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Yes and NO. Always ALWAYS talk to your doctor before taking diet pills!!! Failure to do so can really harm you and your body and can even kill you regardless your age. When you take diet pills and exercise (a lot or a little), you will lose a lot of weight. However, if you starve yourself while doing these two things your body will slowly shut down to help try to keep your body functioning. This will result in extreme fatigue and low calorie burn. When you starve yourself, your body's instinct says "I was starved so I must prepare incase it happens again" and when you resume normal eating habits your body will store excess fat incase you become starved again. Starving can and will result in hospitalization and excessive weight gain- that is almost impossible to lose, and even death. Trust me, I have done it and seen it happen at the hospital. Four years ago (in college) I went from a size 14 to a size 6 in a little over a month using an over-the-counter diet pill. I was approaching death and thankfully was forced by a true friend to go to the hospital. I also had to go through counseling and times of severe vomiting and mood swings during my recovery process. Since then, I gained 100 lbs more than I was before I lost weight the frist time!!! (70 of those pounds were gained in less than 2 yrs ago)
The key to a good and productive diet with exercise and/or diet pills is to eat.... yes eat.... a small portion of food (as long as it's not deep fried) every 4 to 6 hours. This is hard to do when taking diet pills because you are not hungry and sometimes you may have to force yourself. Doing this will not only make you feel better, but it really increases your metabolism. Also, replacing soda (even Diet Soda) with water will make a huge difference in just the first week. The best diet pill should be determined by your healthcare provider and taken strictly as directed. Diet pills you can buy over the counter at a local store or gas station is, 9 times out of 10, just a placebo, ("sugar pill", which makes you think your losing weight) caffeine pill, or a water loss pill (i.e. Hydroxycut {which has now been recalled by the FDA}- H2O or water's proper chemical name is dihydrogen oxide..... so in other words the name tells you water cut or water loss)
The final key to weight loss with a pill and diet plan is to remember when you stop taking those pills you must maintain your proper diet and exercise plan or the weight will come back. Always consult your healthcare (I can never stress the importance of this enough) provider about Dieting and Weight Loss pills because of the extreme risks involved with diet pills due to certain medications and their reactions, health issues, and body mass to height ratio will help you and your doctor decide what goals and plans are best for you.
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Is it safe to take diet pills if you have low thyroid and are taking high blood pressure pills?
Its never a good idea to take diet pills to lose weight. Most of diet pills are not FDA approved. Also weight loss with help of such pills is not long lasting. Try sticking to exercise and a healthy diet to lose weight gradually.
Do the diet magic pills work or are they a scam?
There are no such thing as magic pills. There are berries that are suppose to be good for you. You will not magically lose weight but just be eating better.
What weight loss pill will help you lose weight without diet or walking?
Weight loss pills are unsafe and do not work. Exercising and eating less are the only good ways to lose weight.
Are diet pills good to lose weight?
Diet pills can be a tricky item to use for weight loss. Some only work with dieting and exercise, while others are made to simply burn fat. I would recommend researching the one you want to use before you make a decision.
Are there any websites that can help me find get ready diet?
The "Get Ready" diet seeks to increase your metabolism to shed weight faster. A good overview of this diet can be found at http://www.everydiet.org/diet/get-ready-diet
Can you mix diet pills with other diet pills?
No that's never a good idea. Dont take diet pills in the first place, they really don't help all that much
Does the ma Huang in diet pills even work?
Yes, but it is dangerous. Do not use it. Update: Pure Ma Huang Pills works a lot better then diet pills that have Ma Huang in them. Pure Ma Huang can really suppress your appetite which it can be good but have a high protein diet to suppress that stomach ache that comes a long with it. I eat a heavy protein diet including this pure Ma Huang pill. I seen major weight loss from it. After awhile I just take the pill and continue to eat a good protein or weight loss food diet.
What are some good tips for losing weight?
A good tip for losing weight would not be to go on a diet or take diet pills. The best way is to make sure you are eating 5 small balanced meals a day. Always make sure that you talk to your doctor before starting any diet or excersize plan.
are there any weight loss pills i can take?
www.webmd.com is a good resource for information on loosing weight with diabetes. Another good resource is www.diabetes-guide.org. I would try looking for a completly customizable diet plan, or even speaking with a dietician.
What makes up a fast diet for a person to be on?
South Beach is faster than Jenny Craig or weight watchers, but I would say that weight watchers is the healthiest diet to use. Whatever your choice remember that exercise is the key to any good weight loss program.
What is a good diabetic weight loss diet plan?
The best weight-loss diets if you have diabetes Dash diet Mediterranean diet Plant-based diets A heart-healthy, lower-fat diet Low or no-carb diets Intermittent fasting, extreme calorie reduction, or skipping meals Cleanses or over-the-counter diet pills not approved by the FDA Give meal replacement products a try
What is good about the Weight Watchers diet?
not much exept your wasting your money.a good way to lose weight is exercise and eat good.AFTER meals (3 a day) you can eat candy,ice-cream,ect. then you will have a faster matabulism.
