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2007-03-08 10:29:46 · 14 answers · asked by kittyg 2 in Health Diet & Fitness

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DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS! They are dangerous!!

Last year I was visiting my parents and took diet pills (Leptopril -does not contain ephedra) on top on my exercise routine and normal diet. I was 26 at the time, 5'11, 180 lbs. By week three I was sick. I had diarrhea, dry heaves, dizziness, headaches, and a general feeling of being sick. I thought I had caught the flu or something. I had lost 13 lbs in 4 days. One morning I told my mom I didn't feel good. My vision kept blacking out and I felt (for lack of a better way to say it) stoned. Later that afternoon I was walking from the bathroom to my bedroom (a 5 foot walk) and I passed out. I was rushed to the hospital emergency where they did a bunch of tests on me.

My pulse was up to 120, My blood pressure was 150/40, they had to start me on an IV, the did an EKG on me, took blood and urine samples, and a whole barrage of other tests.

They finally got me stabilized and said that I was dehydrated and malnutritioned. I told him that I took diet pills. When I mentioned diet pill, the doctors face lit up and said that's why. He said they can cause a whole bunch of health problems, including death. He told me to toss the diet pills or next time I might not be so lucky.

I was kept in the hospital for almost 10 hours, given 3 or 4 IVs, potassium, juices, and monitored (by the EKG, blood pressure, and heart rate machines) every 15 minutes.

Please take my story as a warning. If you seriously want to loose weight there are better ways (I know because I've lost weight after this)

The quickest way is to cut out red meats, starches, breads, sugars, alcohol, and sodas.

Eat veggies (salads are good), soups, and drink TONS of water. If you get hungry between a meal, drink water to fill up.

In moderation eat white meats, and fruits (fruits contain natural sugars, and that can put on weight)

Practice portion control. Yes, you'll feel hungry at first, but think of your goal, and soon your stomach will start shrinking and you won't have that feeling anymore.

Eat 5 times a day. A small breakfast. A mid-morning snack, such as an apple. A small lunch. A mid-afternoon snack, such as carrots. A lite dinner. Do not eat any later than 7pm (6pm is better.)

Go exercise for at least an hour a day, incorporating weight training. Weight training builds muscle. Muscle burns fat. You get the idea. It also gives tone and definition. Also do a few yoga and pilates exercises to help tone those hard to reach and stubborn areas.

2007-03-12 08:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Don't use diet pills. They're loaded with caffeine and will give you the shakes.
Try eating lots of foods with hi fiber count. Whole grain bread, high fiber cereal made with whole grains, oatmeal, you choose. And drink lots and lots of water every day. Keep portions in control. Keep everything you eat in moderation. Don't deprive yourself of anything - well, you might want to skip the peanut butter, candy & ice cream......at least just have a very small portion. You'll be surprised if you stick to this. It's the Weight Watchers policy - a new way of eating.

2007-03-08 10:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You should not try to loose weight fast (I know, no girl wants to hear this story) unless your BMI is skyrocking. We have several month to summer, so find a good exercise pal and go on jogging. I'm serious, because my cousin is suffering from crash diet she had 10 years ago, she started menopause-like symptoms at the age of 30. Life is much longer than you think now, think about that...

2007-03-08 10:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by The Catalyst 4 · 0 0

Stay away from diet pills!
If you notice they say in small print. To be used along with a diet plan and regular exercise. This gives you a clue. Exercise and a proper diet is all you need to lose weight.

2007-03-08 10:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by Dale 6 · 0 0

Maria
every pills is similar.
If you take, you decision have to be strong.
1. Take the pills
2. Eat more vegetables
3. Drink a full cup of water before you eat.
4. Just eat vegetables and fruits after evening
5. Less drink soda, coke,
You will happy after 1 month.

2007-03-08 10:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Hsen 1 · 0 0

I would not recommend these pills but they work,You would be amazed how much weight a person can lose by walking and cutting down on fatty foods in 3 months.

2007-03-08 10:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!

Get started today!

2016-05-20 07:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i am not an expert or anything but i don't you should use diet pills to loose wait i think you should eat healthy and exercise often to really loose wait

2007-03-08 10:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by Israelichick 3 · 0 0

Start with push backs. Push yourself away from the table. Repeat at least three times a day.

You still have to reduce calories and increase excercise. THERE IS NO MAGIC BULLET.

2007-03-08 10:33:44 · answer #9 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0 0

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2017-03-05 00:47:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

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