Last year I did Hydroxycut and lost about 10 pounds with eating regular and no exercise and stopped taking it because it gave me heartburn for almost a week day and night. So 165lbs to 155 lbs and Im 5ft 4in.
Just three weeks ago I bought the regular bottle of slimquick. Also thought on a long shot I would try to eat like they said in the booklet provided. Laughed because I have never been able to control eating and always thought a 2000 calorie diet was impossible. I went from 150 lbs to 142 after following the book for three weeks. I stopped taking the pill after two because I ran out. My body is toned also. Do everything in the book it provides. THat is what works.
Long story short its a lot of work. I mean a lot. I have spend most of my day weighing out my food, and on the computer looking up calorie counts for portions of food. If you follow the book pretty close (I had to make substitutions for fish..ick) its works. First you get educated on food. It forced me to eat fruits which I never ate.
At the same time I started working out. I have Comcast with On Demand and it has recorded exercise shows you can watch any time. There were two workouts from the Biggest loser show. Only 22 minutes each. I did that daily. And would go walk 30 min when I had the chance. At first I couldn't do the whole workout then gradually I was able to.
I ran out of Slimquick a week ago. I don't think it really did that much besides provide some vitamins...not really energy or weight loss. I have been losing my weight because I have finally realize there isn't a magic pill.I saw results after the first week and that keeps me motivated. Read the book that comes with the pill and do what it says.
I had ate one night two scoops of ice cream with some fudge and nuts. I counted the calories and was like oh my god and felt bad right after I finished. The next day it didnt matter because I still lost my 1/2 pound that day.
Everything in moderation. The pill isn't anything but could help get started. It's a life change. Good luck.