Hydroxycut

I've used medicine called Phentermine. It worked amazingly. I lost about 15 lbs in like 1 to 2 months. The only side effects I experienced were increased energy and decreased appetite. I found it on dragonpharmacy.com and the ones i was taking were 37.5mg.

I used to take hydroxycut back when it had ephedra in it and it worked great!! Loved it, I lost a ton of weight and got down to a size 4. It also gave me lots of energy, so I was going for walks all the time too. I don't know how well the non ephedra stuff works, but it's worth a try. Good luck!!

I just broke down and bought a bottle of the caffine-free caplets. I have not started them yet. I want to get my diet in order first. I can't seem to eat breakfast in the morning, and I don't want to take these without eating. I'm wanting to lose about 25 pounds. Hopefully these can help a little. I will try to keep you informed on my progress, if you like.

Hi C.~
It really is about lifestyle change. If you want something that is a lifetime solution, read "Water with Lemon" by Zonya Foco (zonya.com). She teaches 8 healthy habits that will help you lose weight without constantly being on a diet.
One immediate thing that will help melt the pounds away is stop drinking your calories. Soda (diet & regular) does not promote health, it is toxic to our bodies. Even juice is a no-no. Hence "water with lemon."
Don't eat 3 hours before bed. Start your morning with a huge glass of water & only allow yourself ONE cup of coffee if you drink that at all. Have dessert if you must, but only eat HALF of what you would. Half your meat & double (or triple) your vegetables. These are just some tips that will help. Choose one at a time, then when you master it, go to the next one.
Please let me know if you need any more help, my passion is healthy living.
J.

I have not used the Hydroxycut but I did use a prescription wieght loss pill called Adipex. It boosts your metabolism and curbs your cravings for junk food (it did mine at least). I lost 50 pounds in 5 months. I ate nothing but fresh fruits and veggies with a little meat here and there. Insurance does not cover it but it was $24.99 for a months supply. The only side affect was that my menstrual cycles went a little psycho. I would talk to your doctor before you start anything to make sure that your body is able to handle the medications, some of them can raise you heart rate and blood pressure which can sometimes be just as bad as a little extra weight. Good luck to you! E.

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Whatever you decide I wish you much success!!
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I used to work at a family practice where we also specialized in weight loss medicine. Off the record,I don't recommend the appetite supressants (prescriptions or over the counter) most of the time (there are some circumstances, but you should be under close supervision by a medical provider) and they often have anxiety, insomnia, heart palpitations, hypertension, etc. as possible side effects. Also, the weight tends to come right back on after the pills stop.

NOW...that said, I have been a fan of the "fat-blockers" like Xenical (now OTC in a weaker version, Alli). You still have to take charge of when and how you eat, but it helps to eliminate about 1/3 of the fat calories you take in. You MUST watch your diet, or those "icky" side effects like loose oily stools, uncontrollable stools (yep, it can happen) can be really embarrassing! If you think you'll have a high fat meal due to a special occasion or a time crunch...just don't take the pill(S) that day. You can take one with each meal, up to 3 times a day. One of the benefits is, with the fear of the "ick" side effects, people tend to be more diligent of their food intake! Keep a food diary too (has been shown to be one of the best ways to lose wt. and keep it off).
Finally, don't take something like this if there's a chance of pregnancy or a plan for pregnancy in the near future. Reason? It can cause you to lose some vitamins (A, D, E, K) as they are fat soluble.
Take a multivitamin each day, preferrably not around the time you take the Alli.
All in all, it can help "boost" your weight loss while you make dietary and lifestyle changes. Just remember...it is a TOOL, not a miracle pill!

Haven't tried Hydroxycut, but have tried other things over the years. Nothing has ever worked until now. My doctor put me on Adipex (prescription). It's an appetite suppresant. I take it first thing in the morning, an hour later I have a protein bar, for lunch, a slimfast shake, then anything I want for dinner. I work out a couple of times a week. I'm down 20lbs, 60 more to go! Good luck!!

I've used 5-HTP...natural amino acid I believe that boosts seratonin which improves mood and acts as an appetite suppressant. Since I started taking it I've probably lost about 5 pounds. Of course, I have to watch what I eat TOO...no chips, minimal if any sweets...but I eat all the good food I want and am hungry for. You can get it in the vitamin/supplement section of any drug store.

What's worked best for me is something a friend called the 3-4-5 plan: eat 300 calories for breakfast, 400 for lunch, 500 for dinner, plus 2 150-calorie snacks in between. Calorie counting doesn't have to be tedious, once you know approximately how many calories are in the foods you eat most often. Check out calorieking.com for calorie info.

I also liked the "don't drink your calories" advice. I've been drinking club soda with a SPLASH of lemonade or juice, and I don't miss my regular sodas. Good luck!

C....I have been struggling with my weight for years. I lost close to 50 pounds and then got really frustrated when I hit a plateau and have been letting the scale slowly creep in the wrong direction.
Could I suggest that you look at a website called SparkPeople?
http://sparkpeople.com/ It is an absolutely free website that is jam packed FULL of wonderful support, recipes,exercises, a food and exercise journal...you can explore it and see if it is something that you would find interesting. There are hundreds of support groups on it...and I am positive there will be one made up of people that live in your area. I have had exercise partners from the group...we would meet and walk...encourage each other and hold each other accountable.
Those supplements are not the long term solution that you want...and the mistake we make is thinking about having to deprive ourselves or "go on a diet"...what we need to do is learn a new lifestyle!!! You can do this...I know you can.
If you decide to join us at Spark People...look me up...I am KansasMom3. If you want more information than I have given you here...message me and I will be glad to tell you how I have put Spark People to use.
R. Ann

I am too afraid to try any of them. There seems to always be something that comes out about them later on. I started drinking this all natural, wild and organic fruit drink that has no added colors or anything to it. It's called Monavie and you just take a 2oz shot 2x a day so it's really simple to do. My friend tried it too and we both felt the bloatedness in our stomachs went down, we eat less at meals because we feel full and we sleep soundly through the night which has shown to help with weight loss. There's also a version that will reduce your bad cholesterol level by not absobing the bad stuff into your blood. If you're interested I can tell you where to get it.

I use alli and it helps me because I go the other way chronically. I do believe it's strong and you are right for normal people. It could be embarrassing. I take it double strength and still don't experience serious side effects.

Hydroxycut, I have tried. But I can't say it did anything. I'm still struggling and still big. In fact, I've tried everything including Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem would work for anyone that is willing to eat the food. It's really rather gross. At first it's not so bad. But that's because we spend so much on the program and have such high hopes that we don't want to waste any of it. But after 3 months I hated it so bad I was willing to give away 300 dollars worth of food and I did give one box to someone on here.

I would really love to find someone to come and exercise with me. If anyone lives N. of the River and could come at nights, I have a treadmill and mini-trampoline right next to each other. We could switch back and forth and keep each other company :)

Suzi

I've been using Alli for about a month now, and haven't really had the side effects. I think that's because I'm afraid to have them, so I'm more careful about what I eat. I haven't cut anything out, just make sure I don't overdo on Good luck.

i haven't tried either one but i have heard a lot of people talk about alli, and it seems like it's just like anything else - some people have a bad reaction, some don't. whatever you try just keep that in mind. good luck!

If you eat plenty of fiber and protein you will feel fuller forsure. Also eat breads that are whole wheat...which have more fiber. I have done weight watchers and the biggest thing I learned on it was that fiber keeps you full. White bread and sugars make you hungier. Good luck!

Hi C.
I just started taking that Hydroxycut and I really like it. A friend of mine has been taking it so she recommended it to me. I have high blood pressure and it does not give me the big buzz feeling but it does curve your appietite and give you energy. I am in the same position you are with jobs and I am the same way. I need to lose some weight but yet have energy to keep going. My friend since she has been taking it she has noticed she has lost inches which is a good thing. Good luck and much success in your weigh loss.
J.

Hi C.,

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Yes I have tried Hydroxycut and am very happy with it.

I wouldn't waste my money if I were you! Yes, I have tried Hydroxycut. It used to be made with ephedra before the ban of ephedra. Now, there is no ephedra in it so I found the new formula not helpful. The old pills worked in the sense that it got me revved up before my workouts so that I could hit it harder. The problem with ephedra is some people are sensitive to the effects (like heart racing, it feeling like being on speed).
I've tried lots of different pills and found that the good old fashioned way of eating healthy, smaller meals five times a day and working out is the best way to lose weight.
Good luck!

I haven't ever tried Hydroxycut but I did try Metabolife when it first came out. I didn't lose any weight on it and started having heart palpatations so I went to the Dr. and he said a lot of the over the counter drugs will cause heart problems. So if you try one be careful!! Also, I once heard Oprah say that if there was a pill that truly worked she would have it no matter what it cost.

I tried Hydroxycut a long time ago and it did okay but the plateau came too quickly for my liking. The last supplement I used was Lipo 6, there are newer versions of this one but I preferred the original, I took this to start my weight loss I achieved before my wedding. While taking it I noticed the weight loss was literally doubled compared to just diet and excersize alone! Just a personal opinion! Plus this product didn't affect me like most of those do, I suffer from hypoglycemia and when I diet it affects my health and I tend to have more attacks from it, this didn't affect me that way I absolutely felt wonderful the whole time!! Hope this helps!

My mom and I have both tried Hydroxycut. It didn't do anything at all for either of us, except it made us REALLY jittery if we took the full dose. I have a friend that uses it and she swears it works-- but she has only lost 2 lbs in 6 months! She just doesn't have much to lose in the first place. My mom and I have tried weight loss pills together to see if they work for either of us. We also tried leptopril and it also didn't work for either of us. I wish there was a magic weight loss pill out there... but overall, I think the best way to lose weight is good old fashioned diet and exercise! Good luck!! And if you do find that magic pill, please, let me know :)

please don't do any pills or Nutri systen! we you go back to eating normal yo will gain more back. do Weight watchers. it is not a deit and it is a normal way to eat.
Best Of luck

My husband swears by the hydroxycut but I've never had supplements work for me... so I guess my answer is it really depends on the person. I just had a baby so I'm in the same boat...going back to work today and trying to find the time to squeeze in exercise (I'm planning on jogging on my lunch hour). Whatever you plan on doing, add some cardio to it and you'll lose a lot faster and healthier. It's hard to find the "me" time, this was my third baby so I understand. But just think of it as keeping their mommy healthy and give yourself that extra work out time a few times a week. Good luck!

I am in the same boat and really just want to see what advice you have gotten! Good luck!

-M. A.

I tried it and only lost about a pound. Plus I couldn't sleep while I was taking it. Not worth it.

I have tried Hydroxycut and it was just ok. I lost some weight but gained it back after I went off the pill. I love Total Control by Herbal Life. It is all natural and has less side affects. I had headaches more with Hydroxycut.I am on total control now and haven't had any headaches.