and good luck!

Personally, I would never suggest diet pills. They are only a quick fix and may eventually damage your adrenal glands & metabolism. Not too mention most make you feel like your on crack. They are rediculous in my opinion.
If you need extra energy honestly working out I feel is the best, drink lots of water, cut out sugar and non-friendly carbs. Yoga is wonderful, and just eating right is so key.
If you're interested in taking a supplement no matter what... I've taken 'Green Tea HP'. (Little flavored packets that you just add in water)it’s loaded with more antioxidants than just any regular green tea, it also has noni juice and pomegrante juice in the mix. It helps sluff off extra weight. I lost about 10 pounds along with my workouts. I believe they have a website to order from: www.greanteahp.com or found it's available in health places or malls in Utah. Grapefruit Juice in the morning is another natural metabolic enhancer.
Health & Happiness to you & your family!
L. Larsen - Park City, UT

I'm on Hoodiaphen as featured on Oprah. It was just 4.95 for the first month and then it's pretty spendy thereafter. However, it has given me the food control I needed to get started. I have 60 lb to start and more after I achieve that goal. My first goal is 10 and go from there to 60. Ihave also found an exercise buddy through my MOPS group I attend. She will go "easy" on me to start:)

While on the Hoodiaphen, I have not felt jittery or had problems sleeping at night. If you'd like to know the ingredients, please let me know. Thus far in wk 1 I lost 2.4 and wk 2 lost another 2.

I know no diet pill is good for you, esp if breastfeeding or thinking of becoming prenant again. I am hoping to lose enough weight to be able to become PG again, even though I weigh less than when I got PG the first time (with medical help, though).

I've also ben on Weight Watchers and lost 25 pounds. I am using their plan (I no longer attend the mtgs) with my eating habits and exercise as well.

I don't plan on being on these pills long term...just a month for 4.95.

Get Kevin Trudeau's book The Weightg Loss Cure. I've read it from cover to cover. There is a cure, but it is a little expensive and very controlled. First, make sure you stop eating fast food. They have ingredients in them that make people overweight. Overweight people eat more food, therefore thay will be back for more bigger portions of fast food. Start drinking 3-4 quarts of water a day. Give up all soda. Even diet! Do all this while getting his book. The rest is explained in detail. I've personally seen success using the methods inside. Good Luck!

I've never been a fan of the diet pills that don't really have a plan of any kind to go with them other then "take this and don't change any of your other habits". They just don't help you with the reasons you want to lose the weight. I have found that the plan from Herbalife has worked well for friends. They have an appetite suppressant, a meal plan and other healthy snacks to help you along the way. I have a family member that is a distributor if you'd like more info on ordering just email me at ____@____.com Herbalife web site also has a ton of information. Good Luck, weight loss is not easy but if done right getting healthy will be the best thing for you and your family and easiest to maintain.

I haven't actually found anything that works yet but i was going to try ultra 90. I called GNC to see if they had it and was told you could only order it online or over the phone and it is quite expensive but he said they carry a product called Collagen C. It comes in a pill or powder and is pretty much the same thing. It is high in protein just like ultra 90. He said they get alot of people that start of buing the ultra 90 then end up buying the collagen C because it's cheaper. So i just started the powder. Hope you have luck with finding something. Jen H

I also agree that diet pills do not work. I'm a mom of four and no small woman. I started eating better and exercising four days a week for just a half an hour. I've been at it for almost five months and have lost 40 lbs. I do allow my self to have a treat every now and again. If you cut too many calories you will slow down your matabolism. Just stick to it and it will get better.

Good luck!!

Hi S.!

Congratulations on the changes you and your hubby have made to your lifestyle! Nothing replaces proper exercise and heathful eating and sleeping habits. You've already gone way past what most people are able to accomplish. You're correct that (no matter what anyone says) there is no magic pill. I really hate that commercial that says "you don't have to change anything, just take this one little pill". Puh-LEEEEEZ!

That being said, sometimes it's hard to manage your appetite and have the energy and resolve to eat right, exercise regularly and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It's something that I've struggled with all of my life - especially in times of stress or when I'm extremely busy (like when am I not!).

I've had great success using some products from a company called Ascential Bioscience. Some of the scientists and doctors that formulated the products and founded the company did so because they had designed similar products for another company, only to have their masterpieces "watered down" by that company to increase profits.

Ascential Bioscience launched on October 1st 2007, with the vision to provide uncompromising quality and value in premium nutritional products. The products give me premium nutrution, very real appetite control, fat burning, all-day energy, and they help stabilize my digestion (and elimination). You can even try the products for yourself with no risk: they have a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

ABOUT ME: I am a mother of three (ages 11, 20 months, and 9 months). In the interest of disclosure, you should understand that I am not unbiased in my recommendation. Not only am I extremely thrilled with the products, I'm a distributor. Sharing Ascential products has provided a replacement for my work income and allows me to be home full time with my children.

My husband has set up a website where you can see my story at http://weightloss911.com/A..aspx and get more information. My story is "paused" right now though. Apparently losing weight got me more attention (from my hubby) than I bargained for and I'm pregnant again (no, this one wasn't planned - I'm not crazy!!! ...yet). Check it out. Be sure to contact me if you have any questions.

I wouldn't recommend any of them to be honest. Have you considered adding physical activity and strength training to your healthy lifestyle plan?

In my opinion diet pills are no good. They do absolutely nothing to balance out your diet, mood, and nutrition. I lost a ton of weight very easily by cutting out carbs and refined sugar.
My Mom and Dad both in there sixties also lost a ton of weight relativly quick doing the carb free diet as well. It is a really healthy way to go. With a carb free diet your apptite is smaller because you stop craving the sugars in high carb foods. You actually eat alot less! Your body needs mostly protein, friuts and veggies to thrive. Carbs are only a relatively new introduction to our diet. There is a great book to help you start with a carb free diet it is called"Protein Power".Also check ou the book "Good Calories,bad calories", very informative about how our bodies use food. Hope this is helpful

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using any of those things can permanently mess up your metabolism, in your golden years you may not be able to control your weight at all!!
Weight Watchers is awesome, you can do it with your husband and it WORKS!!!