I just don't see the point in taking any pill that you're not prepared to take for the rest of your life. At some point if you are going to stop taking it and haven't changed your diet and exercise habits then the weight will return. So if for safety or monetary reasons you're not prepared to take this pill forever what is the point of taking it at all? It is just delaying the real and free changes that you will have to make anyway.

I would never take diet pills again but I was taking Metabolife back in the mid 90's when they still had ephedrine and I lost 10 pounds, I then stopped taking them and another 30 came off on my own. I just used them to get the ball rolling. I never exercised, just lowered my calorie intake. Kept it off for years until my pregnancy.

My biggest issue has always been getting the ball rolling. My body likes to get stuck at a certain weight and won't move.

A while back a friend of mine was taking something for weight loss and she said it really worked. You had to take it at bedtime on an empty stomach, and you weren't allowed to have any sugar. I told her if I went to bed on an empty stomach every night and never ate any sugar I wouldn't have a weight problem in the first place!

So true! Dinner is my downfall because by the time I get home from work I eat so late. In my younger days I would skip dinner a lot and I was the thinnest I had ever been since high school days. I can't stand to go to sleep hungry now.

Hi Barb,

I'm brand new to this site. I too took meridian a few years ago and it worked! I lost about 20 lbs in a month. I stopped it And continued diet and exercise. I am at my heaviest now just from not being motivated. I have a friend who has been losing on HCG drops, I don't see any posts on it? And hasn't Meridia been off the market for awhile? I didn't think you could get it anymore .

I tried the HCG injections because I read they were more effective than the drops taken sublingually. The diet you are supposed to follow is severely restrictive...which is why you lose weight. I don't think the HCG has one darn thing to do with it.

The only magic pill I've ever taken was the original "Diet Fuel" with ephedra from GNC years ago. No longer around with the ban on ephedra. That stuff melted weight off of me.

That's because we have a very strong policy against this type of product. HCG drops have been proven ineffective and potentially dangerous, and the FDA is taking action against suppliers now. The HCG products claim to work in conjuction with a 500 calorie diet. The 500 calorie diet is what causes the weight loss, not the bogus hcg product. This type of diet is similar to what anorexics follow and is physically damaging and irresponsible. So we don't support it. I hope that helps answer that :)

Since I don't find it in searches I just want to throw this in about PhenTabz.

I've been taking them over the past couple of weeks. I do not take the recommended dose (2 pills a day) I take one per day with a cup of coffee for breakfast, every other day. On "off" days my calories are probably double what I eat on days that I take a pill. It knocks my appetite down and increases energy. It is just a form of speed, and not anything I would even admit to taking to anyone in real life, but wanted to share here just in case anyone wanted to know. Not recommended, and expensive, but it does work as advertised.

Side effects: Sky high libido (possibly more due to diet, but still sometimes very uncomfortable)
For me it has a slight laxative effect, nothing alarming but worth noting.

I believe phentabz are just 1,3-dimethylamylamine, maybe you can check the ingredients. it can be found much cheaper and is in alot of diet pills (lipo 6 black comes to mind) and anyone thinking about taking it be careful if you are sensitive to stimulants

I too realize this is an old thread, but I loved this comment and just had to quote it!

Make a lifestyle change to healthy eating and exercise! That's all it takes to lose it and KEEP IT OFF!

artificial energy
 

I'm always very careful with my blood pressure... I actually bought one of the blood pressure monitors. But HBP runs in my family, so I need to be very careful of it. Fortunately, at least thus far, I have no problems with it.

As for the diet pills, they are often terrible for your blood pressure. They are packed with caffeine (which is bad news bears anyway), and many other energy supplements. I get the idea behind it, but I'm not a fan of artificial energy. I had to rely on caffeine for work (but that's because I was made to stay up for 2-3 days rather consistently, and a "good nights sleep" was more than 4 hours). I had an important job, but I was exhausted and sick all of the time from it. I actually passed out a few times, and ended up with a concussion once!

My conclusion.....fake energy makes me very nervous, and I avoid it like the plague now. The most caffeine I'll have is in some dark chocolate or some tea (on a rare occasion). My circumstances were extreme, though. I'm sure if properly applied they work wonders for some people!! I'm just petrified of artificial energy products because of my own experiences with them.

You are absolutely correct. It took me many years to get your message into my stubborn head. Diet and exercise is the only weight loss magic, unfortunately.

Yes, nothing will happen without a little effort combined.

Hi there! Just wanted to get your take on non-stimulant fat burners? I came across Cellucor CLK - based on the reviews it helps in fat burning without the jittery feeling of having too much caffeine. I'm also somewhat wary of diet pills because of the long term side effects.

However, I feel like I need a boost / motivator to keep me going. I haven't been losing much weight despite being on calorie deficit (I consume 1,000-1,200cal per day and try to eat more protein / less carbs/no fast foods). I've also been working out 3-4x/day but lately have been missing the gym due to long work nights.

Looking forward to hear your inputs! Thanks a bunch!

Info on the constituent ingredients:

https://examine.com/supplements/raspberry-ketone/

https://examine.com/supplements/conj...linoleic-acid/

https://examine.com/supplements/l-carnitine/


I'm going to go ahead and guess that they won't do much for your fat loss, and cost a bundle more than they should.

Yeah if anyone knows of something that they are sure works. Lemme know because these big pharma companies really dont care about anything these days besides making a quick buck.

Contrave
 

Contrave actually works! Makes you not crave anything, I eat if bored and it does actually help to not even think about eating. It does have some side effects but I'd say I'm mentally healthy and not effected by them. Also made me cut out soft drinks and eating ice. (I do have low iron) it's a little pricey but I'll pay it!

Contrave works
 

Contrave works

You all make sense with comments:carrot: loving this

wow really !

This post was very helpful, thank you for that.

I've had no luck with any such pill! lol

Magic Pill
 

I don't think there is a quick fix for weight loss.

Discipline and consistency is the key to success.

Yeah i agree, no quick solutions.

Never heard about it.

Pills like Xenical (find more info at Canadian Pharmacy), when taken by obese individuals, can be safe and effective when used as directed and under medical supervision. However, it's crucial to consult a healthcare professional before starting any weight loss medication. Lifestyle changes, such as a balanced diet and regular exercise, should also be part of the weight loss journey.